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Amazon Supports the World’s Largest Deployment of Direct Air Capture Technology to Remove Carbon From the Atmosphere

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Dienstag, September 12, 2023
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Amazon is supporting the world’s largest deployment of DAC technology by committing to purchase 250,000 metric tons of carbon removal over 10 years from STRATOS, 1PointFive ’s first DAC plant.

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  • Amazon is supporting the world’s largest deployment of DAC technology by committing to purchase 250,000 metric tons of carbon removal over 10 years from STRATOS, 1PointFive ’s first DAC plant.
  • In addition, Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund is making an investment in CarbonCapture Inc. , a climate technology company recognized for its pioneering modular DAC systems.
  • At the same time, we also need to seek every possible avenue to reduce carbon in the atmosphere.
  • "Amazon’s purchase and long-term contract represent a significant commitment to direct air capture as a vital carbon removal solution,” said Michael Avery, president and general manager of 1PointFive.

Direct Air Capture Company CarbonCapture Inc. Announces Equity Investment from Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund

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Dienstag, September 12, 2023
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CarbonCapture Inc. (CarbonCapture), a leading direct air capture company, announced today that it has received an equity investment from Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund.

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  • CarbonCapture Inc. (CarbonCapture), a leading direct air capture company, announced today that it has received an equity investment from Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230911644501/en/
    Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund invests in CarbonCapture Inc. (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “We’re extremely excited to be backed by a first-class venture investor like Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund,” said Adrian Corless, CarbonCapture’s CEO and CTO.
  • The Climate Pledge Fund now has more than 400 signatories, including Best Buy, IBM, Microsoft, PepsiCo, Siemens, Unilever, Verizon, and Visa.
  • “Our investments in direct air capture complement our emissions reduction plans, and we are excited to support the growth and deployment of the technology.”

Earth Finance and UEM Edgenta Offer Climate Consulting Services in Southeast Asia

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Mittwoch, September 13, 2023
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SEATTLE, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth Finance, a strategy consulting and climate investing firm accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy, signed a Memorandum of Business Exploration with Malaysia-based investment holding company UEM Edgenta. The organizations will explore potential collaborations in the region that provide clients with strategy and implementation services designed to reduce carbon emissions and align businesses with the 2015 Paris Agreement goal to pursue efforts to limit global average temperature increases to 1.5oC above pre-industrial levels.

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth Finance, a strategy consulting and climate investing firm accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy, signed a Memorandum of Business Exploration with Malaysia-based investment holding company UEM Edgenta.
  • Earth Finance and UEM Edgenta offer climate services in Southeast Asia to align businesses with 2015 Paris Agreement.
  • "Earth Finance has worked with UEM Edgenta for the past six months, which has allowed us to develop a strong, collaborative approach to addressing carbon reductions in complex, global organizations," said Garrett Kephart, President, Earth Finance.
  • In its role as the largest asset management and infrastructure solutions company in Southeast Asia, UEM Edgenta is uniquely qualified to help Malaysia reach its goals.

Ingka Group (IKEA) and H2 Green Steel sign agreement for the supply of green steel across its warehouse operations

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Mittwoch, September 13, 2023
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For Ingka Group, warehouse racking - used to store everyday home furnishing items - is an important and critical part of its store warehouse operations, of which half will begin to be replaced by green steel.

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  • For Ingka Group, warehouse racking - used to store everyday home furnishing items - is an important and critical part of its store warehouse operations, of which half will begin to be replaced by green steel.
  • "The innovation of companies like H2 Green Steel holds great potential for a positive business and climate impact.
  • Significant steel volumes from our warehouse racking business will contain green steel.
  • The signed agreement between Ingka Procurement AB and H2 Green Steel will come into effect from 2026.

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café Arrives in Arizona with New Multi-Unit Agreement

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Dienstag, September 12, 2023
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PHOENIX, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, the ultra-popular restaurant brand specializing in sweet and savory crêpes, hot drinks and more, announced a new signed agreement that will bring three locations to the Phoenix area and one location to Fort Worth, Texas. Through a multi-unit deal with Strategic Partners, John and Sue Gilbert, Sweet Paris will open one store per year starting in 2024 and ending in 2027. These four units, along with others in various stages of development, will bring Sweet Paris' total store count to 36 locations in the near future.

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  • "Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café checked all the boxes for us - worldly cuisine, incredible service, beautiful decor and ambiance.
  • Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café boasts 14 stores in operation located in Austin, College Station, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas, Doral and Coral Gables, Florida and in Mexico.
  • "The territories that will be developed by the Gilberts are truly premium markets," said Allison Chavez, co-founder of Sweet Paris.
  • For more information on Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café please visit www.sweetparis.com and for more information about Strategic Partnership opportunities, please visit www.sweetparisfranchise.com .

