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Government of Canada invests $42.9 million to support individuals and the health sector to adapt to our changing climate

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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Today, as part of the Government of Canada's National Adaptation Strategy and the Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan , the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced that Health Canada will invest up to $43 million over the next five years to fund programs that will support the health sector and people in Canada to adapt to a changing climate.

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  • Today, as part of the Government of Canada's National Adaptation Strategy and the Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan , the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced that Health Canada will invest up to $43 million over the next five years to fund programs that will support the health sector and people in Canada to adapt to a changing climate.
  • These investments will help protect individuals from existing and emerging health risks caused by climate change and build health systems that adapt and adjust to our changing climate.
  • Last year's report: Mobilizing Public Health Action on Climate Change , discusses the impacts of climate change and health.
  • Health Canada is co-chairing the Climate-Resilient Health Systems Working Group of the Alliance on Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH) led by the WHO.

4AIR Achieves Major Milestone in Support of Sustainable Aviation

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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4AIR , which helps companies offset their emissions, use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and drive technological change, announced today that it signed its 100th client.

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  • 4AIR , which helps companies offset their emissions, use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and drive technological change, announced today that it signed its 100th client.
  • 4AIR President Kennedy Ricci noted that, in just two years, many of the company’s early clients are increasing their commitments, moving to higher rating levels of the 4AIR program.
  • “Our focus is on providing our customers with a safe and more sustainable option when it comes to private air travel.
  • The growth of 4AIR comes against the backdrop of a changing industry, including managing stakeholder requests for climate-conscious initiatives, appeals from ESG advocates and changing government policies.

EATV is the First ETF Certified by Ethos ESG as Carbon Neutral Without Buying Credits

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Although not sequestering carbon, Ethos determined that the aggregate carbon avoidance potential of all EATV holdings was greater than the estimated carbon footprint -- i.e., an investment in EATV may result in a net reduction of carbon (AKA Carbon Negative), when considering the expected emissions avoided.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The VegTech™ Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV (NYSE: EATV ) has received ground-breaking certification from Ethos ESG: Carbon Neutral Without Buying Credits, a first according to the certification company.
  • While most Ethos' Carbon Neutral Certifications compare the carbon footprint of a portfolio with purchased offsets, the Plant-based Innovation Certification championed by EATV considers carbon emissions avoided by replacing animal products for a less carbon intensive food and materials supply system.
  • "I'm excited to highlight the impact potential of switching to plant-based products through our certification of the EATV ETF," says Wilcox.
  • The fund EATV was carbon neutral during the third and fourth quarters of 2022, based on data provided by VegTech™ Invest and an independent assessment conducted by Ethos Impact Inc. ("Ethos ESG").

GOOD Meat Partners with Huber’s, World’s First Butchery to Sell Cultivated Meat

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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GOOD Meat , the cultivated meat division of food technology company Eat Just, Inc., announced today that Hubers Butchery , one of Singapores premier producers and suppliers of high-quality meat products, will become the first butchery in the world to sell and serve cultivated meat.

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  • GOOD Meat , the cultivated meat division of food technology company Eat Just, Inc., announced today that Hubers Butchery , one of Singapores premier producers and suppliers of high-quality meat products, will become the first butchery in the world to sell and serve cultivated meat.
  • Partnering with GOOD Meat is in keeping with that vision and the realities of our ever-changing food system, said Hubers Butchery Managing Director Ryan Huber.
  • It remains the only cultivated meat producer in the world with the ability to sell to consumers.
  • For more information on GOOD Meat at Hubers Butchery, visit https://www.goodmeat.co/butchery .

Tencent Showcases Initiatives to Tackle Climate Change at COP27

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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HONG KONG, Nov. 21, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent showcased next-generation low-carbon technologies at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP27, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

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  • HONG KONG, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent showcased next-generation low-carbon technologies at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP27, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
  • Tencent also introduced two smart energy products dubbed "Tencent EnerLink (Energy Connector)" and "Tencent EnerTwin (Energy Digital Twin)," to help companies conserve energy.
  • Tencent has also leveraged its experience in developing blockbuster games titles to raise public awareness about climate change.
  • At Tencent, we are proud to be part of these global efforts to tackle climate change.

