Environmental Health

Battelle and Revive Environmental Technologies Officials Join Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to Announce Kickoff of PFAS Takeback Program

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Chemicals, Plastics, Recycling, Utilities, Manufacturing, Public Policy, Government, Environmental Health, Energy, Other Science, Environment, Research, Sustainability, Science, Green Technology, State, Local, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, AFFF, DeWine, PFAS, Incineration, Wright State University, Take-back system, Wright, University, Human, EPA, Water, Atmosphere, Soil, Drinking water, Cosmetics

Mike DeWine and Ohio EPA Director Anne Vogel joined Battelle President and CEO, Lou Von Thaer, and Revive Environmental President and CEO, David Trueba, to announce the launch of the Ohio AFFF Takeback Program at an event near Wright State University.

Key Points: 
  • Mike DeWine and Ohio EPA Director Anne Vogel joined Battelle President and CEO, Lou Von Thaer, and Revive Environmental President and CEO, David Trueba, to announce the launch of the Ohio AFFF Takeback Program at an event near Wright State University.
  • The Takeback program is designed to assist municipal fire departments in safely disposing of AFFFs as Ohio phases out these PFAS-containing firefighting foams.
  • The PFAS Annihilator® technology—the first-to-market total solution to remove and destroy toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—has been approved to permanently destroy aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs) collected through the Ohio AFFF Takeback Program.
  • Using PFAS Annihilator® technology developed by Battelle , the Ohio AFFF Takeback Program will destroy PFAS in firefighting foam to non-detectable levels through the process of supercritical water oxidation.

Core & Main Announces Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Other Energy, Machinery, Utilities, Environmental Health, Energy, Other Construction & Property, Environment, Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Engineering, Building Systems, Manufacturing, Drainage, Growth, CNM, Partnership, Webcast, Line of credit, Senior, Credit, Investment, Term, Calendar, Share repurchase, Leclair, LP, Security (finance)

Core & Main Inc. (NYSE: CNM), a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service, nationwide, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Jan. 28, 2024.

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  • Core & Main Inc. (NYSE: CNM), a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service, nationwide, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Jan. 28, 2024.
  • Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 2024
    Net sales for fiscal 2023 increased $51 million, or 0.8%, to $6,702 million compared with $6,651 million for fiscal 2022.
  • Gross profit for fiscal 2023 increased $23 million, or 1.3%, to $1,818 million compared with $1,795 million for fiscal 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2023 decreased $25 million, or 2.7%, to $910 million compared with $935 million for fiscal 2022.

Generational Capital Markets Advises Sundance Consulting in its Partnership with True Environmental

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Environmental Health, Banking, Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Science, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Energy, Other Science, Research, State, Local, Sustainability, Other Professional Services, Environment, Finance, Consulting, Culture, Growth, Partnership, Capital market, M&A, GCM

Generational Capital Markets (GCM) Member FINRA/SIPC and a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce that its client Sundance Consulting, Inc. has joined with True Environmental, Inc. (a portfolio company of Halle Capital).

Key Points: 
  • Generational Capital Markets (GCM) Member FINRA/SIPC and a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce that its client Sundance Consulting, Inc. has joined with True Environmental, Inc. (a portfolio company of Halle Capital).
  • True Environmental (True), backed by Halle Capital, is a platform focused on building a consulting and engineering organization for environmental end markets.
  • True Environmental is led by Jim Stamatis, former CEO of Louis Berger and 30+ year industry veteran.
  • True seeks to partner with founder and employee-owned consulting and engineering firms to help provide capital solutions to accelerate growth and liquidity events for ownership transition.

Forbright Bank and National Park Foundation Launch New Partnership

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Banking, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Other Natural Resources, Sustainability, Environmental Health, Natural Resources, Environment, Foundation, Finance, Other Philanthropy, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), EV, Yellowstone National Park, Great Falls Park, National Park Service, Partnership, National park, MD, Carbon, National Park Foundation, Anacostia Park, Water, National Mall, Amusement park

“America’s national parks are a crown jewel of our country, and we have tremendous respect for the work of the National Park Foundation,” said John Delaney, Founder and Chairman of Forbright Bank.

