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Monday, 25 March, 2024

08:20

EP adopts new bill on firms' impact on human rights and environment

European Parliament approved a bill mandating companies to mitigate their adverse impacts on human rights and the environment.

08:00

EBRD commits €25 million for residential energy efficiency in Lithuania

EBRD backed energy efficiency initiatives in residential areas of Vilnius, Lithuania, by investing in Šiaulių Bank's energy efficiency fund.

07:00

Ursus Breweries targets 100% renewable energy by 2025

Looking ahead to 2030, Ursus aims for carbon neutrality, reduced emissions, sustainable sourcing, and increased diversity within its leadership.

Friday, 22 March, 2024

08:10

Raiffeisen Bank Romania awards €1 million to sustainable projects

Raiffeisen Bank Romania and the Association for Community Relations announce the 20 winning NGOs of grants totaling 1 million euros.

08:00

Copenhagen Airport installs large green energy storage battery

Copenhagen Airport has achieved a significant milestone by installing a large battery for storing green power, making it one of the pioneering airports in Europe to do so.

07:00

Renault CEO urges EU-wide fund for EV transition

Renault Group CEO, Luca de Meo, urges EU nations to collaborate to address competition disparities with China and the U.S. and safeguard the bloc's automotive industry.

Thursday, 21 March, 2024

09:00

TotalEnergies surpasses 1.5 GW of signed renewable projects

TotalEnergies announced that it has surpassed the milestone of 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of signed renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

08:00

Renault to accelerate circular economy plan

Its objective is to support the automotive industry in the sustainable use of resources by harnessing the existing expertise of the Group.

07:00

Green energy solutions provider Hexing invests in Romanian facility

The company plans to open a center for the production of smart metering solutions in the second quarter of this year.

Wednesday, 20 March, 2024

09:00

EDPR inaugurates largest solar energy park in Europe

EDP Renováveis (EDPR) unveiled a 202-megawatt (MW) solar energy park in central Portugal, marking its largest such facility in Europe.

08:00

McDonald's Romania introduces sorting bins to reduce overall waste

Additionally, in 2023, all trays used in the restaurants were replaced with ones made from 100% recycled plastic, and over 320 tons of used cooking oil were recycled.

07:00

EIB boosts green transition with €33 million for new solar plant in Kosovo

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €33 million investment loan to construct one of its largest solar photovoltaic plants near Pristina.

Tuesday, 19 March, 2024

09:00

Romania's Datacor delivers 13 photovoltaic plants for Aquabis

Datacor Green Energy has built 13 photovoltaic plants for Aquabis, with a total investment of €3.0 million.

08:00

Korkia and Econous Green Energy to develop 600 MW solar power in Romania

Korkia and Econous Green Energy have joined forces to spearhead the development of 600 MW of solar power in Romania.

07:00

Decarbonization strategies and ESG ratings shape sustainable real estate developments

As global decarbonization influences ESG priorities, sustainable development strategies undergo significant shifts worldwide in 2024.

Monday, 18 March, 2024

10:00

Romanian companies face a big challenge meeting sustainability rules

The effects of climate change and increased transparency in supply chains, diversity, equity or inclusion have led to changing customer and employee demands, investor caution.

08:50

EBRD to provide green financing for Bosnia and Herzegovina's residential sector

EBRD is providing a €7 million loan to UniCredit Bank dd Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the multi-donor Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) for the Western Balkans.

08:00

Romania's Romgaz plans to purchase photovoltaic and wind parks

Romgaz announced the intention to expand its renewable energy portfolio by acquiring photovoltaic parks and wind farms, each with a capacity ranging from 35 to 100 MW.

07:00

EU Parliament adopts road emission reduction measures

The European Parliament granted their approval for new EU regulations aimed at curbing emissions from a variety of vehicles.

Friday, 15 March, 2024

09:00

Romania to launch its first auction of renewable energy projects

Romania will launch its first auction of renewable energy projects under a contract-for-difference (CfD) scheme recently approved by the European Commission.

