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QIAGEN earns ACT Label for new eco-friendlier QIAwave products and achieves first My Green Lab Platinum certification

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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These new kits are the QIAwave RNA Plus Mini Kit and QIAwave DNA/RNA Mini Kit that are used in labs around the world.

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  • These new kits are the QIAwave RNA Plus Mini Kit and QIAwave DNA/RNA Mini Kit that are used in labs around the world.
  • In awarding the ACT (Accountability, Consistency, and Transparency) labels, My Green Lab found that the two new QIAwave products had an up to 27% improvement in the Environmental Impact Factor when compared to the respective QIAGEN standard kits.
  • QIAGEN’s R&D lab for Sample technologies at its European operational headquarters in Hilden, Germany, has achieved the Platinum certification level in a review by My Green Lab.
  • QIAGEN has set a roadmap to have all of its Life Sciences labs at the Hilden site certified by My Green Lab.

Government of Canada and FCM Fund Municipal Climate Action Across British Columbia

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Federal and municipal partnerships are critical to building climate resilient communities with energy efficient buildings and accessible public transit.

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  • Federal and municipal partnerships are critical to building climate resilient communities with energy efficient buildings and accessible public transit.
  • The Green Municipal Fund (GMF), administered by the FCM, is funded through a $1.65 billion federal endowment by the Government of Canada.
  • "The Government of Canada is investing in municipal climate solutions in communities here in British Columbia and across the country.
  • "I am pleased to announce nearly $1 million of federal support to unlock climate action in communities across British Columbia.

Beyond Capital Ventures Invests in Ampersand E-Mobility

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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DALLAS, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Beyond Capital Ventures, a women-led, emerging markets venture capital fund catalyzing purpose-driven startups, is pleased to announce its recent investment in Ampersand, the first electric transport energy company in Africa. The business is the pioneer of the use of electric motorcycles and battery-swapping networks to address the continent's growing carbon emissions and transportation challenges. BCV's investment will support Ampersand's expansion plans, fortify its balance sheet, bolster its market-leading research and development initiatives, and drive the development of its manufacturing capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Beyond Capital Ventures, a women-led, emerging markets venture capital fund catalyzing purpose-driven startups, is pleased to announce its recent investment in Ampersand, the first electric transport energy company in Africa.
  • DALLAS, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Beyond Capital Ventures , a women-led, emerging markets venture capital fund catalyzing purpose-driven startups, is pleased to announce its recent investment in Ampersand , the first electric transport energy company in Africa.
  • "By supporting Ampersand's mission to revolutionize the motorcycle market with sustainable electric vehicles, Beyond Capital Ventures is actively contributing to a cleaner and greener future for Africa.
  • We believe in Ampersand's potential to drive positive environmental impact while addressing the transportation needs of the region," said Eva Yazhari, Beyond Capital Ventures General Partner.

Subterra Renewables and Enercare Launch Fully Integrated Heating and Cooling Solution Powered by Renewable Geothermal Energy

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Subterra to provide geothermal drilling and exchange systems installations via its utilities, energy-as-a-service model

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  • Subterra to provide geothermal drilling and exchange systems installations via its utilities, energy-as-a-service model
    TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Subterra Renewables group of companies ("Subterra"), North America's leading geothermal energy utility provider, and Enercare Inc. ("Enercare"), one of Canada's largest home and commercial services companies, announced today that the parties are launching a program to offer a fully integrated solution that will provide geothermal heating and cooling to Canadian homes.
  • Recognizing the need to accelerate building electrification with renewables such as geothermal, Subterra and Enercare are collaborating to help new construction multi-residential and low-rise developments to meet their net zero GHG emission reduction targets.
  • Working together, Enercare and Subterra will help developers build new residential homes with geothermal heating and cooling solutions, with the aim of substantially reducing GHG emissions and non-renewable energy use.
  • We are thrilled to be providing a low-cost and hassle-free option for installing a proven geothermal system within our energy-as-a-service model."

Beyond Cyber Protection Leadership: Acronis’ Environmental and Social 2023 ESG Report Revealed

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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SHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acronis , a global leader in cyber protection , today announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report detailing the company’s performance and achievements in 2023 and charting a course for future positive impact.

