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CON EDISON SUSTAINABILITY REPORT: LEADING THE CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Con Edison has released its annual Sustainability Report, detailing the company's progress in preparing its energy grid for the renewable future, laying the groundwork for electric vehicle charging, and ensuring its workforce reflects the rich diversity of the communities it serves. 

Key Points: 
  • In 2021 Con Edison expanded its Clean Energy Commitment , pledging to deliver 100 percent clean power by 2040 and reimagine its gas-delivery system in efforts to decarbonize toward a net-zero future.
  • Con Edison is empowering its customers through support for solar energy, battery storage and other clean energy technologies, backed by the near-complete rollout of smart meters across its customer base.
  • "Day by day, street by street, project by project, we are leading New York and the nation toward the clean energy future."
  • Through Consolidated Edison Inc.'s subsidiary, Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, the company is the second-largest solar developer in the United States.

Red Rock Biofuels Holdings, Inc. Awarded U.S. Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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Red Rock is pleased to announce that it has received a Wood Innovations Grant from the U.S. Forest Service to fund its project to convert post-fire charred waste woody biomass to sustainable aviation fuel & renewable diesel fuel.

Key Points: 
  • Red Rock is pleased to announce that it has received a Wood Innovations Grant from the U.S. Forest Service to fund its project to convert post-fire charred waste woody biomass to sustainable aviation fuel & renewable diesel fuel.
  • We founded Red Rock more than a decade ago to decarbonize transportation and help mitigate wildfire.
  • Red Rocks project with the U.S. Forest Service aims to utilize the increasingly abundant post-fire restoration material to produce low-carbon SAF and diesel fuel.
  • Red Rock is developing biorefineries to convert abundant waste woody biomass into SAF and cellulosic RD.

Activate Welcomes 39 New Activate Fellows Whose Innovations Can Decarbonize Industries and Build a Cleaner, Safer Society

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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BERKELEY, Calif., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Activate, a nonprofit that helps scientists and engineers bring their innovations to market, is proud to introduce the 2022 cohort of Activate Fellows. These 39 founders are turning their breakthroughs into businesses that could help industries, including manufacturing, energy, chemicals, computing, and defense, meet decarbonization and resiliency goals.

Key Points: 
  • BERKELEY, Calif., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Activate, a nonprofit that helps scientists and engineers bring their innovations to market, is proud to introduce the 2022 cohort of Activate Fellows.
  • The Activate Fellows we've selected for Cohort 2022, our largest cohort to date, give me tremendous hope," says Activate CEO Ilan Gur.
  • Founded in 2015, the two-year Activate Fellowship provides fellows the time, resources, and mentorship to develop as leaders and mature their ideas as they start their entrepreneurial journeys.
  • Activate supports fellows in communities across the United States: Activate Berkeley, Activate Boston, Activate New York, and Activate Anywhere.

Canada Invests in New Glasgow Renewable Energy System

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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By investing in renewable energy initiatives that support energy independence and economic development while lowering GHG emissions, we can keep our air clean and build strong, healthy communities for everyone to call home.

Key Points: 
  • By investing in renewable energy initiatives that support energy independence and economic development while lowering GHG emissions, we can keep our air clean and build strong, healthy communities for everyone to call home.
  • Biomass is proven to be a low-cost renewable fuel in many heating applications, supplying energy when and where it is needed.
  • Today's announcement of a feasibility study will enable TorchLight Bioresources' district energy system project in the Town of New Glasgow.
  • We are excited to engage with the residents and businesses of New Glasgow to determine if a biomass district heating system is the best energy option for the community.

MA'ADEN and GlassPoint sign a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") to develop the world's largest solar process steam plant

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabian Mining Company (MA'ADEN), Saudi Arabia's national mining champion and one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world, and GlassPoint, the leader in industrial solar steam, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to develop the world's largest solar process heat plant at MA'ADEN's Alumina refinery. When complete, the 1,500 MW solar steam facility will help MA'ADEN achieve sustainability goals by reducing carbon emissions by over 600,000 tons annually. This represents more than 50% reduction of carbon footprint in MA'ADEN's Alumina refinery and 4% of MA'ADEN's overall carbon footprint.

Key Points: 
  • When complete, the 1,500 MW solar steam facility will help MA'ADEN achieve sustainability goals by reducing carbon emissions by over 600,000 tons annually.
  • This represents more than 50% reduction of carbon footprint in MA'ADEN's Alumina refinery and 4% of MA'ADEN's overall carbon footprint.
  • This significant development will dramatically reduce our carbon footprint and bring us closer to our mandate of carbon neutrality by 2050.
  • As the world moves towards green aluminum, MA'ADEN intends to help lead the way in this transition."

