Sustainability

Shake ‘N Bake to Save 900,000 Pounds of Plastic Waste Annually with Brand’s First-Ever Packaging Update

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Professional Services, Recycling, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Retail, Environment, Sustainability, Food, Beverage, Kraft Heinz, Growth, Goal, Biophysical environment, Social Security Government Pension Offset, ESG, Food, Social

Today, iconic household staple, Shake N Bake, ushers in a new era for its signature packaging, announcing the removal of the plastic shaker bag from its products.

Key Points: 
  • Today, iconic household staple, Shake N Bake, ushers in a new era for its signature packaging, announcing the removal of the plastic shaker bag from its products.
  • In fact, this simple change to families mealtime routines is helping eliminate 900,000 pounds of plastic waste equivalent to the weight of more than 270 mid-size cars.
  • Shake N Bakes packaging update comes during a time of continued growth.
  • For more information about Shake N Bake and product and recipe inspiration, visit https://www.myfoodandfamily.com/brands/shake-n-bake .

ClearGen Announces the Acquisition of Partnership Interests in 25 Wind Farms Totaling 1.4 Net GW from MUFG

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ClearGen LLC, a portfolio company of Blackstone Credits Sustainable Resources Platform, announced an investment in a portfolio of partnership interests in 25 wind farms totaling 1.4 net GW of existing generation capacity throughout the United States.

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  • ClearGen LLC, a portfolio company of Blackstone Credits Sustainable Resources Platform, announced an investment in a portfolio of partnership interests in 25 wind farms totaling 1.4 net GW of existing generation capacity throughout the United States.
  • The Sustainable Investing Group within Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs) provided tax equity to ClearGen to support the acquisition of the interests from MUFG.
  • Goldman Sachs is pleased to partner with ClearGen and the Blackstone Credit team on the acquisition of MUFGs wind portfolio, said Vikas Agrawal, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs.
  • Legal representation included Mayer Brown for ClearGen, OMelveny & Meyers for Goldman Sachs and Milbank for MUFG and the lenders.

Global Aluminum Market Report to 2031: Featuring Norsk Hydro, Rio Tinto Alcan, United Company Rusal and Xinfa Group Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Sustainability, Other Manufacturing, Environment, Manufacturing, Aluminium, Greenhouse, Recycling, Plant, Porter's five forces analysis, Efficiency, Glass, Steel, Benchmarking, Research, Surplus Record Machinery & Equipment Directory, Magnesium, CAGR, Series, Titanium

The global aluminum market was valued at $148.1 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $258.3 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 5.82% from 2022 to 2031.

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  • The global aluminum market was valued at $148.1 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $258.3 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 5.82% from 2022 to 2031.
  • Corrosion resistance, reflectivity, and recyclability are other characteristics of aluminum market, which makes it a favourable choice for various industrial applications.
  • This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the aluminum market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing aluminum market opportunities.
  • The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global aluminum market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.

At ELECTRONICA, ITEN Present an Autonomous Asset Monitoring Solution Based on a 100µA.h Micro-Battery!

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Data Management, Consumer Electronics, Technology, IOT (Internet of Things), Batteries, Other Technology, Green Technology, Environment, Mobile, Wireless, Hardware, Sustainability, Exhibition, Carbon, City, Temperature, RF, Electronics, Printed circuit board, Multimedia, European, Solution, BLE, Time, European Directive on Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products, SMD, Maintenance, Autonomy, Lithium, Electric battery

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221110005719/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221110005719/en/
    Ecofriendly and powerful soli-state micro-battery able to recharge in a few minutes.
  • - Depending on the countries, only 30 to 50% of such coin cells are effectively recycled.
  • By extension, similar designs could be used in applications like BLE asset tracking, BLE tags, beacons, and sensor data loggers.
  • ITEN are an integrated device manufacturer, controlling the complete production chain from nanomaterial synthesis up to the battery packaging and test.

Sappi announces record earnings and resumes dividend payment; releases financial results for fourth quarter and full year

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Other Manufacturing, Environment, Textiles, Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Other Natural Resources, Forest Products, Natural Resources, Investment, Natural gas, SBS, PM2, Risk, Congestion, Social Problems, Board, Science, VSF, Uncertainty, Pressure, Transnet, Maintenance, African, Growth, Food, Renewable energy, Drug, Recycling, Bank, Retail, Fine chemical, Security (finance), Sappi, COVID-19, EBITDA

In addition, Sappi has resumed dividend payments, with a dividend of US 15 cents being declared.

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  • In addition, Sappi has resumed dividend payments, with a dividend of US 15 cents being declared.
  • The segment continued to grow and achieved record EBITDA of US$359 million compared to US$214 million in the prior year.
  • However, sales were constrained by available capacity and low levels of inventory in South Africa and North America where demand exceeded supply.
  • In addition, during October 2022 Sappi repurchased US$206 million of the aggregate principal amount of its 2026 bonds via a tender offer.

