Sustainable forest management

PT Tunas Timber Lestari and PT Inocin Abadi obtain IFCC Sustainable Forest Management Certification

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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JAKARTA, Oct 11, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - PT Tunas Timber Lestari and PT Inocin Abadi, Papua-based Korindo Group subsidiaries and forest concession business license holders, have been awarded Sustainable Forest Management certificates from the Indonesian Forest Certification Cooperation (IFCC).

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  • JAKARTA, Oct 11, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - PT Tunas Timber Lestari and PT Inocin Abadi, Papua-based Korindo Group subsidiaries and forest concession business license holders, have been awarded Sustainable Forest Management certificates from the Indonesian Forest Certification Cooperation (IFCC).
  • PT Tunas Timber Lestari and PT Inocin Abadi director Kim Young Cheol (third from the right) at the certification ceremony on Oct 9.
  • IFCC is a non-governmental organization which promotes and boosts sustainable forest management practices in Indonesia through certification meeting PEFC sustainable forest management benchmarks.
  • Both PT Tunas Timber Lestari and PT Inocin Abadi went through a lengthy process to obtain certification, including administrative selection and audits.

Managed Forests Prevent Wildfires

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Ackerman, CEO of EcoForests Asset Management, Canadian-based asset management firm focused on sustainable forestry, says broad adoption of forestry management programs can prevent uncontrolled wildfires, mitigating the scope and scale of damages incurred during periods of drought.

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  • "Managed forests can eliminate uncontrolled wildfires, preserve and protect natural watersheds, and enhance our ability to sequester carbon."
  • Sustainable forest management maintains the health and well-being of forests and their watersheds by way of consistent care and monitoring to mitigate risks from natural hazards, including wildfires.
  • Managed forests are cleared of thick undergrowth that dries and ignites quickly in periods of drought.
  • According to the Hancock Timber Resource Group, managed forests face less than 1% loss from fires and provide impactful investment opportunities for governments, private investors, and businesses alike.

New Peer Reviewed Research Reinforces the Carbon Neutrality of Sustainably Sourced Biomass in the U.S. Southeast

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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The 2022 study in Nature additionally confirms, by data, that carbon neutrality guidelines have been met by biomass producers in the U.S. Southeast, which is the world’s leading region for wood pellet production and export.

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  • The 2022 study in Nature additionally confirms, by data, that carbon neutrality guidelines have been met by biomass producers in the U.S. Southeast, which is the world’s leading region for wood pellet production and export.
  • “Woody biomass critics often argue that wood pellet production in the U.S. Southeast reduces carbon stocks and creates a carbon debt that accelerates climate change.
  • However, there is no published research that has been subjected to the rigors of independent peer review that supports these claims.
  • To learn more about the carbon benefits of biomass from sustainably sourced forests, we invite you to visit Enviva’s white paper, Biomass: Unlocking a Future Beyond Fossil Fuel .

Pioneering the First Mass Timber Carbon Removal Methodology

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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SEATTLE and ZURICH, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Timber Finance Initiative, Green Canopy NODE, South Pole and Gordian Knot Strategies are pleased to announce they have joined efforts in creating the first mass timber carbon credit methodology. They are developing a globally applicable carbon credit methodology for mass timber construction in Verra's Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) GHG crediting Program. Verra will serve as the independent standard-setter for the methodology.

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  • They are developing a globally applicable carbon credit methodology for mass timber construction in Verra's Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) GHG crediting Program.
  • A rigorous carbon methodology will help realize the climate value of stored carbon in mass timber construction and help scale mass timber as a negative emissions technology and low-emissions building material.
  • The successful introduction of a mass timber carbon methodology is key to help finance the shift to carbon storing, green buildings."
  • A rigorous carbon methodology will help realize the value of stored carbon in mass timber construction and further clear a pathway to scale mass timber as a climate-smart building material.

American Forest Foundation Announces Retirement of Forward-Thinking President & CEO Tom Martin

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Forest certification, Forestry, Forest conservation, Forest governance, Sustainable forest management

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American Forest Foundation (AFF), the national conservation organization that works to empower family forest owners to make a meaningful conservation impact, today announced the retirement of President and CEO Tom Martin after 12 years of service, effective December 31, 2021.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American Forest Foundation (AFF), the national conservation organization that works to empower family forest owners to make a meaningful conservation impact, today announced the retirement of President and CEO Tom Martin after 12 years of service, effective December 31, 2021.
  • He also led the organization's efforts to develop the Family Forest Carbon Program , a new initiative that brings together family forest owners and partners to improve forest health and address climate change.
  • After a thorough evaluation process, AFF's board of trustees unanimously selected Rita Hite, who currently serves as AFF's executive vice president of external relations and policy, to succeed Martin.
  • "The American Forest Foundation is poised to make a tangible impact on urgent issues like climate change, the growing wildfire crisis, protection of critical wildlife habitat and forest sustainability.

