Climate change policy

Osisko Metals Outlines Environmental Initiatives for Pine Point

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Carbon finance, Climate change policy

Robert Wares, Chairman & CEO, commented: Pine Point is expected to produce one of the cleanest zinc and lead concentrates globally.

Key Points: 
  • Robert Wares, Chairman & CEO, commented: Pine Point is expected to produce one of the cleanest zinc and lead concentrates globally.
  • We are confident that the new hydrogeological model will significantly lower the Pine Point power requirements by reducing pumping costs over life-of-mine.
  • Osisko Metals has mandated BBA Inc. to perform a Scope 1 GHG measurement and analysis study of the operational concept included in the 2020 PEA Pine Point.
  • The objective of these studies is to maximize the use of energy from sources with low GHG emissions at Pine Point.

Cedo Commits to Climate Neutrality By 2030

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Manufacturing, Home Goods, Other Manufacturing, Environment, Retail, Greenhouse gas emissions, Renewable energy, Climate change policy, Emissions reduction, Carbon dioxide, Carbon neutrality, Environmental policy, Articles, Politics of climate change, Mandatory renewable energy target, Climate change in Europe

Cedos remaining factories in Vietnam, Poland and the Netherlands are also on target to achieve climate neutrality over the next few years.

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  • Cedos remaining factories in Vietnam, Poland and the Netherlands are also on target to achieve climate neutrality over the next few years.
  • Cedos aim is to become a climate neutral business worldwide by 2030.
  • As we approach Earth Overshoot Day on 29 July, Cedo is one quarter of the way to achieving its 100 per cent renewable energy goal, which will see it becoming a climate neutral business by 2030.
  • By 2030 the business will be climate neutral across its global operations.

Ricardo Supports Mexico in Drive to Reduce Freight Emissions

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Automotive, Technology, Trucking, Rail, Transport, Other Technology, Oil, Gas, Logistics, Supply chain management, Environment, Energy, Fleet management, Climate change policy, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Earth sciences, Sustainable transport, Climate change mitigation, Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants

Experts from global energy and environment consultancy Ricardo are leading an international consortium to support the Mexican Governments plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the freight sector.

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  • Experts from global energy and environment consultancy Ricardo are leading an international consortium to support the Mexican Governments plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the freight sector.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210726005697/en/
    Ricardo supports Mexico in drive to reduce freight emissions (Photo: Business Wire)
    Over the next 12 months, specialists in sustainable transport will work with organisations, including Mexico-based Centro Mario Molina and Urbanistica, to provide advice to the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) as part of the Sustainable Transport Programme.
  • Ricardos focus will be on green freight, helping national and local policy makers, as well as freight operators based in Mexico, to reduce the climate change and air pollution impacts of the transport of goods through a series of practical actions.
  • The project will support the cooperation between Mexico and Germany, which aims to promote climate mitigation efforts in Mexicos road freight sector by supporting ministries, authorities and companies.

Advanced Emissions Solutions to Host Second Quarter 2021 Conference Call on August 10th

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Monday, July 26, 2021
AdeS, GlobeNewswire, NASDAQ, Finance, Climate change policy, Money, Financial markets

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADES) (the "Company" or "ADES") today announced the Company expects to release its second quarter 2021 financial results and file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period endedJune 30, 2021after market close onMonday, August 9, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADES) (the "Company" or "ADES") today announced the Company expects to release its second quarter 2021 financial results and file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period endedJune 30, 2021after market close onMonday, August 9, 2021.
  • A conference call to discuss the Company's financial performance is scheduled to begin at9:00 a.m. Eastern TimeonTuesday, August 10, 2021.
  • The conference call webcast information will be available via the Investor Resources section of ADES's website at www.advancedemissionssolutions.com .
  • Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. serves as the holding entity for a family of companies that provide emissions solutions to customers in the power generation and other industries.

Canada Invests in Greening Ontario Transport Companies

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Climate change policy, Carbon finance, Articles, Physical sciences, Climate change, Climate change mitigation, Kyoto Protocol and government action

The Government of Canada is investing in initiatives that build a low-emissions future and ensure healthier, sustainable communities for future generations.

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  • The Government of Canada is investing in initiatives that build a low-emissions future and ensure healthier, sustainable communities for future generations.
  • The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a combined investment of over $220,000 to help four Ontario transport companies lower their fuel costs, improve the energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions from their heavy-duty vehicle fleets.
  • Together, the companies have made energy efficiency retrofits to over 25 vehicles and provided fuel-efficient training for more than 180 drivers.
  • These collective measures will help save an estimated 430 tonnes of GHG emissions annually while making the companies more competitive through fuel savings.