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  • SHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acronis , a global leader in cyber protection , today announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report detailing the company’s performance and achievements in 2023 and charting a course for future positive impact.
  • The 2023 report highlights the company's outstanding performance and achievements throughout 2023 but also underscores Acronis' dedication to making a meaningful difference in the world.
  • Beyond this, the company has actively engaged with the communities it operates in, fostering positive impacts through volunteer-driven environmental days and IT education.
  • For more information, please download the full Acronis 2023 ESG report here: https://www.acronis.com/en-us/sustainability-governance/

Element Fleet Achieves B Score in CDP Climate Change Analysis

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Core to Element’s improved CDP score this year was the disclosure of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Key Points: 
  • Core to Element’s improved CDP score this year was the disclosure of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
  • In addition, Arc by Element, our end-to-end fleet electrification and decarbonization solution continues its positive momentum.
  • This year’s CDP score reflects the important action on climate issues the Company is taking related to environmental transparency.
  • “Our CDP score this year acknowledges that we are taking important action on climate issues and delivering sustained and positive differences where we live and work.”

NEXANS DELIVERS ROBUST PERFORMANCE IN 2023

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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These two acquisitions add €500 million current sales in Electrification and enhance Nexans' global portfolio in key segments.

Key Points: 
  • These two acquisitions add €500 million current sales in Electrification and enhance Nexans' global portfolio in key segments.
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached €665 million in 2023, up by a strong +8.2% versus €616 million in 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin was strong at 10.2% versus 9.1% in 2022, supported by cable businesses and illustrating Nexans’ value-driven model and embedded focus on performance.
  • Notable developments in 2023 included:
    The accelerated deployment of the E3 performance model to ensure the convergence of Economic, Engagement and Environment pillars.

Shaw Industries Invests in Renewable Wind Energy Via BHE Renewables

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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DALTON, Ga., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) announces a virtual power purchase agreement ("VPPA") with BHE Renewables, a Berkshire Hathaway Energy business. Through this agreement, Shaw will invest in renewable energy from BHE Renewables' 200-megawatt Flat Top wind farm in Mills and Comanche counties, Texas, which became operational in 2018.

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  • DALTON, Ga., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) announces a virtual power purchase agreement ("VPPA") with BHE Renewables, a Berkshire Hathaway Energy business.
  • Through this agreement, Shaw will invest in renewable energy from BHE Renewables' 200-megawatt Flat Top wind farm in Mills and Comanche counties, Texas, which became operational in 2018.
  • "Shaw strives to be a positive force in the global effort to mitigate climate change," noted Kellie Ballew, chief sustainability and innovation officer at Shaw.
  • "We are proud to support Shaw and its vision to create a better future," said BHE Renewables President and CEO Alicia Knapp.

Yamaha Develops Hydrogen Fuel System with Roush and Regulator Marine, Hydrogen Outboard Unveiled at Miami International Boat Show®

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214748918/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214748918/en/
    Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. today unveiled the world’s first hydrogen-powered outboard for recreational boats.
  • Yamaha joined forces with Roush to develop the fuel system for the outboard and collaborated with long-time boat builder partner Regulator Marine to build a boat suitable for testing the prototype outboard.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Yamaha joined forces with Roush to develop the fuel system to power the new outboard and collaborated with long-time boat builder partner Regulator Marine to build a boat suitable for testing the prototype outboard.
  • Together, Yamaha, Regulator and Roush displayed the boat hull, fuel system and outboard to demonstrate how hydrogen could work as a possible fuel source in a marine environment.

HopSkipDrive Exceeds California’s 2023 Goals for Electric Vehicle Usage; Comes in Under Greenhouse Gas Emissions Benchmark

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Miles driven by electric vehicles in 2023 made up 8 percent of miles traveled by HopSkipDrive CareDrivers in California, vastly exceeding by 400 percent the state’s 2023 target of 2 percent.

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  • Miles driven by electric vehicles in 2023 made up 8 percent of miles traveled by HopSkipDrive CareDrivers in California, vastly exceeding by 400 percent the state’s 2023 target of 2 percent.
  • Total 2023 California GHG emissions by HopSkipDrive CareDrivers in California is 241 grams of CO2 per passenger mile, less than the state’s 2023 target of 252 grams of CO2 per passenger mile.
  • Almost 40 percent (36%) of California vehicles that completed a ride on the HopSkipDrive platform in 2023 were electric, hybrid or fuel cell.
  • As a reminder, the broader transportation sector accounts for about half of California’s greenhouse gas emissions .”