Circular economy

Braskem drives its digital transformation

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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SÃO PAULO, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the market leader and pioneer in the production of biopolymers on an industrial scale, has been investing regularly in new technologies and digital innovation for more than five years. The move is crucial to further consolidating the company's leadership position in the chemical industry, leveraging its innovative and competitive edge to generate sustainable impact and results.

Key Points: 
  • Braskem has been increasingly investing in digital technologies to boost competitiveness and productivity, drive growth across existing businesses, and accelerate gains in innovation and sustainability.
  • Since 2018, when the company's digital transformation began, Braskem has been making direct investments in technology.
  • An integral part of this digital transformation process has been promoting agile working methods and acquiring skills associated with developing digital solutions.
  • The initiative will foster disruptive innovations through different mechanisms for interacting with startups, always focusing on sustainability and digital transformation.

Mycocycle Announces Addition of Two Experienced Leaders

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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BOLNGBROOK, Ill., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mycocycle, Inc., a leader in using mycoremediation to process toxins out of waste, announced that it has hired Daniel Reyes as Vice President of Research and Innovation and Colin Litow as Vice President of Operations and Product Development.

Key Points: 
  • "I am very excited to have Daniel and Colin join us to lead our research and operations," stated Joanne Rodriguez, Mycocycle founder and CEO.
  • "The combination of Daniel's research with Colin's strong product development background will position Mycocycle for continued growth and success."
  • In his new role of Vice President of Innovation and Research, Reyes will be assuming the overarching research for Mycocycle U.S., Mexico and Poland.
  • Litow comes to Mycocycle from Continuus Materials, a circular waste-to-value manufacturer that uses paper and plastic waste to manufacture building products.

Braskem Joins Greentown Labs as a Gigawatt Partner

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK) the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas, as well as a market leader and pioneer producer of biopolymers on an industrial scale, today announced it has joined Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America, as a Gigawatt Partner.

Key Points: 
  • As a new Gigawatt Partner, Braskem will connect with a dedicated community of entrepreneurs and utilize our strength and expertise to bring essential technologies to more sustainable materials and chemicals markets."
  • Greentown Labs offers more than 200 startups in Boston, MA, Houston, TX, and globally the expertise, resources, and support they need to change the world.
  • "The climate crisis urgently demands sweeping climatetech deployment across all sectors of the economy," says Greentown Labs CEO Dr. Emily Reichert.
  • As a Greentown Labs Gigawatt Partner, Braskem will participate alongside industry and sector peers in fostering new technologies that are aligned with its sustainability targets.

Take Part in the International InvestChile Forum 2022

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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SANTIAGO, Chile, Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With registration to attend the event in person filling up in record time, anticipation for the VI International InvestChile Forum is continuing to grow ahead of the Inaugural Conference on Dec. 6.

Key Points: 
  • SANTIAGO, Chile, Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With registration to attend the event in person filling up in record time, anticipation for the VI International InvestChile Forum is continuing to grow ahead of the Inaugural Conference on Dec. 6.
  • Why is the VI International InvestChile Forum not to be missed?
  • A matchmaking session is also planned, where the companies will be able to meet potential partners and suppliers.
  • More than one hundred companies participated in the last in-person edition of the event held in 2019, bringing more than US $7.2 billion in projects.

Global Resale Rebrands as ReMarkets

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Resale, LLC, a provider of lifecycle solutions for technology assets, announced today that it has rebranded as ReMarkets ("The Company") in conjunction with the recently completed sale of the Company's UK-based business unit to Foxway, a Swedish-based company that enables circular tech.

Key Points: 
  • ReMarkets, headquartered in Austin, Texas, provides end-to-end lifecycle management services and solutions, partnering with global supply chain technology manufacturers and suppliers to source high-quality assets and help those companies receive enhanced returns on those assets while pursuing their ESG goals.
  • ReMarkets uses its expanding eCommerce platform to provide business and consumer customers with quality, certified equipment that has been rigorously tested, inspected, and refurbished in ReMarkets certified facilities.
  • "ReMarkets is well positioned to continue and expand its leadership role in the global circular economy," noted Tom Meredith, Board Chair of ReMarkets', and a Partner at Brightstar Capital Partners , the majority owner of ReMarkets.
  • With its quality assets, certified facilities, rigorous processes, and solid industry relationships, ReMarkets offers a valuable solution for technology providers and users."

