Greenhouse gas emissions

Baxter Publishes Annual Corporate Responsibility Report, Reinforcing Longstanding Commitment to Making a Meaningful Difference

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Monday, June 26, 2023

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, today published its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report .

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  • Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, today published its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report .
  • That means not only taking corporate responsibility seriously, but leading with it in all that we do,” said José (Joe) E. Almeida, chairman, president and chief executive officer.
  • Invested $51 million in underserved communities through strategic partnerships and product donations from both Baxter and the Baxter International Foundation.
  • Baxter continues to be recognized by external organizations as a corporate responsibility leader and an employer of choice.

ICF Honored for "Extraordinary Leadership" in Addressing Climate Change

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

RESTON, Va., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF (NASDAQ: ICFI), a global consulting and technology services provider, was recently awarded a Climate Leadership Award by The Climate Registry for reducing carbon pollution and addressing climate change in both its social actions and client work.

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  • RESTON, Va., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF (NASDAQ: ICFI), a global consulting and technology services provider, was recently awarded a Climate Leadership Award by The Climate Registry for reducing carbon pollution and addressing climate change in both its social actions and client work.
  • "ICF has had a longstanding commitment to sustainability, and we work with our clients, partners and one another every day to combat the impacts of climate change," said John Wasson, chair and CEO.
  • ICF climate experts also work with utilities, state and local governments, private-sector companies and national governments in Europe and around the world.
  • Read more about ICF's climate services and insights through the ICF Climate Center.

Cipher Neutron Signs Collaboration Agreement with Ionomr to Create North America's First 250-Kilowatt AEM Hydrogen Electrolyzer

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 13, 2023) - Cipher Neutron Inc. ("Cipher Neutron") and Ionomr Innovations Inc. ("Ionomr") are pleased to jointly announce that they have entered into a significant Collaboration Agreement (the "Collaboration").

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 13, 2023) - Cipher Neutron Inc. ("Cipher Neutron") and Ionomr Innovations Inc. ("Ionomr") are pleased to jointly announce that they have entered into a significant Collaboration Agreement (the "Collaboration").
  • Smaller AEM Electrolyzers are not expected by Cipher Neutron and Ionomr to provide the cost advantages as those of the proposed 250-Kilowatt AEM Electrolyzers that Cipher Neutron and Ionomr are developing under the Collaboration.
  • Under the Collaboration, Ionomr and Cipher Neutron will bring innovative Electrolyzer and fuel cell membrane technology together with advanced AEM Technology to create the first North American-made 250-Kilowatt AEM Hydrogen Electrolyzer, and the only 100% made in Canada solution on the market.
  • Cipher Neutron recently unveiled the world's first commercial 10-Kilowatt AEM Hydrogen Electrolyzer at the Canadian Hydrogen Convention.

Aptar Releases 2022 Corporate Sustainability / ESG Report

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Aptar’s 2022 Corporate Sustainability / ESG Report highlights key milestones and global sustainability strategy progress across the Company’s global operations.

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  • Aptar’s 2022 Corporate Sustainability / ESG Report highlights key milestones and global sustainability strategy progress across the Company’s global operations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230530005659/en/
    Aptar's 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “We are pleased to share the significant ESG progress made by our global team in 2022.
  • For 2022, Aptar once again achieved the prestigious Platinum level rating in recognition of its sustainability efforts from EcoVadis.
  • The Aptar 2022 Corporate Sustainability / ESG Report is prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards.

2022 ESG performance

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Serabi Gold plc (AIM:SRB, TSX:SBI), the Brazilian-focused gold mining and development company, is pleased to provide an update on its environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) performance for 2022.

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  • Serabi Gold plc (AIM:SRB, TSX:SBI), the Brazilian-focused gold mining and development company, is pleased to provide an update on its environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) performance for 2022.
  • “In line with our continuing focus on ESG, I am pleased to announce that we are establishing a committee of the Board of Directors with direct responsibility for oversight of Serabi’s performance and to establishing suitable targets to drive further improvement.”
    During 2022, Serabi remained in compliance with all legal, environmental and regulatory requirements.
  • During 2022 a total of 9,251 hours of safety training were provided to employees, an average of 14 hours per employee.
  • In total 32% of process water was recycled during 2022, down from 51% during 2021 due to modifications in the process plant although the overall water usage declined by almost 10% from 331,000m3 in 2021 to 302,000m3 in 2022.