Europe Hyperscale Data Center Market Set for Remarkable Growth, Projected to Reach $39.69 Billion by 2028

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Dienstag, September 12, 2023
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The Europe hyperscale data center market is experiencing significant expansion, with a projected value of $39.69 billion by 2028, compared to $28.42 billion in 2022, reflecting a commendable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.72% from 2022 to 2028, according to a recent market report.

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  • The Europe hyperscale data center market is experiencing significant expansion, with a projected value of $39.69 billion by 2028, compared to $28.42 billion in 2022, reflecting a commendable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.72% from 2022 to 2028, according to a recent market report.
  • Renewable Energy Initiatives: Major data center operators are actively seeking renewable energy sources, making the Europe hyperscale data center market an attractive destination for global developers.
  • Sustainable Hyperscale Growth: As of October 2022, over 100 companies have signed the Climate Neutral Data Center Pact, representing more than 90% of data center capacity across Europe.
  • Major cloud players, including Microsoft, Google, and Meta, are significant investors in the Europe hyperscale data center market.

COP28 UAE Announces Largest Global Convening of Business & Philanthropy Leaders Around Climate and Nature

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Donnerstag, September 7, 2023
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ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The COP28 Presidency will host the Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum (BPCF) on December 1 and 2, held concurrently with the world leaders World Climate Action Summit.

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  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The COP28 Presidency will host the Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum (BPCF) on December 1 and 2, held concurrently with the world leaders World Climate Action Summit.
  • This CEO-level Forum will mobilize global business leaders and philanthropists to progress action in line with the COP28 Presidential Action Agenda to advance cross-sectoral progress around net zero and nature positive goals.
  • Prominent leaders from business and philanthropy will gather at the forum, bringing their expertise and resources to deliver tangible climate and nature solutions at a global scale.
  • The Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum is COP28's private sector engagement platform to convene and engage business leaders and philanthropists from around the world.

New Guidance on Blue Bonds to Help Unlock Finance for a Sustainable Ocean Economy

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Mittwoch, September 6, 2023
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Released today, the voluntary guidance provides market participants with clear criteria, practices, and examples for “blue bond” lending and issuances.

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  • Released today, the voluntary guidance provides market participants with clear criteria, practices, and examples for “blue bond” lending and issuances.
  • The Guidance builds on the existing global market standards that underpin the global sustainable bond markets and also draws on pre-existing specific blue guidance: ICMA Green Bond Principles , UNEP FI's Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles and associated Blue Finance Guidance , the UN Global Compact's Practical Guidance to Issue a Blue Bond and Sustainable Ocean Principles , the Asian Development Bank's Ocean Finance Framework and Green and Blue Bond Framework , and the IFC's Guidelines for Blue Finance .
  • ICMA: “We are very pleased to support this global practitioner's guide for bonds to finance the sustainable blue economy.
  • Green bonds that focus on blue projects, also known as “blue bonds”, have great potential to expand the pool of capital market finance dedicated to the blue economy,” said Nicholas Pfaff, Deputy CEO and Head of Sustainable Finance, ICMA.

NANOBIOTIX Strengthens Global Development Capabilities With the Appointment of Veteran Industry Leader Dr. Louis Kayitalire as Chief Medical Officer

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Dienstag, September 5, 2023
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Dr. Kayitalire brings an exceptional biopharmaceutical industry track record with proven success in the research, development, registration, and commercialization of therapeutics in oncology.

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  • Dr. Kayitalire brings an exceptional biopharmaceutical industry track record with proven success in the research, development, registration, and commercialization of therapeutics in oncology.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Kayitalire to our executive leadership team at this pivotal moment for the development and commercialization of potential first-in-class radioenhancer NBTXR3,” said Laurent Levy, Nanobiotix co-founder and chairman of the executive board.
  • Prior to Nanobiotix, Dr. Kayitalire served most recently as chief medical officer for F-star Biotechnology, a biotechnology company based in Cambridge UK and Cambridge US dedicated to immune-oncology with a platform of bi-specific monoclonal antibodies.
  • In addition, Dr. Kayitalire served as Assistant Professor in Oncology at the Paris XI University of France.

BYD Presents Strong New Energy Vehicle Line-Up at IAA and Premieres the SEAL U in Europe

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Dienstag, September 5, 2023
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BYD presents five all-electric cars equipped with pioneering EV technologies, together with a sixth new energy model, the DENZA D9, an exclusive European premiere of the premium BYD sub-brand, DENZA.

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  • BYD presents five all-electric cars equipped with pioneering EV technologies, together with a sixth new energy model, the DENZA D9, an exclusive European premiere of the premium BYD sub-brand, DENZA.
  • Visitors to IAA can also enjoy a preview of the spacious, comfortable and practical BYD SEAL U (D-segment SUV) ahead of its forthcoming release in Europe.
  • The premium DENZA D9 MPV is a 7-seat vehicle (2+2+3 space) with a multitude of comfort, safety and performance innovations.
  • The BYD SEAL all-wheel-drive also benefits from BYD's latest iTAC (Intelligent Torque Adaption Control) for advanced stability, handling and safety performance.