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Monday, 17 July, 2023

15:15
EC calls on Czechia and Slovakia to update national laws to limit air pollution
The European Commission calls on Czechia and Slovakia to update their national law to limit air pollution from medium combustion plants.
12:10
"Green" energy is the new must-have in the real estate market
The number of "green" or smart projects has increased by 100% in the last 10 years.
09:30
EC awards €3.6 billion to 41 large-scale clean tech projects
The European Commission is awarding over €3.6 billion to 41 large-scale clean tech projects, to be financed through the EU Innovation Fund.

Friday, 14 July, 2023

17:30
ING Bank Romania grants green financing for circular economy project
ING Bank Romania granted green financing worth RON426 million (€85.2 million) to the company RetuRO Sistem Garantie Returnare.
15:30
Restoring ecosystems is essential to combating climate change and biodiversity loss
The EU must have restoration measures in place by 2030 covering at least 20% of its land and sea areas, say MEPs.
13:30
Ploiesti, Oradea and Iasi to buy 87 electric buses
The town halls of Ploiești, Oradea, and Iași launched tenders for the purchase of 87 electric buses.
11:30
EIB to support Green Deal Industrial Plan with €45 billion
EIB to support Green Deal Industrial Plan with €45 billion in additional financing.

Thursday, 13 July, 2023

18:00
E.ON completes three PV plants for AgranoLand group
E.ON Energie Romania has completed the construction and installation of three photovoltaic energy generation systems for the AgranoLand company, as part of a partnership concluded in 2022.
15:30
European Parliament adopts rules to boost energy savings
MEPs approved plans, already agreed with the Council, that set new energy-saving targets for 2030, as part of the European Green Deal.
13:00
Ariston Group presents ESG strategic plan for 2030
The Ariston Group, which operates in the field of sustainable thermal comfort, has presented its vision and ESG objectives for 2030 within the "Road to 100", a strategic plan that attests to the group's commitment to sustainability.
09:45
EP to make products more sustainable
The European Parliament agreed on its negotiating position for talks with EU governments on a new law to make products in the EU more sustainable.

Wednesday, 12 July, 2023

17:30
ProCredit Group inaugurates solar park in Kosovo
The ProCredit Group, which operates mainly in South-Eastern and Eastern Europe, inaugurated its own photovoltaic park - ProEnergy - in Lipjan, near Pristina, Kosovo.
15:00
Pehart Group to invest €20 million in energy efficiency of production lines
Pehart Group, the leading producer of household paper products in Romania and one of the largest tissue paper producers in South-East Europe, is investing this year more than €20 million in the energy efficiency of the production lines of its two factories in Petrești-Sebeș and Dej.
12:00
MEPs adopt new rules for greener maritime fuels
MEPs approved new rules on more alternative fuel stations for cars and trucks, simple and easy recharging, and on cleaner maritime fuels.
02:20
Nestlé aims for 100% deforestation-free primary supply chains
At the end of 2022, 81.9 % of Nestlé's plastic packaging was designed for recycling, says Irina Siminenco, Corporate Affairs Manager at Nestlé România. She talked to Green Forum about the company's overall ESG strategy and about the investment plans in sustainability.

Tuesday, 11 July, 2023

19:30
EC offers stronger incentives for low-emission lorries
The European Commission is today proposing measures to make freight transport more efficient and more sustainable, by improving rail infrastructure management, offering stronger incentives for low-emission lorries, and better information on freight transport greenhouse gas emissions.
17:30
Romania has significant capacity to produce renewable energy
Romania has a significant and diversified capacity to produce energy from renewable sources, said the Minister of the Environment, Waters and Forests, Mircea Fechet, at the informal Council of the Environment in Spain.
14:30
2,600 garbage bags are collected from Tarnita Lake
Cluj County Council announces that 2,600 garbage bags were collected from Tarnita Lake.
12:00
SoftServe reduces its direct greenhouse gas emissions by 43%
IT consultancy company SoftServe has reduced direct greenhouse gas emissions by 43% and indirect emissions by 46% in 2022 as part of its 10-year environmental resource efficiency strategy.
09:30
Severnav Shipyard to build its first PV power plant
The Severnav Shipyard is building its first photovoltaic power plant. It will be located within the premises of the unit and will be built with non-reimbursable funds, through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.

