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Reuters
a day ago
- Business
- Reuters
Australia's IFM buys 75% of Spanish ground support equipment firm Air Rail
MADRID, July 29 (Reuters) - IFM Investors said on Tuesday it had agreed to buy a 75% stake in Air Rail, the largest owner and operator of ground support equipment for airports in Spain and Portugal, as the Australian investment manager expands its presence in the Iberian market. With the deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, Air Rail founder Jose Manuel Garcia Prieto will retain a 25% stake in the company. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close by the end of the year, IFM added in a statement. Madrid-based Air Rail operates at more than 50 European airports and manages a fleet of more than 4,000 units of ground support equipment such as boarding stairs, pushback tractors and baggage carts, 70% of which is electrified. Australian pension funds-owned IFM said it had invested over 10 billion euros ($11.5 billion) in Spain in the past seven years, making the country one of its top global markets. ($1 = 0.8667 euros)
Business Wire
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
United States: TotalEnergies Expands Its Investments in Sustainable Forestry Operations to Preserve Carbon Sinks
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) signed an agreement with NativState, an Arkansas-based forest carbon project developer, to conserve forests from land conversion and heavy timber harvesting. The transaction includes 13 Improved Forest Management (IFM) projects located in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, U.S.A, covering 100,000 hectares (247,000 acres) owned by more than 280 private family forest landowners. The carbon program managed by NativState offers landowners a sustainable income alternative to this region's common practice of heavy timber harvesting while restoring forest health and improving carbon stocks. This investment will support sustainable forest practices, such as identifying and preserving high conservation value forests, implementing best management practices for streamside management zones, improving forest species diversity, and conserving wildlife corridors. It will also generate social benefits to small landowners such as forestry management education and technical support, as well as financial benefits by giving them access to voluntary carbon markets. All carbon credits generated by the project will be certified by the ACR, an internationally recognized carbon crediting program, and will be acquired by TotalEnergies. After prioritizing emission avoidance and reduction, the Company will use these credits from 2030 onwards to voluntarily offset part of its remaining direct Scope 1 & 2 emissions. 'TotalEnergies confirms its commitment to support the conservation and enhancement of carbon sinks, with local value creation', said Adrien Henry, Vice President Nature Based Solutions at TotalEnergies. 'We are thrilled to support NativState to scale up their operations, directly benefiting the environment and their local communities.' 'We, at NativState, are honored and deeply grateful for our partnership with TotalEnergies and our forest landowner families, which creates extraordinary opportunities to build a lasting legacy for small forest landowners in our communities across the southern United States while supporting TotalEnergies in addressing the challenges of global energy markets,' said Stuart Allen, NativState Founder and CEO. 'It is a privilege to empower these landowners to embrace sustainable forestry practices, cultivating healthier lands and stronger communities for generations to come.' *** About TotalEnergies Nature Based Solutions As part of its climate ambition, and in addition to its existing actions to avoid and reduce emissions, TotalEnergies works with many local partners around the world to develop and conserve natural carbon sinks, while helping to preserve or improve their biodiversity. These operations follow a long-term approach of sustainable and integrated economic development of areas with local communities. TotalEnergies plans to invest $100 million per year to build a portfolio of projects capable of generating at least 5 million metric tons of CO2e of carbon credits per year by 2030. These carbon credits will be used after 2030 to offset the Company's scope 1 & 2 emissions. Learn more with our TotalEnergies' Sustainability and Climate 2025 – Progress Report About TotalEnergies TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas, biogas and low-carbon hydrogen, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to providing as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects and its operations. About NativState NativState LLC ( is a forest carbon development company partnering with small forest landowners across the southern United States to deliver access to global carbon markets. We work with landowners to improve and conserve their forests while realizing a financial return based on the creation of high-quality carbon credits sold to companies seeking to meet and exceed their carbon emission reduction goals. Using ACR's Improved Forest Management (IFM) methodology and our forty-year carbon agreement, we work with landowners to provide a new source of income from their forests versus historical, intensive timber harvesting. Through this process NativState empowers forest owners with the ability to manage their properties sustainably and provide the co-benefits of improved water quality, improved biodiversity, and improved overall health of the forest. @TotalEnergies TotalEnergies TotalEnergies TotalEnergies Cautionary Note The terms 'TotalEnergies', 'TotalEnergies company' or 'Company' in this document are used to designate TotalEnergies SE and the consolidated entities that are directly or indirectly controlled