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Saudi Arabia's Future Minerals Forum Promotes New Super-Mining Region at Australia's International Mining and Resources Conference

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Friday, November 4, 2022

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a highly successful first edition, Saudi Arabia's Future Minerals Forum (FMF) participated in the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney, Australia, which ran between 2 4 November.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a highly successful first edition, Saudi Arabia's Future Minerals Forum (FMF) participated in the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney, Australia, which ran between 2 4 November.
  • "To realize the Paris Agreement's net-zero goals by 2050, estimates suggest that more than three billion tons of minerals and metals, and up to $1.7 trillion in global mining investment will be needed.
  • "The region needs investment and expertise to leverage these vast and underexplored geological reserves in support of a sustainable future.
  • FMF is expected to see over 13,000 participants; including ministers, mining industry leader and CEOs of global mining companies, and over 130 countries to be represented.

Alfa Laval part of Sweden's COP27 business delegation

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Friday, November 4, 2022

The Swedish delegation includes Alfa Laval together with 25 other companies, as well as representatives from the Swedish government, research institutes and expert organisations.

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  • The Swedish delegation includes Alfa Laval together with 25 other companies, as well as representatives from the Swedish government, research institutes and expert organisations.
  • The programme will be live-streamed and recorded by several organisations including Business Sweden, McKinsey and We Don't Have Time.
  • "For me, summits are about action," says Anna Celsing, Chief Sustainability Officer, Alfa Laval.
  • Thereby, Alfa Laval is not only accelerating success for its customers, but also for people and the planet.

CLINTEL's Message to COP27 Leaders: Elevate Africa with Conventional Energy and Depoliticize Climate Policy says Friends of Science

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Get Ready for the COP27 Hurricane" writes Terence Corcoran in the Financial Post of Nov. 02, 2022, warning of an 'overabundance of optimism' as the UN Climate Conference of the Parties (COP) approaches in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 06-18, 2022, says Friends of Science Society.

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  • CLINTEL the global climate intelligence organization has posted an open letter to COP27 leaders on common sense climate and energy policies, says Friends of Science Society.
  • CLINTEL has posted an open letter to COP27 global leaders , calling for common sense climate and energy policies, and to elevate and empower African nations with conventional energy, not renewables, says Friends of Science Society.
  • His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jabar of the UAE, called for " maximum energy, minimum emissions " in a keynote address, Nov. 1, 2022.
  • Friends of Science Society is an independent group of earth, atmospheric and solar scientists, engineers, and citizens that is celebrating its 20th year of offering climate science insights.

Leading Chief Executives from Africa to join representatives from governments, UN and development agencies at Climate Action Now: A Critical Priority for Business Leaders

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

At COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, the UN Global Compact will convene prominent business leaders from the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC), United Nations officials, members of Governments, and representatives of development agencies to discuss African business leaders' perspectives on climate change, their commitments, and their call to action for the global community.

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  • At COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, the UN Global Compact will convene prominent business leaders from the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC), United Nations officials, members of Governments, and representatives of development agencies to discuss African business leaders' perspectives on climate change, their commitments, and their call to action for the global community.
  • During the event CEOs from the Africa Business Leaders Coalition will present their Climate Statement outlining credible corporate commitments and actions anchored in the goals of the Paris Agreement, the Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Global Compact Ten Principles.
  • The companies that make up ABLC constitute a genuine pan-African voice with clear potential to galvanize resources and action.
  • The ABLC works closely with the UN Global Compact Hub in Abuja and 10 African Local Networks operating across Africa.

SkyWater Becomes Founding Member of SEMI’s new Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC)

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced its commitment as a founding member of SEMIs new Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC), the first global collaborative of semiconductor companies focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain.

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  • SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced its commitment as a founding member of SEMIs new Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC), the first global collaborative of semiconductor companies focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain.
  • In doing so, the Commerce Department is interested in how the semiconductor industry is thinking about sustainability, climate and the environment.
  • Founding members have affirmed their support of the Paris Agreement and its goal to address climate change.
  • I applaud SkyWater for its commitment to become a founding member of the Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC) and for its continued support of global sustainability efforts, said Ajit Manocha, SEMI president and CEO.