Tencent Showcases Initiatives to Tackle Climate Change at COP27

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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HONG KONG, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent showcased next-generation low-carbon technologies at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP27, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent showcased next-generation low-carbon technologies at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP27, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
  • Tencent also introduced two smart energy products dubbed "Tencent EnerLink (Energy Connector)" and "Tencent EnerTwin (Energy Digital Twin)," to help companies conserve energy.
  • Tencent has also leveraged its experience in developing blockbuster games titles to raise public awareness about climate change.
  • At Tencent, we are proud to be part of these global efforts to tackle climate change.

Full Truck Alliance Chief Scientist Takes the Stage at COP27 to Discuss Carbon Reduction Emissions in Transportation

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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At COP27, Dr. Chen Zhaohui, the chief scientist of the Full Truck Alliance, spoke to an audience about the best solutions "how to stride towards carbon reduction emissions in transportation".

Key Points: 
  • At COP27, Dr. Chen Zhaohui, the chief scientist of the Full Truck Alliance, spoke to an audience about the best solutions "how to stride towards carbon reduction emissions in transportation".
  • Full Truck Alliance is committed to setting up an inclusive platform for carbon emission reduction in the field of road freight.
  • By opening Carbon Asset Accounts for the drivers, Full Truck Alliance encourages them to reduce their carbon emission intensity, and helps drivers increase income through carbon trading on inclusive platforms.
  • About Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd.
    Full Truck Alliance is a platform enterprise implementing the "Internet Plus Logistics" model.

Full Truck Alliance Chief Scientist Takes the Stage at COP27 to Discuss Carbon Reduction Emissions in Transportation

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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At COP27, Dr. Chen Zhaohui, the chief scientist of the Full Truck Alliance, spoke to an audience about the best solutions "how to stride towards carbon reduction emissions in transportation".

Key Points: 
  • At COP27, Dr. Chen Zhaohui, the chief scientist of the Full Truck Alliance, spoke to an audience about the best solutions "how to stride towards carbon reduction emissions in transportation".
  • Full Truck Alliance is committed to setting up an inclusive platform for carbon emission reduction in the field of road freight.
  • By opening Carbon Asset Accounts for the drivers, Full Truck Alliance encourages them to reduce their carbon emission intensity, and helps drivers increase income through carbon trading on inclusive platforms.
  • About Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd.
    Full Truck Alliance is a platform enterprise implementing the "Internet Plus Logistics" model.

DP World Boosts Capacity, Sustainability With New Renewable Energy Powered Cranes at Chile’s Port of Lirquén

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Michael Spoerer, general manager of DP World Lirqun, explained, "DP Worlds Lirquen terminal is now poised to support additional economic activity through the port, expanding the worlds access to Chilean exports.

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  • Michael Spoerer, general manager of DP World Lirqun, explained, "DP Worlds Lirquen terminal is now poised to support additional economic activity through the port, expanding the worlds access to Chilean exports.
  • This investment of nearly US$ 45 million brings two of the most modern cranes in the world to our facility.
  • The new cranes will support DP Worlds commitment to a clean energy future.
  • DP Worlds operations in Chile, through its terminals DP World Lirqun and DP World San Antonio, recently renewed its certification as the first port operator in South America to use 100 percent renewable energy, confirming the companys global commitment to be carbon neutral by 2050 and its leadership as a sustainable logistics operator.

Canada and the United States to take further actions to address emissions from North American oil and gas sector

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Cutting oil and gas methane emissions is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to combat climate change.

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  • Cutting oil and gas methane emissions is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to combat climate change.
  • "I welcome the demonstration of ambition today from Canada on reducing methane emissions from its oil and gas sector.
  • Canada and US actions to reduce oil and gas emissions are complemented by the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative .
  • Through this initiative, some of the world's largest oil and gas companies recently announced a target of near-zero methane emissions from oil and gas production by 2030.