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MathWorks Teams Up with Enel to Address All US Scope 2 Emissions Using Wind Power

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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The deal will help MathWorks become carbon neutral by 2023 by addressing 100% of the company's Scope 2 emissions in the US.

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  • The deal will help MathWorks become carbon neutral by 2023 by addressing 100% of the company's Scope 2 emissions in the US.
  • "Our mission has always included a focus on environmental sustainability, so we're proud to announce our partnership with Enel to address all of our Scope 2 emissions," said Jack Little, co-founder and CEO of MathWorks.
  • The 25 Mile Creek wind project is Enel's 12th wind farm in Oklahoma.
  • 1The VPPA agreement was signed through Enel North America's renewables business, Enel Green Power.

EQS-News: TradeMark Africa Launches in West Africa

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Accra, Ghana, January 30, 2023: TradeMark East Africa, one of the world’s leading Aid for Trade organisation, has today rebranded to TradeMark Africa (TMA) ( www.TradeMarkAfrica.com ) and simultaneously officially launched its West Africa operations.

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  • Accra, Ghana, January 30, 2023: TradeMark East Africa, one of the world’s leading Aid for Trade organisation, has today rebranded to TradeMark Africa (TMA) ( www.TradeMarkAfrica.com ) and simultaneously officially launched its West Africa operations.
  • Founded in 2010 in Kenya, today marks TradeMark Africa expansion from its previous core operational area of East Africa and the Horn, to also support countries in West and Southern Africa.
  • TradeMark Africa now has a presence in fourteen countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somaliland, Djibouti, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, and Ghana.
  • As part of the pivot to West Africa, TradeMark Africa will support the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), based in Accra, Ghana, to realise its vision of integrating the $3.4 trillion African market.

ASE Technology Holding Achieves the Best Overall Performance on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Semiconductors and Semi Equipment Industry Group

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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The DJSI are float-adjusted market capitalization weighted indices that measure the performance of companies selected using environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.

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  • The DJSI are float-adjusted market capitalization weighted indices that measure the performance of companies selected using environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.
  • ASE has also emerged as the only global enterprise to have successfully achieved the best overall performance on the DJSI - Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment Industry Group for seven consecutive years.
  • The CDP is a global non-profit that runs the worlds environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions.
  • This year, 76 companies were assessed in the Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment Industry Group and 9 of them including ASE made the cut on the 2022 DJSI World.

EDF Renewables North America and Luminace Announce Agreement on Three Maine Solar Projects

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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EDF Renewables North America today announced it has entered into an agreement with Luminace , a Brookfield Renewable company, by which Luminace will acquire a 21.6 megawatt (MWdc) portfolio of three community solar projects.

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  • EDF Renewables North America today announced it has entered into an agreement with Luminace , a Brookfield Renewable company, by which Luminace will acquire a 21.6 megawatt (MWdc) portfolio of three community solar projects.
  • The three Maine projects include Overlook Solar in Bristol, Tower Solar in Embden, and Green Mile Solar in Woolwich.
  • Luminace is pleased to partner with EDF Renewables in expanding our nationwide community solar footprint with the addition of these 21.6 MW Maine community solar projects, said Brendon Quinlivan, Sr. Vice President, Distributed Generation.
  • EDF Renewables North America is a subsidiary of EDF Renewables, the dedicated renewable energy affiliate of the EDF Group.

McDonald's & U.S. Logistics Partners Tackle Supply Chain Emissions in New Enel Solar Energy Deal

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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HOUSTON, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) and all five members of the restaurant chain's North American Logistics Council (NALC) – Armada, Earp Distribution, Martin Brower, Mile Hi Foods and The Anderson-DuBose Company – have signed agreements with Enel North America1 to purchase renewable energy and the associated renewable energy certificates (RECs) from Enel Green Power's Blue Jay solar project in Grimes County, Texas. This innovative aggregation of a major company purchasing power jointly with its logistics partners means the electricity load of McDonald's USA's entire logistics supply chain for all its U.S. restaurants is expected to be 100% supported by renewable energy.

Key Points: 
  • This innovative aggregation of a major company purchasing power jointly with its logistics partners means the electricity load of McDonald's USA's entire logistics supply chain for all its U.S. restaurants is expected to be 100% supported by renewable energy.
  • "This deal is a unique example of how McDonald's and its logistics partners are combining efforts to leverage their reach and scale to tackle supply chain emissions together.
  • Scope 3 emissions account for 75% of companies' GHG emissions on average, according to 2022 report released by CDP .
  • "This innovative deal demonstrates how Enel is helping major companies take a hands-on approach in helping their partners decarbonize their operations," said Paolo Romanacci, head of Enel North America's renewable energy business, Enel Green Power.

