Barry Callebaut, Ikea, P&G and Toast Ale were among the big winners of edie's 2020 Sustainability Leaders Awards, announced at an awards ceremony in London on Wednesday evening. See all winners here ...
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Sustainability Leaders Awards 2020: Winners revealed at glittering ceremony in London
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Author: Brose
Company: Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau e.V.
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- Offshore wind deployment could grow by 650% in 15 years, says IRENA
- Herrmann Ultraschall: Ultrasonics for Automotive celebrates a comeback
- New innovation hub aims to commercialise closed-loop CO2 feedstock
- WWF and Sodexo launch new range of sustainable meals
- The best green innovations of the week
October 2016
- Halloween: The living nightmare for the waste management industry
- IEA Energy Efficiency Market Report 2016: Key Takeaways for the Commercial Real Estate Sector
- Petrol cars allowed to exceed pollution limits by 50% under draft EU laws
- Quarter of global emissions could be covered by a carbon price in 2017, says World Bank
- Shipping 'progressives' call for industry carbon emission cuts
- Britain's biomass generation carries big emissions risk, report claims
- Urban energy 'rethink' needed to ensure low-carbon transition, says IRENA
- Kigali deal on HFCs is big step in fighting climate change
- World Food Day: Five fascinating projects to feed the plenty with surplus food
- Europe poised for electric car boom as sales surge towards half a million
- WEMA: Specialist for temperature control in extrusion
- Paris Agreement poised to enter into full force as EU ratifies
- Today, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon receives Honorary Award of the German Sustainability Award
- Report: Innovation can cut offshore wind energy costs by a third
- Leading by design: 7 of the world's most eye-catching green building innovations
September 2016
- Lidl pledges to remove single-use plastic carrier bags
- Business must address 'timid action' to achieve SDGs
- Is 'imperfect' ETS a better option for aviation emissions than a voluntary ICAO draft?
- Businesses remain unaware of natural capital impact, warns WWF
- Future cars: Millennials are on-board with the EV transition, survey finds
- MULTIVAC: Increased efficiency due to the R 085 e-concept™ thermoformer
- Familiar faces: World's most sustainable companies revealed
- London is now the fifth most sustainable city in the world
- Brückner Maschinenbau: Film stretching lines - new and easy operation for more efficiency
- MULTIVAC: Aid that hits the spot
- L’Orange: World premiere at the SMM 2016 in Hamburg - the new turbocharger solutions
- Tax haven money could power half the world with renewable energy
- Wonky fruit & veg: turning an environmental problem into a social solution
- World Water Week: Six innovations to quench the global thirst for clean water
- US and China ratify Paris climate deal: 'The moment we decided to save our planet'
- Emissions from new diesel cars are still far higher than official limit
- Packaging industry urges EU to reinforce circular economy proposals
August 2016
- Record Sales of "Seeing Machines" from Germany
- Leading trade fair glasstec 2016
- Circular economy provides golden opportunity to save lives in Rio and beyond, report claims
- World Energy Council: Removal of trade barriers key to reaching global climate targets
- 3D printing and the race for sustainable business
- Discussion about recycling of coffee cups
- Sumitomo Demag: #Electrified_40 enhances production efficiency
- Exporting the Energy Transition
- Sustainable energy - what is it and how do we measure it?
- German Textile machinery: 26% less energy for the production of textile billboards
- EMO 2017: Looking into the future of production technology
- Strong expansion before the switch to tendering
- Control technology refined - Added value with intelligence and electronics
- Fiber-reinforced materials: Less is more
- From Chernobyl to Antarctica: 7 wonders of the world's renewable energy revolution
- City-level climate disclosure increases by 70% in wake of Paris talks
- Scotland ranks second in Western European greenhouse gas reductions
July 2016
- Pfeiffer Vacuum: Helium Recovery by reduces costs and workload
- Baumann Maschinenbau Solms: Interview with General Manager Volker Assmann
- Rippert: Energy efficiency through demand-controlled volumetric flow rate of extraction
- Pfeiffer Vacuum: Green Lab Fab
June 2016
- Textil machinery: 28% less energy consumption for production of cotton T-shirts
- International Rotating Equipment Conference 2016: ideal showroom for manufacturers
- Mobile machines – EU agrees on more stringent emissions limits
- H2O: For a clean environment: VACUDEST enables the zero liquid discharge production
May 2016
- Berliner Luft: Energy saving by tight air ducts
- LUTRO: Multiple painting facility designs permit efficient surface coating
- GARLOCK: Long service life and high efficiency at low maintenance costs
- Frenzelit: GOLD Pressing Wheels novaTEX® − waste avoidance when bending heated glass
- Handtmann: Resource-conserving filling technology sets the standard for sustainability
- Brückner: Quality and performance increase - energy cost reduction
April 2016
- HARTING Technology Group wins HERMES AWARD for second time
- ebm-papst: Has re-invented the wheel - more efficiency for centrifugal fans
- ESTA: New eco + line lowers energy balance of extraction devices
- RINGLER: Process and staff safety as the highest priority
- ULT: Energy-efficient process air dehumidification for dry production conditions
- LISSMAC: Ergonomically streamlined processes humanize the work place
- European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW) 2016
March 2016
- MULTIVAC: Slicing and packing sausage specialities energy-efficient
- From vision to product – OE-A presents the most innovative ideas at LOPEC 2016
