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Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) Urges Government and Industry Collaboration to Overcome Perceptions of Offshore Wind Energy 'in Crisis'

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星期四, 五月 2, 2024
Kilowatt-hour, COVID, Nature, Rabobank, Arup, BP, ETC, IEA, Electricity, Energy Transitions Commission, World Resources Institute, Business, Wind, Iberdrola, Wind power, Octopus Energy, National Grid, HSBC, Shell, Growth, International Energy Agency, Renewable energy

The ETC's membership includes offshore wind industry players: bp, Iberdrola, Octopus Energy, Petronas, Shell, SSE, and Vattenfall.

Key Points: 
  • The ETC's membership includes offshore wind industry players: bp, Iberdrola, Octopus Energy, Petronas, Shell, SSE, and Vattenfall.
  • But in 2022-2023, inflation, supply chain bottlenecks, and higher interest rates led to rising offshore wind costs in some markets.
  • A perceived offshore wind "crisis" ensued, in the UK and US markets in particular, as many projects and contracts were cancelled.
  • – Agustín Delgado, Chief Innovation and Sustainability Officer, Iberdrola
    Overcoming Turbulence in the Offshore Wind Sector has been developed in collaboration with ETC members from across industry, financial institutions, and environmental advocacy.

Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) Urges Government and Industry Collaboration to Overcome Perceptions of Offshore Wind Energy 'in Crisis'

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星期四, 五月 2, 2024
Kilowatt-hour, COVID, Nature, Rabobank, Arup, BP, ETC, IEA, Electricity, Energy Transitions Commission, World Resources Institute, Business, Wind, Iberdrola, Wind power, Octopus Energy, National Grid, HSBC, Shell, Growth, International Energy Agency, Renewable energy

The ETC's membership includes offshore wind industry players: bp, Iberdrola, Octopus Energy, Petronas, Shell, SSE, and Vattenfall.

Key Points: 
  • The ETC's membership includes offshore wind industry players: bp, Iberdrola, Octopus Energy, Petronas, Shell, SSE, and Vattenfall.
  • But in 2022-2023, inflation, supply chain bottlenecks, and higher interest rates led to rising offshore wind costs in some markets.
  • A perceived offshore wind "crisis" ensued, in the UK and US markets in particular, as many projects and contracts were cancelled.
  • – Agustín Delgado, Chief Innovation and Sustainability Officer, Iberdrola
    Overcoming Turbulence in the Offshore Wind Sector has been developed in collaboration with ETC members from across industry, financial institutions, and environmental advocacy.

EQS-News: Vonovia: SBTi confirms climate targets align with 1.5-degree target of Paris Climate Agreement

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星期五, 五月 3, 2024
Carbon, Science, Climate change, Remuneration, Nature, Housing, Climate, City, Geography, CDP, Heat, Targets, World Resources Institute, Disclosure, Science Based Targets initiative, Greenhouse, GHG, Carbon accounting, United Nations Global Compact, Carbon Disclosure Project, Renewable energy

Bochum, 18 April 2024 - Vonovia, Europe’s leading housing company, has established a range of climate targets that are supported by science-based methodologies.

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  • Bochum, 18 April 2024 - Vonovia, Europe’s leading housing company, has established a range of climate targets that are supported by science-based methodologies.
  • Furthermore, Vonovia SE’s climate path aligns with the 1.5-degree target of the Paris Climate Agreement.
  • This conclusion was reached by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) after a comprehensive assessment of the company’s near-term climate targets for 2030.
  • “We are delighted that the SBTi has validated our climate targets and therefore affirmed our dedicated efforts in climate protection.

BlueTriton Brands Extends Environmental Plans with New 2030 Impact Goals in Water, Climate and Packaging

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024
Science, Investment, SFI, FSC, ASTM, Ducks Unlimited, Partnership, Water, Reusability, Face, GHG, Wetland, Carbon accounting, Aqueduct, BlueTriton Brands, Thought, Interview, WRI, PET, Water resources, ISO, Carbon footprint, The Recycling Partnership, Aluminium, Recycling, WWF, Climate change, Collection, GRI, Transport, Glass, Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Ice, Electricity, World Resources Institute, Environment, United Nations Environment Programme, Renewable energy

Our aspirations extend beyond these goals, and we look forward to collaborating with others who share a vision of healthy hydration for everyone, everywhere, always.

Key Points: 
  • Our aspirations extend beyond these goals, and we look forward to collaborating with others who share a vision of healthy hydration for everyone, everywhere, always.
  • Part of the consideration in selecting these priority areas is their water-related physical, quality, and contextual (community) attributes.
  • "Packaging" refers to all packaging materials utilized in the saleable beverage product or during transportation & distribution (e.g.
  • This includes suppliers of materials used to make packaging (e.g., resin) and suppliers of premade packaging products (e.g., glass bottles) for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging used by BlueTriton.

Citycon recognized as a European Climate Leader and ranks number one in the Nordic real estate sector

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024
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HELSINKI, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Citycon has again been recognized as one of Europe's Climate Leaders by the Financial Times and German research company Statista, making the prestigious list for the fourth consecutive year. Citycon is named number one in the Nordic real estate sector and ranks among the top 20% of all European companies, irrespective of the sector.

