Environmental Issues

Leading Climate Startups Launch Alliance to Engage Public Sector in Reducing Emissions from Cement and Concrete

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Collectively, their technologies re-engineer production processes and feedstocks, introduce novel materials, and utilize or sequester CO2 directly in concrete to accelerate the industry’s decarbonization beyond near-term action taken by incumbents.

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  • Collectively, their technologies re-engineer production processes and feedstocks, introduce novel materials, and utilize or sequester CO2 directly in concrete to accelerate the industry’s decarbonization beyond near-term action taken by incumbents.
  • DC2’s additional areas of advocacy and public sector engagement span expanded tax credits, novel standards development, consistent ecolabeling and accounting, and customer demand support.
  • As founding members of DC2, we proudly lead in solving challenges in the cement and concrete segment, paving the way for a greener future."
  • That's why it's so critical for climate leaders to join forces and push for policies that accelerate the commercial path for transformational low-carbon cement and concrete technologies.

Pierce & O’Neill Partners Named Among 2024 Leading Lawyers in America

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Pierce & O’Neill, LLP, is pleased to announce that both name partners have been listed among the nation’s top attorneys by the 2024 edition of Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America.

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  • Pierce & O’Neill, LLP, is pleased to announce that both name partners have been listed among the nation’s top attorneys by the 2024 edition of Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America.
  • Jesse Pierce and Jack O’Neill were each honored in the area of commercial litigation.
  • Both partners focus on complex commercial litigation, energy and natural resources litigation and appellate work.
  • To view the full list of Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, click here .

Esri Partners with TechSoup, Providing Nonprofit Organizations Easier Access to GIS Technology

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

To further support the nonprofit sector, Esri , the global leader in GIS, has partnered with TechSoup to make the purchase of Esri software simpler for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

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  • To further support the nonprofit sector, Esri , the global leader in GIS, has partnered with TechSoup to make the purchase of Esri software simpler for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
  • TechSoup is a nonprofit international network of nongovernmental organizations that provides technical support and technological tools to other nonprofit organizations.
  • The partnership with Esri will expose more nonprofit organizations to GIS technology, a major business system that helps improve the world.
  • Today, hundreds of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations from a wide variety of disciplines join the Esri Nonprofit Program every month, receiving special pricing.

Membrion named Top Innovator at World Economic Forum

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Today, Membrion was named Top Innovator of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Zero Water Waste Challenge.

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  • Today, Membrion was named Top Innovator of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Zero Water Waste Challenge.
  • “Membrion is honored to participate in the World Economic Forum’s Zero Water Waste Challenge and be named a Top Innovator,” said Greg Newbloom, founder and chief executive officer of Membrion.
  • This year, approximately 200 companies were considered from all over the world, and Membrion was selected as a Top Innovator.
  • “Membrion both shares and embraces the WEF mission to further technological innovation which benefits all people, everywhere,” Newbloom said.

Canopy Edge Is Formed to Provide Global Sustainability Practitioners with Leading-Edge Consulting and Advisory Services

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Today, three industry veterans announced the formation of Canopy Edge , a global consulting and advisory firm that provides clients with the strategic advice and tools needed to navigate and excel in the Net Zero corporate sustainability journey.

Key Points: 
  • Today, three industry veterans announced the formation of Canopy Edge , a global consulting and advisory firm that provides clients with the strategic advice and tools needed to navigate and excel in the Net Zero corporate sustainability journey.
  • The firm offers measurement and strategy for science-based targets, ESG reporting and program management, thought leadership, and market messaging advisory services.
  • Canopy Edge’s solution offerings for clients fall into three main practice areas: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Intelligence, and Sustainability Messaging.
  • The Corporate Sustainability practice includes six key offerings related to helping companies set objectives, measure progress, and design programs related to science-based targets:

Kern County Water Agency Marks Historic Water Year 2023, Securing Water Supply for the Region

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

The Kern County Water Agency (Agency) announces the successful culmination of Water Year 2023.