Key Points: 
  • “America’s national parks are a crown jewel of our country, and we have tremendous respect for the work of the National Park Foundation,” said John Delaney, Founder and Chairman of Forbright Bank.
  • “Forbright’s mission to build an enduring bank focused on sustainability aligns with the National Park Foundation’s mission to protect our national parks for future generations.”
    Forbright Bank’s donation will help support many of the National Park Foundation’s initiatives, such as the expansion of in-park EV charging infrastructure, advancing wetland restoration to increase carbon storage, improving water purification, and helping the National Park Foundation achieve its goal of diverting 75% of national park waste annually from landfills.
  • Forbright Bank’s headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD are minutes away from several national park sites, including the National Mall and Memorial Parks, Great Falls Park, and Anacostia Park.
  • America created the world’s first national park in 1872 with the passage of the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act .

Autel Energy to Launch EVergreen Global Tree Planting Initiative to Propel ESG Goals

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Sustainability, Environment, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), EV, Electric Vehicles, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, Environmental Health, Professional Services, Longevity, COVID-19, Biophysical environment, EVS, Partnership, ESG, DNA, Energy, Multimedia, Tree, Sewage, Recycling

Autel Energy, a leading global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging products and services, is proud to announce the launch of its “EVergreen” global tree planting initiative, a program that aligns with and develops the company's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.

Key Points: 
  • Autel Energy, a leading global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging products and services, is proud to announce the launch of its “EVergreen” global tree planting initiative, a program that aligns with and develops the company's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.
  • Autel will invite key customers to actively participate in this tree planting initiative, fostering a collaborative effort towards a sustainable future.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240318239799/en/
    Autel Energy to Launch EVergreen Global Tree Planting Initiative to Propel ESG Goals (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Positioned as a frontrunner in the EV charging sector, Autel Energy not only provides comprehensive, one-stop EV charging solutions but is firmly committed to advancing its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.
  • During the Covid-19 pandemic, Autel donated crucial testing equipment, contributing resources and supporting the global community’s response to the pandemic.

Media invitation: World leaders must make headway for adaptation - there are no alternatives

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Green Technology, Climate Change, Sustainability, Public Policy, Other Policy Issues, Socially Responsible Investing, Finance, Recycling, Professional Services, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Issues, Government, Environmental Health, Natural Disasters, Climate change, Development, Survival, COP29, Independent, Climate, Adaptation, Policy, NDC, Senior advisor, Investment, DanChurchAid, Heart, Heat, United Nations Foundation, Multimedia, E3G, Sustainable development, Developed country, Sustainable Development Goals, Renewable energy

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240318208761/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240318208761/en/
    The year 2024 is of paramount importance for our future.
  • We face an urgent need to handle the climate crisis, within the broader range of Sustainable Development Goals.
  • This year’s high-level meetings leading up to COP29 will focus on climate finance, aiming to address the substantial funding gaps.
  • “Adaptation finance must be at the heart of the negotiations towards COP29.

Radia to Provide Low-Cost Clean Energy with the World’s Biggest Wind Turbines Enabled by the World’s Largest Aircraft

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Environment, Other Energy, Environmental Health, Utilities, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Green Technology, Energy, Aircraft, Electricity, International Energy Agency, Energy development, S&P Global, Farm, Growth, Assistant, EVS, Partnership, MIT, SIPA, Invenergy, Columbia University, Rolls-Royce North America, Software, Embraer, CERAWeek, Wind, Senior, Bloomberg L.P., FMR, Atmosphere, IEA, ConocoPhillips, Renewable energy

Radia, founded in 2016, publicly launched today with plans to meet this challenge by designing, building and operating the world’s largest aircraft.

Key Points: 
  • Radia, founded in 2016, publicly launched today with plans to meet this challenge by designing, building and operating the world’s largest aircraft.
  • This unique aircraft will enable the deployment of the largest and best-performing wind turbines of the present and future to locations currently inaccessible to wind energy at a scale and speed that was previously impossible.
  • Radia’s aircraft, called WindRunner™, will be able to fly large turbine blades and other components directly to wind farm sites.
  • In addition, Radia will lead onshore wind energy expansion in partnership with industry leaders, and work with development partners to create new onshore wind farms.

