Tag: co2 emissions (32 articles)

Environment   |   19 July, 2023 at 2:20 PM

DS Smith reduces CO2 emissions by 10%

In line with its decarbonization objectives, DS Smith has this year reduced CO2 emissions by 10% (15% compared to 2019) and achieved a 4% reduction in water consumption in paper mills in areas exposed to the risk of stress hydric.

Real estate   |   13 June, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Sonae Sierra reduces CO2 emissions by 90% from 2005

Sonae Sierra has reduced its CO2 emissions by approximately 90% from 2005 to date and its electricity consumption by 66% since 2002. The company announces that it has avoided costs of €34.9 million by implementing eco-efficiency measures.

Industry   |   25 May, 2023 at 5:00 PM

France bans short-haul domestic flights in favour of train travel

France bans short-haul domestic flights in favor of train travel. The idea for the ban originally came from a Citizens' Assembly. Under a government decree, any journeys that are possible in less than two-and-a-half hours by train cannot be taken as a flight. France is also cracking down on the use of private jets for short journeys in a bid to make transport greener and fairer for the population.

Mobility   |   24 May, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Tarom saves 800 kg of fuel in "sustainable flight challenge"

TAROM aims for a new record for the most efficient medium-courier flight, part of the "SkyTeam Sustainable Flight Challenge" competition. The TAROM company participates, for the second consecutive year, in the sustainable flight challenge organized by the SkyTeam alliance. The sustainable TAROM Bucharest-Madrid-Otopeni route, operated with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, meant a fuel economy of approximately 800 kg. Essentially, the fuel economy results in a significant reduction in CO2 emissions of over 2.5 tonnes.

Energy   |   23 May, 2023 at 3:25 PM

OMV Petrom to produce green hydrogen at Petrobrazi refinery

OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy company in Southeast Europe, announces the signing of a financing contract through the National Plan for Recovery and Resilience for the construction of a hydrogen production capacity by water electrolysis at the Petrobrazi refinery. The contract was signed with the Ministry of Energy, for a maximum value of about €39 million, the total investment being estimated at about €74 million.

Real estate   |   22 May, 2023 at 5:38 PM

Drobeta Turnu Severin Emergency County Hospital becomes energy efficient

Drobeta Turnu Severin Emergency County Hospital becomes energy efficient, by installing monocrystalline photovoltaic panels. The Mehedinți County Council announces that an important part of the modernization and energy efficiency project of the hospital's main building is the thermal efficiency of the building together with alternative energy sources that will ensure both patient comfort and lower costs for the maintenance of the medical unit.

Industry   |   17 March, 2023 at 8:25 AM

Holcim Romania launches cement with 30% less CO2 emissions

Holcim Romania adopts an integrated decarbonization model and launches ECOPlanet PLUS, coated additive cement, with 30% fewer CO2 emissions. 7% of global CO2 emissions are generated by the cement industry. In more than 25 years of activity in Romania, Holcim has already reduced its net CO2 emissions by more than 25% and increased its energy efficiency by 25%.

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