The ODP Corporation Named a 2022 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winner by the EPA

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Office Products, Sustainability, Environment, Specialty, Environmental Health, Online Retail, Green Technology, Retail, Safer, Health, The Officers Club, School, Phosphate, Partnership, EPA, ODP, The ODP Corporation, OMX, Technology, Environment, EPA Safer Choice, NASDAQ, Glass, Solution, Grand & Toy, Soil, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Ammonia, OfficeMax, LLC, Bottled water, Online shopping

The ODP Corporation is one of just 26 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winners announced by the EPA in 2022.

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  • The ODP Corporation is one of just 26 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winners announced by the EPA in 2022.
  • Were proud to be acknowledged for our commitment to distributing safer and eco-conscious products, said David Centrella, executive vice president of The ODP Corporation and president of ODP Business Solutions.
  • The Highmark ECO product line includes multipurpose, bathroom, glass, carpet, and degreasing solutions that are all EPA Safer Choice Certified.
  • Highmark ECO products currently meet or exceed the following specifications:
    To learn more about the EPA's Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards and Safer Choice Program, visit https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/safer-choice-partner-year-awards .

Lafarge Canada Partners with 4Refuel for R50 Renewable Diesel to Reduce 1,300 tonnes of CO2e in 2022

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Chemicals, Plastics, Oil, Gas, Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Manufacturing, Biomass, Mining, Carbon, Lafarge (company), Partnership, Holcim, CO2, Technology, Global warming potential, Solution, GVA, Government, General manager, Finning, Transport, Greater Vancouver, Agriculture, Lafarge, Industry, Aggregate, Renewable energy, Oil, R50, Sustainability

Lafarge Canada today announced a partnership with 4Refuel, a Finning Industrial Service, for the supply of renewable diesel (R50, a 50% renewable diesel) to Lafarge in the Greater Vancouver Area (GVA) market until the end of 2022.

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  • Lafarge Canada today announced a partnership with 4Refuel, a Finning Industrial Service, for the supply of renewable diesel (R50, a 50% renewable diesel) to Lafarge in the Greater Vancouver Area (GVA) market until the end of 2022.
  • Starting October 1, Lafarges GVA aggregate, ready-mix, asphalt and construction sites introduced use of R50 across its diesel equipment fleet.
  • Lafarge has projected a 5 thousand tonnes CO2e annual reduction if the switch to R50 is made for all of 2023.
  • We welcome Lafarge as a top-tier industrial customer to receive our R50 renewable diesel solution, says Lauren Foulkes, Director of Sustainability, 4Refuel.

Eversource Enhances its Carbon Reduction Goals by Committing to Science-Based Target

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Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Eversource Energy, Carbon, NYSE, ESG, United Company, Leadership, Natural gas, GHG, Partnership, Sustainability, Science, O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Goal, Water, Climate change, Electricity, Climate, Wind, Non-governmental organization, Renewable energy, Newsweek, Facebook

Science-based targets are a growing best practice for companies serious about addressing climate change, and we look forward to developing our target and remaining at the forefront of these efforts.

Key Points: 
  • Science-based targets are a growing best practice for companies serious about addressing climate change, and we look forward to developing our target and remaining at the forefront of these efforts.
  • Committing to a science-based target is a natural extension of our sustainability mission, complementing our goal to be carbon neutral in our operations by 2030, said Eversource Vice President for Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, Catherine Finneran.
  • This exciting step toward a science-based target through SBTi underscores our commitment to help our region achieve its aggressive greenhouse gas reduction goals.
  • Eversource transmits and delivers electricity and natural gas and supplies water to approximately 4.4 million customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

DP World Boosts Capacity, Sustainability With New Renewable Energy Powered Cranes at Chile’s Port of Lirquén

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Climate Change, Automotive, Maritime, Forest Products, Transport, Agriculture, Natural Resources, General Automotive, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Environment, Sustainability, Optical character recognition, NOAAS John N. Cobb, Carbon, Investment, DP World, Leadership, Workforce, Reach stacker, OCR, STS, Technology, Terminal, Efficiency, COP27, Solution, DP, Green, Optics, Transport, Conference, 2008 United Nations Climate Change Conference, Growth, CEO, Revolution, Certification, Renewable energy, Intermodal freight transport

Michael Spoerer, general manager of DP World Lirqun, explained, "DP Worlds Lirquen terminal is now poised to support additional economic activity through the port, expanding the worlds access to Chilean exports.

Key Points: 
  • Michael Spoerer, general manager of DP World Lirqun, explained, "DP Worlds Lirquen terminal is now poised to support additional economic activity through the port, expanding the worlds access to Chilean exports.
  • This investment of nearly US$ 45 million brings two of the most modern cranes in the world to our facility.
  • The new cranes will support DP Worlds commitment to a clean energy future.
  • DP Worlds operations in Chile, through its terminals DP World Lirqun and DP World San Antonio, recently renewed its certification as the first port operator in South America to use 100 percent renewable energy, confirming the companys global commitment to be carbon neutral by 2050 and its leadership as a sustainable logistics operator.