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bp, Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies join forces to help increase access to energy

Stuart Mitchell

bp, Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies announce a commitment to invest in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (UN SDG7), which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. The four energy majors have come together with a $500 million joint investment commitment, intended to create positive energy access impact for people in key regions over the coming years. A growing number of people without access to electricity and clean cooking Despite ongoing efforts, progress towards universal energy access has stalled, particularly amidst recent…

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Bayer, Shell and Unilever named top brands for ESG and sustainability communications

Stuart Mitchell

German pharmaceutical company Bayer has been named as the top brand for sustainability communications, a new report released by Investis Digital (IDX) has found. The 2023 Sustainability 100 report scored the organisation 85 out of 100 for providing transparent, clear and accessible sustainability-related information. The company was closely followed by Shell (82) and Unilever (81), with British brands such as Sainsbury’s (75), BP (72) and Vodafone (71) also making the top 20. Using its Connect.IQ benchmarking tool, Investis Digital (IDX) considered factors such as whether the company has a dedicated…

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Henkel Signs Agreement With Shell on Renewable-Based Ingredients for Persil®, Purex® and all® Brands

Stuart Mitchell

Henkel and Shell Chemical LP have agreed to a five-year collaboration to replace up to 200,000 tonnes of fossil feedstocks used in the manufacture of surfactants with feedstocks that are based on renewable raw materials. The renewable-based surfactants will be used in Henkel’s laundry product brands, including many varieties of Persil®, Purex® and all® brands. Surfactants are an ingredient in cleaning products that help lather and lift dirt. “This landmark cooperation significantly advances Henkel’s share of renewable-based ingredients in leading consumer brands in North America,” said Ulrike Sapiro, Chief Sustainability…

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Major firms work together to drive regional green investment

Stuart Mitchell

Four of Britain’s biggest firms are working together to advise on pilot projects to drive green investment into local areas, and promote economic growth. As part of the Prime Minister’s Business Council, the leaders of Lloyds Banking Group, Octopus Energy, Shell and National Grid have launched the Local Low Carbon Accelerator (LLCA) project to provide a blueprint for local authorities and the private sector to work together and get green infrastructure delivered faster. Localised green infrastructure projects are key in the road to net zero , given the focus on…

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Global offshore wind industry to increase voltage

Stuart Mitchell

The offshore wind industry is increasing array voltage from 66kV to 132kV, to enable larger turbines, reduce cost and ultimately help meet global climate demands.  This increase in array voltage will:  Enable more efficient power collection for future wind farms globally  Reduce the length of cables in the offshore wind farm   Less cable will lower costs and environmental footprints  Facilitate the next generation of offshore wind turbines.  The industry’s last voltage shift began in 2010, when the Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) – Carbon Trust’s flagship research, development and deployment…

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