by TotalEnergies SE. Likewise, the words 'we', 'us' and 'our' may also be used to refer to these entities or to their employees. The entities in which TotalEnergies SE directly or indirectly owns a shareholding are separate legal entities. This document may contain forward-looking information and statements that are based on a number of economic data and assumptions made in a given economic, competitive and regulatory environment. They may prove to be inaccurate in the future and are subject to a number of risk factors. Neither TotalEnergies SE nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information or statement, objectives or trends contained in this document whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Information concerning risk factors, that may affect TotalEnergies' financial results or activities is provided in the most recent Universal Registration Document, the French-language version of which is filed by TotalEnergies SE with the French securities regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), and in the Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Fashion United
09-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
IFM and HModa Academia partner for footwear training program
The Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) and Accademia HModa (Italy) have launched a unique educational project. The project aims to connect students specialising in Leather Goods, Fashion Accessories and Footwear as part of their Master of Arts in Fashion Design with Accademia HModa. Accademia HModa offers comprehensive training in luxury footwear manufacturing. Accademia HModa, a mission-driven company located in the Marche region, was founded by HModa. HModa is an Italian industrial group specialising in the production of high-end fashion items. As a reminder, Gilles Lasbordes recently took the helm of HModa France to create a luxury industrial hub in Aubervilliers. The project title, "Taking the first step" (Fare il primo passo, in Italian), plays on the word "marche". "Marche" refers to the act of walking and the Italian region where the academy is based. It is also home to many high-end footwear manufacturers (design, prototyping, manufacturing). The process unfolded as follows: In January 2025, IFM students travelled to the EFC (Ente Formativo Calzaturiero delle Marche) centre to collaborate with their Italian counterparts. The prototypes were created with the support of EFC trainers and Valmor (an HModa group company). In March 2025, the preliminary prototypes were presented to a jury at the IFM. In July 2025, the students finalised their study project and submitted the final prototypes. IFM and HModa Academia Credits: HModa Academia Contemporary forms, craftsmanship, new technologies, or how to rediscover the joy of making shoes "This partnership has allowed three international students to fully and freely express their artistic vision," said Leyla Neri, director of the Master of Arts in Fashion Design at IFM, in a statement. "They also trained in the techniques and realities of a specialist field to which they now wish to devote themselves entirely. This unique experience will leave a lasting mark on their professional careers." "This initiative strengthens our students' training programme," added Valentina Vaccarini, director of Accademia HModa. "In addition to the fundamental content already present in our courses, such as Made in Italy and sustainability, it integrates the opportunity to closely understand the creative process in a global context." At a time when France has seen its production workshops disappear (Romans-sur-Misère is used to evoke Romans, which was the centre of the footwear industry), this experience may give future bootmakers the heart to work towards relocating this industry to France. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
Business Upturn
09-07-2025
- Health
- Business Upturn
Ardmore Institute of Health Supports The Institute for Functional Medicine in Helping Clinicians Address Chronic Disease
Washington State, USA, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FEDERAL WAY, Wash. – July 8, 2025 – The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) today announced that Ardmore Institute of Health (AIH) has awarded it a $30,000 grant to accelerate the adoption of whole health and lifestyle medicine at academic institutions, helping up to 250 future clinicians implement equitable and preferred methods for preventing, treating, and reversing chronic disease. For 11 years, AIH has given over $19 million to fund innovative projects, and IFM is one of their 2025 recipients. IFM will use the grant for a pilot project to integrate its award-winning course Lifestyle: The Foundations of Functional Medicine into the curriculum of selected academic partners, including Nebraska Methodist College, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Parker University, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Weill Cornell Medical College, and more. 'IFM is honored to be recognized by AIH through this grant. We are excited to elevate the awareness, understanding, and application of functional medicine's modifiable lifestyle factors in achieving optimal patient health and well-being,' said IFM CEO Amy R. Mack, MSES/MPA. 'Through collaborations with our esteemed partner institutions, practitioners in training will engage with and embrace the tools needed to improve patient outcomes and safeguard their own quality of life.' IFM has partnered with academic institutions for more than a decade to introduce functional medicine into core curricula and clinical training. IFM trains healthcare providers in a root-cause, whole health approach that prioritizes evidence-based lifestyle interventions. To meet the growing demand for functional medicine–trained practitioners around the globe, IFM has a comprehensive strategy to increase access for early-career medical professionals in multiple disciplines. 