Environmental Health

Rithmik Solutions Secures $2 Million in Funding to Revolutionize Mobile Mining Equipment Management

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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Rithmik Solutions, a leader in AI-powered analytics for mobile equipment optimization in the mining industry, is thrilled to announce the successful closure of a $2 million funding round.

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  • Rithmik Solutions, a leader in AI-powered analytics for mobile equipment optimization in the mining industry, is thrilled to announce the successful closure of a $2 million funding round.
  • Rithmik's Asset Health Analyzer (AHA™) leverages advanced machine learning techniques to provide early warnings of equipment issues, optimize maintenance, and deliver insights into aspects of operations impacting asset performance.
  • Rithmik Solutions is poised to use this investment to accelerate its growth, further enhance its product offerings, and expand its reach to help mines around the world maximize the efficiency and lifespan of their mobile equipment.
  • For more information on how Rithmik is changing the landscape of mobile equipment management with AI, visit rithmik.com or contact [email protected] .

PPG appoints Lyndee Brassieur as vice president, environment, health and safety

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Environment, Health, Automotive, Chemicals, Plastics, Environmental Health, General Automotive, Manufacturing, Other Health, SCM, McNeese State University, Sigma, Environmental science, Partnership, State university system, Creativity, Product stewardship, Safety, Chemical engineering, Multimedia, EHS, Management

PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that Lyndee Brassieur, currently global director, industrial segment operations, specialty coatings and materials (SCM), has been named vice president, environment, health and safety (EHS), effective April 1, 2024.

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  • PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that Lyndee Brassieur, currently global director, industrial segment operations, specialty coatings and materials (SCM), has been named vice president, environment, health and safety (EHS), effective April 1, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321210751/en/
    PPG announced that Lyndee Brassieur, currently global director, industrial segment operations, specialty coatings and materials (SCM), has been named vice president, environment, health and safety (EHS), effective April 1, 2024.
  • “Our most important core value is the health, safety and well-being of our employees, customers and communities.
  • The PPG Logo and We protect and beautify the world are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

Tomorrow drives Mercedes-Benz: Full commitment to sustainable business strategy goes far beyond products

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Recycling, EV, Electric Vehicles, Professional Services, Recreational Vehicles, Performance & Special Interest, Environment, Off-Road Trucks & SUVs, Environmental Health, Automotive, Vehicle Technology, Community, AG, Mercedes-Benz, Wind, Carbon, Mercedes-Benz Group, Raw, Climate change mitigation, Workplace, Legislation, Concept, TSR, Solar energy, Novelis, Partnership, Policy, Nucor, Woman, CO2, EAF, Electricity, Risk management, Integrity, Digital, Safety, ESG, AI, Just transition, Plant, Steel Dynamics, Public sector, Car, Sindelfingen, Family, IAA, Conference, Growth, MMA, Steel, XEV, Female, Organic

Driven by tomorrow and a clear focus on the entire value chain, Mercedes‑Benz firmly embeds sustainability considerations in the daily business.

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  • Driven by tomorrow and a clear focus on the entire value chain, Mercedes‑Benz firmly embeds sustainability considerations in the daily business.
  • Therefore, Mercedes-Benz drives a Just Transition as an integral part of its sustainable business strategy with a focus on people, human rights, as well as its policy engagement.
  • Sustainable finance is a core aspect of the Mercedes-Benz sustainable business strategy.
  • The basis for this is the sustainable business strategy of the Mercedes‑Benz Group.

Babcock & Wilcox Receives Contracts Totaling $24 Million for Three Middle East Industrial Boilers

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that its B&W Thermal segment has been awarded contracts totaling approximately $24 million to design, manufacture and supply three industrial boilers and associated equipment for petrochemical facilities in the Middle East and Central Asia regions.

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  • Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that its B&W Thermal segment has been awarded contracts totaling approximately $24 million to design, manufacture and supply three industrial boilers and associated equipment for petrochemical facilities in the Middle East and Central Asia regions.
  • “B&W plays a pivotal role in bolstering the reliability and security of energy infrastructure globally, as we deploy our cutting-edge technologies, equipment and services,” said Chris Riker, Senior Vice President, B&W Thermal.
  • We look forward to delivering reliable, durable and efficient industrial boilers to meet our customers’ needs.”
    B&W’s industrial boilers feature robust designs and fuel flexibility – with the capability to use oil, gas, hydrogen and a variety of other fuels – and are suitable for a wide array of industrial applications.
  • B&W’s growing Middle East, Africa and Central Asia presence includes offices in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa and a regional headquarters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Billups Selects Cedara to Launch Global OOH Sustainability Solution

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Billups , a global Out-of-Home (OOH) managed services agency helping advertisers and agencies strengthen media performance through a patented analytics and measurement platform, has chosen Cedara , the Carbon Intelligence Platform for marketers, to develop an OOH sustainability solution for Billups’ global network of brands and agencies.

