Environmental impact of the energy industry

TK Elevator to participate in DOE's Low Carbon Pilot

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Greenhouse gas emissions, Resource economics, Energy, Articles, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Energy economics, Carbon footprint, Low-carbon economy

MIDDLETON, Tenn., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TK Elevator is proud to be partnering with the Department of Energy (DOE) through the Better Buildings Initiative on a Low Carbon Pilot at its manufacturing facility in Middleton, Tennessee.

Key Points: 
  • MIDDLETON, Tenn., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TK Elevator is proud to be partnering with the Department of Energy (DOE) through the Better Buildings Initiative on a Low Carbon Pilot at its manufacturing facility in Middleton, Tennessee.
  • As a Pilot participant, TK Elevator will share its experiences, successes and challenges pursuing low carbon strategies at its manufacturing facility within a two-year timeframe.
  • "TK Elevator is focusing heavily on our carbon footprint and we have made significant investments and commitments to create healthier buildings and products."
  • The Low Carbon Pilot program in the U.S. will help TK Elevator reach the carbon targets set last year of reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25 percent by 2030 and by 50 percent by 2040.

HDFC Bank Commits To Becoming Carbon Neutral By 2031-32

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Professional services, Environment, Alternative energy, Energy, Finance, Banking, Articles, Greenhouse gas emissions, Energy, Natural environment, Renewable energy, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Emissions reduction, Carbon dioxide, Carbon neutrality, Carbon footprint, Carbon offset, Business action on climate change

HDFC Bank today announced plans to become carbon neutral by 2031-32.

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  • HDFC Bank today announced plans to become carbon neutral by 2031-32.
  • As part of this initiative, the Bank is looking at reducing its emissions, energy, and water consumption.
  • The Bank will continue to incorporate and scale up the use of renewable energy in its operations.
  • The bank has a three-pronged strategy to achieve its objective to become carbon neutral: Reduce consumption, transition to renewable energy, and offset carbon footprint.

Promethean Reduces Carbon Footprint and Achieves Carbon Neutrality through Corporate Social Responsibility Program

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Greenhouse gas emissions, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Renewable energy, Carbon dioxide, Carbon neutrality, Carbon footprint, Promethean, Energy and the environment, Articles, Nature

SEATTLE, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Promethean , a leading global education technology company, has reduced its carbon footprint and achieved carbon neutrality.

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  • SEATTLE, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Promethean , a leading global education technology company, has reduced its carbon footprint and achieved carbon neutrality.
  • Through four social impact pillars of its Corporate Social Responsibility program, Promethean continues to affirm its brand mission of positively impacting the environment, giving back to local communities, creating an equitable work environment, and providing quality education to students.
  • As world leaders continue to acknowledge climate change as a top priority threat, Promethean is working to enhance efforts to reduce its carbon footprint to help protect the planet.
  • As a result of tracking carbon emissions in 2019, Promethean made offset purchases to achieve carbon neutrality.

VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities Commits $63m to Brazilian Solar Power Programme

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Professional services, Other Energy, Environment, Alternative energy, Energy, Finance, Energy, Articles, Energy economics, Energy conversion, Sustainable energy, Emissions reduction, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Solar power, Photovoltaic system, Victory Hill Capital Advisors LLP, Energea, VICTORY HILL CAPITAL ADVISORS LLP, ENERGEA

VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities plc (GSEO) a 243m London-listed Investment company is proud to announce a $63m commitment to fund the construction of 18 remote distributed solar generation projects across ten Brazilian states with a total capacity of 75MW.

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  • VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities plc (GSEO) a 243m London-listed Investment company is proud to announce a $63m commitment to fund the construction of 18 remote distributed solar generation projects across ten Brazilian states with a total capacity of 75MW.
  • GSEO is partnering with developer Energea Global LLC, which has a proven track record in developing and operating distributed power generation assets in Brazil.
  • The aim of this investment is to support and accelerate the growth of a sustainable energy system in Brazil by improving and securing localised access to clean energy and helping to lower Brazilian energy prices.
  • The projects involve building solar PV farms to supply energy to creditworthy commercial and industrial energy users, as well as large multinational corporations with operations in Brazil.

MPC Energy Solutions provides update on the first quarter of 2021

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Emissions reduction, Climate change policy, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Sustainable energy, Articles

OSLO, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MPC Energy Solutions N.V., Amsterdam, ("MPC Energy Solutions", "the Company") today gives an update on the Q1 2021 figures.

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  • OSLO, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MPC Energy Solutions N.V., Amsterdam, ("MPC Energy Solutions", "the Company") today gives an update on the Q1 2021 figures.
  • At the beginning of the year 2021, MPC Energy Solutions successfully raised gross cash proceeds (before IPO-related brokerage and advisory fees) of USD 90 million in advance of its listing on Oslo Stock Exchange's Euronext Growth segment on 22 January 2021.
  • Martin Vogt, CEO of MPC Energy Solutions, comments: "The first quarter of 2021 marked the operational launch of our Company.
  • MPC Energy Solutions (ticker: "MPCES") is a global provider of sustainable energy and primarily focuses on low-carbon energy infrastructure, including solar and wind assets, and other hybrid and energy efficiency solutions.