Montauk Climate Launches with $8.5M to Build Technology Companies Focused on Climate, Infrastructure, and Energy Transitions

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Alternative Energy, Other Professional Services, Energy, Green Technology, Start-Up, Socially Responsible Investing, Finance, Consulting, Professional Services, Environment, Environmental Issues, Environmental Health, Other Energy, Utilities, CIO, Earth, Partner (business rank), Philip, ESG, M&A, Opendoor, Climate, Policy, AI, Fortune 500, Organizational founder, Investment, Riverstone, Relativity Space, Renewable energy

Montauk Climate , an incubator dedicated to creating technology companies at the forefront of climate, infrastructure, and energy transitions, announced its launch today with $8.5 million in operating capital.

Key Points: 
  • Montauk Climate , an incubator dedicated to creating technology companies at the forefront of climate, infrastructure, and energy transitions, announced its launch today with $8.5 million in operating capital.
  • Montauk Climate is committed to building high-impact technology companies at the forefront of the sustainable, electrified, and digitized future.
  • Montauk specializes in finding and building technologies that speed along the transition to electrification, digitization, and sustainable energy.
  • With this escalating global need for climate solutions, Montauk Climate stands at the forefront, ready to build immediate go-to-market solutions that address the most pressing climate technology challenges.

CapturePoint Closes 45Q Direct Transfer Tax Credit Transaction Associated With the Arkalon Co2 Capture Facility in Kansas

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Environment, Other Energy, Environmental Health, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, Sustainability, Green Technology, Energy, Carbon, Transfer, Mercuria, CO2, Carbon dioxide, Marathon Capital, Landfill

“CapturePoint is at the leading edge of carbon management innovation in the United States,” said CEO Tracy Evans, “and our Arkalon CO2 capture facility and Panhandle CO2-EOR operations are helping the nation achieve important environmental and energy security goals. Our team is also developing expansive deep underground carbon storage sites – like our CPS Central Louisiana Regional Carbon Storage Hub -- to permanently and safely sequester much larger volumes of CO2 currently released into the atmosphere by industrial emitters.”

Key Points: 
  • The CapturePoint Arkalon CO2 capture facility has the capacity to capture 250,000 metric tons of CO2 annually from nearby bio-ethanol production.
  • The new Arkalon CO2 capture facility was placed in service in April 2023, generating Section 45Q tax credits for capturing and utilizing industrially sourced CO2 emissions.
  • The Tax Credit Transfer Agreement between CapturePoint and the buyer includes placement of 100% of the 45Q tax credits generated by the Arkalon facility for a total of 12 years.
  • “We were honored to support CapturePoint on one of the industry’s first Section 45Q tax credit transfer transactions for their Arkalon CO2 capture facility,” said Matthew Shanahan, Managing Director at Marathon Capital.

GreenStruxure® Renewable Energy Microgrids Enables Bimbo Bakeries USA Move Towards Net Zero

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Environment, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Green Technology, Energy, Environmental Health, Climate Change, Electricity, EV, Grupo Bimbo, Schneider Electric, JV, Partnership, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Microgrid, Global warming potential, C&I, Carbon, Cloud computing, Renewable energy

GreenStruxure , a leading Energy as a Service company, recently commissioned state-of-the-art onsite renewable energy microgrids for Bimbo Bakeries USA , the leading baking company in the United States, at its California facilities.

Key Points: 
  • GreenStruxure , a leading Energy as a Service company, recently commissioned state-of-the-art onsite renewable energy microgrids for Bimbo Bakeries USA , the leading baking company in the United States, at its California facilities.
  • In 2022, GreenStruxure and Bimbo Bakeries USA entered into a long-term Energy Services Agreement to design, build, operate, and maintain onsite renewable energy microgrids systems for six of its California bakeries - Montebello, Placentia, Oxnard, San Luis Obispo, South San Francisco, and Sacramento.
  • As part of the Energy Services Agreement, GreenStruxure designed and built the on-site renewable energy microgrids that it now operates and maintains.
  • “It’s a cost-effective way for companies to mitigate risk while making a positive environmental impact.”
    The official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renewable energy microgrids was held on March 12, 2024, at the Bimbo Bakeries USA Montebello bakery, the largest of the six microgrids.