Key Points: 
  • Billups , a global Out-of-Home (OOH) managed services agency helping advertisers and agencies strengthen media performance through a patented analytics and measurement platform, has chosen Cedara , the Carbon Intelligence Platform for marketers, to develop an OOH sustainability solution for Billups’ global network of brands and agencies.
  • As the first OOH agency to leverage Cedara’s carbon measurement platform, Billups is ushering the OOH industry into a greener, more responsible future.
  • “As part of Billups’ commitment to driving global innovation, we are eager to accelerate sustainability efforts within the OOH industry,” said David Krupp, Global CEO of Billups.
  • Cedara will also support Billups in developing its corporate sustainability initiatives.

Brightcore Energy Advocates for the Creation of New Incentive Program for Geothermal Conductivity Tests

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Environment, Construction & Property, Environmental Health, Utilities, Building Systems, Alternative Energy, Sustainability, Green Technology, Energy, Con, Geothermal gradient, GHG, Built environment, Heat, Consolidated Edison, Heat pump, Renewable energy

The Thermal Conductivity Testing (“TCT”) Incentive program becomes a part of Con Edison’s Clean Heat Program and will offset the eligible costs of Geothermal Conductivity Tests by 50%, up to a maximum incentive of $40,000.

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  • The Thermal Conductivity Testing (“TCT”) Incentive program becomes a part of Con Edison’s Clean Heat Program and will offset the eligible costs of Geothermal Conductivity Tests by 50%, up to a maximum incentive of $40,000.
  • Brightcore executives saw the opportunity to approach Con Edison with the idea for the test well incentive program to help reduce the pre-development costs for potential clients considering a geothermal heating and cooling system.
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling systems have the potential to greatly reduce the energy and resulting greenhouse gas emissions required to heat and cool buildings.
  • Con Edison will then review the post-testing application to determine the final incentive.

World-Renowned Ancient DNA Expert, HHMI Investigator, and MacArthur Award Winner Beth Shapiro, Ph.D., Joins Colossal as Chief Science Officer

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Colossal Biosciences, the world’s first de-extinction company, today announced that Beth Shapiro, Ph.D. , internationally renowned evolutionary molecular biologist, leader in paleogenomics, and ancient DNA expert, has joined as Chief Science Officer.

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  • Colossal Biosciences, the world’s first de-extinction company, today announced that Beth Shapiro, Ph.D. , internationally renowned evolutionary molecular biologist, leader in paleogenomics, and ancient DNA expert, has joined as Chief Science Officer.
  • In this role, she will oversee the continued expansion of the company’s de-extinction and conservation science teams.
  • A MacArthur “Genius Grant” Award winner and National Geographic Explorer, Beth Shapiro is a pioneer in the scientific fields of ancient DNA and paleogenomics.
  • “She’s the author of inspiring books 'How to Clone a Mammoth' and 'Life as We Made It,' plus an HHMI and MacArthur Fellow.

Carbon Direct Capital Vice Chairwoman Nili Gilbert Named to Barron’s 2024 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance List for Second Consecutive Year

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Carbon Direct Capital today announced Vice Chairwoman Nili Gilbert’s inclusion on Barron’s 2024 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance list for the second consecutive year.

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  • Carbon Direct Capital today announced Vice Chairwoman Nili Gilbert’s inclusion on Barron’s 2024 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance list for the second consecutive year.
  • The list celebrates women transforming the financial services industry by paving a new way for the future with inventive measures and decisive action.
  • “Finance supports the whole global economy, and therefore, it’s a critical cornerstone in helping us to address climate change,” stated Ms. Gilbert.
  • For more information on Barron’s 2024 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance list, please visit: https://www.barrons.com/women-in-finance .

American Water Provides Tips to Locate and Fix Leaks During U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Fix a Leak Week 2024

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., highlights U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix a Leak Week 2024 by sharing tips to locate and fix leaks fast.

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  • American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., highlights U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix a Leak Week 2024 by sharing tips to locate and fix leaks fast.
  • Below are a few common places to check for leaks inside your home:
    Faucets – A leaky faucet can waste nearly 3,200 gallons of water per year.
  • Boiler system – If the sound of running water is continuous and does not stop and start periodically, there may be a leak.
  • Additionally, American Water received the EPA’s 2023 WaterSense Excellence Award for strategic collaboration efforts in research and consumer education.

Bona Pet System™ and Bona OxyPower Products Receive Environmental Protection Agency Safer Choice Certification

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Today, Bona ® announced that four of its products are now certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice program and have earned the Safer Choice label.

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  • Today, Bona ® announced that four of its products are now certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice program and have earned the Safer Choice label.
  • The new certification applies to the Bona Pet System™ including Bona Pet System™ Hard-Surface Floor Deep Cleaner and Bona Pet System™ Wood Floor Deep Cleaner as well as Bona’s OxyPower floor cleaners -- Bona OxyPower Hard-Surface Floor Deep Cleaner and Bona OxyPower Wood Floor Deep Cleaner .
  • Safer Choice is a voluntary EPA program that certifies cleaning and other products made with ingredients that are safer for people, pets, and the planet.
  • “With 11 Safer Choice certified products in North America it made sense to seek this certification for our products in Europe.