Green Technology

Leading Proxy Advisor ISS Recommends GrafTech Stockholders Vote “FOR” Board-Recommended Director Nominees

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE: EAF) (“GrafTech,” the “Company,” “we,” or “our”) today announced that leading proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") has recommended that GrafTech stockholders vote “FOR” the nominees recommended by GrafTech’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), Ms. Debra Fine and Mr. Anthony Taccone, using the WHITE proxy card.

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  • GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE: EAF) (“GrafTech,” the “Company,” “we,” or “our”) today announced that leading proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") has recommended that GrafTech stockholders vote “FOR” the nominees recommended by GrafTech’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), Ms. Debra Fine and Mr. Anthony Taccone, using the WHITE proxy card.
  • ISS further recommends that GrafTech stockholders vote “WITHHOLD” on dissident nominee, Mr. Nilesh Undavia, and should NOT vote using the blue proxy card sent by Mr. Undavia.
  • GrafTech reminds stockholders that every vote is important and encourages its stockholders to review the GrafTech proxy solicitation materials carefully and use the WHITE proxy card to vote today only “FOR” the nominees recommended by the Board, Ms. Fine and Mr. Taccone.
  • The Board also urges GrafTech stockholders to DISCARD all blue proxy cards and materials sent by Mr. Undavia.

Summit Energy Sponsors and Participates in the Interfaith Social Services Stop the Stigma 5K

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Saturday, April 27, 2024
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Summit Energy , one of the Northeast region’s premier solar installers, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Interfaith Social Services 50th anniversary of its annual “Stop the Stigma” 5K held today, April 27 at the Kennedy Center in North Quincy.

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  • Summit Energy , one of the Northeast region’s premier solar installers, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Interfaith Social Services 50th anniversary of its annual “Stop the Stigma” 5K held today, April 27 at the Kennedy Center in North Quincy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240426109658/en/
    Summit Energy sponsored and participated in Interfaith Social Services 50th anniversary of its annual “Stop the Stigma” 5K held today, April 27 at the Kennedy Center in North Quincy.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Interfaith Social Services annual event has grown from a homegrown church-sponsored walk to a full-blown 5K race welcoming more than 800 walkers and runners annually.
  • We are honored to support Interfaith’s 'Stop the Stigma' 5K with the proceeds going to its New Directions Counseling Center.

Gecko Robotics and Al Masaood Energy Partner to Help ADNOC Gas Revolutionize Asset Operations and Maintenance with AI and Advanced Robotics

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Environment, Technology, Climate Change, Oil, Gas, Software, Alternative Energy, Green Technology, Energy, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Excellency, LTI, Power, Safety, ADNOC, Partnership, Carbon, Government, Data collection, Ministry, COP28, CO2, Renewable energy

Gecko Robotics and Al Masaood Energy today announced a multi-year contract with ADNOC Gas, an integrated gas processing company and a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), one of the world’s largest integrated energy companies.

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  • Gecko Robotics and Al Masaood Energy today announced a multi-year contract with ADNOC Gas, an integrated gas processing company and a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), one of the world’s largest integrated energy companies.
  • Gecko software platform, Cantilever, takes that data and combines it with operational data to allow for precision repairs and preventive maintenance.
  • “The partnership between Gecko and Al Masaood Energy serves as a compelling demonstration of how cutting-edge technologies can be instrumental in realizing the nation's ambitious net zero objectives” said Ahmad El Tannir, General Manager of Al Masaood Energy.
  • Gecko’s advanced data collection and analysis capabilities have also been shown to decrease carbon emissions in partnership with customers.

Aspen Technology Introduces New Strategic Planning for Sustainability Pathways Solution

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Friday, April 26, 2024
Environment, Technology, Oil, Gas, Sustainability, Green Technology, Energy, Software, Investment, Aspen Technology, Strategic planning, Carbon, Saudi Aramco, CAPEX, EPC, OPEX, Renewable energy

Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AZPN), a global leader in industrial software, today introduced AspenTech Strategic Planning for Sustainability Pathways™ – a new and unique integrated modelling and optimization solution that aims to guide companies in carbon capture utilization and storage decision making and sustainability strategy investments.

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  • Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AZPN), a global leader in industrial software, today introduced AspenTech Strategic Planning for Sustainability Pathways™ – a new and unique integrated modelling and optimization solution that aims to guide companies in carbon capture utilization and storage decision making and sustainability strategy investments.
  • The AspenTech Strategic Planning solution was developed through a licensing agreement with Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies.
  • As companies make significant investments in technologies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, AspenTech’s Strategic Planning solution aims for these large capital investments to drive value and impact sustainability goals.
  • This is the focus of our new strategic planning solution – helping to optimize CAPEX and OPEX investments across the entire carbon capture value chain.”
    Dr. Vikas Dhole, General Manager, Sustainability Solutions at Aspen Technology, said “Carbon capture is but one sustainability pathway.

BeiGene Demonstrates Global Progress in 2023 Responsible Business & Sustainability Report

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Friday, April 26, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Green Technology, Climate Change, Sustainability, Pharmaceutical, Business, Oncology, Professional Services, General Health, Environment, Science, Biotechnology, Other Science, Health, Research, Responsibility, Cancer, Health equity, Woman, BGNE, Entrepreneurship, Patient, Global Health, Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Tislelizumab, Carbon accounting, BTK

BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global oncology company, released its 2023 Responsible Business & Sustainability Report highlighting the Company’s strategy, the progress it has made towards existing goals, and how it intends to achieve its bold new targets.

