Sustainable business

Brightmark Joins Drawdown Georgia Business Compact, Contributing to Statewide Recycling and Climate Action Efforts

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Martedì, Maggio 14, 2024

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ATLANTA, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Drawdown Georgia Business Compact announced the inclusion of Brightmark as the newest member of the initiative to advance statewide decarbonization.

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ATLANTA, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Drawdown Georgia Business Compact announced the inclusion of Brightmark as the newest member of the initiative to advance statewide decarbonization.
Brightmark, a circular innovation company with a mission to Reimagine Waste, joins forces with like-minded industry leaders committed to collaborative climate action in Georgia.
The Drawdown Georgia Business Compact, a state-wide business consortium, aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in Georgia by 2050.
The Drawdown Georgia Business Compact warmly welcomes Brightmark to this groundbreaking initiative and looks forward to the collective efforts that will accelerate climate action in the state.

Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub Bolsters Leadership and Governance with an Expansion of its Board of Directors

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Giovedì, Maggio 9, 2024

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The Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub , a nonprofit that aims to create a world-class cleantech ecosystem, announces new members to its Board of Directors, expanding the board from five to nine members.

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The Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub , a nonprofit that aims to create a world-class cleantech ecosystem, announces new members to its Board of Directors, expanding the board from five to nine members.
Adding new board members brings expertise that will aid the Hub as it extends its services to meet its mission.
Launched in July 2023, the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub aims to make innovation a driver of a robust cleantech economy that creates jobs in growth industries, commercializes technology that combats climate change and elevates people and communities throughout Georgia and the Southeast.
“The Hub is at an inflection point,” explains Andy Marshall, Managing Director of the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub.

Seven Corporate Buyers Enter Into Aggregation Deal To Purchase 180 MW of Solar Energy Through the Net Zero Consortium for Buyers

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Mercoledì, Maggio 1, 2024

The seven buyers signed VPPAs to develop new renewable energy capacity in the ERCOT region of Texas through SR Inc's NZCB.

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The seven buyers signed VPPAs to develop new renewable energy capacity in the ERCOT region of Texas through SR Inc's NZCB.
The buyer-aggregated approach democratizes access to the commercial and environmental benefits of utility-scale renewable energy by making procurement accessible to a broader range of enterprises.
Finally, a large healthcare company will purchase renewable energy generated from the remaining 20 MW portion of Millers Branch.
SR Inc's Net Zero Consortium for Buyers (NZCB) is a confidential buyers' community committed to creating corporate buyer-favorable renewable energy transactions that enable participating enterprises to chart a profitable path to Net Zero emissions globally.

Yamaha Moves Toward Carbon Neutrality in Georgia with Installation of Solar Arrays at Kennesaw and Newnan Facilities

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Mercoledì, Aprile 10, 2024

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Yamaha Motor Corporation will install solar arrays at the company’s Southeastern Headquarters in Kennesaw, Ga. and Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC) in Newnan, Ga. this summer.

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Yamaha Motor Corporation will install solar arrays at the company’s Southeastern Headquarters in Kennesaw, Ga. and Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC) in Newnan, Ga. this summer.
Yamaha will work with VeloSolar in Atlanta, Ga., for the installation of the solar array panels.
With more than a decade of experience designing, installing and maintaining commercial solar installations, VeloSolar is one of Georgia’s largest solar installation companies.
“The installation of these solar panels represents a substantial step forward in Yamaha’s quest to substantially reduce carbon emissions.

EQS-News: BIO-Europe Spring® 2024 is only a few days away

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Mercoledì, Marzo 13, 2024

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Munich, Germany – March 7, 2024.

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Munich, Germany – March 7, 2024.
EBD Group is thrilled to welcome the global biopharma community to Barcelona, Spain, March 18–20.
Over 3,700 delegates are looking forward to meeting one-to-one to elevate life science partnerships globally.
The session “For a greener globe: Biopharma’s journey to a sustainable future” is scheduled for the afternoon on Monday, March 18.

Poets&Quants™ Announces Groundbreaking Business School Showcase at Global Sustainable Development Congress

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Venerdì, Febbraio 23, 2024

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Times Higher Education and Poets&Quants are thrilled to announce the GSDC Business School Showcase, a groundbreaking initiative taking place at the prestigious Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC) June 10-13th in Bangkok.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Times Higher Education and Poets&Quants are thrilled to announce the GSDC Business School Showcase , a groundbreaking initiative taking place at the prestigious Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC) June 10-13th in Bangkok.
Addressing the Pressing Need for Sustainable Business Practices:
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set forth by the United Nations serve as a global roadmap for tackling poverty, climate change, and other pressing issues.
The GSDC Business School Showcase recognizes the crucial role of business education in equipping future leaders with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to achieve these goals.
The GSDC Business School Showcase welcomes participation from:
Individuals: Register as delegates representing your government, school, student & alumni groups, or company.

