Just transition

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

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

NOVONIX Appoints Sharan Burrow AC to Board of Directors

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Sunday, February 4, 2024
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BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or “the Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, today announced the appointment of Sharan Burrow AC to its Board of Directors, effective 28 February, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or “the Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, today announced the appointment of Sharan Burrow AC to its Board of Directors, effective 28 February, 2024.
  • Chairman Robert J. Natter said: "Ms. Burrow is a global leader in creating thriving and diverse workplaces with responsible governance.
  • I am delighted to welcome Ms. Burrow to the NOVONIX Board of Directors, recognizing her extensive experience and outstanding qualifications."
  • “NOVONIX is an exciting company on the cutting edge of technology that can help transition the world away from fossil fuels,” said Ms. Burrow.

Canada’s Unions Release Roadmap for Workers to See a Path Forward in Canada’s Changing Economy

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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The latest report, Putting workers and communities at the centre of Canada’s net-zero energy economy, funded by Natural Resources Canada, outlines actions and investments that governments should make to support workers in the shift to a sustainable economy.

Key Points: 
  • The latest report, Putting workers and communities at the centre of Canada’s net-zero energy economy, funded by Natural Resources Canada, outlines actions and investments that governments should make to support workers in the shift to a sustainable economy.
  • “We absolutely cannot afford to let these opportunities pass Canada by,” added Bruske.
  • Canada can either be a leader with a plan to train workers, decarbonize industries, support economic diversification, and ensure our workers are leaders in a net-zero global economy, or miss this golden opportunity.
  • The sustainable blueprint for Canada will provide a roadmap to ensure workers can see a path forward for their future.

Leading CEOs call for Greater Private Sector Action on Nature and Biodiversity and a Just Transition at COP28

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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Those present discussed how to accelerate private sector action on nature and biodiversity and on the impediments and opportunities for business action towards a Just Energy Transition.

Key Points: 
  • Those present discussed how to accelerate private sector action on nature and biodiversity and on the impediments and opportunities for business action towards a Just Energy Transition.
  • For a liveable planet, it is imperative to cut emissions and deliver climate justice in line with the UN Secretary-General's Acceleration Agenda, whilst fulfilling the Global Biodiversity Framework .
  • The Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) sets a clear path to a world living in harmony with nature by 2050, with specific expectations for business.
  • Shape business thought leadership and provide innovative solutions and guidance on critical areas linked to nature and biodiversity, such as the human rights-nature nexus.

CLEAResult selected to support $12 Million Geothermal Energy Grant Program in Colorado

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Residents and businesses in Colorado can now benefit from a new grant program designed to facilitate the development of geothermal energy resources.

Key Points: 
  • Residents and businesses in Colorado can now benefit from a new grant program designed to facilitate the development of geothermal energy resources.
  • CLEAResult, North America’s largest provider of energy efficiency, energy transition and sustainability solutions was selected through a competitive process by the Colorado Energy Office to administer the program.
  • The Geothermal Energy Grant Program (GEGP), authorized by Colorado House Bill 22-1381 , offers grants that support the use of zero-emission, geothermal energy for electricity generation and space/water heating and cooling in homes, businesses and communities.
  • “Geothermal energy is an underdeveloped resource for clean energy in the U.S.,” says Keri Macklin, CLEAResult’s Vice President of Decarbonization.

Advent Technologies Receives Funding Update for €60 Million to Launch Green HiPo IPCEI Project

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADN) (“Advent”), an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology space, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Advent Technologies S.A. has received an update from the Greek State regarding the implementation of the Green HiPo IPCEI Hy2Tech project (the “Green HiPo Project”).

