Carbon footprint

EQS-News: SIMONA signs Commitment Letter of the Science Based Targets initiative

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Carbon, Carbon Disclosure Project, CDP, Climate change, WWF, Science Based Targets initiative, World Resources Institute, Carbon footprint, Science, United Nations Global Compact, News, CO2, Targets, Paris Agreement, WRI, Renewable energy

Demonstrating its firm commitment to a sustainable and low-carbon future, SIMONA has officially announced its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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  • Demonstrating its firm commitment to a sustainable and low-carbon future, SIMONA has officially announced its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
  • The SIMONA Group has established its intent to take concrete measures aimed at validating its pathway to CO2 reduction.
  • The commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative represents a significant milestone for the SIMONA Group in its efforts to ensure that the company's carbon footprint is reduced effectively, thereby making a positive contribution to global climate change mitigation.
  • Our involvement in the Science Based Target initiative reflects our commitment to environmental responsibility and to setting long-term, quantifiable and science-based targets."

EQS-News: JOST closes fiscal year 2023 successfully and proposes a dividend of EUR 1.50 per share

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Electricity, Annual, Tax, Transport, Neu-Isenburg, Growth, Supervisory board, CFO, EPS, Carbon footprint, Acquisition, Adjustment, ROCE, Investment, Sustainability, PPA, Lithium

Consolidated sales declined slightly in 2023 by 1.2% to EUR 1,249.7 million year-over-year (2022: EUR 1,264.6 million).

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  • Consolidated sales declined slightly in 2023 by 1.2% to EUR 1,249.7 million year-over-year (2022: EUR 1,264.6 million).
  • As a result, adjusted EBIT rose by 13.7% to EUR 140.8 million in fiscal year 2023, strongly outpacing sales (2022: EUR 123.8 million).
  • The net financial result declined by EUR 12.7 million to EUR -21.3 million in 2023 (2022: EUR -8.6 million).
  • JOST strongly increased its free cash flow to EUR +112.3 million in 2023 compared to 2022 (2022: EUR +23.7 million).

First Phosphate and Groupe Goyette Sign MOU for Logistics Footprint at the Hebertville-Station Intermodal Facility in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Region of Quebec, Canada

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Lobbying, Government, Indigenous peoples, ASX, Carbon footprint, Transport, Rest, Phosphate, Saint-Hyacinthe, OTC, GG, Rights, Movement, UN, Mining, Rail freight transport

"Our clients in the battery technology industry for electric vehicles ("EVs") and energy storage will be demanding and will require reliable, just-in-time transportation assurances."

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  • "Our clients in the battery technology industry for electric vehicles ("EVs") and energy storage will be demanding and will require reliable, just-in-time transportation assurances."
  • GG is to join the First Phosphate project team and begin to determine the best overall project-based logistics necessary to integrate the Company's product and supply flows with the Hébertville-Station, Quebec intermodal facility.
  • He has practiced law for 15 years and was chief legal advisor on land rights for the Ilnu Nation.
  • He was special advisor/negotiator on the drafting and adoption of the UN General Assembly Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

SuperMeat's Forward-Facing LCA Highlights 50% Decrease in Carbon Footprint of Chicken, the Most Efficient Animal Protein

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Carbon, Meat, Particulates, Research, SuperMeat, FCR, Carbon footprint, LCA, Agriculture

The assessment provides a detailed comparative analysis between SuperMeat's 100% cultivated chicken and the most sustainably produced traditional chicken aspired for the outset of the 2030s.

Key Points: 
  • The assessment provides a detailed comparative analysis between SuperMeat's 100% cultivated chicken and the most sustainably produced traditional chicken aspired for the outset of the 2030s.
  • SuperMeat's cultivated chicken is projected to achieve a carbon footprint approximately 50% lower than the ambitious benchmarks set for conventional chicken production, when integrating renewable energy sources and sustainable production practices in both conventional and cultivated production methods.
  • Even under the reliance on standard grid electricity, a 27% reduction in the carbon footprint of SuperMeat's chicken is achieved, in comparison to the ambitious conventional chicken benchmark.
  • A Highly Efficient Production Process Fuels SuperMeat's Sustainability Milestones:
    SuperMeat's continuous production process will be instrumental in achieving the expected sustainability outcomes for its cultivated chicken.

Unlocking the Potential of AI Optimised Crypto Mining: A Deep Dive into Hash AI

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Friday, April 5, 2024
GPU, Growth, Environment, Partnership, Carbon footprint, AI, Graphics processing unit, Scalability, Future, Artificial intelligence, Mining, Cryptocurrency

By seamlessly integrating Artificial Intelligence with an extensive array of in-house GPUs, Hash AI has crafted a unique solution that redefines efficiency and profitability in crypto mining.

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  • By seamlessly integrating Artificial Intelligence with an extensive array of in-house GPUs, Hash AI has crafted a unique solution that redefines efficiency and profitability in crypto mining.
  • • AI-Enhanced Mining: Proprietary AI technology selects the most profitable coins to mine in real-time.
  • Hash AI addresses these issues by offering scalable in-house resources, and utlising AI in mining.
  • The Future with Hash AI:
    At its core, Hash AI is not just about mining; it's about setting the stage for a sustainable, efficient, and highly profitable crypto mining environment.

