Green industrial policy

Curtain Closes on the Region's First Sustainable Finance Conference Ahead of the City's Preparations for COP28

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Topics of deliberations ranged from navigating the landscape of sustainable and Islamic finance to integrating ESG into decision-making empowering sustainability through digital transformation and more.

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  • Topics of deliberations ranged from navigating the landscape of sustainable and Islamic finance to integrating ESG into decision-making empowering sustainability through digital transformation and more.
  • The fireside chat on "The Path to Making Dubai a Global Sustainable Finance Hub."
  • Moderated by Amal Larhlid, Partner Sustainability, PwC focused on the scope of sustainable finance driving Dubai as a global player in the sustainable financing sector.
  • The event further showcased the unwavering commitment towards global sustainability efforts by driving collaboration and innovations towards shaping a sustainable future.

Husqvarna 525i-Series Wins Green Industry Pros 2023 Editor's Choice Award

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Industry Pros, a nationally recognized magazine serving landscape professionals, names the 525i-Series from Husqvarna a Green Industry Pros 2023 Editor's Choice Award winner.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Industry Pros, a nationally recognized magazine serving landscape professionals, names the 525i-Series from Husqvarna a Green Industry Pros 2023 Editor's Choice Award winner.
  • The 2023 Green Industry Pros Editor's Choice Awards represent the landscape industry's best products gaining interest from landscape professionals.
  • "We're thrilled to showcase the winners of the 2023 Editor's Choice Awards," says Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb.
  • Additional information on award recipients can be found in the July/August issue of Green Industry Pros and at GreenIndustryPros.com.

GREENZIE JOINS AUBURN UNIVERSITY OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT CONSORTIUM, DONATES COMMERCIAL MOWER TO SCHOOL

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

ATLANTA, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Autonomous mowing software technology leader Greenzie has joined the Auburn University Outdoor Power Equipment Consortium to help Auburn professors and students perform research, development, and performance assessments that drive technological innovation, commercial adoption, and advanced collaborations in support of the outdoor power equipment industry.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Autonomous mowing software technology leader Greenzie has joined the Auburn University Outdoor Power Equipment Consortium to help Auburn professors and students perform research, development, and performance assessments that drive technological innovation, commercial adoption, and advanced collaborations in support of the outdoor power equipment industry.
  • The Auburn University Outdoor Power Equipment Consortium (AU OPEC) is an interdisciplinary collaboration between Auburn's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and Auburn's College of Agriculture to establish an Industry-University Research Consortium.
  • In addition to joining AU OPEC, Greenzie donated an electric mower to Auburn.
  • AU OPEC provides a mechanism whereby a university environment can be used to perform research, development, and performance assessments that drive technological innovation, commercial adoption, and advanced collaborations in support of the outdoor power equipment industry.

TruGreen Associates Receive Green Industry Pros' 2023 Women in the Green Industry Award

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TruGreen® is proud to announce that three associates have been awarded Green Industry Pros' 2023 Women in the Green Industry; Green Industry Pros is a nationally recognized magazine serving landscape professionals. The awardees include Cleopatra Pfunde, Doreen Rettenberger and Marianne Murray. The 2023 Women in the Green Industry Award recognizes outstanding female leaders whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other women looking to shape and advance the green industry.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TruGreen ® is proud to announce that three associates have been awarded Green Industry Pros' 2023 Women in the Green Industry; Green Industry Pros is a nationally recognized magazine serving landscape professionals.
  • The 2023 Women in the Green Industry Award recognizes outstanding female leaders whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other women looking to shape and advance the green industry.
  • Doreen Rettenberger, Senior Service Manager in Davenport, Iowa, is a strong champion and passionate mentor for women in the green industry.
  • Congratulations to all three women for being named a 2023 Women in Green Industry awardee."

FieldRoutes Software Acknowledged as a Green Industry Pros 2022 Editor's Choice Award Winner

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

MCKINNEY, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FieldRoutes—a leading Cloud-based and mobile SaaS provider for field service businesses—is proud to be honored with the prestigious Green Industry Pros 2022 Editor's Choice Award for its lawn care software solution. Less than a year after launching into the lawn vertical, FieldRoutes is already being recognized for providing powerful software technology to the lawn care industry.

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  • MCKINNEY, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FieldRoutesa leading Cloud-based and mobile SaaS provider for field service businessesis proud to be honored with the prestigious Green Industry Pros 2022 Editor's Choice Award for its lawn care software solution.
  • FieldRoutes is already being recognized for providing powerful software technology to the lawn care industry.
  • "We're honored to have been recognized this year by Green Industry Pros for this award.
  • "Every year, Green Industry Pros presents the Editor's Choice Awards, recognizing the products and equipment contractors need to succeed on landscaping projects," says Sarah Webb, editor for Green Industry Pros.