Key Points: 
  • Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADN) (“Advent”), an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology space, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Advent Technologies S.A. has received an update from the Greek State regarding the implementation of the Green HiPo IPCEI Hy2Tech project (the “Green HiPo Project”).
  • The plan outlines a current budget of EUR 60 million, with 40% of that funding (EUR 24 million) as a grant from Greece’s Just Transition Fund to launch the Green HiPo Project.
  • Once submitted, Advent expects that this initial grant will commence and the successful implementation of the Green HiPo Project will begin in earnest.
  • The Green HiPo Project is one of 41 projects sharing this funding as part of the broader group of projects under the IPCEI Hy2Tech.

COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 8, 2023

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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Today, Minister Guilbeault participated in the second High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on climate finance, focused on the strategic allocation of funds to address climate change.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Minister Guilbeault participated in the second High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on climate finance, focused on the strategic allocation of funds to address climate change.
  • Ambassador Stewart participated in the Intergenerational Climate Panel: From Disillusionment to Systemic Collective Actions at the Canada Pavilion.
  • He also met with JoAnne Remillard, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change for the Manitoba Métis Federation Cabinet.
  • They discussed how Indigenous peoples can be effectively integrated in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process in general, and at COP28 in particular.

Keter Expands Implementation of UBQ Materials' Bio-Based, Sustainable Thermoplastic to Accelerate Emissions Removal and Avoidance

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UBQ Materials, climate tech developer of advanced materials made from waste, today announced that Keter, the world's largest resin-based consumer goods company, is expanding its use of bio-based, sustainable plastic substitute UBQ™ across multiple new product lines. The expansion will enable Keter to include Scope 3 emission reduction as part of its sustainability strategy and continue making progress towards its ESG goals.

Key Points: 
  • The "Made with UBQ" line will solidify Keter as a sustainability innovation market leader.
  • UBQ™ provides a much bigger impact," said Iftach Sachar, Co-Head of Israel & Chief Sustainability Officer at Keter.
  • With an annual capacity of 80,000 tons of UBQ™, Keter will accelerate the integration of UBQ™ into its European manufacturing facilities.
  • "This partnership demonstrates the real-world climate impact of customer collaboration to achieve the removal and avoidance of carbon emissions," said Albert Douer, Co-CEO and Chairman of UBQ Materials.

UBQ Materials to Showcase Proven Resource Recovery Solution at COP28 in First Ever Waste and Resource Pavilion, Hosted by International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UBQ Materials, climate tech developer of advanced materials made from waste, today announced its COP28 agenda focused on showcasing its proven resource recovery solution to convert residual household waste into climate positive UBQ™ material. UBQ Materials will for the third year join the Israel delegation at COP28 in Dubai, exhibiting in the Israel Pavilion. Additionally, UBQ Materials has partnered with the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA), which unveiled the first ever Waste and Resource Pavilion, emphasizing the substantial link between waste and climate change.

Key Points: 
  • UBQ Materials will for the third year join the Israel delegation at COP28 in Dubai, exhibiting in the Israel Pavilion.
  • Additionally, UBQ Materials has partnered with the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA), which unveiled the first ever Waste and Resource Pavilion, emphasizing the substantial link between waste and climate change.
  • Within the Waste and Resource Pavilion, UBQ will highlight its novel bio-based material, UBQ™, which was named a 2023 TIME Best Invention .
  • This has been part of our story from our inception," explained Gali Feldboy, Global Sustainability Director of UBQ Materials.

U.S. Institutional Investors seek opportunities in private assets and sustainable investing, Schroders study finds

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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U.S. institutional investors are increasingly looking to private assets opportunities to invest sustainably, according to global asset manager Schroders, which today released the U.S. findings of its Institutional Investor Study.

Key Points: 
  • U.S. institutional investors are increasingly looking to private assets opportunities to invest sustainably, according to global asset manager Schroders, which today released the U.S. findings of its Institutional Investor Study.
  • Investors had the highest interest in increasing allocation to infrastructure investments, with 42% planning to do so over the next 12 months.
  • Investors also see private assets as an opportunity to incorporate sustainable and impact investments into their strategy.
  • “Private assets investing can allow them access to companies and industries at the forefront of major developments, such as the energy transition and technological innovation.