Sustainability

Cipher Neutron and FuelPositive Forge Strategic Partnership for Multiple AEM Electrolyser Technology Orders

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Utilities, Sustainability, Environment, Alternative Energy, Energy, Technology, Green Technology, Other Technology, Neutron, Hydrogen, Agriculture, Green hydrogen, AEM, EEStor, Chair, Electrolysed water, Platinum, Benchmarking, Regenerative fuel cell, Platinum group, Water, Growth, Watt, Electricity, Anion exchange membrane, Ammonia, Lithium, Ruthenium, Iridium

Cipher Neutron Inc. (“Cipher Neutron” or “CN”) has received from FuelPositive Corporation (“Fuel Positive”) FuelPositive’s first purchase order for its unique Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) Electrolyser Technology.

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  • Cipher Neutron Inc. (“Cipher Neutron” or “CN”) has received from FuelPositive Corporation (“Fuel Positive”) FuelPositive’s first purchase order for its unique Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) Electrolyser Technology.
  • Cipher Neutron Reversible Fuel Cells technology can be operated bi-directionally to generate electricity from hydrogen and hydrogen from water.
  • Upon successful testing and benchmarking by FuelPositive, the Cipher Neutron AEM Technology will be used to make Green Hydrogen to produce Green Ammonia in their commercial systems.
  • FuelPositive has successfully operated our core technology within our first pilot system.”
    Gurjant Randhawa, M.Eng., P.Eng., President and CEO of Cipher Neutron, concluded, “Cipher Neutron supports FuelPositive in their commercialization of Green Ammonia.

ProAmpac Recognized by GRADAIM for Championing the Irish Language

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Education, Manufacturing, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Digital Marketing, Packaging, Environment, Other Education, Sustainability, Television, Food, Language, Multimedia, Rejuvenation, Coláiste na nGael, Personality, ESG

ProAmpac , a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce its achievement in the prestigious GRADAIM Gnó na hÉireann awards in recognition of the outstanding commitment to promoting and supporting the Irish language in business operations.

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  • ProAmpac , a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce its achievement in the prestigious GRADAIM Gnó na hÉireann awards in recognition of the outstanding commitment to promoting and supporting the Irish language in business operations.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The GRADAIM awards, developed by Glór na nGael, are a national recognition scheme designed to celebrate businesses that actively promote and utilize the Irish language in their signage, marketing, branding, and services.
  • ProAmpac is among the distinguished businesses that have embraced the Irish language, contributing to the preservation and rejuvenation of this rich cultural heritage.
  • "We are honored to receive the GRADAIM awards, which reflect our commitment to promoting the Irish language in our business.

Mirion Technologies Signs Agreement with TerraPower for Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Research, General Health, Other Energy, Nuclear, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Environment, Science, Green Technology, Climate Change, Health, Other Science, TerraPower, NYSE, Climate change, Radiation, Senior, MCFR, MIR, Partnership, Idaho National Laboratory, Growth, Uranium mining, Southern Company

Mirion Technologies (NYSE: MIR), a leading provider of advanced radiation safety solutions, today announced an agreement with nuclear innovation company TerraPower to design and fabricate key components of their Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE), the world’s first critical fast-spectrum salt reactor.

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  • Mirion Technologies (NYSE: MIR), a leading provider of advanced radiation safety solutions, today announced an agreement with nuclear innovation company TerraPower to design and fabricate key components of their Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE), the world’s first critical fast-spectrum salt reactor.
  • This collaboration reinforces TerraPower and Mirion’s commitment to fostering sustainable, low-carbon energy solutions that address climate change and support a net-zero future.
  • The MCRE will inform the design, licensing and operation of TerraPower’s Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) – an innovative reactor technology that could provide low-cost, clean energy at scale.
  • “Throughout the process of bringing the Molten Chloride Fast Reactor to market, we have found that working with a diverse supply chain strengthens our ability to deliver a cutting-edge technology,” said Jeff Latkowski, Senior Vice President for the Molten Chloride Fast Reactor.

Technica Communications Wins the PRNEWS Campaign of the Year for Environment & Sustainability

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Environment, Climate Change, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Air, Transport, Communications, Aerospace, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Green Technology, BNEF, Climate change, Newsfirst Platinum Awards, Creativity, CNN, Life, Campaign, Gold, Crisis, ZeroAvia, Dornier, Platinum, Weather, TIME, Advertising, MIT Technology Review, SXSW, Communication, Time (magazine), Pioneer, Clean technology, Film industry, Ars Technica

The campaign won over other impressive campaigns, including one from the largest soft drink companies in the world.

