Carbon finance

Hydro One announces sustainability commitments and path to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and a 30 per cent reduction by 2030

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

TORONTO, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Hydro One announced its plans to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, with a target to achieve a 30 per cent GHG emissions reduction by 2030.

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  • TORONTO, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Hydro One announced its plans to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, with a target to achieve a 30 per cent GHG emissions reduction by 2030.
  • "At Hydro One, we recognize the vital role we play in energizing life for Ontarians," said Mark Poweska, President and CEO, Hydro One.
  • "I commend Hydro One for helping Ontario achieve its emissions reduction targets, because clean, green growth is our province's way forward."
  • In addition to its net-zero by 2050 target, Hydro One also committed to greeningits fleet, supporting Indigenous businesses and communities and increasing employment diversity.

Carbon Streaming Goes Public on the Neo Exchange

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Today, NEO welcomed Carbon Streaming Corporation (Carbon Streaming or the Company) to ring the bell in celebration of its listing on the NEO Exchange.

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  • Today, NEO welcomed Carbon Streaming Corporation (Carbon Streaming or the Company) to ring the bell in celebration of its listing on the NEO Exchange.
  • This is an exciting time for Carbon Streaming and we are delighted to be listing with the NEO Exchange, which embodies our shared values of innovation and excellence, commented Justin Cochrane, President and CEO of Carbon Streaming.
  • With todays launch, Carbon Streaming has become the latest in a steady pipeline of companies in the clean energy sector to list on the NEO Exchange, a Tier 1 Canadian exchange fueling the innovation economy.
  • A massive carbon credits market is burgeoning and Carbon Streaming is making it easily accessible for all types of investors.

Carbon Streaming Provides Corporate Update & Webcast Details

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Carbon Streaming Corporation (Carbon Streaming or the Company) (NEO:NETZ) is pleased to provide a corporate update in advance of todays public listing at 9:30am ET on the Neo Exchange Inc. (NEO Exchange).

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  • Carbon Streaming Corporation (Carbon Streaming or the Company) (NEO:NETZ) is pleased to provide a corporate update in advance of todays public listing at 9:30am ET on the Neo Exchange Inc. (NEO Exchange).
  • Carbon Streamings ticker symbol on the NEO Exchange is NETZ, in reference to the Companys mission of financing a net-zero carbon future.
  • Carbon Streaming is in a strong financial position to execute its investment strategy of executing carbon credit streaming agreements for high-quality carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) carbon credits.
  • The Company has announced a carbon credit stream agreement to purchase the greater of 200,000 carbon credits annually or 20% of the annual carbon credits created from the MarVivo blue carbon project, over the 30-year project life.

Osisko Metals Outlines Environmental Initiatives for Pine Point

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

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

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  • 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.

Canada Invests in Greening Ontario Transport Companies

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Monday, July 26, 2021

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.

CARbonator Presents the New Car Carbon Counter Calculator

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Monday, July 26, 2021

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.

Corsia Logistics Website Update - Guides to Understanding Auto Transport

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Monday, July 26, 2021

LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Corsia Logistics has updated their website design and data by adding how to guides in all sections.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Corsia Logistics has updated their website design and data by adding how to guides in all sections.
  • All webpages have been restructured to include how to content that will help shippers understand the auto transport process more fully.
  • Corsia Logistics has always provided abundant information on their website but with this update they have re-designed their webpages, and added tens of new pages in the form of guides that help customers understand every aspect of the process of shipping a car.
  • Corsia Logistics is nationwide auto transport company servicing all fifty states, including Alaska and Hawaii.

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

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Monday, July 26, 2021

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

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.

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  • 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

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.