Cryptocurrency Mining and Renewable Energy: Bitcoin, BlockDAG Network, and Ethereum Lead Sustainability

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Crypto, Carbon, Electricity, Smartphone, Partnership, Internet, PNAS, Carbon footprint, Software, Merge, Wind, POS, Directed acyclic graph, Dag, Miner, Mining, Prisoner of war, Cryptocurrency

In this article, we delve into the dynamics of Bitcoin and Ethereum mining, introduce BlockDAG Network mining, and explore how these projects' approach could contribute to democratizing the industry while supporting renewable energy initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • In this article, we delve into the dynamics of Bitcoin and Ethereum mining, introduce BlockDAG Network mining, and explore how these projects' approach could contribute to democratizing the industry while supporting renewable energy initiatives.
  • The study featured in PNAS underscores the synergistic potential between cryptocurrency mining and green hydrogen production, envisioning a scenario where profits from mining activities could be reinvested into clean hydrogen production and renewable energy businesses.
  • Bitcoin, operating on a Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism, traditionally relied on energy-intensive mining operations powered predominantly by fossil fuels.
  • This appears to be about to change as Bitcoin and Ethereum mining together with BlockDAG Network mining hold the potential to drive a more sustainable and democratic future within the cryptocurrency industry.

Budderfly and Craveworthy Brands Announce Corporate Partnership to Accelerate Sustainability for Restaurants

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Hardware, Building Systems, Retail, Alternative Energy, Construction & Property, Green Technology, Energy, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Environment, Restaurant, Bar, Software, HVAC, Utilities, Electricity, Growth, Health, Partnership, School, Carbon footprint, Carbon, Cloud computing, Lighting, Multimedia, LED, Genghis Khan

Budderfly , the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints, today announced a corporate partnership with restaurant platform company Craveworthy Brands to drive down energy consumption at Cravewothy’s corporate and franchise-owned restaurants.

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  • Budderfly , the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints, today announced a corporate partnership with restaurant platform company Craveworthy Brands to drive down energy consumption at Cravewothy’s corporate and franchise-owned restaurants.
  • The cost-saving and sustainability outcomes stemming from this partnership will establish a new benchmark for sustainability across the approximately 200 other current and planned restaurant locations within the Craveworthy umbrella.
  • “Craveworthy Brands is laser-focused on fostering growth and success for our brands and that can only be done when franchisees and operators are winning.
  • “We're excited to expand our work shaping the energy future for the food service industry in partnership with Craveworthy Brands.

Trinseo Introduces Groundbreaking Flame-retardant Plastic Grades Without Using PFAS Additives During Manufacturing Process

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Automotive Manufacturing, Other Consumer, Green Technology, Manufacturing, Environment, Telecommunications, Sustainability, Networks, Consumer, Other Construction & Property, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Recycling, Packaging, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, PCR, Knowledge, Electronics, Carbon footprint, PFAS, Water, Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, Thermoplastic

Many PFAS chemicals are commonly used for their important flame-retardant properties, as well as their resistance to heat, oil, stain, grease, and water.

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  • Many PFAS chemicals are commonly used for their important flame-retardant properties, as well as their resistance to heat, oil, stain, grease, and water.
  • Both EMERGE™ 8600PR and EMERGE™ 7360E65 use post-consumer recycled (PCR) substrates, while maintaining performance similar to that of virgin materials.
  • There is no intentionally added PFAS in the manufacturing process at Trinseo, and the recycled content facilitates waste reduction, carbon footprint reduction, and recycling in the consumer electronics industry.
  • Features of EMERGE™ PC 8600PV and 8600PR flame-retardant products:
    Halogenated additives are not used in the manufacturing process at Trinseo.

Global Li-ion Battery Recycling Market Analysis 2024, Featuring Umicore, Fortum, Li-Cycle, Redwood Materials, RecycLiCo Battery Materials, Accurec Recycling, Neometals, Lithion Technologies and More - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Technology, Batteries, Recycling, Environment, Lithium, Government, Growth, EVS, Chemistry, COVID-19, Copper, Research, Metal, Carbon footprint, Transport, LMO, Wind, Nickel, Graphite, Investment, Process, NEV, Air pollution, Cobalt, Electric battery

The global li-ion battery recycling market was valued at US$4.97 billion in 2023, and is expected to be worth US$17.67 billion in 2029.

Key Points: 
  • The global li-ion battery recycling market was valued at US$4.97 billion in 2023, and is expected to be worth US$17.67 billion in 2029.
  • Additionally, technological advancements in recycling processes, such as advanced sorting techniques and innovative metallurgical methods, are improving the efficiency and viability of battery recycling.
  • By Recycling Process: The Hydrometallurgical process accounted for the highest share in the li-ion battery recycling market.
  • The high cost of recycling and the dearth of advanced technologies pose significant challenges to the Li-ion battery recycling market.

Mediavine Announces Partnership with 51toCarbonZero (51-0)

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Horizon, Entrepreneurship, Partnership, Social impact, Travel, Climate, Carbon footprint, Disclosure, Carbon, Imagination, Ecosystem, Cryptocurrency

NEW YORK, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mediavine, the largest exclusive full-service ad management firm in the U.S., today announced a partnership with Climate Success platform 51toCarbonZero (51-0) to help companies determine their carbon footprint. 51toCarbonZero helps companies measure, communicate, and improve their carbon footprint to achieve net zero.

Key Points: 
  • As part of this partnership, Mediavine's Social Impact Team will work closely with 51toCarbonZero to implement sustainable strategies throughout its internal and external operations.
  • "We are thrilled to join forces with 51toCarbonZero in our commitment to sustainability at Mediavine," said Amber Bracegirdle, Co-Founder and Chief Brand & Social Impact Officer.
  • Through this collaboration, Mediavine and 51toCarbonZero will also explore opportunities to raise awareness about sustainability opportunities within the ad tech ecosystem.
  • "We are excited to partner with Mediavine to drive positive change in the ad tech industry," said Richard Davis, CEO and Co-Founder at 51toCarbonZero.