Murphy USA Inc. Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE: MUSA), a leading marketer of retail motor fuel products and convenience merchandise, today announced preliminary financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

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  • Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE: MUSA), a leading marketer of retail motor fuel products and convenience merchandise, today announced preliminary financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
  • Total fuel contribution (retail fuel margin plus product supply and wholesale ("PS&W") results including RINs) for Q1 2023 was 28.9 cpg, compared to 34.0 cpg in Q1 2022.
  • Total retail gallons increased 4.9% in Q1 2023 compared to Q1 2022, while volumes on a same store sales ("SSS") basis increased 1.4%.
  • “Murphy USA performance was exceptional during the first quarter, delivering results aligned with our high expectations and future value creation potential,” said President and CEO Andrew Clyde.

Varla Scooter Advances the Food Delivery Industry with Efficient, Eco-Friendly Options

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Food delivery industry is always looking for ways to improve efficiency while reducing costs and environmental impact.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Food delivery industry is always looking for ways to improve efficiency while reducing costs and environmental impact.
  • E-scooters are becoming a preferred choice for the food delivery industry due to their numerous benefits.
  • Motorized scooters allow drivers to reach their customers more efficiently, resulting in faster delivery times and increased customer satisfaction.
  • With several logistics customers already testifying to their reliability, Varla scooters are fast becoming the go-to solution for the food delivery industry.

Ant Group Achieves 2022 Carbon Neutrality Across Its Operations for the Second Consecutive Year

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Friday, April 21, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230420006073/en/
    Through a combination of reduction, substitution and offset measures, Ant Group achieved carbon neutrality in Scope 1 & 2 in 2022.
  • “At Ant Group, we believe a company’s commercial value creation should go hand in hand with social value creation,“ said Yijie Peng, Chief Sustainability Officer of Ant Group.
  • In 2022, Ant Group joined the Low Carbon Patent Pledge and granted free patent access to its green computing technologies.
  • The CEC’s carbon neutrality certificate for Ant Group for the year 2022 is publicly available on the Information Platform for Carbon Neutrality , which is affiliated with the Environmental Development Center of China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment.

ATA Statement on EPA's Greenhouse Gas Emission Proposals for Heavy-Duty Trucks

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

We share the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving fuel efficiency and believe any regulation must be practical, achievable, and based on sound science.

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  • We share the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving fuel efficiency and believe any regulation must be practical, achievable, and based on sound science.
  • Our members have a long history of adopting the cleanest emissions technology on the road today and are making the necessary investments to support a decarbonized future.
  • "While these standards are directed at manufacturers, it is fleets – the customers and end-users of this equipment – who will ultimately determine their level of success.
  • "Our industry has always found ways to partner with EPA on regulations that are tough but achievable.

dynaCERT and Cipher Neutron Applaud the Canadian Clean Technology Tax Incentives of Budget 2023

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

dynaCERT Inc. (TSX: DYA) (OTCQX: DYFSF) (FRA: DMJ) ("dynaCERT" or the "Company") and Cipher Neutron Inc. ("Cipher Neutron") applaud the recently announced changes proposed in the Canadian Government’s Budget of March 28, 2023 (“Budget 2023”) especially the inclusion of Tax Credits for Green Hydrogen Electrolysers (collectively the “Clean Tech Incentives”).

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  • dynaCERT Inc. (TSX: DYA) (OTCQX: DYFSF) (FRA: DMJ) ("dynaCERT" or the "Company") and Cipher Neutron Inc. ("Cipher Neutron") applaud the recently announced changes proposed in the Canadian Government’s Budget of March 28, 2023 (“Budget 2023”) especially the inclusion of Tax Credits for Green Hydrogen Electrolysers (collectively the “Clean Tech Incentives”).
  • The new Clean Tech Incentives can enhance the financial potential of fast-growing Clean Technology companies that foster Clean Technology in Canada to reduce global Greenhouse Gas Emissions (“GHG’s”).
  • Importance of Green Hydrogen Electrolysers:
    Collectively, dynaCERT and Cipher Neutron have been designing and producing Green Hydrogen Electrolysers for over twenty (20) years in Canada.
  • dynaCERT and Cipher Neutron have had face-to-face meetings, conversations and correspondence with political parties on all sides both in Canada and internationally to help bring Clean Technology tax incentives to fruition.