Accenture acquires Anser Advisory to boost infrastructure project capabilities

Accenture acquires Anser Advisory to boost infrastructure project capabilities

Global consulting giant Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has finalized its acquisition of Anser Advisory, a U.S. infrastructure project advisory and management firm, marking a significant move to amplify its capital project competencies. The deal, initially announced on June 2023, did not have its terms disclosed to the public. This strategic acquisition enables Accenture to fortify its […]

Antony Waste advances circular economy with waste to energy project in Moshi, Pimpri

Antony Waste advances circular economy with waste to energy project in Moshi, Pimpri

Antony Waste, renowned for sustainable waste management solutions, proudly completes the landmark 14MW/1,000 TPD Integrated Waste to Energy Project at Moshi, Pimpri, Maharashtra. This innovative venture marks Antony Waste’s alignment with global sustainability goals, bolstering its position as a leading environmental change-maker in the G20 community. The project stands as Maharashtra’s inaugural venture into waste-to-energy […]

Accenture to acquire Brazil-based sustainability consultancy Green Domus

Accenture to acquire Brazil-based sustainability consultancy Green Domus

Accenture has announced its intent to acquire Green Domus Desenvolvimento Sustentável LTDA, a Brazil-based sustainability consultancy specializing in decarbonization strategies. The acquisition aims to strengthen Accenture’s Sustainability Services team. Green Domus brings deep expertise in sustainability frameworks and will provide clients with solutions to embed carbon data into decision-making processes. Financial terms of the deal […]

Tata Consultancy Services, Jaguar Land Rover launch innovation program in Tel Aviv

Tata Consultancy Services, Jaguar Land Rover launch innovation program in Tel Aviv

Indian IT company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and British automotive company Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have jointly announced the launch of the latter’s Open Innovation program in Tel Aviv, Israel. This program aims to drive disruptive mobility innovation and strengthen relationships between Jaguar Land Rover and the Israeli ecosystem, including start-ups, scale-ups, corporate entities, investors, […]

BrainBox AI secures SDTC funding for autonomous building technology

BrainBox AI secures SDTC funding for autonomous building technology

BrainBox AI, a provider of autonomous building technology, has secured an investment of CAD 6.5 million from Sustainability Development Technology Canada (SDTC). The investment forms part of SDTC’s commitment to encourage commercial real estate owners globally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the environmental impact of their real estate portfolios using artificial intelligence (AI). […]

Adani Cement introduces waste management division Geoclean

Adani Cement introduces waste management division Geoclean

Adani Cement has introduced Geoclean (previously called Geocycle), the company’s waste management division, which has been formed to build circularity and preserve natural resources. According to Adani Cement, Geoclean by coprocessing waste helps towards a cleaner environment and conservation of natural resources by replacing conventional fuels with alternate fuels and raw materials (AFR). The Adani […]

Larsen & Toubro secures $107m sustainability-linked loan from SMBC

Larsen & Toubro secures $107m sustainability-linked loan from SMBC

Indian conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a three-year sustainability-linked loan of $107 million from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) to help achieve its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. The Japanese banking group has been appointed by Larsen & Toubro as the sole sustainability coordinator and lender. Toshitake Funaki — Sumitomo Mitsui Banking […]

Karur Vysya Bank donates Rs 29 lakhs worth EVs to Tirumala temple

Karur Vysya Bank donates Rs 29 lakhs worth EVs to Tirumala temple

Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) has donated five eight-seater battery operated electric vehicles (EVs) to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, the trust that manages the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh. The electric vehicles, which cost INR 29.27 lakhs, will be used for transporting devotees inside the Tirumala complex, said Karur Vysya Bank. The bank said that […]

Siemens Smart Infrastructure closes $1.6bn acquisition of Brightly Software

Siemens Smart Infrastructure closes $1.6bn acquisition of Brightly Software

Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) has closed the previously announced $1.575 billion acquisition of Brightly Software, an American software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that provides solutions for asset and maintenance management. The deal, which was announced in June 2022, also includes an earn-out of $300 million for Brightly Software. Siemens Smart Infrastructure acquired Brightly Software from Clearlake Capital. […]