MPC Energy Solutions provides update on the first quarter of 2021

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Emissions reduction, Climate change policy, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Sustainable energy, Articles

OSLO, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MPC Energy Solutions N.V., Amsterdam, ("MPC Energy Solutions", "the Company") today gives an update on the Q1 2021 figures.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MPC Energy Solutions N.V., Amsterdam, ("MPC Energy Solutions", "the Company") today gives an update on the Q1 2021 figures.
  • At the beginning of the year 2021, MPC Energy Solutions successfully raised gross cash proceeds (before IPO-related brokerage and advisory fees) of USD 90 million in advance of its listing on Oslo Stock Exchange's Euronext Growth segment on 22 January 2021.
  • Martin Vogt, CEO of MPC Energy Solutions, comments: "The first quarter of 2021 marked the operational launch of our Company.
  • MPC Energy Solutions (ticker: "MPCES") is a global provider of sustainable energy and primarily focuses on low-carbon energy infrastructure, including solar and wind assets, and other hybrid and energy efficiency solutions.

Lightbridge CEO Seth Grae to Participate at the Clean Energy Ministerial Side Event on Nuclear Heat for Decarbonization of Hard-to-Abate Sectors on May 31, 2021

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Energy economics, Articles, Climate change policy, Energy, Emissions reduction, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Sustainable energy

The panel video is available now at Clean Energy Ministerial , and is part of the Clean Energy Ministerial 12 program of events.

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  • The panel video is available now at Clean Energy Ministerial , and is part of the Clean Energy Ministerial 12 program of events.
  • Joining Mr. Grae in the panel discussion are esteemed nuclear colleagues Kirsty Gogan, Eric Ingersoll, and Nobuo Tanaka.
  • As an international initiative of the Clean Energy Ministerial, The NICE Future initiative leads the global conversation on the roles nuclear energy can play in clean energy systems of the future.
  • Lightbridge (NASDAQ: LTBR) is an advanced nuclear fuel technology development company positioned to enable carbon-free energy applications that will be essential in preventing climate change.

Global Boat Building Market Report 2021: Long-term Forecast to 2025 & 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Transport, Maritime, Economic indicators, Carbon footprint, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Articles, Energy economics, Energy policy

The "Boat Building Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Boat Building Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The development of autonomous boats is gaining popularity in the boat building market.
  • Furthermore, global issues such as energy usage and minimizing the carbon footprint is a major challenge for players operating in the boat building market.
  • Global Boat Building Forecast Market, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion

Volvo Trucks' Customer Albertsons Achieves Nation's First Commercial 100% Zero-Emission Refrigerated Grocery Delivery with a Class 8 Truck

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Friday, May 28, 2021
Regions of the United States, Articles, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Environmentalism, Sustainability, SmartWay Transport Partnership, Albertsons, Geography of the United States, Recycling, Carbon footprint, Volvo Trucks

"Albertsons' commitment tocorporate sustainability is demonstrated by the steps it is taking to reduce its carbon footprint in its stores and fleet.

Key Points: 
  • "Albertsons' commitment tocorporate sustainability is demonstrated by the steps it is taking to reduce its carbon footprint in its stores and fleet.
  • Albertsons Cos. operates 1,400 Class 8 trucks nationwide, all of which are certified under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay program as meeting high transportation sustainability and efficiency standards.
  • Albertsons Cos. maintains ambitious sustainability goals in all sectors of its operations, including energy use, plastics and packaging, and recycling and waste reduction.
  • Volvo Trucks is part of Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines.

BAT's Vuse becomes world's first global carbon neutral vape brand

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Friday, May 28, 2021
Greenhouse gas emissions, Tobacco, Cigarettes, Chemistry, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Renewable energy, Carbon dioxide, Carbon neutrality, Carbon footprint, VUSE, Electronic cigarette, Carbon

- Latest step in BAT's ambitious targets to be carbon neutral in its operations by 2030, and across its wider value chain by 2050

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  • - Latest step in BAT's ambitious targets to be carbon neutral in its operations by 2030, and across its wider value chain by 2050
    LONDON, May 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BAT today announced that Vuse has become the first global carbon neutral vape brand.
  • In March this year, BAT announced a further ambition to be carbon neutral across its value chain by 2050, representing around 90% of its total carbon footprint.
  • Kingsley Wheaton, Chief Marketing Officer at BAT, said: "Vuse becoming the first global carbon neutral vaping brand is a significant milestone.
  • BAT is also reducing its carbon footprint by:
    Improving the energy efficiency of factories by upgrading to more efficient and lower-impact equipment.