Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

QUÉBEC'S MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT AUTHORIZES RÉSEAU ALLÉGÉ QUÉBEC TO CONSTRUCT ENERGY STORAGE MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH FACILITY IN SHAWINIGAN

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

VILLE DE SHAWINIGAN, QC, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightening Grid Québec Inc. (LGQ, and d/b/a Réseau Allégé Québec) announced today that it has received environmental and construction authorization from the Québec Ministry of the Environment to construct its advanced energy storage manufacturing and research facility located in the Ville de Shawinigan, Québec.

Key Points: 
  • "We have reached a significant milestone in our mission to establish a state-of-the-art energy storage manufacturing and research facility in Shawinigan, thanks to the exceptional support from our partners in Québec and North America," said Michael Epstein, CEO of Réseau Allégé Québec.
  • LGQ's large capacity cells enable two to three times the production output within a typical building footprint, translating to greater energy efficiency, productivity, and manufacturing agility.
  • Battery performance advantages include 10,000 to 20,000 cycles, or up to one magnitude greater than competitors' energy storage systems.
  • "Our goal is to build a sustainable, globally competitive position for LGQ's highly advanced energy storage systems in Shawinigan."

E.SUN Held ESG Initiative for the Third Time and Committed to Presenting “A Better Taiwan to the World”

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

E.SUN Bank’s "E.SUN ESG Initiative Event" was convened for the third consecutive year in Taipei, Taiwan.

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  • E.SUN Bank’s "E.SUN ESG Initiative Event" was convened for the third consecutive year in Taipei, Taiwan.
  • More than one hundred excellent companies enrolled the initiative to advocate for the implementation of net-zero target.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230927909980/en/
    President Tsai Ing-wen (front middle) attended "E.SUN ESG Initiative Event", more than one hundred excellent companies enrolled the initiative to advocate for the implementation of net-zero target.
  • President Tsai Ing-wen wrote down her blessing message “A better Taiwan to the World”, demonstrating her determination to accelerate the transition to net-zero.

transcosmos makes Declaration of DECO Movement, a new National Movement for New and Prosperous Lifestyles toward Decarbonization

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

TOKYO, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. hereby announces that the company supports the National Movement for New and Prosperous Lifestyles toward Decarbonization, or DECO Movement (a coined word combining Decarbonization and Eco-friendly), a new movement launched by the Ministry of the environment. Accordingly, transcosmos has made the Declaration of DECO Movement in order to achieve the company's CO2 emissions reduction target – reduce emissions by 46% from the fiscal year 2021 by 2030, and achieve net zero by 2050.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. hereby announces that the company supports the National Movement for New and Prosperous Lifestyles toward Decarbonization, or DECO Movement (a coined word combining Decarbonization and Eco-friendly), a new movement launched by the Ministry of the environment.
  • Accordingly, transcosmos has made the Declaration of DECO Movement in order to achieve the company's CO2 emissions reduction target – reduce emissions by 46% from the fiscal year 2021 by 2030, and achieve net zero by 2050.
  • In addressing climate change, transcosmos will continue to disclose climate-related financial information aligned with the recommendations of the TCFD, while driving forward initiatives that help solve climate-related challenges through our business.

Generation Mining Receives Permit Approval Under the Endangered Species Act

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Generation Mining Limited (TSX:GENM) (OTCQB: GENMF) (“Gen Mining” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has received the Endangered Species Act permit (“ESA permit”) issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (“MECP”) for Caribou (Boreal population) (“caribou”) and Little Brown Myotis, Northern Myotis and Tri-coloured Bats (“SAR bats”).

Key Points: 
  • Generation Mining Limited (TSX:GENM) (OTCQB: GENMF) (“Gen Mining” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has received the Endangered Species Act permit (“ESA permit”) issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (“MECP”) for Caribou (Boreal population) (“caribou”) and Little Brown Myotis, Northern Myotis and Tri-coloured Bats (“SAR bats”).
  • This permit includes conditions intended to minimize impacts to caribou and SAR bats, as well as to create an overall benefit for these species at risk.
  • The ESA permit conditions related to SAR bats include construction of a bat hibernaculum, installation of roosting structures and monitoring.
  • Chief Duncan Michano of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg stated, “In the preparation of its Endangered Species Act permit application, GenPGM has worked closely with Biigtigong Nishnaabeg and has incorporated Biigtigong Nishnaabeg’s input into the permit application.