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  • The campaign won over other impressive campaigns, including one from the largest soft drink companies in the world.
  • Throughout the campaign, proactive communication with media contacts kept them informed, sustaining interest and laying the groundwork for post-flight engagement.
  • Technica helped secure several coveted speaking and award wins for ZeroAvia, most notably a panel presentation at SXSW 2023 .
  • “The Platinum Awards recognize the most innovative teams and campaigns in public relations and communications,” said Erika Bradbury, Editorial Director at PRNEWS.

Only a Fifth of Companies on Track for Net Zero, with Heavy Industry Key to Breaking Decarbonization Stalemate, Accenture Reports Find

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Software, Networks, Utilities, Data Management, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Technology, Environment, Other Manufacturing, Climate Change, Manufacturing, Carbon, Economics, Research, NYSE, Organization, Metal, Hydrogen, COP28, Investment, CO2, Paper, Multimedia, Steel, Mining, Ecosystem, Power, S&P Global, Conference, Growth, Electricity, Parity, Optimism, Renewable energy, Recycling, Accenture

Accenture’s analysis in Destination net zero found the number of companies that have set targets for net zero has risen to 37%, up from 34% last year.

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  • Accenture’s analysis in Destination net zero found the number of companies that have set targets for net zero has risen to 37%, up from 34% last year.
  • Despite reason for tempered optimism, half (49.6%) of the companies that disclose emissions data have presided over increasing emissions since 2016.
  • “The rapid, affordable decarbonization of heavy industry requires collective action across the value chain and urgently compressed transformation.
  • The approach allowed Accenture to construct a proprietary database of the decarbonization targets and levers adopted by companies in the G2000.

Carbon Streaming Provides Update on Restructuring Initiatives and Initiates Strategic Review

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Other Natural Resources, Mining, Minerals, Environment, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Green Technology, Climate Change, Carbon, FSE, Disclosure, LLP, BMO Capital Markets, NEO, Stikeman Elliott, Miller Thomson, Partnership, Committee, Management, Renewable energy, Risk management

Carbon Streaming Corporation (NEO: NETZ) (OTCQB: OFSTF) (FSE: M2Q) (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) today announced that its board of directors (the “Board of Directors”) has initiated the next phase of a restructuring plan, a strategic review process, with the continued goal of ensuring the Company’s competitiveness and long-term sustainability.

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  • Carbon Streaming Corporation (NEO: NETZ) (OTCQB: OFSTF) (FSE: M2Q) (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) today announced that its board of directors (the “Board of Directors”) has initiated the next phase of a restructuring plan, a strategic review process, with the continued goal of ensuring the Company’s competitiveness and long-term sustainability.
  • The Board of Directors has also established a special committee of non-executive, independent directors (the “Special Committee”) to assist with oversight of the strategic alternatives review.
  • To date, the Company has amended the terms of the Nalgonda Rice Farming Stream, Waverly Biochar Stream and Magdalena Bay Blue Carbon Stream.
  • The Company anticipates such steps, when combined with existing cost reduction measures, to deliver savings of over $6 million per year.

KYMCO Ignites Electric Revolution at EICMA 2023 with the Game-changing Ionex EV Solution

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Automotive, Vehicle Technology, Women, Technology, Sports, Men, Chemicals, Plastics, Sustainability, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Consumer, Environment, Teens, Motor Sports, Batteries, Green Technology, Performance & Special Interest, Motorcycles, EV, Electric Vehicles, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, PECO Energy Company, Energy, Grab, Ionex, Capital market, Anxiety, KYMCO, Renewable energy, Fireworks

The Ionex Battery-as-a-Service Solution for Energy Companies, the Ionex Battery Metering Unit for EV Manufacturers, and the Ionex Energy Station for Battery-swapping Network Operators make up the revolutionary Ionex EV Solution.

Key Points: 
  • The Ionex Battery-as-a-Service Solution for Energy Companies, the Ionex Battery Metering Unit for EV Manufacturers, and the Ionex Energy Station for Battery-swapping Network Operators make up the revolutionary Ionex EV Solution.
  • The Ionex EV Solution aims to benefit every stakeholder in electric mobility, especially all consumers, businesses, and governments wishing to go electric.
  • "We look forward to seeing the impact the Ionex EV Solution will have on Southeast Asia's fast-developing EV ecosystem.
  • "KYMCO's game-changing Ionex EV Solution is paving the way for all stakeholders to jointly transition to the electric future.