The University of Chicago Awarded Informa’s Data Center Efficiency Evolution Program (DEEP) Gold Certification, Validates its Best-in-Class Sustainable Practices

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Informas Data Center Efficiency Evolution Program (DEEP) today announces The University of Chicago has received a Gold certification for the sustainability and efficiency of its data centers.

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  • Informas Data Center Efficiency Evolution Program (DEEP) today announces The University of Chicago has received a Gold certification for the sustainability and efficiency of its data centers.
  • DEEPs holistic framework assists data center operators and managers by identifying potential opportunities to reduce data center costs, carbon emissions, and operational downtime.
  • The universitys data centers were assessed across four categories:
    The certification process revealed a few key practices that set the universitys data centers apart.
  • To learn more about the Data Center Efficiency Evolution Program, visit www.datacenterevolve.com or contact Todd Piccuillo at [email protected] .

Keystone Development + Investment Teams with ENGIE for Renewable Energy

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Keystone Development + Investment (Keystone) today announced the first step in transitioning its portfolio to renewable energy.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Keystone Development + Investment (Keystone) today announced the first step in transitioning its portfolio to renewable energy.
  • Keystone has reached an 18-month agreement with ENGIE Resources LLC, a subsidiary of ENGIE North America Inc., for the purchase of energy from the Cambria wind farm in Cambria County, Pennsylvania and Renewable Energy Credits from unrelated sources.
  • Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) represent the environmental benefits of one MWh of renewable energy.
  • RECs provide renewable energy developers with an additional revenue stream and support financing of renewable energy projects.

Targray Launches Environmental Commodities Trading Desk

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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MONTREAL, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Targray, a leading global provider of sustainable commodities and supply chain solutions, has announced the launch of its international Environmental Commodities trading desk. Operating jointly out of the company's North American and European business centers, the new desk will be headed by an experienced team of carbon traders and sustainability leaders.

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  • MONTREAL, Nov.28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Targray, a leading global provider of sustainable commodities and supply chain solutions, has announced the launch of its international Environmental Commodities trading desk.
  • Targray 's Environmental Commodities business engages in the trading and supply of carbon credits, carbon offsets and renewable energy certificates (RECs) for compliance and voluntary carbon markets around the world.
  • Targray is an international leader in the sourcing, transportation, storage, financing and supply of sustainable commodities & advanced materials for a broad range of sectors.
  • Targray was founded in Montreal, Canada and has been headquartered in the nearby city of Kirkland since 2008.

Volta’s Consumer Study Reveals Climate Is Top of Mind for 55% of U.S. Consumers and Advertisers Must Lead With Innovation to Sell to This Cohort

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Being a Climate Conscious Consumer is no longer associated with only coastal states this mindset is prevalent across the U.S. with notable year-over-year increases in Texas, Kentucky, and Michigan.

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  • Being a Climate Conscious Consumer is no longer associated with only coastal states this mindset is prevalent across the U.S. with notable year-over-year increases in Texas, Kentucky, and Michigan.
  • Understanding this rapidly growing and evolving consumer group is imperative for brands seeking to remain relevant and sell products and services.
  • Volta provides advertisers the optimal media platform for authentically reaching the 55% of the U.S. adult population that identify as Climate Conscious Consumers.
  • The Climate Conscious Consumer study further highlights the strength of Voltas dual EV charging and media model.

Braskem America Announces Renewable and Emissions-Free Power Purchases in Alignment with Commitment to a Carbon-Neutral Circular Economy

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK) the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas, as well as a market leader and pioneer producer of biopolymers on an industrial scale, today announced significant progress towards securing renewable and emissions-free power for its North American production facilities. The Company's current energy sourcing roadmap calls for more than a 15% reduction in carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions by 2030 with a path to carbon neutrality by 2050.

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  • Mark Nikolich, CEO of Braskem America, stated "Braskem has a clear commitment to helping create a Carbon-Neutral Circular Economy and everything is transformed.
  • These initial agreements source energy from wind, solar, and nuclear as the first phase in Braskem America's carbon reduction goals.
  • Richard Huh, Renewable Energy & Decarbonization Manager, Braskem America, "Braskem has a long-standing commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives, and our renewable and emissions-free power purchases reflect another major advance in our carbon neutrality framework in North America all helping advance our long-term carbon neutrality objective.
  • Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia.