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ABB Opens Global Innovation And Training Campus For Machine Automation At B&R In Austria
ABB opened its new global innovation and training campus at the headquarters of B&R in Eggelsberg, Austria, its global center for machine and factory automation. The new campus will create up to 1,000 additional high-tech jobs and includes world-class research and…
A New Declaration to Help Save our Oceans
Last week, world leaders adopted a landmark declaration at the United Nations’ Ocean Conference in Lisbon to scale up science-based and innovative actions and address the ocean emergency of habitat loss, ocean acidification and ecosystem degradation. More than 150 countries…
No Basis To Classify Lithium As Hazardous, Industry Groups Say
Electric vehicle battery material lithium should not be classified as a hazardous substance by the European Union because the scientific evidence on which the proposal is based is weak, seven industry groups said. Lithium was added to the EU’s list…
EU – New Zealand Trade Agreement: Unlocking sustainable economic growth
The EU and New Zealand have today concluded negotiations for a Trade Agreement, which is set to open significant economic opportunities for companies and consumers on both sides. The deal also includes unprecedented sustainability commitments, including respect of the Paris…
ABB Collaborates With Microsoft On Energy Efficiency To Reinforce Commitment To Low-Carbon Society
ABB announced that Microsoft has joined its Energy Efficiency Movement. Launched in March 2021 by ABB, the #energyefficiencymovement is a multi-stakeholder initiative to raise awareness and spur action to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions to combat climate change. Companies are…
More Funding For Sustainable Farm-based Proteins, As George Eustice Visits Innovative Farm
The Environment Secretary will announce funding to improve the efficiency and sustainability of farm-based protein production. Speaking at the Devon County Show, Environment Secretary, George Eustice, will announce further funding for research projects that will help boost farmers’ businesses and…
UN Environment Programme And European Investment Bank Join Forces To Reduce Pollution In The Marine And Coastal Environment
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) launched the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Mediterranean Pollution Hot Spots Technical Assistance initiative, which aims to reduce pollution in the Mediterranean marine and coastal environment. As part of the…