U.S. Gain Hires Lynn Lyon to Direct Sustainable Transportation Efforts

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Articles, Emissions reduction, Energy economics, Energy, Climate change policy, Sustainable development, Sustainable technologies, Sustainable energy, Sustainable transport, Alternative fuel

APPLETON, Wis., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Gain , a leader in the development and distribution of alternative fuel and renewable thermal energy, is excited to welcome Lynn Lyon as their new Director of Business Development Sustainable Transportation.

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  • APPLETON, Wis., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Gain , a leader in the development and distribution of alternative fuel and renewable thermal energy, is excited to welcome Lynn Lyon as their new Director of Business Development Sustainable Transportation.
  • Through this role, Lyon will collaborate with sustainably focused organizations looking for innovative ways to reduce transportation emissions.
  • "Leveraging our comprehensive suite of Sustainable Energy SolutionsSM and her established background in transportation and alternative fuels, Lyon will engage with fleets to help develop their emissions reduction roadmap.
  • Lyon will bridge the gap many organizations face when evaluating and implementing the transition to alternative fuel by focusing on fleets that prioritize sustainability.

CARbonator Presents the New Car Carbon Counter Calculator

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Car, Climate change policy, Carbon finance

MCLEAN, Va and EXETER, N.H., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CARbonator presents the New Car Carbon Counter ( www.car-bonator.com ), a web-based application that compares carbon portfolios for 2021 car models.

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  • MCLEAN, Va and EXETER, N.H., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CARbonator presents the New Car Carbon Counter ( www.car-bonator.com ), a web-based application that compares carbon portfolios for 2021 car models.
  • The New Car Carbon Counter allows users to choose up to three 2021 car models.
  • While newer cars are generally much more efficient than older vehicles, new car purchasers still need to be aware of the carbon emission differences between different models."
  • Logan Olazabal added, "CARbonator is proud to provide a new resource to help users be more sustainable in their car search.

CTX to debut cross-border trading of tokens backed by China's carbon credits

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Carbon finance, Climate change policy, Emissions trading, CTX, Carbon credit, China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group, CNTS, Companies of China, Articles, Policy

Companies with any unneeded credits may sell them to others that needthem;orthey canpay forgreen projectselsewheretooffset theirown emissions.

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  • Companies with any unneeded credits may sell them to others that needthem;orthey canpay forgreen projectselsewheretooffset theirown emissions.
  • The three Chinese entities are CECEP Green Carbon Investment and Development Co, asubsidiary of China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group (CECEP),ChinaJinmaoHoldings'subsidiary,JinmaoCapital,andChinaTaipingInsuranceSingapore.
  • CTX, backed by the US$2 billion Asia Green Fund, said its CNTs will pave the way forcarbon credits to be transferred across international borders.
  • "Chinese-backed tokens will initially be dominant because ofthe size of its carbon credits market but our ambition is to develop CTX into a globalmarketplacefor green investing."

CTX to debut cross-border trading of tokens backed by China's carbon credits

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Carbon finance, Greenhouse gas emissions, Renewable energy, Climate change policy, Emissions trading, CTX, Carbon neutrality, Carbon credit, CNTS, Carbon offset, Articles, Natural environment

SINGAPORE, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyberdyne Tech Exchange (CTX) said today that its digital exchange will soon debut cross-border trading of its proprietary Carbon Neutrality Tokens (CNTs) to be backed by the carbon credits of China, the world's largest carbon market.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyberdyne Tech Exchange (CTX) said today that its digital exchange will soon debut cross-border trading of its proprietary Carbon Neutrality Tokens (CNTs) to be backed by the carbon credits of China, the world's largest carbon market.
  • CTX, backed by the US$2 billion Asia Green Fund, said its CNTs will pave the way for carbon credits to be transferred across international borders.
  • CTX's carbon neutrality token contains shared carbon information including emission records and tracing, carbon offsetting, carbon capture, storage, and reuse.
  • Dr Bai disclosed that CTX is also in talks with institutions in Europe and North America to issue tokens on its exchange.

Rileighs Outdoor Décor and the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore partner to offset carbon emissions

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Friday, July 23, 2021
Greenhouse gas emissions, Climate change policy, Carbon finance, Renewable energy, Wildlife Conservation Society

The Maryland Zoo designed Zoo Lights display in 2020 with Rileighs Outdoor Decor, the leader in Commercial Christmas Decoration in the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic regions.

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  • The Maryland Zoo designed Zoo Lights display in 2020 with Rileighs Outdoor Decor, the leader in Commercial Christmas Decoration in the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic regions.
  • Cool Effect helps groups reduce and offset their carbon emissions by routing donations to organizations committed to projects that offset a given amount of carbon.
  • Rileighs contributed to Cool Effect through a donation to offset the carbon emissions from the Maryland Zoo show.
  • Through this donation, Rileighs and the Maryland Zoo will in essence negate the environmental effects of the Zoo Lights.