Climate-smart agriculture

GCT Takes on the Federal Net Zero Challenge

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Vancouver, BC, Canada, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Media are invited to join Eric Waltz, President and CEO of GCT Global Container Terminals (GCT), along with government and port authority officials for the announcement of GCT’s signing on to the federal Net Zero Challenge .

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  • Vancouver, BC, Canada, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Media are invited to join Eric Waltz, President and CEO of GCT Global Container Terminals (GCT), along with government and port authority officials for the announcement of GCT’s signing on to the federal Net Zero Challenge .
  • GCT is taking meaningful steps to reach net zero by 2050, and is proud to formalize its commitment through this federal government program.
  • As a Climate Smart and Green Marine certified leader in Canada’s marine container handling industry, GCT is dedicated to making sustainability a priority — this is the foundation of the Global Commitment Program , which reflects GCT’s dedication to the environment, safety, and community.

Hydroponics Technologies Market to grow by USD 558.97 million from 2022 to 2027|Facilitation in soil and space-saving is the major factor notably driving market growth - Technavio

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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Ltd., Rise Hydroponics TM, Thanet Earth Ltd., Valoya Oy, and Village Farms International Inc.

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    An increase in the offering of advanced hydroponic growing systems is an emerging trend shaping market growth.
  • Vendors are introducing a variety of hydroponic growing systems with higher yield rates, which can impact market growth.
  • The high investment cost of hydroponics technologies is a major challenge hindering market growth.
  • Hydroponics technologies are predominantly utilized in indoor farming or vertical farming, requiring various setups to operate effectively.

Electric Vehicles, Renewable Natural Gas Technologies, CNG and Propane Fleets Highlighted at Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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Four half-day events designed for fleet operators, local government, industry, MPOs, and other community leaders will feature a showcase of the latest technology Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Electric and Propane vehicles paired with a lunch and learn seminar.

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  • Four half-day events designed for fleet operators, local government, industry, MPOs, and other community leaders will feature a showcase of the latest technology Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Electric and Propane vehicles paired with a lunch and learn seminar.
  • Chesapeake Utilities and the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia will introduce the benefits of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) projects at landfills, poultry, and dairy farms.
  • Albany State University will feature an additional segment on Smart Agriculture, highlighting the latest in alt-fuel farming technologies.
  • The Clean Energy Roadshow is the longest running mobile educational series for fleets in Georgia.

The City of San José Awards BlocPower a Large-Scale Building Electrification and Workforce Development Project to Electrify Households

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif. and NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BlocPower, a national climate tech company focused on electrifying aging urban buildings, in support of Climate Smart San José, announced that the City of San José, CA has awarded it a multi-year, $489,000 contract to electrify 250 residential buildings and support local green economy workforce development.

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  • BlocPower will establish a community advisory board to center San José's electrification needs in program design.
  • The accompanying workforce development support will create local jobs, while addressing the shortage of labor required to make successful electrification upgrades.
  • "Our expertise in community engagement, workforce development, project financing and more will set up San José's electrification program for success."
  • "The City of San José continues to show commitment in reaching equitable and affordable community wide electrification," said Kerrie Romanow, director for the Environmental Services Department.

Global Size & Share of Smart Agriculture Market Will Grow to USD 32.1 Billion By 2030, With 10.4% CAGR: Updated Report by Polaris Market Research

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Friday, January 13, 2023
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According to the research study, the global smart agriculture market size & share was valued at USD 13.17 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to grow USD 32.1 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 10.4% during the forecast period.

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  • According to the research study, the global smart agriculture market size & share was valued at USD 13.17 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to grow USD 32.1 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 10.4% during the forecast period.
  • What is Expected Size & Share of Smart Agriculture Market?
  • Smart farming is the management concept that offers the agricultural industry the infrastructure to leverage progressive technology such as big data, the cloud, and IoT.
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Nexii is a Climate Smart Certified Business

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Unceded Territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations) -- Green construction company Nexii Building Solutions (Nexii) today announces its successful completion of the Climate Smart Certification program.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Unceded Territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations) -- Green construction company Nexii Building Solutions (Nexii) today announces its successful completion of the Climate Smart Certification program.
  • “We are proud to become a Climate Smart Certified business,” said Zosia Brown, Vice Present of Sustainability.
  • Sustainability is at the core of our mission to build a vibrant future for people and the planet.” As a Climate Smart Certified business, Nexii joins a network of forward-thinking industry leaders committed to having a positive environmental impact through leading business practices.
  • The Climate Smart Training and Certification program has helped over 1200 businesses reach their GHG emissions reduction goals while cutting costs.

