Day: 31 January 2022

WRAP partners with Behaviour Change on consumer-facing campaigns

31. January 2022

UK waste recycling charity, WRAP, has partnered with the non-profit social enterprise Behaviour Change, to promote consumer awareness of the environmental implications of the products they buy. It is an issue that WRAP believes has received insufficient attention as worry about the climate emergency grows in the aftermath of COP26. WRAP’s priorities will be food … More WRAP partners with Behaviour Change on consumer-facing campaigns

Lycra Company introduces insulation made from textile waste

31. January 2022

    The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative fibre and technology solutions for the textile and apparel industry, has launched THERMOLITE® EcoMade fibre made from 100% textile waste, which is now available for insulation applications. The new batting fibre is the latest environmentally-friendly innovation from one of the most well-known warming technology … More Lycra Company introduces insulation made from textile waste

Mergers: EU Commission clears acquisition of sole control of Voith Hydro by Voith

31. January 2022

The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co. KG and its general partner Voith Hydro Holding Verwaltungs GmbH (‘Voith Hydro’) by the Voith group of companies (‘Voith’), all of Germany. Voith Hydro, currently jointly controlled by Voith and a subsidiary of … More Mergers: EU Commission clears acquisition of sole control of Voith Hydro by Voith

Swiss State Secretary Livia Leu meets Russian First Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov

31. January 2022

FDFA State Secretary Livia Leu received Russian First Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov in Bern today for political consultations. Talks focused on topics of bilateral interest including trade and energy. Human rights, Switzerland’s good offices, the current tensions on the Russian-Ukrainian border and European security matters were also discussed. For FDFA State Secretary Livia Leu, … More Swiss State Secretary Livia Leu meets Russian First Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov

New energy statistics 2022 to support the EU Green Deal

31. January 2022

On January 28, 2022, the European Commission has adopted the most encompassing amendment of the energy statistics regulation ever conducted. The aim is to support even further the European Green Deal. This amendment, which will enter into force in February, will provide statistics to monitor a number of policy initiatives to decarbonise the European economy, … More New energy statistics 2022 to support the EU Green Deal

Heydemann appointed Orange CEO

31. January 2022

Having emerged as the favourite, Orange’s Board of Directors has appointed Christel Heydemann as Chief Executive Officer of the telco with effect from April 4th 2022. In appointing Heydemann, Schneider Electric’s current Executive Vice President Europe Operations, the Board says it has selected a candidate who is recognised for her experience in the telecoms sector … More Heydemann appointed Orange CEO