Mobility | 4 October, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Renault Group and SUEZ strengthen circular economy alliance
Renault Group and SUEZ are deepening their partnership to transform waste management and recycling practices in the automotive industry.
Renault Group and SUEZ are deepening their partnership to transform waste management and recycling practices in the automotive industry.
The report urgently calls for an institutional response to ensure an equitable transition and proposes metrics to increase transparency on equity implications.
While circularity has surged into the mainstream, earning the status of a "megatrend," data paints a contrasting picture.
The majority of raw materials entering economies are still derived from virgin sources.
The Prime Minister's Chancellery announced the start of a national tour of regional conferences within the Circulario accelerator.
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.
The Bucharest Government has adopted the action plan for the National Strategy regarding the circular economy.
By 2030, Auchan aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 46% compared to 2019, says Corina Dospinoiu, Sustainability Director Auchan Retail Romania. She talked to Green Forum about the 2030 Climate Plan and about the company's main sustainability targets.
Orange Romania collected, in the first six months of the year, 135,000 phones, which will enter the circular economy through reconditioning or recycling.
ING Bank Romania granted green financing worth RON426 million (€85.2 million) to the company RetuRO Sistem Garantie Returnare.
The introduction of the electronic signature will help save around 1,200,000 sheets of paper in 2023, which means 120 trees saved. CreditAmanet, a Romanian company specializing in short-term lending services and currency exchange, details three good practices that transform the business into a sustainable one.
Orange circular economy program "Re" - Buy-Back, Recycling, Repair, Refurbishment completes 1 year since its launch in Romania. The company collected approximately 300,000 old phones, the equivalent of more than 29 tons, and repaired 60,000 phones. Customers who bring old phones to the store receive a €100 voucher that they can use to buy a 5G phone.
Fepra will invest €15 million by 2030 to develop the circular economy in Romania, based on a complex sustainable development strategy developed in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The company's objectives are to further expand the range of services and products, broaden its areas of expertise and develop the new waste collection, recycling, as well as reuse capabilities.
Alicja Kuczera, CEO of the Polish Green Building Council (PLGBC) talked to Green Forum about the impact of the energy crisis on the local property market, the development of a circular economy and environmental awareness in Poland.
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to reduce the scope and stringency of two major ESG regulatory frameworks: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Waldevar Energy has begun construction on two utility-scale photovoltaic parks for Doral Energy in Tudor Vladimirescu (Brăila County) and Ștefan Vodă (Călărași County), Romania. The projects will deliver 14 MWp of installed capacity using around 25,000 photovoltaic panels.
Lidl Romania has published its eighth sustainability report for the 2024 financial year, announcing accelerated progress in reducing environmental impact. The retailer has achieved its international 2030 target for transitioning to natural refrigerants, with these now used in 100% of logistics centres and 81.7% of stores, compared to the original goal of 100% of logistics centres and 40% of stores. The company has also increased its green energy usage to 80% of total consumption.
Global law firm Dentons has advised OX2 on acquiring three wind power projects totaling 235 MW in Romania from Future Power. The projects, located in Vaslui and Vrancea counties, are expected to be commissioned between 2028 and 2030, subject to permitting.
Romania is emerging as a key destination for Turkish renewable energy investments, attracting growing interest from industrial and financial groups. Real grid connection opportunities for projects, infrastructure modernisation potential, and investment framework stability make Romania strategic for Turkish capital as Europe accelerates its transition to sustainable sources and energy independence.