Water Leaders to Accelerate Action Towards UN Sustainable Development Goals at IWA World Water Congress 2022

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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Against this backdrop, global water technology company Xylem (NYSE: XYL), will join water sector leaders at the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition , to explore solutions to build water security.

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  • Against this backdrop, global water technology company Xylem (NYSE: XYL), will join water sector leaders at the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition , to explore solutions to build water security.
  • Xylem executives will share perspectives on actions to increase communities resilience to water scarcity, and strategies to accelerate the decarbonization of water networks.
  • Following a robust review, forty-two Climate Smart utilities will be honored at the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition closing ceremony on Thursday, September 15.
  • We are creating a more sustainable world by enabling our customers to optimize water and resource management and helping communities in more than 150 countries become water secure.

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Partners with Ameresco for Resilient, Secure and Sustainable Cleantech Project

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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Ameresco, Inc. , (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced a continuation of a longstanding partnership with Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) to provide mission-critical energy infrastructure updates at the joint base.

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  • Ameresco, Inc. , (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced a continuation of a longstanding partnership with Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) to provide mission-critical energy infrastructure updates at the joint base.
  • The project will both support JBMDLs goals to enhance their mission through energy assurance and advance the Climate Smart Building Initiative.
  • We are incredibly excited to expand our already robust partnership with the team at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, said Nicole Bulgarino, Executive Vice President of Federal Solutions at Ameresco.
  • Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator.

Farmers Edge Releases Inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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Farmers Edge Inc. ("Farmers Edge" or the "Company") (TSX: FDGE), a global leader in digital agriculture, today issued its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report ("The ESG Report") highlighting the Company's deep commitment to sustainable agriculture and addressing some of the world's greatest societal challenges.

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  • Farmers Edge Inc. ("Farmers Edge" or the "Company") (TSX: FDGE), a global leader in digital agriculture, today issued its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report ("The ESG Report") highlighting the Company's deep commitment to sustainable agriculture and addressing some of the world's greatest societal challenges.
  • The ESG Report details Farmers Edge environmental, social, and governance achievements to date and the founding principles that will guide how the Company governs and operates in alignment with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220503005462/en/
    Farmers Edge Releases Inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance Report (Photo: Business Wire)
    "Sustainability and integrity have always been at the core of what we do at Farmers Edge helping farmers grow more with less through unbiased, data-driven insights," says Wade Barnes, Founder and CEO of Farmers Edge.
  • Forward-looking information is based on a number of key expectations and assumptions made by Farmers Edge.

JAIN Irrigation Wins 2022 Green Tech Award In The Smart Agriculture Category

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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FRESNO, Calif., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Jain Irrigation, Inc., the world leader in irrigation technology, today announced that it has won the Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII, http://www.digi.com) 2022 Green Tech Awards in the Smart Agriculture category. Digi International is a global IoT provider, and its Green Tech Awards highlight excellence by companies working in the green technology field who offer IoT technologies that create a more sustainable world. The Jain Irrigation IoT smart agriculture solution integrates satellite imagery, weather forecasts, and soil information while leveraging machine learning and AI for farming automation and precision irrigation decision-making.

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  • FRESNO, Calif., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Jain Irrigation, Inc., the world leader in irrigation technology, today announced that it has won the Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII, http://www.digi.com ) 2022 Green Tech Awards in the Smart Agriculture category.
  • Digi International is a global IoT provider, and its Green Tech Awards highlight excellence by companies working in the green technology field who offer IoT technologies that create a more sustainable world.
  • The Jain Irrigation IoT smart agriculture solution integrates satellite imagery, weather forecasts, and soil information while leveraging machine learning and AI for farming automation and precision irrigation decision-making.
  • JAIN irrigation helps farmers maximize their water-use efficiency and yield 'more crop per drop' with the innovative JAIN Logic field monitoring technology and dedicated water management consulting services for a successful transition to doing IoT smart, efficient irrigation.