'Ardmore Institute of Health is delighted to provide a grant to IFM to enhance medical education with lifestyle medicine,' said AIH President and CEO Dr. Ron Stout. 'We are on a mission to transform the way people are cared for in America, and IFM's work to integrate lifestyle medicine–infused whole person care principles into medical education is a vital component of this healthcare transformation.' As the leading voice of functional medicine, IFM is the only Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)-accredited provider of functional medicine education and currently holds Accreditation with Commendation. ### About The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) As the leading voice for functional medicine for more than 30 years, IFM is advancing the transformation of healthcare for patients and practitioners worldwide. Functional medicine evaluates the whole person and treats underlying processes and dysfunctions that cause imbalance and disease by addressing the unique physical, mental, and emotional needs of each patient. IFM supports the confident and competent practice of functional medicine through ACCME-accredited education, industry-leading certification, partnerships across medical disciplines, and advocating on behalf of functional medicine clinicians and patients around the globe. IFM's Find a Practitioner database is the largest functional medicine referral network in the world. Visit for more information. About functional medicine As a catalyst in the transformation of healthcare, functional medicine is a whole person approach to care that evaluates and addresses the root causes of disease to restore healthy function. Functional medicine is a vital partner to conventional medicine, focused on patient communication, patient evaluation, and personalized therapeutic interventions. From chronic illness to disease prevention, functional medicine considers the complex interactions among genetics, environment, and lifestyle for each individual, targets the underlying dysfunction causing symptoms, and seeks to restore balance to promote optimal health and well-being. About Ardmore Institute of Health (AIH) Ardmore Institute of Health, established in 1947, works for a future where healthy environments and lifestyles provide equitable and preferred methods to prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. To achieve this vision, AIH offers grant funding, Full Plate Living nutrition programming, and resources to accelerate Whole Health adoption and learning. For more information, visit Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Al Etihad
28-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Solutions+ and Serco partner to build national champion in facilities management
28 June 2025 13:28 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Solutions+, a leading UAE business consultancy offering digital solutions and shared services, wholly owned by Mubadala, and Serco, a global provider of essential public services, have announced the expansion of Khadamat Facilities Management L.L.C. through a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the UAE's leadership in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM).The agreement was signed between Nasir Al Nabhani, Managing Director of Solutions+ and Phil Malem, CEO of Serco Middle East, and was witnessed by Homaid Al Shimmari, Chairman of the Solutions+ Board, alongside Dr. Bakheet Al Katheeri, Chief Executive Officer of Mubadala's UAE Investments platform, and Anthony Kirby, Group CEO of Serco, at a signing ceremony in Abu the new structure, Solutions+ and Serco will jointly consolidate IFM service contracts into Khadamat Facilities Management L.L.C. to create a national IFM champion. The collaboration leverages the complementary strengths of both organisations: Solutions+ in driving digital and operational transformation, and Serco in delivering world-class public services across transport, real estate, healthcare and citizen enhanced partnership is a pivotal step towards delivering operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability across the UAE's critical infrastructure. It reflects a shared commitment to Emiratisation, local value creation, and long-term capability building, in line with national development goals.'This marks a major milestone in our journey to become a leader in smart and efficient service delivery,' said Nasir Al Nabhani, Managing Director of Solutions+. 'By combining our digital first approach with Serco's international IFM expertise, we are setting a new benchmark for integrated service excellence that supports the UAE's long-term infrastructure ambitions, in line with Mubadala's UAE Investments platform strategy.''We are proud to strengthen our partnership with Solutions+ through the expansion of Khadamat FM,' added Phil Malem, CEO of Serco Middle East. 'This partnership allows us to deliver even greater value to our clients and communities, while supporting the UAE's vision for a more sustainable, innovative, and locally empowered facilities management sector.'Serco's Group Chief Executive Officer Anthony Kirby said, 'Partnering with Solutions+ to build a national IFM champion in the UAE not only reflects our commitment to investing in key growth markets, but also demonstrates the power of collaboration in delivering better services, meaningful local impact, and long-term value for governments and citizens alike.' By combining global best practices with local insight, the partnership reinforces Serco's purpose to impact a better future and support government visions, and Solutions+' ambition to lead the next generation of smart, efficient, and customer centric facilities management services across the Emirates. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