Standard Solar Expands Community Solar Footprint in Virginia with Acquisition of 12-Megawatt Project Portfolio from New Leaf Energy

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Environment, Other Energy, Utilities, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Green Technology, Other Natural Resources, Energy, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Carbon, Acquisition, Leaf, Business development, Engineering, Solar, LMI, Project finance, Solar energy, Standard solar model, Community, Partnership, Growth, Commonwealth, Kilowatt-hour, Renewable energy

Standard Solar is poised to play a pivotal role in propelling solar energy adoption in Virginia with the acquisition of a 12-megawatt community solar project portfolio from New Leaf Energy .

Key Points: 
  • Standard Solar is poised to play a pivotal role in propelling solar energy adoption in Virginia with the acquisition of a 12-megawatt community solar project portfolio from New Leaf Energy .
  • “These community solar projects are more than just an important addition to our portfolio; they represent our unwavering commitment to expanding access to solar for all,” said Harry Benson, Director of Business Development for Standard Solar.
  • This acquisition represents a significant milestone in Standard Solar's ongoing partnership with New Leaf Energy and underscores the company's expanding project portfolio within Virginia.
  • “New Leaf Energy’s mission is to accelerate the transition to a world powered by renewable energy,” said New Leaf Energy Executive Vice President of Project Finance Brendan Neagle.

Oakland Unified School District and City Celebrate Milestone Achievement with 7 Million Plastic Water Bottles Saved from the Environment and 7 Million Fewer Sugary Drinks Consumed by Students with FloWater Refill Stations

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Environment, Fitness & Nutrition, Sustainability, Green Technology, Food, Beverage, Health, Retail, Primary, Secondary, Education, OUSD, Tooth decay, NOT, Entrepreneurship, PFAS, Microplastics, Student, Multimedia, Communication, Obesity, Drinking water, School, Partnership, Water, Drinking, Diabetes, Oakland Unified School District, Soft drink

The District is also announcing that it is expanding the FloWater program by adding 85 new FloWater Refill Stations to schools.

Key Points: 
  • The District is also announcing that it is expanding the FloWater program by adding 85 new FloWater Refill Stations to schools.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231115821244/en/
    Bluewater North America CEO Rich Razgaitis and Grass Valley Elementary School Students with 7 Millionth FloWater Refill Station Serving for Oakland Unified School District (Photo: Business Wire)
    Seven million is also the number of sugary, carbonated, and caffeinated drinks NOT consumed by students.
  • Launched in 2013, FloWater Refill Stations have transformed the tap water in approximately 1,000 schools across the United States.
  • To date, FloWater has saved nearly 500 million single-use plastic water bottles from the environment with its Refill Stations in schools, gyms, hotels, offices and at events nationwide.

CapturePoint Secures Dedication of CO2 for CENLA Hub From Southwestern Energy Company

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Environment, Climate Change, Other Energy, Environmental Health, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Green Technology, Energy, Transfer, Carbon, NYSE, Energy Transfer Partners, CO2, United, COVID-19, Natural gas, Renewable energy, Southwestern Energy

CapturePoint LLC (together with its affiliates, “CapturePoint”) announced today that a subsidiary of Southwestern Energy Company (“Southwestern”) (NYSE: SWN) has agreed with its midstream provider, Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET), to dedicate CO2 from its Haynesville natural gas processing to sequestration deep underground in CapturePoint’s Central Louisiana Regional Carbon Storage Hub (“CENLA Hub”).

Key Points: 
  • CapturePoint LLC (together with its affiliates, “CapturePoint”) announced today that a subsidiary of Southwestern Energy Company (“Southwestern”) (NYSE: SWN) has agreed with its midstream provider, Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET), to dedicate CO2 from its Haynesville natural gas processing to sequestration deep underground in CapturePoint’s Central Louisiana Regional Carbon Storage Hub (“CENLA Hub”).
  • The CENLA Hub, under development by CapturePoint affiliate CapturePoint Solutions LLC, will permanently store captured CO2 in suitable geologic formations in Rapides and Vernon Parishes.
  • The agreement announced today is another significant milestone for the future success of the CENLA Hub.
  • “Southwestern Energy is committed to meeting growing global demand for reliable, lower-carbon energy,” said Bill Way, Southwestern Energy President and Chief Executive Officer.