TruGreen Employees Receive Green Industry Pros' 2022 Women in the Green Industry Award

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Friday, June 17, 2022

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TruGreen is proud to announce that three employees have been awarded Green Industry Pros' 2022 Women in the Green Industry; Green Industry Pros is a nationally recognized magazine serving landscape professionals. The awardees include Susan Allen, Brenda Barney, and Kira Williams. The 2022 Women in the Green Industry Award honors female leaders and professionals whose accomplishments, mentorship, and examples influence others in the landscaping community.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TruGreen is proud to announce that three employees have been awarded Green Industry Pros' 2022 Women in the Green Industry; Green Industry Pros is a nationally recognized magazine serving landscape professionals.The awardees include Susan Allen, Brenda Barney, and Kira Williams.
  • The 2022 Women in the Green Industry Award honors female leaders and professionals whose accomplishments, mentorship, and examples influence others in the landscaping community.
  • "For nearly 50 years, TruGreen has worked to build a brand that customers trust," said Bill Hausbeck, SVP Production of TruGreen.
  • Winners were chosen by Green Industry Pros' editorial team based on several different factors, including leadership, initiatives, achievements, and mentorship.

Sustainable aircraft "life cycle" service centre landed in Shuangliu, Chengdu, China

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Friday, January 21, 2022

CHENGDU, China, Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Airbus has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with the city of Chengdu and Tarmac Aerosave for the development of the first sustainable aircraft "life cycle" service centre in the Shuangliu disctrict, Chengdu, China.

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  • CHENGDU, China, Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Airbus has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with the city of Chengdu and Tarmac Aerosave for the development of the first sustainable aircraft "life cycle" service centre in the Shuangliu disctrict, Chengdu, China.
  • This agreement will cover a range of activities from aircraft parking and storage, to maintenance, upgrades, conversions, dismantling and recycling services for various aircraft types, according to Shuangliu District Government.
  • George Xu, EVP and CEO of Airbus China also commented, "Aircraft phase-out in China is forecast to grow exponentially over the next 20 years.
  • Airbus continues to deploy its sustainability roadmap for the aviation industry, enabling the increased re-use of aircraft and the recycling of materials and equipment.

Cannabis Fertilizer & Soil Manufacturer Dakine 420 Lands National & International Distribution Partners

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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Dakine 420 announces new partnerships with Stellar Wholesale, Inc. in Canada, and BFG in the U.S. to get their products to thousands more growers.

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  • Dakine 420 announces new partnerships with Stellar Wholesale, Inc. in Canada, and BFG in the U.S. to get their products to thousands more growers.
  • Since 2013, Dakine 420 has self-distributed its powdered fertilizers and grow media from its manufacturing facility in Central Oregon.
  • "We are excited to combine the highest standards in scientific cannabis nutrient production with the distribution excellence of Stellar Wholesale and BFG Supply," says Dakine 420 President & CEO, Kelly Martin.
  • Founded in 2013 by a pioneer in Cannabis cultivation, Dakine 420 brings cutting-edge, affordable grow supplies to the nationwide horticultural market.

Bunge Refinances its $1.75 Billion Revolving Credit Facility Tied to Enhanced Sustainability Linked Targets

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

Bunge (NYSE:BG) has closed on the refinancing of its US$1.75 billion, three-year revolving credit facility.

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  • Bunge (NYSE:BG) has closed on the refinancing of its US$1.75 billion, three-year revolving credit facility.
  • The transaction, done through Bunge Finance Europe B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Bunge Limited, refinances the companys existing facility which was converted into Bunges first ever sustainability-linked loan on December 16, 2019.
  • As an early adopter of sustainability-linked loan mechanisms, we created a meaningful connection between Bunges capital structure and our sustainability strategy.
  • We are pleased with the progress our team is delivering against our annual ESG targets, which gives us the confidence to enhance the targets linked to this facility.

NFI receives its first order for ADL’s H2.0 second-generation hydrogen bus with an order for 20 double deck buses from Liverpool City Region

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Friday, August 27, 2021

This is the first order for ADLs H2.0 second-generation hydrogen double deck bus, or ADL Enviro400FCEV.

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  • This is the first order for ADLs H2.0 second-generation hydrogen double deck bus, or ADL Enviro400FCEV.
  • The 20 ADL Enviro400FCEV buses are being directly purchased through the Liverpool City Regions Transforming Cities Fund and will be owned by the people of the City Region.
  • The buses will initially serve the City Region's busiest route, the 10A between St Helens and Liverpool city centre.
  • With its investment in this new fleet of hydrogen buses, the Combined Authority has chosen the latest in clean technology for the Liverpool City Region.