Climate and energy

Schneider Electric North America CEO Annette Clayton Closes Innovation Summit Las Vegas Event with 'Energy Transition to a Net-Zero Future' Keynote

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Friday, October 14, 2022

"It's clear that this journey is about leadership and people tackling tough issues through both policy and action in their own companies.

Key Points: 
  • "It's clear that this journey is about leadership and people tackling tough issues through both policy and action in their own companies.
  • At Innovation Summit, one of the key topics we've been talking about is accelerating sustainability ambitions into real action."
  • Through their respective roles, Nakagawa and Uthayakumar represent the two perspectives, public and private, that are vital to reaching climate objectives.
  • We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.

Greenpeace's South Korean Climate Leader Inspires Youth to Continue to Rise up for Climate Justice in Net Zero Interview

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Monday, October 3, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Studies have shown that youth can increase the older generations' level of concern about critical global issues. Parents and government leaders are paying more attention to what their children think about the world's most pressing issue - climate change. Climate change spawned a generation of youth activists, and South Korean youth are no different. In the latest Net Zero production, Youth Climate Activist Cherry Sung interviews Greenpeace's Climate and Energy Campaigner Justin Jeong, who is leading a climate suffrage project to ensure the South Korean government responds rapidly to the climate crisis. How important is the role of youth in raising awareness to get South Korea's Green New Deal realized?

Key Points: 
  • Parents and government leaders are paying more attention to what their children think about the world's most pressing issue - climate change.
  • Climate change spawned a generation of youth activists, and South Korean youth are no different.
  • In the latest Net Zero production, Youth Climate Activist Cherry Sung interviews Greenpeace's Climate and Energy Campaigner Justin Jeong, who is leading a climate suffrage project to ensure the South Korean government responds rapidly to the climate crisis.
  • How important is the role of youth in raising awareness to get South Korea's Green New Deal realized?

Vespene Energy Closes $4.3 Million Funding Round Led by Polychain Capital to Pioneer Carbon-Negative Bitcoin Mining Using Captured Landfill Methane

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vespene Energy, a methane mitigation company, today announced the close of a $4.3M financing round led by Polychain Capital, and joined by a number of climate-focused funds. Vespene installs highly efficient micro-turbines on municipal landfills to convert waste methane into electricity to power a variety of on-site uses, the first of which will be Bitcoin mining data-centers. Vespene's immediately deployable, and highly scalable technology, enables municipal landfill operators to monetize an otherwise stranded asset while reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

Key Points: 
  • "The continued adoption of Bitcoin will benefit from solutions that make the energy mix for mining more focused on clean energy.
  • By using wasted methane to power Bitcoin mining, Vespene is killing two birds with one stone mitigating harmful GHG emissions and helping transition Bitcoin mining toward carbon-neutral and carbon-negative energy sources.
  • This financing round will enable Vespene to launch its pilot site in California, making it the first company to convert wasted landfill methane into Bitcoin.
  • The company can be viewed as a methane mitigation company, a low energy cost Bitcoin mining company, and a long term renewable energy infrastructure developer.

NortonLifeLock Named One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

"We're pleased to be named to The Civic 50 as a result of our commitment to build and support Corporate Responsibility programs that deliver real, tangible results in our communities.

Key Points: 
  • "We're pleased to be named to The Civic 50 as a result of our commitment to build and support Corporate Responsibility programs that deliver real, tangible results in our communities.
  • We look forward to continuing to support our existing programs and partnerships while finding new ways to help our communities thrive."
  • "Our most recent global research shows 86 percent of people say they expect companies to take action on a social issue.
  • The Civic 50 survey is administered by True Impact and consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform scoring process.

Empowering the Digital Future: NortonLifeLock Releases 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

The 2021 ESG Report highlights NortonLifeLocks ongoing pledge to bring together its team, expertise, and powerful technology to help build a safe, inclusive, and sustainable future.

Key Points: 
  • The 2021 ESG Report highlights NortonLifeLocks ongoing pledge to bring together its team, expertise, and powerful technology to help build a safe, inclusive, and sustainable future.
  • A high standard of ethics and good governance are NortonLifeLocks greatest strengths as we advocate, innovate, communicate, and execute as a team, said Vincent Pilette, Chief Executive Officer, NortonLifeLock.
  • To learn more about how NortonLifeLock is empowering the digital future, read the full 2021 ESG Report .
  • NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK) is a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, protecting and empowering people to live their digital lives safely.