The Hershey Company Releases its 2021 ESG Report

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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HERSHEY, Pa., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today shared its 2021 ESG (environmental, social and governance) Report, highlighting the company's goals and progress across its priority ESG areas including cocoa sustainability, environmental sustainability, responsible sourcing and human rights, employee well-being, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

Key Points: 
  • Hershey's 2021 ESG Report shares progress and new goals across its social and environmental priorities.
  • "Hershey has been an integral member of the communities in which we live and operate since our founding," said Michele Buck, CEO, The Hershey Company.
  • In 2021, Hershey updated its governance structure to better integrate, manage and optimize ESG as a key part of business operations .
  • Hershey founder,Milton Hershey, created the Milton Hershey School in 1909 and since then the company has focused on helping children succeed.

Urban Digital Twin pioneer Cityzenith announces pivotal

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Monday, May 30, 2022
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CHICAGO, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles' Better Buildings Challenge, a community of building owners representing 150 million ft² of commercial real estate space committed to 'going green', has partnered with Urban Digital Twin pioneer Cityzenith.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles' Better Buildings Challenge, a community of building owners representing 150 million ft of commercial real estate space committed to 'going green', has partnered with Urban Digital Twin pioneer Cityzenith.
  • The partners will implement the company's SmartWorld Digital Twin product in LA's Bunker Hill area to explore the use of this advanced technology to enable owners of buildings of any size, anywhere, to simulate their optimum financial paths to net zero emissions.
  • Urban Digital Twins are virtual replicas of real buildings, infrastructure, networks, etc.
  • Michael Jansen, CEO and Founder of Cityzenith said:
    "We are excited to be working in America's second largest city (pop: 4.1 million)a long time champion of green buildings.

Evercore ISI to Host Inaugural Global Clean Energy & Transition Technologies Summit, June 14-15, 2022

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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Evercore (NYSE: EVR) will host its inaugural Global Clean Energy & Transition Technologies Summit in New York on June 14th and 15th, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Evercore (NYSE: EVR) will host its inaugural Global Clean Energy & Transition Technologies Summit in New York on June 14th and 15th, 2022.
  • Marc Harris, Evercore ISI Director of Research, said, We are proud to have some of the worlds leading researchers at Evercore focused on the direction of the energy transition, who fully understand the potential impacts of clean energy and transition technologies on global markets.
  • Our research team is excited to host this inaugural summit and bring together leaders in the clean energy transition as they discuss and shape the evolving energy landscape.
  • James West, Evercore ISI Senior Managing Director, Sustainable Technologies & Clean Energy, added, We believe the energy transition will possibly be the largest mustering of capital in generations.

Schneider Electric Accelerates Journey to Next Generation Sustainable Industry at Hannover Messe 2022

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Industry continues to undergo a massive period of change, said Barbara Frei, Executive Vice President, Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric.

Key Points: 
  • Industry continues to undergo a massive period of change, said Barbara Frei, Executive Vice President, Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric.
  • We are proud to be demonstrating the latest collaborations between Schneider Electric and AVEVA at Hannover Messe.
  • Data-led innovation to accelerate industrial digital transformation is how we contribute to a more sustainable future with Schneider Electric.
  • Get your free promo codevia this link to join us at Hannover Messe 2022 (30 May 2 June), an event exploring what industry leaders,including Schneider Electric ,aredoing to drive theIndustries of the Futureforward.

Greentown Labs Announces Go Make 2022 with Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), Supported by the M-Lab Companies

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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SOMERVILLE, Mass. and HOUSTON, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Decarbonizing supply chains is critical to reducing emissions from the manufacturing sector and beyond. From production to packaging and distribution, each stage of the supply chain needs robust climatetech innovation. That's why Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas) (MCA) and Greentown Labs, with support from the M-Lab Companies as an Enabling Partner, have partnered to launch Greentown Go Make 2022—a startup-corporate partnerships accelerator that's seeking applications from startups innovating to decarbonize supply chains.

Key Points: 
  • and HOUSTON, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Decarbonizing supply chains is critical to reducing emissions from the manufacturing sector and beyond.
  • That's why Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas) (MCA) and Greentown Labs , with support from the M-Lab Companies as an Enabling Partner, have partnered to launch Greentown Go Make 2022 a startup-corporate partnerships accelerator that's seeking applications from startups innovating to decarbonize supply chains.
  • MCA is a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation, a global integrated business enterprise with 10 business groups that operate across virtually every industry.
  • and an incubator in Houston, TX, Greentown Labs is home to 200 startups and has supported more than 450 startups since the incubator's founding in 2011.