08:00

Europe may face catastrophic situations if it fails to assess climate risks

The European Environment Agency (EEA) warned that Europe could face "catastrophic" situations if it does not assess the climate risks it is facing, many of which are already at a critical level.

07:00

Market share of electric cars in Romania reaches 43.3% in February

Automobile Manufacturers and Importers Association (APIA) announced that electric cars reported a 12.9% increase and a market share of 43.3%.

Thursday, 14 March, 2024

08:20

OMV Petrom to plant 25 urban forests in Romania in 2024

In total, it is estimated that over 560,000 seedlings will be planted with the help of partner associations and volunteers. The budget for this year amounts to €3.2 million.

08:00

Volvo Group and Westport Fuel Systems partner to cut CO2 in transport

The completion of the joint venture is contingent upon various closing conditions, including regulatory and government approvals

07:00

H.Essers builds first CO2-neutral warehouse for Agricover Distribution Romania

H.Essers announced the construction of its first CO2-neutral warehouse spanning 10,000 mp at high Seveso standards for Agricover Distribution in Romania.

Wednesday, 13 March, 2024

09:00

EP adopts building sector decarbonization plan for energy efficiency

All new buildings should be zero-emission as of 2030; new buildings occupied or owned by public authorities should be zero-emission as of 2028.

08:00

EC adopts measures to improve water resilience and quality

The European Commission introduced two new measures aimed at bolstering the EU's water resilience and enhancing water quality and quantity across the continent.

07:00

European paper and cardboard recycling to generate €1 billion annually by 2030

Recycling rates for paper and cardboard have been declining over the past five years, reaching an average of 81% in Europe in 2022.

Tuesday, 12 March, 2024

23:00

Romania's Ministry of Energy launches electric car charging point map

Romania's Ministry of Energy launched an informative map displaying electric car charging points.

23:00

€50 million funding announced for installing PV panels for Romanian churches

Romania's Ministry of Environment, Water and Forests launched a program dedicated to installing photovoltaic panels for churches.

23:00

EY forecasts over 75 million electric vehicles in Europe by 2030

EY predicts that by 2030, there will be over 75 million electric vehicles operating across different charging networks in Europe.

Monday, 11 March, 2024

10:00

Romania can be one of the countries where recycling becomes a way of life

Mircea Fechet, Romania's Minister for the Environment, Water and Forests, hopes that Romania will be one of the countries where recycling becomes a way of life.

08:30

SAPE to complete PV park in Valea Calugareasca by May 2024

The investment is worth nearly €7.04 million of which approximately €1.5 million are non-reimbursable funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

08:00

Romania's Electrica to launch €300 million green bond initiative

The company disclosed its proposal to shareholders to endorse a cap of €300 million for the issuance of green bonds.

07:00

EU to introduce potential retroactive tariffs on Chinese EVs

The EC's investigation focuses on assessing subsidies received by Chinese battery EVs and aims to safeguard EU producers through potential tariff measures.

Friday, 8 March, 2024

10:00

Brasov City Hall secures over €945,000 funding for 80 EV charging stations

Brasov City Hall secured new €945,751 non-repayable funding for installing 80 electric vehicle charging stations.

08:00

International partnership announced to finance sustainable buildings

Three organizations have announced an international alliance to unlock the sustainable finance needed for the built environment to play its role in meeting global climate goals.

07:00

UBM Development Czechia takes next step in wooden construction

UBM Development Czechia announced a significant milestone in sustainable construction in the Czech Republic, allowing the construction of wooden buildings up to 22.5 meters.

Thursday, 7 March, 2024

08:40

EU approves Romania's €3 billion state aid for onshore wind power

The European Commission has approved Romania's allocation of a €3 billion aid scheme to support installations producing onshore wind and photovoltaic solar energy.

08:00

Visual Fan starts implementation of two PV parks in Romania

The photovoltaic plants will have a total installed capacity of 1.15 MWp and are implemented in two locations of a renowned hypermarket in Romania, Baia Mare and Satu Mare.

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