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Carbon Trade eXchange India (CTX India) to Launch

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

In another historic step for the world’s first Voluntary Carbon Exchange, CTX has partnered with SASA ENVIRO , a revered Chennai-based Environmental and Agricultural Solutions provider.

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  • In another historic step for the world’s first Voluntary Carbon Exchange, CTX has partnered with SASA ENVIRO , a revered Chennai-based Environmental and Agricultural Solutions provider.
  • This National Master Licensee will also operate a White Label version of the CTX platform to deliver an Indian operated, owned, and branded version of the world’s leading global Voluntary Carbon platform.
  • High Quality Carbon Credits issued by the Various Registries interfaced with CTX can be listed via CTX India platform and CTX globally, priced by sellers, with no costs to list their credits, with only a small fee on the sale.
  • We will be rapidly expanding the CTX India Business Development team, after training by CTX Global in December.”

VISION 2024: Unlocking the Value of Innovation

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

PHOENIX, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The VISION Conference , entering its seventh year, promises to reshape the ag tech landscape.

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  • PHOENIX, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The VISION Conference , entering its seventh year, promises to reshape the ag tech landscape.
  • Cutting-Edge Topics and Solutions: The conference will address critical topics such as data-driven decision-making, barriers to adoption, cross-industry insights, and more.
  • Strategic Solutions Teams: Facilitated groups will tackle top ag tech adoption challenges including data and AI management strategies into real-world, grower benefits; dissolving infrastructure barriers; and communicating to growers the value and imperative behind new systems.
  • Other sponsors include Raven Industries, AquaSpy, and Ever.Ag, emphasizing a commitment to driving innovation in agriculture.

VISION Bioenergy Oilseeds and ADAMA Collaborate to Expand Crop Protection Solutions for Camelina Growers

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VISION Bioenergy Oilseeds (VISION), a US agricultural company driving the growth of Camelina as an essential feedstock for advanced renewable fuels, and Makhteshim Agan of North America Inc. (ADAMA), a global leader in crop protection technology, today announced they have entered into a Joint Development Agreement to bring to market a suite of new crop protection solutions for Camelina growers. This partnership will greatly expand labeled crop protection products for Camelina, a relatively new crop in the renewable fuels market with a limited number of labeled crop protection options.

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  • This partnership will greatly expand labeled crop protection products for Camelina, a relatively new crop in the renewable fuels market with a limited number of labeled crop protection options.
  • The partnership will pursue multiple pathways for expanding crop protection solutions for Camelina.
  • ADAMA will conduct comprehensive research to support the registration of their current crop protection offerings for use on Camelina.
  • Broadleaf Weed Control: Both VISION and ADAMA will concentrate their efforts on developing broadleaf weed control solutions, addressing the current lack of options in US-labeled crop protection products for Camelina.

CORRECTION: Energy Efficiency Programs Implemented and Administered by APTIM Earn Eight Creative Awards

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

The corrected release follows:

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  • The corrected release follows:
    Three energy efficiency programs implemented and administered by APTIM received a total of eight honors from the Hermes Creative Awards , celebrating the impact and creativity of efforts used to foster energy conservation across the country.
  • APTIM, an environmental solutions company, develops the programs’ award-winning marketing and advertising campaigns to engage utilities, residents, industries, and government entities in Louisiana and Wisconsin.
  • One of APTIM’s awarded entries, FOCUS ON ENERGY® (Focus), received a Gold Hermes for its Building a Net Zero Ready Home series.
  • “From the start, Entergy’s energy efficiency programs have prioritized diversity, broad participation among underserved markets, and workforce development,” said APTIM Vice President of Energy Solutions Brenda Hopewell.

BASF and StePac partner to develop sustainable packaging for shelf-life extension of fresh produce

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany and TEFEN, Israel, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BASF SE and StePac Ltd. have joined forces to create the next generation of sustainable packaging specifically for the fresh produce sector.

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  • LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany and TEFEN, Israel, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BASF SE and StePac Ltd. have joined forces to create the next generation of sustainable packaging specifically for the fresh produce sector.
  • Supplying StePac with its UltramidCcycled, a chemically recycled polyamide 6, BASF will provide its partner greater flexibility to advance contact-sensitive packaging formats to a higher sustainable standard within the circular economy.
  • StePac, specialized in developing advanced functional packaging solutions, is pioneering the use of chemically recycled plastics for the packaging of fresh perishables.
  • Ultramid Ccycled will make up 30% of the packaging material, with options for integration at a higher percentage.

