Carbon footprint

Schneider Electric to Invest $140 Million in 2024 to Expand U.S. Manufacturing Presence to Support Critical Infrastructure, Industries, and Data Center Demand

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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The company will invest $85 million initially to transform and equip an existing 500,000 square foot building in Mt.

Key Points: 
  • The company will invest $85 million initially to transform and equip an existing 500,000 square foot building in Mt.
  • Both locations will manufacture custom electrical switchgear and medium voltage power distribution products to bolster support for critical infrastructure, industries, and the escalating demand for data center solutions across the U.S.
  • The Tennessee investment is part of Schneider Electric's commitment to strengthen its American manufacturing presence and create new jobs.
  • In 2023, TIME magazine named Schneider Electric to its 100 Most Influential Companies list recognizing it for work done to help clients reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.

Deloitte Tohmatsu and Persefoni Begin Partnership in the Area of GHG Emissions Management

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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TOKYO and TEMPE, Ariz., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Persefoni Japan G.K. announces partnership with Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLC, a member of Deloitte Tohmatsu Group (Deloitte Tohmatsu), to manage clients' carbon emissions. Persefoni and Deloitte Tohmatsu will begin a system implementation from strategic concepts to management and disclosure.

Key Points: 
  • Companies Strengthen Support for Emissions Accounting, Management, and Disclosure
    TOKYO and TEMPE, Ariz., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Persefoni Japan G.K. announces partnership with Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLC, a member of Deloitte Tohmatsu Group (Deloitte Tohmatsu), to manage clients' carbon emissions.
  • Persefoni and Deloitte Tohmatsu will begin a system implementation from strategic concepts to management and disclosure.
  • Investors frequently request information on a company's ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance, making reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions an essential component of sustainable business operations.
  • The strategic partnership between Deloitte Tohmatsu and Persefoni leverages the strengths of both companies to efficiently disclose and manage emissions, develop and implement decarbonization strategies.

Green Polyols Market Size to Grow USD 7.3 Billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 9.1% | Valuates Reports

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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BANGALORE, India, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global green polyols market was valued at USD 7.3 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach USD 17.2 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2022 to 2031.

Key Points: 
  • BANGALORE, India, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global green polyols market was valued at USD 7.3 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach USD 17.2 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2022 to 2031.
  • Governments and businesses throughout the globe have implemented sustainability efforts and strict environmental laws, which are major factors driving the growth of the Green Polyols market.
  • In terms of revenue, the polyether polyols segment held the most proportion of the worldwide green polyols market in 2021.
  • In terms of revenue, the polyurethane foam category held the most proportion of the worldwide green polyols market in 2021.

Green Polyols Market Size to Grow USD 7.3 Billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 9.1% | Valuates Reports

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Foam, Adhesive, Polyurethane, Climate change, Growth, Projection, Environment, Carbon footprint, Carbon, USD, Car, Biomass

BANGALORE, India, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global green polyols market was valued at USD 7.3 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach USD 17.2 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2022 to 2031.

Key Points: 
  • BANGALORE, India, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global green polyols market was valued at USD 7.3 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach USD 17.2 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2022 to 2031.
  • Governments and businesses throughout the globe have implemented sustainability efforts and strict environmental laws, which are major factors driving the growth of the Green Polyols market.
  • In terms of revenue, the polyether polyols segment held the most proportion of the worldwide green polyols market in 2021.
  • In terms of revenue, the polyurethane foam category held the most proportion of the worldwide green polyols market in 2021.

Company Growth Accelerates Green Badger's Sustainability Efforts

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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SAVANNAH, Ga., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Badger, the leading SaaS developer for managing sustainable construction, today released its 2023 Sustainability Report providing details about the company's growing subscriber base, environmental impact, and commitment to "walk-the-walk" as a leader in the green construction industry.

Key Points: 
  • "We want Green Badger to be more than a partner for greener construction," Tommy Linstroth, Green Badger Founder and CEO, said today.
  • In part, the carbon offsets purchased also accounted for company travel to deliver sustainability presentations across the country at important industry conferences.
  • The company shared statistics in the report, including:
    The 2023 Sustainability Report is Green Badger's first, though many sustainability programs were in place from the company's conception, and it also provides a look ahead toward initiatives for 2024 and beyond.
  • Linstroth said, "We're excited to continue our sustainability journey, further reduce our carbon footprint, and connect with more sustainability professionals.

Strength and Security of the Wiliot Ambient IoT Visibility Platform Recognized by Big 4 Firm and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring the strength of its financial, IT and data security controls, Wiliot, the Internet of Things pioneer whose ambient IoT Visibility Platform is enabling trillions of "things'' to gain intelligence, today announced that the data security and governance robustness of its platform has recently been certified by two leading independent examiners.

Key Points: 
  • First, Wiliot has now achieved System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II reports, issued by independent auditors from a leading big 4 firm.
  • "Receiving both SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type II Reports is a watershed moment in our compliance journey," Wiliot Chief Information Security Officer Alex Gryniuk said today.
  • "The reports testify to the strength of our internal controls by examining the robustness of our financial reporting, security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy controls."
  • Wiliot IoT Pixels represent the next generation of Radio Frequency Identifiers (RFID), an exponential step forward from legacy second-generation RFID.

Silicon Box cutting-edge, advanced panel-level packaging foundry announces $3.6B investment for expansion into Italy

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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ROME, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Box cutting-edge, advanced panel-level packaging foundry announced its intention to collaborate with the Italian government to invest up to $3.6B (€3.2B) in Northern Italy, as the site of a new, state-of-the-art semiconductor assembly and test facility. This facility will help meet critical demand for advanced packaging capacity to enable next generation technologies that Silicon Box anticipates by 2028. The multi-year investment will replicate Silicon Box's flagship foundry in Singapore which has proven capability and capacity for the world's most advanced semiconductor packaging solutions, then expand further into 3D integration and testing. When completed, the new facility will support approximately 1,600 Silicon Box employees in Italy. The construction of the facility is also expected to create several thousand more jobs, including eventual hiring by suppliers. Design and planning for the facility will begin immediately, with construction to commence pending European Commission approval of planned financial support by the Italian State.

Key Points: 
  • This facility will help meet critical demand for advanced packaging capacity to enable next generation technologies that Silicon Box anticipates by 2028.
  • Through the investment, Silicon Box has plans for greater innovation and expansion in Europe, and globally.
  • "We are excited to bring Italy to the forefront of chiplet deployment and the semiconductor industry, through this investment into the world's most advanced packaging solution.
  • Notably, Silicon Box facilities specialize in advanced chiplet integration capabilities ("advanced packaging"), on a large manufacturing format for scale.

Silicon Box cutting-edge, advanced panel-level packaging foundry announces $3.6B investment for expansion into Italy

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Dai, Automation, EV, Socs, Conference, Environment, Original equipment manufacturer, EVS, Intelligence, Business, Education, HPC, Sips, Artificial intelligence, Carbon footprint, Carbon, LLM, Chiplet, Investment, Semiconductor, European, Ecosystem, European Commission, Sustainability, IDMS, Government, ISSCC, Renewable energy

ROME, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Box cutting-edge, advanced panel-level packaging foundry announced its intention to collaborate with the Italian government to invest up to $3.6B (€3.2B) in Northern Italy, as the site of a new, state-of-the-art semiconductor assembly and test facility. This facility will help meet critical demand for advanced packaging capacity to enable next generation technologies that Silicon Box anticipates by 2028. The multi-year investment will replicate Silicon Box's flagship foundry in Singapore which has proven capability and capacity for the world's most advanced semiconductor packaging solutions, then expand further into 3D integration and testing. When completed, the new facility will support approximately 1,600 Silicon Box employees in Italy. The construction of the facility is also expected to create several thousand more jobs, including eventual hiring by suppliers. Design and planning for the facility will begin immediately, with construction to commence pending European Commission approval of planned financial support by the Italian State.

Key Points: 
  • This facility will help meet critical demand for advanced packaging capacity to enable next generation technologies that Silicon Box anticipates by 2028.
  • Through the investment, Silicon Box has plans for greater innovation and expansion in Europe, and globally.
  • "We are excited to bring Italy to the forefront of chiplet deployment and the semiconductor industry, through this investment into the world's most advanced packaging solution.
  • Notably, Silicon Box facilities specialize in advanced chiplet integration capabilities ("advanced packaging"), on a large manufacturing format for scale.

Star Refrigeration shortlisted for three Cold Chain Sustainability Awards in partnership with customers Tesco and Bidfood

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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LONDON, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In recognition of their work towards sustainability in the cold chain industry, Star Refrigeration, in collaboration with Tesco and Bidfood, have been shortlisted for the Cold Chain Sustainability Awards 2024 for two separate projects. Organised by the Cold Chain Federation, the prestigious awards celebrate the businesses, facilities and individuals who are leading the way to a sustainable future through innovation, collaboration, and investment into improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In recognition of their work towards sustainability in the cold chain industry, Star Refrigeration, in collaboration with Tesco and Bidfood, have been shortlisted for the Cold Chain Sustainability Awards 2024 for two separate projects.
  • Rob Lamb, Group Sales and Marketing Director at Star Refrigeration, said: "Many congratulations to our partners, Tesco and Bidfood, for their nomination for Cold Chain Sustainability Awards 2024.
  • The Cold Chain Sustainability Awards also recognises individuals and teams who are making great strides towards a sustainable future through environmental stewardship within the cold chain industry.
  • The Cold Chain Sustainability Awards 2024 winners will be announced at the Cold Chain Climate Summit which will take place at Warwick University on 13th March.

Grupo Puntacana to generate over 50% of its energy from renewable sources

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Puntacana and the company Eurelius have signed an agreement to implement a large-scale solar energy generation project, which will produce more than 50% of the energy consumed in the community of Punta Cana, contributing to the development of a more sustainable destination.

Key Points: 
  • This project will prevent the emission of more than 25,000 tons of CO2 per year and will help reduce energy costs.
  • Punta Cana will be one of the few cities in Latin America to produce more than 50% of its energy from renewable sources.
  • Grupo Puntacana has been making progress in the transition to cleaner energy generation, a process that began with the installation of solar panels at the Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and the Puntacana International School (PCIS).
  • After signing the agreement, Michael Bellmer, managing partner of Eurelius, expressed his satisfaction in collaborating with Grupo Puntacana.