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  • The Kern County Water Agency (Agency) announces the successful culmination of Water Year 2023.
  • The year was marked by unprecedented water levels in the Kern River and record-breaking precipitation, securing water supply for the previously drought-stricken Bakersfield and neighboring communities.
  • The Agency and the Water Association of Kern County collaborated in commemorating this historic water year with a visual narrative video entitled “ Charting The Course: Managing an Extraordinary Water Year 2023 .”
    This press release features multimedia.
  • Notably, all water destined for Kern County remained in the county, benefiting the local community and economy.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Media launches Horizon documentary on Netflix, about wildlife in the Kingdom

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Konoz, an initiative of the Saudi Ministry of Media’s Center for Government Communication, launched “Horizon”, a new documentary documenting the Kingdom’s rich biodiversity and natural resources.

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  • Konoz, an initiative of the Saudi Ministry of Media’s Center for Government Communication, launched “Horizon”, a new documentary documenting the Kingdom’s rich biodiversity and natural resources.
  • Produced in collaboration with the National Center for Wildlife, the documentary is currently streaming on Netflix.
  • The documentary showcases Saudi Arabia’s picturesque nature, its diverse plant and animal life, and the abundant riches of its lands.
  • Mohammed Qurban, CEO of the National Center for Wildlife, underscored the importance of this joint project produced in collaboration between the National Center for Wildlife and the Ministry of Media, which documents the various animal species across the Kingdom.

Allianz Risk Barometer: A Cyber Event Is the Top Global Business Risk for 2024

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240116375142/en/
    In the United States, Cyber has replaced Business interruption as the leading risk for the year ahead.
  • For Canadian companies, Business interruption jumped to the top spot (up from #4 in 2023) followed by Cyber incidents and natural catastrophes.
  • Improving business continuity management, identifying supply chain bottlenecks, and developing alternative suppliers continue to be key risk management priorities for companies in 2024.
  • However, businesses in Central and Eastern Europe, the UK and Australia identify it as a top five business risk.

Verdantas Acquires Flatwoods Consulting Group Expanding Environmental Consulting Expertise in the Southeastern United States

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Verdantas, a private-equity-backed firm specializing in environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, modeling and digital technology, announced today it has acquired Flatwoods Consulting Group, Inc. (Flatwoods).

Key Points: 
  • Verdantas, a private-equity-backed firm specializing in environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, modeling and digital technology, announced today it has acquired Flatwoods Consulting Group, Inc. (Flatwoods).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240116241727/en/
    Based in Tampa, Florida, Flatwoods significantly augments Verdantas by integrating nearly 40 seasoned professionals with specialized knowledge in ecology and environmental regulations.
  • Their track record includes successfully serving utility companies, water management districts, mining clients, and waste management entities across the Southeastern United States.
  • "The addition of Flatwoods perfectly aligns with Verdantas' overarching strategy to establish regional Natural Resource and Environmental Planning hubs, but also represents a strong cultural fit," said Jesse Kropelnicki, CEO of Verdantas.

Sodexo and Harris Interactive Introduce Action-Oriented International Sustainable Food Barometer, a First-of-Its-Kind Study that Identifies and Activates Change Levers Toward More Sustainable Diets

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

In response to the escalating need for sustainable practices in the food industry, Sodexo, a global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences, proudly introduces the inaugural edition of the International Sustainable Food Barometer, developed in collaboration with Harris Interactive.

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  • In response to the escalating need for sustainable practices in the food industry, Sodexo, a global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences, proudly introduces the inaugural edition of the International Sustainable Food Barometer, developed in collaboration with Harris Interactive.
  • The action-oriented study aims to identify obstacles in and levers to induce changes in eating habits and accelerate the shift toward more sustainable diets.
  • “Sodexo aims to become the global leader in delivering sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life as we learn and play, work and heal.
  • In the U.S., Sodexo works toward these global goals and seeks to promote a sustainable diet wherever possible.