Monday, 10 July, 2023

15:00
Parapet and Blue Line Energy to build first PV and wind power plant in Romania
Parapet, a construction company in the solar energy sector with offices in Cluj-Napoca and Nuremberg, and Blue Line Energy, a renewable energy producer, announced the completion of the construction of a 1.1 MW photovoltaic power plant. The project is installed inside the Beştepe wind park, Tulcea County.
01:19
How have FMCG and retail companies ditched single-use plastics?
Since the EU has banned single-use plastics across member countries, European FMCG and retail companies have been busy finding alternative solutions for their product portfolios and consumer offerings. We take a look at innovations in this area from Romanian and global companies.
01:10
Third of district heating plants in Belgrade could use geothermal energy
Belgrade abounds in underground thermal springs. A study conducted by the Faculty of Mining and Geology has shown that 6 out of the 18 district heating plants in Belgrade have the potential for utilizing geothermal energy.
00:30
Lack of qualified personnel delays ecological transition
Municipalities report difficulties in securing experts with environmental and climate skills, as well as technical and engineering expertise. The European Investment Bank unveils 2022 Municipality Survey findings.

Friday, 7 July, 2023

18:00
20% of Earth's natural resources to begin to disappear in 5 years
A fifth of the planet's natural resources will begin to disappear in just five years.
14:00
Bucharest to have an integrated waste collection center
The mayor of Bucharest, Nicusor Dan, announces that he will build an integrated waste collection center, through voluntary contribution.
11:00
Lidl Romania invests over €2.92 million to combat plastic pollution
To support the fight against and prevention of plastic pollution, Lidl Romania has invested over RON14.6 million (€2.92 million) in programs developed together with civil society.

Thursday, 6 July, 2023

15:00
EC sets plans to stop textile waste
The European Commission is proposing rules to make producers responsible for the full lifecycle of textile products and to support the sustainable management of textile waste across the EU.
12:30
Brasov City Hall builds 20 MW photovoltaic park
Braşov City Hall launched a tender for the development of a photovoltaic park with a power of 20 MW. The maximum value of the purchase exceeds RON90 million (€18 million).
09:20
EC adopts measures for sustainable use of key natural resources
The European Commission adopted measures for the sustainable use of key natural resources, strengthening the resilience of EU food systems and farming.

Wednesday, 5 July, 2023

17:00
DualStore.ro launches first Romanian application for electric scooters
DualStore.ro, an online phone and gadget store and manufacturer of iSEN electric scooters and bicycles, launches iSEN Mobility, the first Romanian application for electric scooters.
11:30
Romania establishes European Institute for Sustainable Development in Poland
Romania established the European Institute for Sustainable Development in Poland. It was created with the aim of supporting the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda at the level of local communities.
10:30
Two villages in Cluj County to use only renewable energy
Cluj's Râşca and Mărişel villages will cover their electricity needs by using solar energy, announces the Cluj County Council.
10:00
OTP Bank Romania enhances commitment to sustainable financing
The banking sector in Romania has made notable progress in aligning its practices to evolving ESG standards and regulations aimed to support the EU's ambitious decarbonization targets, says Gyula Fatér, CEO of OTP Bank Romania. He talked to Green Forum about the role that ESG currently plays in the decision-making process at OTP Bank Romania.

Tuesday, 4 July, 2023

17:30
TotalEnergies buys five PV park projects in Romania
TotalEnergies enters the Romanian energy market and buys five photovoltaic park projects from PNE. The parties involved in the transaction have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
09:10
Hunedoara County Council buys electric minibusses for students
The Hunedoara County Council is purchasing electric minibusses for the county's students, an investment that amounts to about €6 million.
01:00
Brick store in Constanta invests €200,000 in PV panels
DIY company Brick Romania started a project last year to implement green energy solutions for its work units. The Brick store in Constanța benefited from an investment of RON1 million (€200,000) in photovoltaic panels, which provide approximately 35% of the energy requirement.
00:30
iHunt launches sale of PV panels
iHunt Technology Import Export, a manufacturer of mobile phones and gadgets, has launched a new product from the green energy range, a photovoltaic panel. It was made in collaboration with the Luxen company, a manufacturer of lighting sources.

Monday, 3 July, 2023

17:00
ROCA Industry to reduce carbon emissions by 20% by 2030
ROCA Industry, the first Romanian holding company of construction materials companies, part of the ROCA Investments portfolio, announces the launch of the first Sustainability Report, anticipating the European Directive applicable starting from the financial year 2024, regarding corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD).

Sunday, 2 July, 2023

15:00
EU allocates €106 million for water protection and depollution projects
The European Commission announced 18 new projects which will receive over €106 million to contribute to the EU Mission ”Restore our Ocean and Waters”.
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