Key Points: 
  • Citycon is named number one in the Nordic real estate sector and ranks among the top 20% of all European companies, irrespective of the sector.
  • "I am proud to lead a company that sets ambitious targets for reducing emissions and also achieves them year after year.
  • Awarded the Shopping Centre of the Year in 2023, the centre is recognized for its innovative energy systems.
  • "We are dedicated to making a positive impact on people, communities, and the environment through our 33 centres across the Nordic region.

Science Based Targets initiative Approves Otis Targets for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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星期一, 四月 22, 2024
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FARMINGTON, Conn., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Otis (NYSE: OTIS), the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company, announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved its near-term science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets.

Key Points: 
  • FARMINGTON, Conn., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Otis (NYSE: OTIS), the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company, announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved its near-term science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets.
  • Reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and use of sold products 33% within the same timeframe.
  • These targets demonstrate the company's commitment to meeting the objective of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
  • It defines and promotes best practices in science-based target setting, offers resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption, and independently assesses and approves companies' targets.

TE Connectivity details sustainability progress in corporate responsibility report

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星期四, 四月 11, 2024
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SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors, has made significant strides over the past year in meeting its sustainability and social ambitions, as detailed today in its annual corporate responsibility report .

Key Points: 
  • SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors, has made significant strides over the past year in meeting its sustainability and social ambitions, as detailed today in its annual corporate responsibility report .
  • "TE's One Connected World strategy guides our sustainability journey," said CEO Terrence Curtin.
  • TE has reduced absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions directly generated by the company by 72% since 2020.
  • Additionally, TE has committed to reduce indirect Scope 3 emissions, resulting from its value chain, by 30% by 2032 (against a 2022 baseline).

EQS-News: SIMONA signs Commitment Letter of the Science Based Targets initiative

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024
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Demonstrating its firm commitment to a sustainable and low-carbon future, SIMONA has officially announced its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Key Points: 
  • Demonstrating its firm commitment to a sustainable and low-carbon future, SIMONA has officially announced its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
  • The SIMONA Group has established its intent to take concrete measures aimed at validating its pathway to CO2 reduction.
  • The commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative represents a significant milestone for the SIMONA Group in its efforts to ensure that the company's carbon footprint is reduced effectively, thereby making a positive contribution to global climate change mitigation.
  • Our involvement in the Science Based Target initiative reflects our commitment to environmental responsibility and to setting long-term, quantifiable and science-based targets."

AUCNET Receives Validation from Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

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星期二, 三月 26, 2024
CDP, WWF, Science Based Targets initiative, Environment, GCV, Non-governmental organization, Carbon accounting, World Resources Institute, GHG, Policy, Science, United Nations Global Compact, Targets, WRI, Renewable energy

TOKYO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AUCNET INC. (hereinafter "AUCNET") is pleased to announce that the company has received validation for its greenhouse gas emission-reducing targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) (*1), an international collaborative organization which certifies that GHG emission reduction targets are scientifically consistent with the goals set forth in the Paris Agreement (*2).

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AUCNET INC. (hereinafter "AUCNET") is pleased to announce that the company has received validation for its greenhouse gas emission-reducing targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) (*1), an international collaborative organization which certifies that GHG emission reduction targets are scientifically consistent with the goals set forth in the Paris Agreement (*2).
  • The AUCNET GHG emission reduction targets that have obtained validation, using 2021 as the base year, seek to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 42%, and Scope 3 emissions by 25%, by 2030.
  • Regarding the GCV management indicator, AUCNET is striving to increase its reliability and validity by obtaining third-party perspectives.
  • Going forward, AUCNET will continue working with all of its stakeholders to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

BlueTriton Brands honors World Water Day every day through water stewardship and our proud partnerships with World Resources Institute, DigDeep, and American Red Cross

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星期四, 三月 21, 2024
Emergency, Organization, World Resources Institute, Partnership, Research, United Nations, BlueTriton Brands, World Water Day, Water, Interview, American Red Cross, WRI, Drinking water, Work, Bottled water

STAMFORD, Conn., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At BlueTriton Brands, our whole world is water. For us, every day is a day to celebrate water. We are always working to protect drinking water to make sure it's safe and available through water stewardship, monitoring, and investing in water infrastructure. As we honor World Water Day on March 22nd, a United Nations led initiative that focuses on the importance of freshwater, BlueTriton is proud to recognize our new and continued partnerships that are dedicated to keeping water sources sustainable.

Key Points: 
  • For us, every day is a day to celebrate water.
  • We are always working to protect drinking water to make sure it's safe and available through water stewardship, monitoring, and investing in water infrastructure.
  • As we honor World Water Day on March 22nd, a United Nations led initiative that focuses on the importance of freshwater, BlueTriton is proud to recognize our new and continued partnerships that are dedicated to keeping water sources sustainable.
  • For more information on how BlueTriton Brands supports the communities in which we live and work, visit: BlueTriton Brands — Community Stories
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