Minister Guilbeault leads the Canadian delegation to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) to push for global climate action

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

The world must accelerate global efforts in this critical decade to keep the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5C within reach and avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change.

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  • The world must accelerate global efforts in this critical decade to keep the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5C within reach and avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change.
  • As the transition to cleaner economies accelerates worldwide, Canada stands to gain from seizing opportunities in this competitive global race.
  • Over the course of COP27, Canada will support ambitious outcomes within the negotiations, including on issues related to climate finance and adaptation.
  • Canada's delegation, led by Minister Guilbeault, includes Catherine Stewart, Ambassador for Climate Change, and Steven Kuhn, Canada's Chief Negotiator for Climate Change.

New report shows why regulations are needed now to align Canada's federally-regulated financial flows with its climate goals

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

The financial sector is making voluntary net-zero commitments, but Canada's financial system continues to make investments that are fuelling the climate crisis.

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  • The financial sector is making voluntary net-zero commitments, but Canada's financial system continues to make investments that are fuelling the climate crisis.
  • However, Canada will fail to achieve these objectives without bold new standards, oversight and enforcement to align the financial sector with the country's climate goals.
  • Alan Andrews, Climate Program Director, Ecojustice
    "The financial sector is running rogue without accountability on climate.
  • Averting disaster requires that those decisions align with the urgent action now required of all sectors of our economy."

DuPont Joins Semiconductor Climate Consortium as a Founding Member

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced it has joined the Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC) as a Founding Member.

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced it has joined the Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC) as a Founding Member.
  • "As a global leader in semiconductor fabrication and packaging materials, DuPont is proud to be a Founding Member of the Semiconductor Climate Consortium, a historic industry initiative that can accelerate momentum for positive climate action," said Jon Kemp, President, DuPont Electronics & Industrial, and member of SEMI's international board of directors.
  • "I applaud DuPont for its commitment to become a Founding Member of the Semiconductor Climate Consortium and for its continued support of global sustainability efforts," said Ajit Manocha, SEMI President and CEO.
  • With Founding Members of the consortium in place, SEMI will recognize the launch of the Semiconductor Climate Consortium during COP27 in Sharm El Sheik, Egypt.

SEMI Announces Semiconductor Climate Consortium Founding Members

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, and the new Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC), a group formed by companies across the semiconductor value chain to accelerate the ecosystem's reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, today announced more than 60 founding members of the Consortium.

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  • MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SEMI , the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, and the new Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC), a group formed by companies across the semiconductor value chain to accelerate the ecosystem's reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, today announced more than 60 founding members of the Consortium.
  • Representatives from SCC member companies and SEMI will hold informational sessions November 8-10 during COP27 in Sharm El Sheik, Egypt.
  • Founding members have affirmed theirsupport of the Paris Agreement and related accords driving the 1.5C pathway and are aligned on the need to drive climate progress within the semiconductor value chain.
  • "I applaud all Semiconductor Climate Consortium founding members for their leadership in this critical initiative and for their continued support of global sustainability efforts," said Ajit Manocha, SEMI president and CEO.

SEMI Announces Semiconductor Climate Consortium Founding Members

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, and the new Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC), a group formed by companies across the semiconductor value chain to accelerate the ecosystem's reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, today announced more than 60 founding members of the Consortium.

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  • MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SEMI , the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, and the new Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC), a group formed by companies across the semiconductor value chain to accelerate the ecosystem's reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, today announced more than 60 founding members of the Consortium.
  • Representatives from SCC member companies and SEMI will hold informational sessions November 8-10 during COP27 in Sharm El Sheik, Egypt.
  • Founding members have affirmed theirsupport of the Paris Agreement and related accords driving the 1.5C pathway and are aligned on the need to drive climate progress within the semiconductor value chain.
  • "I applaud all Semiconductor Climate Consortium founding members for their leadership in this critical initiative and for their continued support of global sustainability efforts," said Ajit Manocha, SEMI president and CEO.