Carbon neutrality

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Nippon Shokubai Conclude Agreement on Joint Development of an Ammonia Cracking System

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Monday, August 21, 2023
Carbon, Prevalence, Hydrogen, Carbon neutrality, Ammonia, Energy transition, MHI

The joint development will integrate the two companies' respective areas of expertise, targeting early system achievement and widespread adoption

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  • The joint development will integrate the two companies' respective areas of expertise, targeting early system achievement and widespread adoption
    TOKYO, Aug 21, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD. (Nippon Shokubai) have reached an agreement on joint development of an ammonia cracking system, expecting establishment of a hydrogen and ammonia supply chain that enables high-volume transport.
  • In the newly agreed project to jointly develop an optimal ammonia cracking system using an ammonia cracking catalyst, MHI will contribute significant global expertise delivering ammonia and other chemical plants, and its technologies in handling ammonia and hydrogen.
  • Nippon Shokubai will leverage the achievements and insights gained from such catalytic technologies in the development of the ammonia cracking catalyst.
  • The Company's focus lies in advancing the prevalence of ammonia and hydrogen, alongside the promotion of the development and implementation of ammonia cracking catalysts.

Leviton Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report for 2022

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton today released its first Sustainability Report highlighting progress through fiscal year 2022 toward the company's goal of achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2030. This goal serves as the central focus of Leviton's unified sustainability program, developed in 2022 and termed CN2030. The program is comprised of five action categories in which the company is poised to make the greatest impact across all business units. Carbon and Energy Reduction, Innovation, Reducing Jobsite Waste, Maximizing Recycling, and Water Stewardship. The report details commitments and progress made, including the following highlights:

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  • MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton today released its first Sustainability Report highlighting progress through fiscal year 2022 toward the company's goal of achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2030.
  • This goal serves as the central focus of Leviton's unified sustainability program, developed in 2022 and termed CN2030.
  • "We have been actively working to reduce our environmental impact for many years and we are excited to showcase results of these efforts in our first Sustainability Report," stated Daryoush Larizadeh, Leviton President and CEO.
  • The Leviton 2022 Sustainability Report is available on the company's sustainability webpage .

CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Professor Chang-Ying Zhao Honored with William Begell Medal for Excellence in Thermal Science and Engineering

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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This distinguished accolade will be presented to Professor Zhao during the 17th International Heat Transfer Conference (IHTC-17) in Cape Town, South Africa.

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  • This distinguished accolade will be presented to Professor Zhao during the 17th International Heat Transfer Conference (IHTC-17) in Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Professor Zhao has been at the forefront of groundbreaking research in thermal engineering for over three decades.
  • The awarding of the William Begell Medal serves as a testament to Professor Zhao's unwavering commitment and exceptional contributions to the field.
  • The Medal is awarded for overall lifetime achievements in thermal sciences and is not related to a specific lecture/publication.

Professor Chang-Ying Zhao Honored with William Begell Medal for Excellence in Thermal Science and Engineering

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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DANBURY, CT, July 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Professor Chang-Ying Zhao, an esteemed faculty member of Shanghai Jiaotong University, has been awarded the prestigious William Begell Medal for Excellence in Thermal Science and Engineering, for his winning lecture entitled "Micro/Nanoscale Thermal Radiation: Fundamentals and Applications".

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  • DANBURY, CT, July 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Professor Chang-Ying Zhao, an esteemed faculty member of Shanghai Jiaotong University, has been awarded the prestigious William Begell Medal for Excellence in Thermal Science and Engineering, for his winning lecture entitled "Micro/Nanoscale Thermal Radiation: Fundamentals and Applications".
  • The William Begell Medal, named after the renowned publisher and founder of Begell House, Inc., recognizes exceptional contributions and advancements in the field of thermal engineering and heat transfer.
  • Professor Zhao has been at the forefront of groundbreaking research in thermal engineering for over two decades.
  • The awarding of the William Begell Medal serves as a testament to Professor Zhao's unwavering commitment and exceptional contributions to the field.

EQS-News: JDC Group AG: JDC on a clear growth trajectory in the second quarter of 2023

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
Insurance, Bain Capital, Tax, Carbon neutrality, EBIT, CSR, Canada Life, EUR, Advisory, Acquisition, GRI, Guideline, JDC, ISIN, Depreciation, Growth, MVM, Environment, Lithium, Renewable energy, Film industry, Video game, EBITDA

As a result, revenues in the first half of 2023 are up 4.5 percent to EUR 84.6 million (1 HY 2022: EUR 81.0 million).