Drawdown Georgia Business Compact Leverages Metaimpact’s Digital Infrastructure to Foster Collaboration for Advancing Climate Solutions

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Giovedì, Febbraio 15, 2024

Under the facilitation of the esteemed Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business, the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact has been at the forefront of comprehensive solutions research, ensuring diverse participation across Georgia's vibrant economy.

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Under the facilitation of the esteemed Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business, the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact has been at the forefront of comprehensive solutions research, ensuring diverse participation across Georgia's vibrant economy.
By utilizing Metaimpact's digital infrastructure, the Business Compact aims to improve multi-stakeholder collaboration, best practices to inspire action, and shared performance monitoring.
“The Metaimpact ecosystem will take member relationships in the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact to the next level.
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Digital Infrastructure: Metaimpact will enable organizations within the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact to align and collaborate in a persistent digital space, fostering collective action towards shared sustainability goals.

Maxeon Solar Technologies Recognized as One of the World's Top 50 Most Sustainable Corporations

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Martedì, Gennaio 23, 2024

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SINGAPORE, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MAXN), a global leader in solar innovation and channels, today announced that for the second consecutive year it has been included in the annual Corporate Knights' Global 100 index of the world's most sustainable corporations. Maxeon is ranked number 44, placing it among top global companies recognized in conjunction with the index's publication at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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Maxeon is ranked number 44, placing it among top global companies recognized in conjunction with the index's publication at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Maxeon scored particularly well for its sustainable supply chain, the health and safety of its employees and the Company's female representation in management.
Toby Heaps, Corporate Knights Chief Executive Officer, said, "Maxeon is setting the global standard for sustainability in the solar sector.
Maxeon also received the 2023 "Best Solar Company" award at the World ESG Summit Asia in Kuala Lumpur.

World Economic Forum 2024: BRI Highlights Ultra-Micro Holding's Role in Driving Inclusive Growth

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Venerdì, Gennaio 19, 2024

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During this event, Sunarso addressed critical topics pertinent to BRI, focusing on fostering inclusive economic growth and employment opportunities.

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During this event, Sunarso addressed critical topics pertinent to BRI, focusing on fostering inclusive economic growth and employment opportunities.
To tackle these challenges, Sunarso emphasized the need to establish an inclusive economic growth engine.
BRI, a state-owned enterprise, recognizes the value of profitability, which can be reinvested to drive social impact and stimulate economic growth.
BRI's commitment to inclusive growth is evident through the Ultra Micro Holding initiative, which includes BRI, Pengadaian, and PNM.

Sustainability Roundtable, Inc Announces 2023 SBER Awards

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Martedì, Dicembre 19, 2023

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BOSTON, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainability Roundtable, Inc. (SR Inc), a leader in strategic advisory & support as a service, celebrates its 2023 Sustainable Business & Enterprise Roundtable (SBER) award recipients. Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. received the SBER Outstanding Leader of 2023 award, Debra Pulpi at Teradyne, Inc. was awarded SBER Outstanding Executive of 2023, and PTC, Inc. received the SBER Most Improved Corporate Leader of 2023 award. SR Inc announced this year's recipients at its Year-End Executive Symposium hosted at the Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington D.C. on December 7, 2023, as it released proprietary best-practice guidance and tools to Member-Clients on sustainability strategy leadership, global corporate decarbonization, and climate-related mandatory reporting.

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BOSTON, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainability Roundtable, Inc. (SR Inc) , a leader in strategic advisory & support as a service, celebrates its 2023 Sustainable Business & Enterprise Roundtable (SBER) award recipients.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. received the SBER Outstanding Leader of 2023 award, Debra Pulpi at Teradyne, Inc. was awarded SBER Outstanding Executive of 2023, and PTC, Inc. received the SBER Most Improved Corporate Leader of 2023 award.
SR Inc recognized Thermo Fisher Scientific (NASDAQ: TMO), the world leader in serving science, as the SBER Outstanding Leader of 2023, for its leadership in renewable energy and across all aspects of corporate sustainability.
This innovative value chain-aligned procurement was supported by SR Inc's NZCB and championed by Matthew Yamatin, Thermo Fisher's Sustainability Program Director.