- IMA Klessmann: Individual utilisation of the working units
- WALTHER: Painting tin plate containers - To save material and protect the environment
- European Commission initiates a Social Innovation Competition
- Showcase project for CO2-neutral air conditioning in multifunctional buildings
- From flexible technologies to Internet of Things: Printed electronics highlights at LOPEC 2016
February 2016
- Keller Lufttechnik: Efficient and energy-optimized extraction – pleased with the clean air inside
- DencoHappel GmbH: New partner of the sustainability initiative Blue Competence
- VDMA Brief: Using the potential of #Industrie_4.0 for Europe
- Climate protection is the revolution of efficiency
- KappWerkzeugmaschinen: Energy efficiency reduces operation costs of a grinding machine
- KrämerLufttechnik: Innovative extraction system at Melitta reduces energy costs drastically
- IFFA 2016 - Machinery manufacturers are optimistic
- ITMA 2015: Focus on #sustainability
- European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW) from 30 May until 05 June 2016
- VDMA demonstration days: sophisticated technology for effective biomass processing
- IST Metz: #Energy-efficient UV curing of three-dimensional parts
January 2016
- SCHNEEBERGER: Multiple contributions to reducing energy consumption
- European policy in 2016 – what is important to the mechanical engineering industry
- Wandfluh: Needs-based energy adjustment for hydraulic switching solenoids
- EU Pushing for TTIP Talks’ Completion, Hefty Trade Agenda in 2016
- EMUGE: Resource savings in thread production
December 2015
- LMT TOOLS: New cutting tools are combining ecology and economy
- Phoenix Contact: Optimized use of compressed air - Pneumatic module improves machine efficiency
- Model and mould manufacturers to expand their presence at the METAV 2016
November 2015
- World Economic Forum: Humanity's biggest risks are 'climate-related, not economic'
- VDMA: EU Energy Union has yet to deliver
- RIETER: New spinning mill saves considerable amount of energy
- Packaging printing: A highlight, not only at drupa 2016
October 2015
- STEMMER IMAGING: 3D imaging ensures environmentally friendly car seat production
- Mayer & Cie: New circular knitting machine - knitting & spinning all in one
- Conflict minerals: Clarity before the end of the year
- VDMA event in Berlin on the future of industry in Europe
- Call for Papers - German CSR Forum – Academic CSR Summit 2016
- Alfred Kärcher: Premises redesigned with nature in mind
- Alfred Kärcher: Water is a source of life
- Alfred Kärcher: Children are the future
September 2015
- BIZERBA: No backing paper waste
- Anthon: Intelligent packing centre for flat-pack furniture
- Kroenert: Saving energy and resources by presicion coating
- VDMA: Juncker must not neglect Industrie 4.0
- MULTIVAC: Slicing and packing sausage specialities energy-efficiently and inline
- U.S. and China reach “clean coal” deal
- MULTIVAC: Company organises a summer holiday programme for the children of employees
- ESTA: Intelligent hall ventilation system reduces energy consumption
- HEGLA: Efficient residual glass handling with the ReMaster
- European Commission queries whether the European waste market is working
August 2015
- Textile machinery: Production of functional T-shirts by about one third more favourable
- Textile machinery: 26% less energy for the production of textile billboards
- Textile machinery: 28% less energy consumption for production of cotton T-shirts
- Innovative nozzle design doubles efficiency and stability
- LISSMAC: Symbiosis from energy efficiency and health prophylaxis
- Gautschi-VAREGA: Special burner for high-temperature aluminium-melting-furnaces
- Lindauer DORNIER: DuoColor - Weaving without catch selvedge on the weft insertion side
July 2015
- ebm-papst: Nominated for Baden-Wuerttemberg Environmental Technology Award
- The German wind industry takes a breather
- Uniform EU energy market takes shape
- Circular economy – VDMA warns against excessively detailed regulation
- Gautschi-VAREGA: Special burner for high-temperaturealuminium-melting-furnaces
- Handtmann: Resource-conserving filling technology sets the standard for sustainability
- ZAE: Spiral bevel gearbox efficiency and performance
- Political Steering Processes in Asia aiming the Photonics Industry
- Research and Innovation in the Mechanical Engineering Industry
- The circular economy – European Parliament goes way beyond objective
- VDMA: Framework conditions more important than EU investment fund
June 2015
- World class players in energy efficiency
- Take part in the Apprentice Competition: "Sustainability is a business model"
- WEMA: Specialist for temperature control in extrusion
- Johnson Controls: Freiberg district hospital uses pit water as energy source
- Johnson Controls: Energy efficient cultivation - Kellermann uses refrigeration for heating
- Handtmann: Resource-conserving filling technology sets the standard for sustainability
- Energy for life – Organic Photovoltaics opens up new architectural opportunities
- High-speed balls for energy efficiency
- Venjakob: Innovative UV coating technology
- German-Chinese successes at Chinaplas - Energy efficiency comes to the fore
- ChinaPlas shines spotlight on German-Chinese partnership success
May 2015
- Leitz: Example of best practice in the woodworking industry
- Baljer & Zembrod: Best practice story with balance craneshown in video
- Sustainability and company’s strategy
April 2015
- BriefPosition: Mechanical engineering designs ecological products
- IST: Energy-efficient UV curing of three-dimensional parts
- ersa: Intelligent nitrogen control reduces N₂ and power consumption
- Process technology: Growth in production and exports
- VDMA Additive Manufacturing: 3D Printing is Ready for Industrial Use
- Festo: Saving energy in compressed air systems made easy
- VDMA KDV: Manufacturers expect moderate turnover increase
- Blue Competence at CHINAPLAS 2015 - save the date!