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  • BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global oncology company, released its 2023 Responsible Business & Sustainability Report highlighting the Company’s strategy, the progress it has made towards existing goals, and how it intends to achieve its bold new targets.
  • BeiGene’s Responsible Business & Sustainability Report highlights key achievements from 2023, including:
    Improved the percentage of women holding positions of Vice President and higher from 33% to 38% year over year.
  • “We are proud of the progress we’ve made on our priority areas in just a few short years,” said Christine Riley Miller, Global Head of Responsible Business & Sustainability at BeiGene.
  • We look forward to continuing our journey.”
    For more information about BeiGene’s Responsible Business & Sustainability strategy, achievements, and goals, please download a copy of the report here .

Voltera Secures $9.6M Federal Grant to Electrify Major US Ports: Savannah, Los Angeles and Long Beach

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240426747074/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240426747074/en/
    Electric drayage trucks charging at one of Voltera’s port charging stations (Photo: Business Wire)
    This grant supports Voltera’s vision to electrify America’s ports.
  • “The assistance from the administration and state and local government agencies has been critically helpful,” said Matt Horton, CEO of Voltera.
  • Voltera estimates a reduction of up to 37,000 metric tons of emissions per year via this site at high utilization.
  • Voltera’s charging site in Wilmington, California is adjacent to critical connection routes to the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach.

ADS-TEC Energy (ADSE) to Host Business Update Call on April 30th Following the Release of Full-Year 2023 Results

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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ADS-TEC Energy plc (NASDAQ: ADSE), a global leader in battery-buffered, ultra-fast charging technology, today announced that management will host a webcast and conference call to provide a business update at 8:30 A.M.

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  • ADS-TEC Energy plc (NASDAQ: ADSE), a global leader in battery-buffered, ultra-fast charging technology, today announced that management will host a webcast and conference call to provide a business update at 8:30 A.M.
  • Leading the call will be Thomas Speidel, Chief Executive Officer, and Wolfgang Breme, Chief Financial Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240426600369/en/
    Participants may access the call by dialing 1-412-317-5195 or 1-844-826-3035 (US).
  • The archived webcast will be available in the Investor Presentations and White Papers section of the company's website .

Suzano 2023 annual report on Form 20-F

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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Suzano S.A. (B3: SUZB3 | NYSE: SUZ) informs that its 2023 Annual Report on Form 20-F was filed today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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  • Suzano S.A. (B3: SUZB3 | NYSE: SUZ) informs that its 2023 Annual Report on Form 20-F was filed today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Holders of the Company’s equity securities can receive hard copies of the Annual Report, including its audited financial statements, without charge by request directed to: [email protected] .
  • This document is also available on Suzano’s website ( http://ir.suzano.com.br/ ).
  • For further information, please contact our Investor Relations Department:

Galvanize Real Estate Acquires First Asset in Pioneering Profitable Decarbonization Strategy

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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Galvanize Real Estate (“GRE”), the sustainable real estate strategy of global investment firm Galvanize Climate Solutions (“Galvanize”), today announced its acquisition of an 84,000 sq.

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  • Galvanize Real Estate (“GRE”), the sustainable real estate strategy of global investment firm Galvanize Climate Solutions (“Galvanize”), today announced its acquisition of an 84,000 sq.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    GRE’s sustainable real estate strategy aims to invest in and decarbonize properties while improving cash flow and increasing asset value.
  • “I’m thrilled that GRE has made its first investment in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, a target market for us due to its strong real estate fundamentals and sustainability factors,” noted Joseph Sumberg, Managing Partner & Head of Galvanize Real Estate.
  • Of its team of eight real estate professionals, five previously worked together at Goldman Sachs.

Veolia and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans establish groundbreaking partnership to reinvent wastewater treatment

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Environment, Environmental Issues, Other Energy, Environmental Health, Utilities, Alternative Energy, Sustainability, Green Technology, Energy, Water quality, Disinfectant, Sewerage, Partnership, Delgado Community College, Lower Ninth Ward, Carbon, Hurricane Katrina, STEM, Hurricane Ida, Greenhouse, Student, Quality of life, Growth, American Discovery Trail, Sewage treatment

The partnership has rebuilt and expanded treatment processes at the city’s two wastewater treatment plants, improving water quality and operational efficiency, while also providing extraordinary operational support during hurricanes and natural disasters.

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  • The partnership has rebuilt and expanded treatment processes at the city’s two wastewater treatment plants, improving water quality and operational efficiency, while also providing extraordinary operational support during hurricanes and natural disasters.
  • These upgrades will continue the renewal of New Orleans’ wastewater infrastructure that has been a hallmark of Veolia’s partnership with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans.
  • Veolia has steadily improved daily operations of the wastewater treatment system since 1992, while strengthening its long-term capacity, functioning and resilience.
  • The renewal also provides Veolia the opportunity to continue its support of community, educational and environmental initiatives across New Orleans.