sustainability
Petrol targets 120 PV facilities on gas stations by end of 2023
22 August 2023 - Petrol Group has put into operation the first two solar power plants on the roofs of its gas stations as part of the Petrol Green project
EU aligns sustainability reporting with global standards, but slammed for ‘watering down’ requirements
01 August 2023 - The new rules have drawn criticism for “watering down” the sustainability reporting requirements and smoothing the way for greenwashing
Croatian Chamber of Commerce establishes ESG rating for companies
21 July 2023 - ESG ratings will be assigned to firms based on their approach to environmental, social, and governance practices
Glasses frame made of waste coffee grounds – a modern and sustainable solution
07 April 2023 - Young innovators and coffee friends from North Macedonia came up with a sustainable solution for coffee grounds - they make eyeglass frames
USAID issues call for USD 20 million regional energy investment project
17 January 2023 - USAID's project aims to find investors for commercially and environmentally sustainable energy projects in the region
HELLENiQ Energy’s Vision 2025 – committed to a clean energy future
17 November 2022 - The company will invest heavily to increase the use of renewable sources and clean energy, and modernize its refineries
Pula wins world’s first Friend of the Sea Sustainable City Award
13 October 2022 - The efforts of the Croatian city of Pula to preserve its marine environment and species have been recognized by the Friend of the Sea project
Fast fashion giant H&M accused of greenwashing in US lawsuit
19 August 2022 - The lawsuit appears to reflect consumers’ growing awareness of corporate greenwashing practices
ProCredit Bank Kosovo – a driver of green finance and energy transition in the country
24 June 2022 - Author: Eriola Bibolli, General Manager, ProCredit Bank Kosova It is a well-known fact that climate...
BMW building world’s first carbon-free car plant in Hungary
03 June 2022 - The new BMW factory in Hungary will produce electric automobiles entirely without the the use of fossil fuels.
12 Mediterranean cities, organizations seek innovative solutions for harnessing marine energy
12 October 2021 - The projects include using seawater energy for heating and cooling, harnessing wave energy to generate electricity, and turning seaweed into biofuel.
Lego unveils prototype brick made from recycled PET plastic
02 July 2021 - Danish plastic construction toy producer Lego Group has unveiled a prototype brick made from recycled plastic.
Greece plans green wave of investments on 20 small islands
29 June 2021 - In a few years, tourists visiting Greece may be able to choose islands that produce their own clean energy and have all-electric transportation
EU businesses to be required to use “common language” for green investments
27 April 2021 - The EU is introducing a taxonomy that companies and investors will be required to use when talking about investments in green projects.
Survey: Environmental impact remains important to businesses despite COVID-19 crisis
03 February 2021 - Environmental and social impact issues remain of high importance for businesses even amid the ongoing crisis, according to a survey commissioned by Epson and Iris.
New initiative to support sustainable hydropower in the Western Balkans
13 January 2021 - The initiative is led by the International Hydropower Association (IHA), the Albanian power utility KESH, and the Swiss SECO.