EU POLICY

Climate rules agreed on before COP30 / Emissions cuts now in percentages / Concessions for countries still lagging / California governor to make appearance in Brazil

USA

Winners of funding announced for first 50 hydrogen projects in 24 states / Electrolysers, fuel cells lead the list / European companies also participating

RENMATIX

US biotechnology company receives USD 14m financial injection from group of investors led by Bill Gates / Greater collaboration with France's Total

BERLIN PACKAGING

Acquisition by private equity firm Oak Hill for USD 1.4 bn / Secondary buyout / Specialist in rigid packaging