HaiLa Technologies Inc. Recognized for Sustainable Technology Focus in Ultra Low-Power Radio Communications Solutions for IoT Sensing

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

The Technoclimat Program is financed by the Electrification and Climate Change Fund, the Energy Transition, Innovation and Efficiency Fund, and the contribution of energy distributors.

Key Points: 
  • The Technoclimat Program is financed by the Electrification and Climate Change Fund, the Energy Transition, Innovation and Efficiency Fund, and the contribution of energy distributors.
  • HaiLa’s technology will significantly reduce the amount of energy and waste associated with battery-powered wireless sensing devices.
  • Further, by extending the service life of connected sensor devices, HaiLa reduces related operational expenses for smart building IoT sensing,” said Derek Kuhn, HaiLa’s CEO.
  • Technoclimat’s support of HaiLa compliments the CDN$3.0M in non-dilutive financing from Sustainable Development Technology Canada.

DENSO Sets Scope 3 as a New Target to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Acquires SBT Certification

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

DENSO has set newly established goals for Scope 3 to reduce CO2 emissions throughout the supply chain by 25% by FY 2030 from a FY 2020 base year.

Key Points: 
  • DENSO has set newly established goals for Scope 3 to reduce CO2 emissions throughout the supply chain by 25% by FY 2030 from a FY 2020 base year.
  • In addition to the SBT certification for Scope3, DENSO has set the goal of "achieving carbon neutrality throughout the entire supply chain by FY 2050(3)."
  • This approach will contribute to reducing the CO2 emissions generated during the manufacturing processes of components and raw materials procured by DENSO.
  • In 2016, DENSO formulated "DENSO Eco Vision 2025," an action plan to realize sustainable communities and society by promoting efforts toward carbon neutrality.

KCR Research Corporation Issues the Latest Analyst Report for Daiki Axis Co., Ltd. (4245, Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime).

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Daiki Axis Group is engaged in various businesses, including environmental equipment, household equipment, and renewable energy operations.

Key Points: 
  • Daiki Axis Group is engaged in various businesses, including environmental equipment, household equipment, and renewable energy operations.
  • Maintenance services cover facilities sold and constructed by the group, as well as maintenance of equipment from other manufacturers.
  • Dedicated departments ensure a 24-hour monitoring system and provide spot maintenance, establishing maintenance systems tailored to customer needs.
  • To further access analyst reports (KCR RESEARCH CORPORATION issued) please use the link below.

Electra Announces Commitment for Strategic Investment from First Nation-Owned Three Fires Group

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Monday, June 26, 2023

Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) announces that it has received a commitment for a strategic investment from the Three Fires Group Inc. (“Three Fires”) in support of advancing the Company’s battery materials park north of Toronto and accelerating its battery recycling strategy in North America.

Key Points: 
  • Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) announces that it has received a commitment for a strategic investment from the Three Fires Group Inc. (“Three Fires”) in support of advancing the Company’s battery materials park north of Toronto and accelerating its battery recycling strategy in North America.
  • The Three Fires investment is expected to form part of a larger financing by Electra totaling up to $20 million.
  • Completion of the strategic investment is also subject to Electra securing additional financing of not less than $10 million.
  • Research firm MarketsandMarkets estimates the lithium-ion battery recycling market to grow to $35.1 billion by 2031, from $6.5 billion in 2022.

Environment Minister supports Call2Recycle and Earth Rangers in bringing battery recycling contest to Ontario elementary schools

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Toronto, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With Earth Month underway, Call2Recycle and Earth Rangers are continuing the launch of the first Ontario Battery Blitz recycling contest at C.R.

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With Earth Month underway, Call2Recycle and Earth Rangers are continuing the launch of the first Ontario Battery Blitz recycling contest at C.R.
  • Alongside the Honourable David Piccini, Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, students learned about the importance of battery recycling in fostering a safe, healthy, and clean environment.
  • “Collecting batteries for recycling is exactly the kind of eco-action we champion here at Earth Rangers,” said Tovah Barocas, president of Earth Rangers.
  • Elementary schools in Ontario interested in participating in the Battery Blitz contest can contact Earth Rangers at [email protected] to sign up for the contest, which will take place in October 2023.