Nematicide Market by Type, Nematode Type, Mode of Application, Formulation, Crop Type, and Region - Global Forecast to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, November 18, 2022

It is projected to reach USD 3 billion by 2027, recording a CAGR of 9.9% during the forecast period.

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  • It is projected to reach USD 3 billion by 2027, recording a CAGR of 9.9% during the forecast period.
  • The North American market is projected to rule the global nematicides market over the forecast period due to the dwindling amount of arable land and rising need for food.
  • The use of new farming practices is also anticipated to increase demand for nematicides in this region.
  • Favorable agricultural policies pertaining to food security, hygiene, and quality have widened the application of nematicides in the Asia-pacific region.

BASF TotalEnergies' petrochemicals facility earns International Sustainability and Carbon Certification

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

HOUSTON and PARIS, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals facility a 60/40 joint venture between BASF and TotalEnergies, based in Port Arthur, Texas has obtained the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS).

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  • HOUSTON and PARIS, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals facility a 60/40 joint venture between BASF and TotalEnergies, based in Port Arthur, Texas has obtained the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS).
  • "At BASF, we aim to move toward a more circular economy by increasingly using recycled and renewable feedstocks, shaping new material cycles and creating new business models," said Mary Kurian, Senior Vice President of Petrochemicals at BASF.
  • "This certification supports our journey towards a circular economy and highlights how advanced recycling technologies add value to the environment, society and economy."
  • BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany.

Lucent Bio Releases Environmental Footprint Assessment for Soileos Crop Nutrition System

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucent BioSciences, Inc. ("Lucent Bio") is on a mission to deliver novel, smart crop nutrition solutions that improve yield and soil health while sequestering carbon.

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  • Lucent Bio released a whitepaper on the climate change mitigation potential of Soileos and an assessment of the "cradle-to-gate" environmental footprint of manufacturing Soileos.
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucent BioSciences, Inc. ("Lucent Bio") is on a mission to deliver novel, smart crop nutrition solutions that improve yield and soil health while sequestering carbon.
  • In early 2022, Lucent Bio contracted two independent consulting firms, Viresco Solutions and SAISS Consulting , to provide insight into the environmental benefits of manufacturing and using Soileos Zinc and Soileos Iron and the carbon emissions offset potential of Soileos Zinc.
  • Lucent Bio has now released a whitepaper entitled 'Environmental Footprint of Soileos' that describes the cradle-to-gate assessment of manufacturing Soileos and its climate change mitigation potential.

BASF Canada and Bullfrog Power support upskilling Indigenous workers with a $25,000 donation

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - BASF Canada and Bullfrog Power have come together with Iron & Earth to support upskilling Indigenous workers in the renewable energy sector.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - BASF Canada and Bullfrog Power have come together with Iron & Earth to support upskilling Indigenous workers in the renewable energy sector.
  • Through a joint $25,000 donation from BASF Canada and Bullfrog Power, Iron & Earth provided funding to the Community Wind Skills Training Program and Maskwacis Cultural College.
  • Iron & Earth thank our sponsor partners Bullfrog Power and BASF Canada who have helped make this opportunity a reality."
  • BASF Canada, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, is a subsidiary of BASF SE and an affiliate of BASF Corporation.

BASF executive inducted into Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame

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Monday, October 17, 2022

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lori Goucher, BASF Senior Vice President of Investments and Technology, Catalysts Division, was one of thirteen women inducted into the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Hall of Fame at a recent ceremony and gala.

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  • FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lori Goucher, BASF Senior Vice President of Investments and Technology, Catalysts Division, was one of thirteen women inducted into the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Hall of Fame at a recent ceremony and gala.
  • The WiM Hall of Fame opened its inaugural class in 2020 and honors women who have made outstanding contributions during the course of their established careers in manufacturing.
  • Their commitment to supporting and mentoring women in manufacturing has paved pathways for countless other women to thrive in this industry.
  • As one of only a few women working on the manufacturing floor when her career first began, Goucher has played an active role in driving efforts to increase the representation and development of women in manufacturing at BASF.