Nestlé cared for not only its employees’ health during the emergency situation caused by the new coronavirus pandemic but also for their financial security. The financial indicators of the first six months show that steps taken to support company employees and those in need were clearly successful from an economic viewpoint as well. Nestlé Hungária […]
The government would replace half of the existing bus fleet with electric ones. This will also play a role in making Hungary climate-neutral by 2050. The Hungarian Minister of Innovation and Technology, László Palkovics is of the view that over the next ten years, half of the city bus fleet can be replaced with low-carbon […]
By implementing its Green Program, the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) wishes to contribute to reducing risks related to climate change and other environmental issues and to raising the volume of green market financing in Hungary. Following the measures already taken in the banking sector, the Bank says it will start introducing green finances in […]
More than 2,250 solar panels of 270 watts each have been installed on the 6,500-square-meter roof of the logistics center in Cegléd of Gépész Holding that sells building engineering products. The new system produces the annual electricity demand of 160-170 detached houses – a smaller village if you like. In 2017, the building services company […]
Due to favorable consumer feedback, HEINEKEN Hungária decided to continue its campaign promoting plastic-free glassware launched in May. 93% of Hungarians prefer plastic degradable packaging, willing to pay more for environmentally friendly solutions.
Four catering places in Budapest will break with the tradition of plastic cups and start offering beer in biodegradable, plant-based cups. With the spreading of environment-friendly Polylactic Acid (PLA) cups, the carbon footprint of companies may be reduced.
While environmental awareness in the world and especially in Europe is increasingly popular, it may be surprising that Hungary has only one climate-neutral residence today, the Irota EcoLodge located in a village in northeastern Hungary.
Environmental blogger and bestselling author (‘Zero waste home’), Bea Johnson presents her show in Budapest on March 22. Hungarian green associations, municipal companies and authentic public persons will make the event even more colorful.
The V4 group, Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania, signed an agreement on environmental cooperation in Visegrád, north of Budapest. The document deals, among other things, with the EU's proposed package of air quality management strategy and GMO deals.
Eighty posters of environmental subject could be seen for five days in the hall of the Representatives Office (Képviselõi Irodaház) in Budapest to coincide with the Rio+20 international environmental conference in Brazil.
The Nature Directors Meeting organised by the Hungarian Presidency took place on the 7th-8th of June in Balatonfüred, Hungary. The informal setting allows Nature Directors as well as stakeholders to informally exchange views.
The Swedish Embassy in Budapest and the Swedish Trade Council held a conference in the Hungarian capital with the title "Stockholm / Budapest Green Capital" on what a city, businesses and individuals can for sustainable development, the environment.
