EVENTS
2023
18 June
www.modern4concrete.com Strong Foundations and Superior Solutions for the Precast Concrete IndustryModern Concrete was established in 2009 in Sadat City, Egypt, located 94 miles northwest of Cairo. Since its inception, the company has been committed to leading advancements in the precast concrete and other cement products industry in Egypt. General Manager and Vice Chairman of the
18 June
www.salinaairport.com The sky is the limitConsisting of the Salina Regional Airport and the Salina Airport Industrial Center, Salina Airport Authority is committed to the development of the city of Salina. The authority is constantly evolving operations, driving growth and creating new opportunities. Executive Director Pieter Miller discussed how the authority is strengthening Salina as an
18 June
www.sarantisgroup.com Consumer products shaping sustainability in the sector Sarantis Group is a multinational consumer products company with an ever-expanding geographical footprint and leading brands, with a dominant presence in Central Eastern Europe. The Group is focused on beauty & skin care, personal care, home care solutions, and strategic partnerships, offering high-quality brands that are top
18 June
www.siltbuster.co.uk Packaged wastewater treatment solutions from WalesAfter over twenty years treating contaminated wastewaters from the infrastructure, industrial, and municipal sectors, Siltbuster is now a true expert in wastewater treatment solutions. Lewys Rowles, Sales Director, explained to Hannah Barnett how the company maintains its market leader status.
18 June
www.ncrha.co.tt Enhanced health servicesThe North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA) is an organisation that provides quality, safe and cost-effective health services to communities in Trinidad and Tobago. Dedicated to improving the quality of life of its clients, the NCRHA promotes efficient collaborative health services management. CEO Davlin Thomas discussed recent developments within the organisation. Report
18 June
www.ugogroup.co.uk Unrivalled fresh pastaThe longest established fresh pasta and noodle company in the UK, Ugo Foods Group has been supplying its products since 1929. The company is constantly innovating Italian-inspired dishes with premium fresh ingredients. Head of CSR Freddie Ugo discussed sustainability and the company’s new waste solution. Report by Antonia Cole.
20 June
Lightsource bp, a leading developer and manager of global onshore renewable energy projects, has secured around TWD 6 billion in financing for its 115MWp fishery solar project in Budai and Yizhu Townships within Chiayi County, Taiwan, with construction beginning in June 2025. This project marks Lightsource bp’s first fishery solar venture and a significant milestone
20 June
Norway is taking a historic step in the fight against climate change as the world’s first full-scale value chain for carbon capture and storage (CCS) is now being launched. The Longship project marks a milestone in reducing industrial emissions – both in Norway and internationally. Longship is Norway’s largest climate investment ever and Europe’s first
20 June
Neste has reached an agreement with Amazon to provide 7,500 metric tonnes (2.5 million gallons) of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ for its Amazon Air cargo operations at San Francisco International Airport and Ontario International Airport in California, through to the end of 2025. This agreement makes Amazon the first company to purchase and use sustainable
20 June
KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced the signing of definitive agreements to acquire Zenith Energy (“Zenith” or the “Company”), a leading independent power producer (“IPP”), from a consortium including Pacific Equity Partners, OPSEU Pension Trust (“OPTrust”), and Foresight Group (together the “Consortium”), with Zenith’s founder and management retaining a minority stake. KKR’s investment will position Zenith well
27 June
FourTwoThree, the smart climate action platform, is launching with strategic investment from NatWest Group, NAB and SC Ventures. The platform will seamlessly connect enterprise organisations and their SME value chain networks to collaboratively measure, understand, and take action to reduce their aggregate climate impact effectively. The University of Cambridge recently identified that half of the estimated $100 trillion investment
27 June
Autotrader, the UK’s largest automotive marketplace, will add a new and trailblazing sustainability rating to its editorial new car reviews as part of its commitment to help consumers make more environmentally friendly vehicle choices. The new ratings were announced at the Autotrader Drivers’ Choice Awards yesterday in London, which saw Car of the Year snapped up once
27 June
Beverage cartons have found a new life as part of a groundbreaking development for the automotive industry. With the launch of the latest model of Fiat Grande Panda, Fiat has become the first car manufacturer to incorporate recycled materials from used beverage cartons in a vehicle. Each Fiat Grande Panda contains recycled material from the
27 June
enfinium, a leading UK energy from waste operator, has announced it has signed a three-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, to provide reliable, homegrown electricity from its latest facility in Leeds. Under the agreement, enfinium’s Skelton Grange facility will supply around 390 GWh of electricity per
4 July
Virospack, a global leader in cosmetic packaging solutions, has introduced Translucent Harmony, an innovative line of packaging that responds to two of today’s strongest demands in the beauty sector: sustainability and visual differentiation. This new solution, created especially for skincare brands, combines a colour-painted translucent glass bottle with a monomaterial PP dropper cap. Both components
4 July
Amazon (located in Meguro-ku, Tokyo) and Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. (located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) announced that they will open a new Amazon logistics base in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture this summer. The base will be a Mitsubishi Estate facility called “Logicross Nagoya Minato” designed exclusively for Amazon, with a total floor area of approximately 125,000
4 July
Climeworks, the global pioneer in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology and leading provider of holistic carbon removal portfolios, has achieved a significant milestone by securing USD 162 million in additional equity funding — marking the largest carbon removal investment of 2025 to date globally. This financing round underscores Climeworks’ commitment to scaling up and perfecting
4 July
North Star’s £400 million ongoing commitment as part of its ESG strategy, combined with a £1.8million investment in crew training last year, has delivered significant progress in its transition to operating a net zero fleet by 2045. The UK’s largest integrated ship owner-operator has a current fleet of 48 vessels. Findings from its 2024 ESG
11 July
Cardiff Council has published a comprehensive update on the future of the International Sports Village (ISV). The report outlines the next steps in a sustainable regeneration strategy that will transform the ISV into a vibrant, low-carbon destination for sport, leisure and living, delivering new eco-friendly homes, green energy infrastructure and improved public amenities. “The development
11 July
Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and Iberdrola, one of the world’s largest energy companies, have reached two major milestones with a €5.2 billion co-investment in the UK’s East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm – one of the largest offshore wind transactions of the decade – and the full energisation of their 476MW Baltic Eagle
11 July
Carbon Clean, a global leader in revolutionising carbon capture solutions, announced the official opening of its new Global Innovation Centre (GIC) in Navi Mumbai, India. The GIC will be one of the world’s largest dedicated carbon capture research facilities, spanning 77,121 square feet and housing two carbon capture plants alongside state-of-the-art laboratories for solvent development, analysis and testing.
