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EcoVadis Hires Product Carbon Footprint Experts to Usher in New Era of GHG Emission Reduction

Stuart Mitchell

EcoVadis, the leading sustainability intelligence platform for global supply chains, announces the hiring of Antoine Verger and Varena Junge to expand EcoVadis’ existing carbon expertise. In a move to push the boundaries on GHG emission reduction strategies, the two will be tasked with developing a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) tool as part of EcoVadis’ Carbon Action Manager solution that already supports growing carbon maturity across supply chains. Verger and Junge’s expertise will build upon EcoVadis’ holistic supply chain decarbonization strategy which helps organizations increase the availability and quality of granular…

Tokamak Energy partners with U.S. DOE and UK’s DESNZ to accelerate fusion development through $52m ST40 upgrade

Stuart Mitchell

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the UK’s Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and Tokamak Energy recently announced a plan to jointly sponsor a $52 million upgrade to the ST40 experimental fusion facility to advance fusion science and technology needed to deliver a future pilot plant. Fusion powers the sun and stars, and, if harnessed on Earth, can provide an abundant, safe, and carbon-emissions-free energy source. In December 2023, the DOE and DESNZ announced a fusion strategic partnership to advance both the U.S. Bold Decadal Vision for…

BonCulina UK Invests £600k in Equipment to Boost Food Quality, Energy Efficiency, and Sustainability

Stuart Mitchell

BonCulina UK is investing £600,000 in advanced cooking equipment, including braise units, pressure cookers, blast chillers, steam boilers, and steam mixers. This investment aims to improve food quality, enhance energy efficiency, and support the company’s commitment to sustainability. By upgrading to energy-efficient, eco-friendly systems, BonCulina UK will reduce energy consumption, minimise waste, and lower its carbon footprint, all while supporting a greener future. The new equipment will streamline operations, improve consistency, and elevate food safety, ensuring high-quality meals for clients in healthcare, care homes, business & industry, and defence sectors.…

Formula 1 expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel investment through new Qatar Airways programme

Stuart Mitchell

Formula 1 has announced it is expanding its investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through a new programme developed with Global Partner Qatar Airways. This builds upon the previously announced investment alongside Global Logistics Partner, DHL and creates a broader framework for Formula 1 teams and the FIA to participate. In total, the combined investment in the two programmes in 2024 will reduce related emissions by more than 8,000 tCO2e (tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent). This is an approximate 19% reduction in related emissions, compared to traditional aviation fuel, for…

India can avoid up to 20 million tonnes of emissions through India’s ship recycling sector

Stuart Mitchell

India can use its ship recycling sector to avoid emissions from its steel industry, according to a new report launched by Climate Group and PWC recently. The country has the world’s largest installed capacity for ship recycling, which could be vastly increased given its extensive coastline and favourable geographical conditions. The ship recycling industry, primarily based at Alang in Gujarat, processes around one-third of the world’s decommissioned ships. About 80-85% of a ship is made of steel, making it a significant source for scrap or recycled steel, which can be melted…