- Optimized components for the worldwide two-wheeled vehicle market
- LISSMAC: Ergonomically streamlined processeshumanize the work place
March 2015
- NPE 2015: Resource efficiency pays off
- MULTIVAC: Efficiency all along the line
- EnviroChemie: Saving water: complete water recycling for industry
- Climate policy - via Brussels to Paris
- BeyondZero – less environmental impact for bigger margins
- Competition for 2015 Federal Ecodesign Award opened
- RIETER: New spinning mill saves considerable amount of energy
- NPE 2015: VDMA Press Event on 23 March 2015
- Pfeiffer Vacuum: Green Lab Fab
February 2015
- German technology might power 200 million notebooks
- German technology might wrap Chinese metropolis
- German technology might shut down two Beijing power plants
- EMUGE: Resource Savings in Thread Production
January 2015
- Leaders Say 2015 is Key Year for Global Action on Climate Change
- GÜDEL: A powerful sub-process in the sense of a holistic thinking
- VDMA: Garment and Leather Technology Sees Continued Growth
December 2014
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- Blue Competence at METAV - Update Precision Tools
February 2014
September 2013
- Alliance Member @ EMO – Episode 19: Kelch
- Alliance Member @ EMO – Episode 18: Römheld
- Alliance Member @ EMO – Episode 17: LMT
- Alliance Member @ EMO – Episode 16: Lach Diamant
- Alliance Member @ EMO – Episode 15: AMF
- Alliance Member @ EMO – Episode 14: Ringler
- Alliance Member @ EMO – Episode 13: SKF
- Alliance Member @ EMO – Episode 12: Schneeberger
- Alliance Member @ EMO – Episode 11: Scheffler
- Alliance Member @ EMO – Episode 10: Gühring
- Alliance Member @ EMO – Episode 9: Mapal
- Alliance Member @ EMO – Episode 8: mimatic
- Alliance Member @ EMO – Episode 7: EMUGE
- Alliance Member @ EMO – Episode 6: Benzinger
- Alliance Member @ EMO – Episode 5: Diebold
- Alliance Member @ EMO – Episode 4: Schumacher
- Alliance Member @ EMO – Episode 3: Hydac
- Alliance Member @ EMO – Episode 2: Hainbuch
- Alliance Member @ EMO – Episode 1: Walter AG
- Collective booth @ EMO - Episode 17: Walter
- Collective booth @ EMO - Episode 16: Vollmer
- Collective booth @ EMO - Episode 15: UnionChemnitz
- Collective booth @ EMO - Episode 14: CNC-Arena
- Collective booth @ EMO - Episode 13: Trumpf
- Collective booth @ EMO - Episode 12: Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen
- Collective booth @ EMO - Episode 11: Schunk
- Collective booth @ EMO - Episode 10: Profiroll
- Collective booth @ EMO - Episode 9: Peiseler
- Collective booth @ EMO - Episode 8: Liebherr
- Collective booth @ EMO - Episode 7: Kuka
- Collective booth @ EMO - Episode 6: Komet
- Collective booth @ EMO - Episode 5: Kapp-Niles
- Collective booth @ EMO - Episode 4: Heller
- Collective booth @ EMO - Episode 3: Fanuc
- Collective booth @ EMO - Episode 2: DMG Mori Seiki
- Collective booth @ EMO - Episode 1: Chiron
- SORALUCE: Life Cycle Management
- Nicolás Correa: certified ecodesign milling centers
- JUARISTI: Energy efficient design
- IK4 IDEKO: SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPMENT
- IBARMIA: Sustainable improvements
- COMETEL: Energy efficiency in metallic waste recovery
- Schunk: Servo-electric Long-Stroke Grippers - Adaptable and energy-efficient
- Vitronic: VICAMsnap! – Data capture and handling in one step
- Vitronic: Camera-based welded seam inspection
- Roemheld: Intelligent hydraulic power units - The efficient way to clamp
July 2013
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