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  • As a result, revenues in the first half of 2023 are up 4.5 percent to EUR 84.6 million (1 HY 2022: EUR 81.0 million).
  • For the first half of the year, this translates into growth of 11.2 percent to EUR 75.0 million.
  • Through compensation services, the entire JDC Group is already operating completely carbon-neutral as early soon as 2022.
  • The key figures for the first half and the second quarter of 2023 are as follows:

A Landmark Achievement | REPT BATTERO and VENA ENERGY Signs Framework Agreement to Explore Expansion of Indonesia's Renewable Energy Supply Chain

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REPT BATTERO and renewable energy company VENA ENERGY have officially signed a framework agreement to explore opportunities in establishing local production lines for energy storage components in Indonesia.

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  • JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REPT BATTERO and renewable energy company VENA ENERGY have officially signed a framework agreement to explore opportunities in establishing local production lines for energy storage components in Indonesia.
  • This momentous collaboration marks the formal establishment of a strategic partnership between the two companies, setting to drive the expansion of Indonesia's renewable energy supply chain and infrastructure, while also fostering global promotion and adoption of renewable energy.
  • With the support from the leadership of the Indonesian government, the partnership between REPT BATTERO and VENA ENERGY aims to furnish Indonesia with sustainable, efficient, and stable clean energy supply, thereby making significant strides in reducing carbon emissions.
  • VENA ENERGY has been supporting Indonesia in its green energy transformation journey since 2015, having commissioned five solar and onshore wind projects totaling 114 MW.

Eugenio Lolli Named Alcantara's CEO and Managing Director

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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MILAN , Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eugenio Lolli has been named CEO and managing director of Alcantara S.p.A., the "Made in Italy" luxury lifestyle brand featured in automotive interiors as well as in the world of consumer electronics, high fashion and interior design.

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  • MILAN , Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eugenio Lolli has been named CEO and managing director of Alcantara S.p.A., the "Made in Italy" luxury lifestyle brand featured in automotive interiors as well as in the world of consumer electronics, high fashion and interior design.
  • Lolli succeeds Andrea Boragno who now serves as chairman of the company's board of directors and its executive committee.
  • Lolli joined Alcantara in 2011 and progressed through a series of management positions to become director of sales in 2017.
  • Most recently he had been director of sales, technology and operations.

ALCANTARA TO UNVEIL CONCEPT CAR SEAT DESIGNED WITH ALPINA

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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New Seat Will Be Shown at the German Car of the Year Summer Fest in Alsfeld, Germany

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  • New Seat Will Be Shown at the German Car of the Year Summer Fest in Alsfeld, Germany
    DETROIT, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcantara will unveil a car seat with a new design developed with ALPINA at the German Car of the Year's Summer Fest program later this month in Alsfeld, Germany.
  • Alcantara S.p.A., a leading "Made in Italy" luxury brand, is an official German Car of the Year (GCOTY) partner with ZF, Bridgestone, KST and Aitastic.
  • The seat made by ALPINA is dressed in bright orange Alcantara® with laser-cut accents that underline an emerging trend toward brighter, more striking automotive interior and exterior colors.
  • Alcantara will host a special exhibit showing applications for the company's luxury material for the automotive industry at the Summer Fest program.

Microsoft Surface Keyboards Feature Renewal Material from Alcantara

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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MILAN, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keyboards for Microsoft Surface Pro Signature computers are available with renewable Alcantara material made from sugar-cane waste.

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  • MILAN, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keyboards for Microsoft Surface Pro Signature computers are available with renewable Alcantara material made from sugar-cane waste.
  • Alcantara has worked with Microsoft to develop renewable "circular economy" material for Microsoft's product lines since its Surface portfolio of computers was launched in 2017.
  • Surface Pro Signature keyboards with partially bio-based Alcantara material today are available in black, platinum, forest green and sapphire.
  • Microsoft's 2-in-1-Surface-to-Go PCs also offer Alcantara covers and Alcantara surface material can be found on the Surface Laptop 5 and Laptop 4 models as well.

Fosun International Included in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2023 (China Edition) and Recognized as Industry Mover

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Based on S&P Global's Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), Fosun International Limited (HKEX stock code: 00656, "Fosun International") was successfully included in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2023 (China Edition) and was recognized as an "Industry Mover" for its continuous efforts in environmental, social and governance (ESG) over the years.

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  • Based on S&P Global's Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), Fosun International Limited (HKEX stock code: 00656, "Fosun International") was successfully included in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2023 (China Edition) and was recognized as an "Industry Mover" for its continuous efforts in environmental, social and governance (ESG) over the years.
  • As of 17 March 2023, nearly 1,600 companies assessed for the 2022 CSA were considered for inclusion in the S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2023 (China Edition).
  • Among these companies, S&P Global identified the top performing companies in each industry, and excluded some companies according to the established rules.
  • In addition to being included in the Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) by S&P Global, Fosun International was recognized as an Industry Mover by S&P Global for its active participation in this year's and last year's CSA, achieving a S&P Global ESG score in the top 15% of its industry (i.e.