Impakt IQ and ClimatePartner are pleased to announce their collaborative partnership. Impakt IQ specializes in providing investor-grade ESG intelligence, compliance, and impact assessments, while ClimatePartner offers comprehensive end-to-end climate solutions for companies.
The market for voluntary climate action by companies and organisations is currently undergoing a transformation. Where the focus might previously have been on achieving carbon neutrality, companies and organisations are now looking for alternatives. The concept of contribution claims offers a solution to supplement emissions reduction. ClimatePartner Impact, a wholly owned subsidiary of ClimatePartner, has now firmly integrated these new solutions into its range of services and has published a whitepaper on the topic. It illustrates the importance of contribution claims for global climate action.
* Brownfield investment in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, will be the world's first net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions ethylene and derivatives complex * Delivers 2 million MTA of organic growth in attractive, high-end markets while decarbonizing 20% of Dow's global ethylene capacity * $1 billion of EBITDA growth expected at full run rates over the economic cycle; expected to be one of Dow's most cost-competitive sites in the world * Eliminates 1 million MTA of CO2e by converting hydrogen from cracker off-gas as a clean fuel as well as CO2 capture and storage * Best-owner mindset leverages additional $2 billion of investment from third-parties for circular hydrogen, CO2 capture, and other infrastructure assets * Subsidies and incentives from federal, provincial, and local authorities support Dow's targeted returns
Visa announced it has exceeded its three-year goal of digitally enabling 50 million SMBs globally by June 2023 and has now helped nearly 67 million SMBs. To deepen its support for global SMBs, Visa launched a new initiative to further accelerate digital enablement of underserved SMBs in the United States and developing economies with an initial focus on APEC economies including Indonesia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, and Vietnam.
DSD Renewables (DSD) has received a $250 million strategic investment from Cox Enterprises, Inc. (Cox) to support DSD’s growth as it continues to realize its mission of accelerating renewable energy deployment.
* Selected projects are part of the company’s Business Impact Fund program * Since 2016, the Impact Fund has supported 58 projects in 22 countries
* Marking the sixth consecutive year at the CIIE * Highlighting low carbon solutions in five key areas * Signing “The First Order of the First Day” MOU valued at $300 million * Staging plastic waste recycling campaign in support of CIIE’s zero-carbon efforts
Today, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (ELC) released its Fiscal Year 2023 Social Impact and Sustainability Report (SI&S Report). The report outlines efforts and progress made toward the company’s social impact and sustainability goals and commitments focused on climate and energy; packaging; sourcing; green chemistry and ingredient transparency; inclusion, diversity & equity; employee health and safety; and social investments.
First-of-its-kind agreement in North America would create bio-based ethylene for Dow's U.S. Gulf Coast assets to produce renewable plastics across fast-growing end-markets
A major step forward for the cosmetic industry as Dow launches two new sustainable SURLYN™ grades for perfume and cosmetic packaging * SURLYN™ REN: made from bio-waste such as used cooking oil * SURLYN™ CIR: made from mixed plastic waste
Discovery Education, the worldwide leader in education solutions, today announced it has partnered with Subaru of America, Inc., LyondellBasell, Nucor, Honeywell, and the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) to launch the Sustainability Education Coalition.
Vanguard Renewables®, a leading developer of renewable energy projects, is thrilled to announce that Danone North America, a global food and beverage company, has joined the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance. This collaborative movement aims to revolutionize food waste recycling and expand renewable energy production across America. Founded in 2020 by Vanguard Renewables, Unilever, Starbucks, and Dairy Farmers of America, the Alliance has now grown to include 17 industry leaders from various sectors.
Organics Recycling Company Receives Permitting Approval for New Anaerobic Digestion Facility in Delaware
Alongside select social impact partners, Discovery Education is offering educators & students free digital resources to promote financial literacy and planning. These resources, ranging from an immersive entrepreneurship game to self-paced online lessons, help to make higher education and career planning more accessible and equitable.
Sustana, a manufacturer of premium, sustainable recycled fiber and paper products, announces the appointment of Aaron Ling to Director of Sustainability. In this role Aaron will be responsible for driving the implementation of Sustana’s ESG initiatives and supporting the development of the group’s sustainability strategy.
Coho, a leading advisory services firm dedicated to helping its clients meet their climate and water goals, and Arcadia, a technology company connecting the clean energy future, announce a groundbreaking partnership designed to empower large organizations with the tools and expertise needed to improve their water use.
This accolade recognizes Bioenergy Devco Maryland bioenergy Center Jessup, MD as an exemplary leader making great strides in energy or environmental management.
Vanguard Renewables is proud to announce that 88 Acres, located in Canton, MA, is the latest New England food and beverage manufacturer to join the Farm Powered Sustainability Heroes Program (FPSH).
ELC has long recognized that our retail footprint creates a unique opportunity to advance progress toward our environmental targets while engaging our consumers in the journey. In support of these environmental commitments, ELC is proud to launch the Responsible Store Design program and engage our consumers in our retail sustainability journey.