What’s New in the ESG Landscape of the European Union
In recent months, several decisions have been published that are reshaping the European approach to sustainability across various sectors, while some previously adopted measures will begin to apply in the new year. It appears that the European Union is simultaneously…
NIS Agrees on Crude Oil Imports via JANAF, Restart of Pančevo Refinery Expected Soon
Naftna industrija Srbije (NIS) has agreed on the import of the first quantities of crude oil via the Adriatic Pipeline (JANAF), creating the conditions for the restart of production at the Pančevo Oil Refinery. According to the company’s statement, the…
Paper Magic: When Creativity Brings Old Books to Life
It all began on a holiday evening, among old books that were waiting for their final journey to the recycling container. In those yellowed pages, Irena Popović found an idea — not in the text, but in the material itself.…
Air Pollution Claims Nearly 7 Million Lives Worldwide Each Year
Air pollution represents the single greatest environmental risk to human health and is linked to nearly 7 million premature deaths every year, according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO estimates show that as many as 89 percent…
The Green Transition Cannot Be Put on Hold – Erste Bank Launches a Pioneering ESG Model in Serbia
At a moment when the world is once again shifting its focus from sustainability to rapid profit, Erste Bank in Serbia is doing the opposite precisely: we remain the most significant financial actor in investments in renewable energy sources while…
Brazil Between the Challenges and Opportunities of the Green Transition
At a time when the world is facing increasingly visible consequences of climate change, Brazil finds itself at a crucial crossroads between strong development ambitions and complex environmental challenges. The protection of the Amazon, the advancement of renewable energy, the…
Prelog – A Small City With a Big Vision
Prelog is a town in Međimurje County, northern Croatia, that is highly committed to sustainable development and environmental protection. The city actively promotes green initiatives and projects that improve the quality of life of its residents and position the community…