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Clarus Board of Directors Approves Two of Its Top Shareholders to Increase Their Positions up to 15.0% and 26.7% of Shares Outstanding

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Greenhouse and Kanders have been permitted to increase their positions to up to 15.0% and 26.7% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • Greenhouse and Kanders have been permitted to increase their positions to up to 15.0% and 26.7% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock, respectively.
  • Greenhouse has beneficial ownership of 4,538,107 shares of the Company’s common stock, as publicly disclosed by Greenhouse in the Schedule 13G as of December 31, 2023, filed by it with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 14, 2024, which represents approximately 11.9% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock.
  • Kanders has beneficial ownership of 6,525,421 shares of the Company’s common stock, as publicly disclosed by Kanders in the Schedule 13D/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 30, 2024, which represents approximately 16.7% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock.
  • In the event that Greenhouse or Kanders subsequently reduces their respective beneficial ownership to below 9.9%, they would need to obtain a new approval from the Company’s board of directors before seeking to again increase their respective beneficial ownership to in excess of 9.9% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock.

Aemetis Receives Authority to Construct Air Permits for Riverbank Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The Authority to Construct permits were issued by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District following an extensive technical review and two public comment periods.

Key Points: 
  • The Authority to Construct permits were issued by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District following an extensive technical review and two public comment periods.
  • Together, these permits are the key permits needed for Aemetis to proceed with engineering and financing to construct the plant.
  • “Building our sustainable aviation fuel business is a high priority to meet rapidly increasing global demand for SAF from airlines,” said Eric McAfee, Chairman and CEO of Aemetis.
  • The Aemetis Five Year Plan projects that the Aemetis sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel plant will generate $672 million of revenues with $195 million of adjusted EBITDA in 2027.

Nokia commits to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 #MWC24

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that it has committed to reducing its total global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to net zero by 2040, accelerating its previous target by ten years, and putting it ahead of the Paris Agreement target of net zero by 2050.

Key Points: 
  • Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that it has committed to reducing its total global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to net zero by 2040, accelerating its previous target by ten years, and putting it ahead of the Paris Agreement target of net zero by 2050.
  • Pekka Lundmark, President and CEO of Nokia, said: “Our new emission reduction targets show that net zero is a business priority for Nokia.
  • Net zero: Net zero refers to a reduction of 90% in greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible, with a maximum of up to 10% remaining hard-to-abate emissions being neutralized through carbon removals.
  • To limit global warming to 1.5°C, greenhouse gas emissions must by halved by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.

Avangrid Releases Kitty Hawk Wind Economic Impact Report

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced the release of a comprehensive economic assessment, the Kitty Hawk Wind: Economic & Fiscal Impact report.

Key Points: 
  • Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced the release of a comprehensive economic assessment, the Kitty Hawk Wind: Economic & Fiscal Impact report.
  • The report finds that the Kitty Hawk Wind project will deliver approximately $4.8 billion in economic impact across Virginia, including $1.2 billion in the City of Virginia Beach.
  • “Kitty Hawk Wind is a transformational opportunity for Virginia and offers significant economic benefit to the City of Virginia Beach and the entire Hampton Roads region,” said Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra.
  • The Kitty Hawk Wind: Economic & Fiscal Impact report was prepared by Chmura Economics & Analytics, a top labor market data and analysis software consultant based in Richmond, VA.

Renewable Thermal Collaborative Releases Case Study on the U.S. Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Agreement between AstraZeneca and Vanguard Renewables

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Monday, March 4, 2024

The Renewable Thermal Collaborative recently released a case study on the first-of-its-kind partnership between AstraZeneca and Vanguard Renewables to enable the delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG) to all of AstraZeneca's sites in the United States by 2026.

Key Points: 
  • The Renewable Thermal Collaborative recently released a case study on the first-of-its-kind partnership between AstraZeneca and Vanguard Renewables to enable the delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG) to all of AstraZeneca's sites in the United States by 2026.
  • Procuring RNG from Vanguard Renewables supports AstraZeneca’s transition to 100% renewable energy, a key element of the company’s flagship Ambition Zero Carbon strategy.
  • Buyers interested in learning more about renewable thermal should:
    Read more case studies from the RTC to learn how energy users and solutions providers are deploying renewable thermal fuels and technologies.
  • The Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) is the global coalition for companies, institutions, and governments committed to scaling up renewable heating and cooling at their facilities.

