In 2022, expenses for environmental protection at the national level were RON 20.4 billion (€4.08 billion), representing 1.4% of GDP, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
For 51% of employees, it is important that the employer is involved in environmental protection, according to a survey run by Genesis Property, among 1,307 respondents nationwide.
ALRO SA, one of Europe's largest vertically integrated aluminum producers, measured by production capacity, inaugurated an $11 million investment in technology and environment protection at its Eco Recycling Facility in Slatina.
Last year, Kaufland Romania was involved in the development and implementation of social responsibility projects worth €9 million, including two financing programs through which Kaufland offers non-refundable grants to non-governmental organizations. The company states that it is among the biggest supporters of NGOs that fight for causes such as health, environmental protection, education, healthy living, and sports or culture.
Four out of ten Romanians have not heard of any brand involved in sustainable actions, shows a study carried out by IZI for the Romanian Sustainability Embassy (ASR). According to him, responsible communication from truly sustainable companies is essential to combat the greenwashing phenomenon.
Lidl Romania aims to contribute to the development of sustainable local agriculture by promoting organic farming and regenerative farming practices, which contribute to soil health and biodiversity conservation.
The EU has emerged as a global leader in green finance, having issued over €65 billion in NextGenerationEU (NGEU) Green Bonds since 2020.
Roeslein & Associates, a leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services company, announced the opening of its new European Design Center in Krakow, Poland.
The global energy transition, projected to cost €190 trillion by 2050, could see cost reductions of nearly 25% through the use of de-risking instruments.
The Romanian Ministry of Energy launched a grant program funded by the Modernization Fund.
