Environmental Issues

Recover™ Welcomes Hans Ploos van Amstel to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Recover™, the leading materials science company and scale producer of sustainable, high quality recycled cotton fiber and cotton fiber blends, today announced the appointment of Hans Ploos van Amstel to its board of directors.

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  • Recover™, the leading materials science company and scale producer of sustainable, high quality recycled cotton fiber and cotton fiber blends, today announced the appointment of Hans Ploos van Amstel to its board of directors.
  • Hans is a widely respected leader whose expertise will complement the talent and experience of the existing Recover board members.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Hans to Recover's board of directors," said Olof Persson, chairman of Recover and former chief executive officer of the Volvo Group.
  • Hans' appointment to the board of directors follows the company’s recent appointment of Anders Sjoblom as chief executive officer and Matthew Neville as chief commercial officer.

Desalination Industry Innovations: New Research Reveals Cutting-Edge Technologies Redefining Water Security - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, February 12, 2024

The rising population is driving global water demand and putting significant pressure on the global water supply chain.

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  • The rising population is driving global water demand and putting significant pressure on the global water supply chain.
  • The research service offers a deep-dive analysis of advanced desalination technologies, including multistage flash distillation, multiple-effect distillation, thermal vapor compression, reverse osmosis, and forward osmosis.
  • In addition, it covers growth drivers and restraints for desalination technology adoption, a detailed growth opportunity analysis for desalination plant developers and operators, and the patent landscape of desalination technologies.
  • The study also discusses the key stakeholders involved in the development of next-generation thermal and membrane-based desalination technologies.

Redfin Reports People Are Moving Out of Areas With Poor Air Quality, Often Because They’re Too Expensive

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Monday, February 12, 2024

First Street’s rating system is based on the number of poor air quality days expected annually today and in 30 years.

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  • First Street’s rating system is based on the number of poor air quality days expected annually today and in 30 years.
  • “Even when homebuyers do consider climate change, poor air quality often isn’t top of mind because it’s not as visibly destructive as hazards like flooding and fires.
  • There are 13 major U.S. metros where over 85% of homes face high risk from poor air quality.
  • While no homes in those metros face “high” risk from poor air quality, it doesn’t mean they face no risk at all.

Babcock & Wilcox Canada Awarded $13 Million Contract to Supply Equipment and Services to Reduce Environmental Emissions from North American Petroleum Refinery

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that its subsidiary, Babcock & Wilcox Canada Corp. (B&W Canada), has been awarded a contract for more than $13 million to supply equipment and design and engineering services to help a petroleum refinery in North America comply with environmental regulations.

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  • Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that its subsidiary, Babcock & Wilcox Canada Corp. (B&W Canada), has been awarded a contract for more than $13 million to supply equipment and design and engineering services to help a petroleum refinery in North America comply with environmental regulations.
  • B&W will supply 18 high-efficiency, low-NOx burners for the reduction of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions for three units at the plant.
  • B&W will also design a flue gas recirculation system, provide performance engineering services, supply fans, and other equipment for one of the units.
  • “B&W’s technology will help upgrade this refinery with advanced burners and other technologies, which will significantly reduce the plant’s NOx emissions and assist in the compliance with environmental regulations,” said Stephen Dutkiewicz, Vice President & General Manager, Thermal Projects, B&W.

Gilead Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC

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Friday, February 9, 2024

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced the company has been named one of America’s Most JUST Companies.

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  • Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced the company has been named one of America’s Most JUST Companies.
  • The ranking, presented by JUST Capital and CNBC, reflects Gilead’s longstanding commitment to operate responsibly by prioritizing stakeholder engagement – including with the patients and communities the company serves, employees and shareholders – while working to create a healthier world for all people.
  • Gilead was recognized on the top 100 list and ranked fifth in the Pharmaceuticals and Biotech industry.
  • Learn more about Gilead’s commitment to ESG at https://www.gilead.com/purpose/esg .

Four Hicks Thomas Partners Named to Lawdragon List of Nation’s Top Environmental Lawyers

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Four Hicks Thomas LLP partners have been named to the 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law, a list of the top environmental lawyers in the country.

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  • Four Hicks Thomas LLP partners have been named to the 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law, a list of the top environmental lawyers in the country.
  • John B. Thomas , John Deis , Courtney E. Ervin and Eric Grant were recognized for their work in environmental litigation.
  • Mr. Thomas’ work has also been recognized by Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers and Benchmark Litigation.
  • Lawdragon also named her to its lists of 500 Leading Lawyers in America and 500 Leading Litigators in America.

Seven Baron & Budd Shareholders Recognized Among the Lawdragon Green 500: 2024 Leaders in Environmental Law

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The nationally recognized law firm Baron & Budd is pleased to announce that seven of the firm’s shareholders have been selected to The Lawdragon Green 500: 2024 Leaders in Environmental Law.

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  • The nationally recognized law firm Baron & Budd is pleased to announce that seven of the firm’s shareholders have been selected to The Lawdragon Green 500: 2024 Leaders in Environmental Law.
  • The attorneys in Baron & Budd’s Environmental Practice understand that the essentials of life – clean water, air, and soil – are fundamental to our existence.
  • The environmental attorneys take on major corporations and hold them accountable for water contamination and wildfire destruction.
  • Lawdragon is a legal media company that provides online news, editorials, and publishes guides to the nation’s leading lawyers.

Pickleball Goes Green: Veolia Joins Forces with Professional Pickleball Association as Official Partner and Sustainability Provider

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Veolia will help pickleball become America's leading green sport and showcase the many ways that exist to protect precious natural resources such as clean water, soil and air.

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  • Veolia will help pickleball become America's leading green sport and showcase the many ways that exist to protect precious natural resources such as clean water, soil and air.
  • As a recent survey found, most organizations have sustainability goals but they don’t know how to achieve them.
  • Large-scale sporting events are the ideal platform to showcase commitment to positive environmental and social change, which has a global impact.
  • “Veolia is a perfect partner for the PPA Tour as a leader in innovation and transformation in the sustainability space,” said Connor Pardoe, Founder and CEO of the PPA Tour.

PUMA Receives Highest Score for Climate Change Policies and Transparency from CDP

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Sports company PUMA has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on the annual ‘A List’.

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  • Sports company PUMA has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on the annual ‘A List’.
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    Sports company PUMA has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on the annual ‘A List’.
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    Based on data reported through CDP’s 2023 Climate Change questionnaire, PUMA is one of a small number of companies that achieved an ‘A’ - out of 23,000 companies which responded.
  • “For signatories of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, disclosing data to CDP is a fundamental requirement, as transparency is essential to the analysis and understanding of climate action and progress,” said Lindita Xhaferi-Salihu, Sector Engagement Lead with UN Climate Change.

JT Group Recognized on CDP’s Climate Change A List and Water Security A List

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The JT Group is one of 61 companies worldwide and 22 in Japan to be included on the Climate Change A List and Water Security A List, out of more than 23,000 companies participating in the 2023 CDP environmental disclosure program.

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  • The JT Group is one of 61 companies worldwide and 22 in Japan to be included on the Climate Change A List and Water Security A List, out of more than 23,000 companies participating in the 2023 CDP environmental disclosure program.
  • Overall, this inclusion marks the Group's sixth recognition for climate change, and fourth recognition for water security.
  • Hisato Imokawa, Senior Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer, said: "We are honored that the JT Group has been recognized on CDP’s A List for a fifth consecutive year.
  • 3 The JT Group Purpose “Fulfilling Moments, Enriching Life” is designed to clarify the direction to being a sustainable entity.