Straus Family Creamery Advances Carbon Neutral Goals with New Organic Dairy Sustainability Incentive Program

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

“We could not execute this program and our 2030 net carbon neutral goal without the mutual collaboration and innovation of our entire network of organic dairy farms.

Key Points: 
  • “We could not execute this program and our 2030 net carbon neutral goal without the mutual collaboration and innovation of our entire network of organic dairy farms.
  • These farms are key stakeholders in helping us advance a sustainable organic dairy farm model and a more resilient food system,” said Joseph Button, Vice President of Sustainability and Strategic Impact.
  • Yet, at this time when dairy farms nationwide continue to collapse, Straus Family Creamery continues to employ practices that reduce climate impact while simultaneously helping uphold the economic viability of sustainable organic dairy farming.
  • With Founder Albert Straus’ own Straus Dairy Farm as a model, Straus Family Creamery continues to lead by example, inspiring a new era of sustainable organic dairy farming.

RYAM and VERSO ENERGY Execute Memorandum of Understanding to Explore eSAF

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:RYAM) and VERSO ENERGY have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore e-fuels and specifically e-SAF or Sustainable Aviation Fuel from renewable resources.

Key Points: 
  • Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:RYAM) and VERSO ENERGY have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore e-fuels and specifically e-SAF or Sustainable Aviation Fuel from renewable resources.
  • The companies expect to qualify for grants from the French government to help fund the cost of this multi-year feasibility study.
  • “We are excited to be partnering with Verso Energy on this endeavor,” said De Lyle Bloomquist RYAM’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • “Combining the unique attributes of RYAM’s Tartas plant with VERSO ENERGY’s expertise in the development of renewable energy creates a great opportunity for the potential expansion of new sustainable fuels at the site.”
    Antoine Huard, CEO of VERSO ENERGY declares: “We are very proud to announce our agreement with RYAM.

Innovators Wanted: PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Juntos Crecemos Edition Returns with Renewed Focus on Food and Beverage Start-Ups

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

PURCHASE, N.Y., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) announced the return of its Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow) Edition – a collaborative program that provides funding and pairs breakthrough start-ups with PepsiCo experts to help grow their businesses. For the second consecutive year, this edition of Greenhouse Accelerator will focus on elevating high-potential Hispanic-owned CPG food and beverage startups that demonstrate the promise of transforming the industry with snacks and beverages that are better for people and the planet.

Key Points: 
  • Programs like the Greenhouse Accelerator Program are providing businesses with the training and access to capital needed to continue to strengthen the U.S. economy.
  • Starting today, aspiring food and beverage businesses engaged in the creation or sale of consumer goods on a national scale can submit their applications for the Greenhouse Accelerator: Juntos Crecemos Edition program.
  • This initiative is part of pep+ (PepsiCo Positive)'s transformation agenda, aiming to foster a more circular and inclusive value chain.
  • "I cannot thank PepsiCo enough for the financial and strategic support that I received through the first-ever Juntos Crecemos Edition of the PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Program," said Daniel Schwarz, Founder and CEO of Chuza.

Landfill Gas Capture and Utilization Market Projected to Double to $6.13 Billion by 2033 Amid Rising Demand for Sustainable Energy Solutions

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Market players investing in research, infrastructure, and partnerships are expected to capitalize on the increasing demand for the landfill gas capture and utilization industry.

Key Points: 
  • Market players investing in research, infrastructure, and partnerships are expected to capitalize on the increasing demand for the landfill gas capture and utilization industry.
  • Among the various product types, landfill gas (direct) happens to be a predominant segment in the landfill gas capture and utilization market.
  • Collaborations between landfill gas capture and utilization companies and local suppliers in North America foster technological advancements, leading to enhanced landfill gas extraction techniques and capabilities.
  • The following are the demand drivers for the landfill gas capture and utilization market:
    The following are the limitations of the landfill gas capture and utilization market:
    Some of the prominent names in this market are:

Electric Commercial Vehicle Market worth USD 255.6 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, March 4, 2024

The EU provides incentives for electric vehicles (EVs), such as battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

Key Points: 
  • The EU provides incentives for electric vehicles (EVs), such as battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).
  • The 121–200 kWh battery capacity segment of the electric commercial vehicle market is witnessing substantial growth for several reasons.
  • The North American electric commercial vehicle market is experiencing significant growth driven by various factors, including tightening emission regulations, increasing environmental awareness, and advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology.
  • Thus, all such factors are expected to boost the North American electric commercial vehicle market during the forecast period.