Enfinity Global Appoints Daniel L. Gottfried General Counsel

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Monday, July 19, 2021

MIAMI, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Enfinity Global, a cutting-edge renewable energy and climate change mitigation solutions platform,has announced the appointment of Daniel L. Gottfried as General Counsel with responsibility over the company's legal affairs and the coordination of the internal and external legal teams around the world.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Enfinity Global, a cutting-edge renewable energy and climate change mitigation solutions platform,has announced the appointment of Daniel L. Gottfried as General Counsel with responsibility over the company's legal affairs and the coordination of the internal and external legal teams around the world.
  • We are very excited to leverage his skills and experience as we continue our growth plans around the globe,"said Carlos Domenech, Chief Executive Officer of Enfinity Global.
  • Enfinity Global Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is a global renewable energy solutions platform focused on developing, financing, building, operating and owning renewable energy assets.
  • For more information about Enfinity Global, please visit: www.enfinity.global
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Highlights - Exchange of views with Commission EVP Timmermans on climate package - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

On 14 July, the European Commission Executive Vice-President, Mr Frans Timmermans, will present the upcoming legislative package, which aims to align energy and climate policies with the objectives of the European Climate Law.

Key Points: 
  • On 14 July, the European Commission Executive Vice-President, Mr Frans Timmermans, will present the upcoming legislative package, which aims to align energy and climate policies with the objectives of the European Climate Law.
  • The package comprises legislative proposals regarding, inter alia, the EU Emissions Trading System, Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF), Effort Sharing, emission standards for new cars, renewable energy and energy efficiency, as well as a new proposal on a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Diana Fox Carney, Climate Policy Expert, Joins Eurasia Group as Senior Advisor

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Monday, May 3, 2021

b'NEW YORK, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eurasia Group , the world\'s leading political risk research and consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Diana Fox Carney, a widely respected expert on global climate and energy policy, will be joining as a senior advisor.

Key Points: 
  • b'NEW YORK, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eurasia Group , the world\'s leading political risk research and consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Diana Fox Carney, a widely respected expert on global climate and energy policy, will be joining as a senior advisor.
  • At Eurasia Group, Fox Carney will work closely with Vice Chairman Gerald Butts, who helped negotiate the Paris Climate Agreement, to bolster the firm\'s growing climate and energy practice.
  • "\nFox Carney comes to Eurasia Group after many years of climate policy work at think tanks in Canada and the UK.
  • "\nBesides advising clients, Fox Carney will assume a prominent role at Eurasia Group\'s events, where she will serve as a moderator and expert.

CRES: Growing Climate Solutions Act Picks Up Steam with Bipartisan Introduction in U.S. House

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

The Growing Climate Solutions Act is exciting because it would allow valuable carbon credits to be harvested along with any crops farmed using climate-friendly practices.

Key Points: 
  • The Growing Climate Solutions Act is exciting because it would allow valuable carbon credits to be harvested along with any crops farmed using climate-friendly practices.
  • I commend these Republican members of the U.S. House for their continued leadership on this legislation and for prioritizing commonsense clean energy and climate policy.
  • "\nThis January, CRES released the results of a national survey of more than 1,050 registered voters that gauged support for various climate change and clean energy proposals and concepts.
  • For more information, visit www.citizensfor.com .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cres-growing-climate-solutions-a...\n'

CRES: Growing Climate Solutions Act is Free-Market Win for Farmers, Businesses, the Climate

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

The Growing Climate Solutions Act is exciting because it would allow valuable carbon credits to be harvested along with any crops farmed using climate-friendly practices.

Key Points: 
  • The Growing Climate Solutions Act is exciting because it would allow valuable carbon credits to be harvested along with any crops farmed using climate-friendly practices.
  • I commend Senators Braun, Stabenow, Graham and Whitehouse for their continued leadership on this legislation and for prioritizing commonsense clean energy and climate policy.
  • "\nThis January, CRES released the results of a national survey of more than 1,050 registered voters that gauged support for various climate change and clean energy proposals and concepts.
  • For more information, visit www.citizensfor.com .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cres-growing-climate-solutions-a...\n'