Braskem Joins MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) to Advance Energy Transition

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK) the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas, as well as a market leader and pioneer producer of biopolymers on an industrial scale, today joined the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) to help support and fund relevant research to advance the energy transition.

Key Points: 
  • "We are honored to join the MIT Energy Initiative alongside several leaders within the industrials space that share our dedication to creating a safer planet and a more sustainable future," said Joshua Taylor, Open Innovation Specialist at Braskem America.
  • "We welcome Braskem to the Future Energy Systems Center at the MIT Energy Initiative," said Randall Field, executive director of the Center.
  • Braskem, with its focus on innovation and commitment to the energy transition, will provide welcome insights that can help inform our multi-sectorial research agenda."
  • The MIT Energy Initiative is MIT's hub for energy research, education, and outreach.

Mines and Money’s Resourcing Tomorrow Event arrives in London this Month

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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With over 2,000 key decision makers scheduled to attend, Resourcing Tomorrow offers the foremost networking platform catering to mining leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, and educators from over 75 countries.

Key Points: 
  • With over 2,000 key decision makers scheduled to attend, Resourcing Tomorrow offers the foremost networking platform catering to mining leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, and educators from over 75 countries.
  • On the final day, the event will culminate in the Gala Dinner and Mines and Money Awards for Outstanding Achievement.
  • Senior management teams of mining companies can connect with institutional and private investors from around the world at Mines and Money events.
  • Mines and Money events are free to attend for qualified investors and will enable you to assess your next big investment.

Closed Loop Partners and Brookfield Partner to Launch Circular Services, the Leading Developer of Circular Economy Infrastructure in the United States

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Closed Loop Partners (CLP) and Brookfield Renewable ("Brookfield") officially announce the establishment of Circular Services, a leading developer of circular economy and recycling infrastructure in the United States. Circular Services owns and operates municipal recycling facilities across the U.S. that enable municipalities and businesses to eliminate the billions of dollars spent annually on landfill disposal costs by ensuring that valuable commodities are recycled and reused in domestic supply chains.

Key Points: 
  • With up to $700M investment from Brookfield, Circular Services will expand circular economy infrastructure and services to municipalities and businesses
    NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Closed Loop Partners (CLP) and Brookfield Renewable ("Brookfield") officially announce the establishment of Circular Services, a leading developer of circular economy and recycling infrastructure in the United States.
  • Closed Loop Partners is also including the Partnership Fund for New York City as an investor in Circular Services.
  • "Circular Services is building circular economy infrastructure that will serve the financial and environmental interests of cities, consumers, businesses.
  • We look forward to working with Closed Loop Partners, clear leaders in the circular economy sector, to support Circular Services to scale up its impact across the United States."

Braskem America Announces Renewable and Emissions-Free Power Purchases in Alignment with Commitment to a Carbon-Neutral Circular Economy

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK) the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas, as well as a market leader and pioneer producer of biopolymers on an industrial scale, today announced significant progress towards securing renewable and emissions-free power for its North American production facilities. The Company's current energy sourcing roadmap calls for more than a 15% reduction in carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions by 2030 with a path to carbon neutrality by 2050.

Key Points: 
  • Mark Nikolich, CEO of Braskem America, stated "Braskem has a clear commitment to helping create a Carbon-Neutral Circular Economy and everything is transformed.
  • These initial agreements source energy from wind, solar, and nuclear as the first phase in Braskem America's carbon reduction goals.
  • Richard Huh, Renewable Energy & Decarbonization Manager, Braskem America, "Braskem has a long-standing commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives, and our renewable and emissions-free power purchases reflect another major advance in our carbon neutrality framework in North America all helping advance our long-term carbon neutrality objective.
  • Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia.

Circular Drive Initiative Launches, Publishes Findings on Circularity

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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As an initial demonstration of its efforts, the CDI published a white paper providing research into circularity through data sanitization efforts.

Key Points: 
  • As an initial demonstration of its efforts, the CDI published a white paper providing research into circularity through data sanitization efforts.
  • Storage reuse effectively demonstrates the Cradle to Cradle Circular Technosphere concept and I believe it can be a leading example in the ICT industry."
  • The latest technology in media sanitization demonstrates a practical solution to security, while enabling a circular economy for storage.
  • The Circular Drive Initiative (CDI) is a collaboration of global leaders in digital storage, data centers, sustainability, and blockchain in a joint effort to reduce e-waste by promoting and enabling the secure reuse of storage hardware.