CE+P to Partner with the U.S. Joint BioEnergy Institute on Advanced Biofuels Research

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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In addition to JBEI, research will also be implemented by the Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU) of the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (Berkeley Lab).

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  • In addition to JBEI, research will also be implemented by the Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU) of the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (Berkeley Lab).
  • The Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Research Center program combining the scientific talent, expertise, resources, and support of six national laboratories and six academic institutions.
  • The Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Units (ABPDU) mission is to expedite the commercialization of advanced, next-generation biofuels and bioproducts by providing industry-scale test beds.
  • ABPDU has access to cutting-edge national research organizations, academic centers of excellence, and major industries.

Harsco Environmental to Implement MachineMax Equipment Management Technology

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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Harsco Environmental to implement MachineMax, an equipment management platform, across global on-site fleet to improve operational efficiencies and reduce fuel use in heavy equipment.

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  • Harsco Environmental to implement MachineMax, an equipment management platform, across global on-site fleet to improve operational efficiencies and reduce fuel use in heavy equipment.
  • CAMP HILL, Pa., July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harsco Corporation (NYSE: HSC), a global market leading provider of environmental solutions for industrial and specialty waste streams, today announced its Harsco Environmental (HE) division will be implementing MachineMax , an equipment management platform to help it reach its sustainability goals while maximizing the productivity and profitability of its heavy equipment around the globe.
  • The solution provided by MachineMax, a Royal Dutch Shell company , will enable Harsco Environmental to access real-time data and reporting about its global on-site fleet, providing a single equipment management platform that helps track and better manage carbon emissions from the equipment used in its operations.
  • The MachineMax platform will provide us another tool to help accelerate our progress in achieving these goals in Harsco Environmental.

Petco Sustainability Vendor Summit To Support Continued Expansion Of Sustainable Pet Products

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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Petco's Sustainability Vendor Summit will help us accelerate efforts to increase our assortment of sustainable products.

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  • Petco's Sustainability Vendor Summit will help us accelerate efforts to increase our assortment of sustainable products.
  • Manufacturers of pet products that align with at least one of the following five Petco sustainability pillars are encouraged to attend.
  • Petco is committed to proactively providing resources and information to further educate pet parents on the benefits of sustainable pet products.
  • To help customers easily identify and shop for more sustainable pet products, the company recently launched a sustainable shopping destination at petco.com/sustainability .

Mitsubishi Corporation: Regeneration Project / Investment in Australian Integrated Carbon Pty Ltd

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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TOKYO, July 29, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire a 40% interest in Australian Integrated Carbon Pty Ltd (AIC), which is engaged in the sale of carbon credits.

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  • TOKYO, July 29, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire a 40% interest in Australian Integrated Carbon Pty Ltd (AIC), which is engaged in the sale of carbon credits.
  • The credits are obtained through CO2-sequstrations achieved in the regrowth of Australia's native forests through a process called human-induced regeneration.
  • The amount of CO2 stored in the regenerated forests is officially certified as Australian Carbon Credit Units by the Australian Government.
  • This investment falls in step with MC's key sustainability objectives, which include "transitioning to a low-carbon society" and "growing together with local communities".

Yum! Brands Annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report Showcases Company’s Commitment to Socially Responsible Growth; Highlights Progress Around Priority Areas of People, Food, Planet

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today released its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, highlighting the Companys strategic investments in socially responsible growth, risk management and sustainable stewardship of its people, food and impact on the planet.

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  • Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today released its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, highlighting the Companys strategic investments in socially responsible growth, risk management and sustainable stewardship of its people, food and impact on the planet.
  • Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today released its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, highlighting the Companys strategic investments in socially responsible growth and sustainable stewardship of its people, food and impact on the planet.
  • Brands continued to advance its global citizenship and sustainability agenda, called its Recipe for Good, which focuses on the priority areas of people, food and planet.
  • Brands published its last report in 2020, showcases progress against its existing public commitments and covers the Companys ESG strategy.