Decarbonization News

  • Report: Chemical recycling of plastic won't benefit the Ohio Valley July 27, 2024 2:08 pm WESA - Pennsylvania The world is drowning in plastic pollution. But in the U.S., only a small percentage of plastic, just 5% or 6%, is recycled. Much of that is done through mechanical recycling, where post-consumer plastic waste is collected and shredded, or ground down to …
  • Can China’s Green Electricity Certificates Boost Demand for Renewable Energy? July 27, 2024 1:09 pm The Diplomat On July 14, China’s National Energy Administration published updated guidance for how buyers and sellers of China’s Green Electricity Certificates (GECs) can issue and trade this financial instrument. The change makes the accounting process for GECs more …
  • The Evolution Of Sustainable Investing At CalPERS July 27, 2024 11:26 am Forbes The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) has 2.2 million members and assets of around $510 billion. It is the largest state pension fund in the U.S. On its website it notes that “Under the California Constitution, the Board of …
  • Portland General Electric Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results July 27, 2024 9:56 am L A Downtown News - California Second quarter results reflect continued focus on execution and cost management, semiconductor manufacturing and data center demand growth, and solid power cost performance Reaffirming 2024 adjusted earnings guidance of $2.98 to $3.18 per diluted share …
  • Are Solar Tax Credits Safe if Trump Wins? July 27, 2024 9:22 am Investing Analysts at Wells Fargo view fears of a selloff in the solar sector due to a potential Trump presidency and Republican sweep as overblown. While there's a chance some Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits could be repealed, it's more likely …
  • Is Trump 2.0 all doom and gloom for the renewables sector? July 27, 2024 9:01 am Investing As the likelihood of a Trump presidential victory grows, investors are increasingly anxious about the future of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and U.S. renewables. Analysts note that stocks like Vestas, Orsted (CSE:ORSTED), EDPR, and PWR have fallen …
  • Anticipation Grows for Carbon Regime July 27, 2024 7:48 am Chemical Industry Digest The voluntary carbon trading market in India is gaining momentum, even though an official mechanism for accelerating decarbonization has yet to be implemented. However, the influx of carbon certificates from numerous renewable energy projects has caused …
  • Remarks By US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen Announcing The Emerging Markets Transition Debt Initiative July 27, 2024 6:28 am Mondovisione A year ago in Paris, I announced the launch of a new partnership, the Bellagio Private Capital Mobilization Consortium, established by the Treasury Department and the Investor Leadership Network with the aim of bringing institutional investment into …
  • Anti-greenwashing law call to arms for authentic efforts: advocates July 27, 2024 4:37 am Winnipeg Free Press The “magic elixirs” of the Old West patent medicine industry and other unproven, spurious medical claims have long ago been banned. Soon, too, will deceptive and unsubstantiated environmental claims. Federal legislation (Bill C-59) passed in June that …
  • BC and Federal Government Pony Up $1.6 Million in Funding to Test BC-Developed 'Self-Driving Robotic Pods' at YVR July 27, 2024 1:54 am bctechnology.com BC and Federal Government Pony Up $1.6 Million in Funding to Test BC-Developed 'Self-Driving Robotic Pods' at YVR Vancouver, BC, July 27, 2024--(T-Net)--Vancouver International Airport (YVR) announced today that they have introduced a new pilot …
  • SEATTLE EXPERIENCE CENTER LAUNCHED BY DAIKIN, A LEADING HVAC MANUFACTURER, IN TUKWILA, WASH. July 27, 2024 1:53 am WFMZ - Pennsylvania Equipped with cutting-edge technology and interactive exhibits, the Daikin Seattle Experience Center reflects the company's commitment to offer energy efficient HVAC products to help with electrification and decarbonization efforts in the Pacific …
  • Republic Services Polymer Center Honored as Industry's 2023 Sustainability Game Changer July 27, 2024 12:25 am L A Downtown News - California National Waste and Recycling Association recognizes first-of-its-kind facility for innovations in plastics circularity PHOENIX, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) has been honored with the National Waste & …
  • A New National Spotlight Shines on Josh Shapiro’s Contested Environmental Record July 27, 2024 12:25 am Inside Climate News It was supposed to be a triumphant moment. Five months ago, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro traveled to a union hall in Scranton to announce a new energy plan his administration touted as a “bold vision for Pennsylvania’s energy future.”  But his speech was …
  • Rio Tinto, Aymium partner on decarbonization initiative in Québec  July 26, 2024 11:09 pm Mining.com The joint venture will be located on the site of a former pulp and paper mill in Thurso, Québec. The Government of Québec selected Rio and Aymium to jointly revitalize these facilities.   The proposed facility will use Aymium’s proprietary technology to …
  • GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript July 26, 2024 10:52 pm Seeking Alpha GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE:EAF) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call July 26, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Mike Dillon - VP, IR and Corporate Communications Catherine Delgado - Interim CFO Tim Flanagan - CEO and President Jeremy Halford - COO …
  • CMA CGM Reports Solid Volumes, Sees Rates Peaking July 26, 2024 10:17 pm Transport Topics [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] CMA CGM SA, the world’s third-largest container carrier, reported a second-quarter jump in cargo volumes and signaled freight rates have probably peaked for now despite bottlenecks at …
  • ESS Tech : Reverse Stock Split Statement July 26, 2024 9:53 pm Market Screener On Friday, July 26, 2024, ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) (ESS) filed a preliminary proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding a special stockholder meeting expected to be held on August 23, 2024 to authorize ESS's Board of …
  • Liquefied Gas Cargo Containment Innovations from Jiangnan Shipyard Receive ABS AIPs July 26, 2024 9:13 pm gCaptain ABS awarded approval in principle (AIP) to two new developments from Jiangnan Shipyard: a new insulation system and a modern design for an ultra large ethane carrier (ULEC).  The ULEC design is the first equipped with the next-generation BrilliancE® II …
  • DHL inks sustainability partnerships with Google, Envision July 26, 2024 7:25 pm ESG Dive Dive Brief: DHL signed two deals this week with Google and Envision aimed at reducing emissions generated by its global shipping and transportation network and increasing its investment in sustainable aviation fuel. The shipping and logistics company said …
  • The new digital supply chain stars: automated guided vehicles July 26, 2024 7:21 pm Digital Commerce 360 Emily Newton Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) have become more common at supply chain locations worldwide, transporting containers and other loads between ships, trucks, rail cars and warehouses. Why are more leaders using them? Most use cases relate to …
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