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Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) has released its 2023 corporate sustainability report, outlining how its sustainable business practices are enhancing its scale, resilience, and risk profile. The company’s three growth platforms—Sempra California, Sempra Texas, and Sempra Infrastructure—are strategically positioned in major economic markets where policies support investment in energy infrastructure. This investment is seen as crucial to enabling clean transportation, increasing renewable energy penetration, and enhancing grid reliability.

Climeworks, a pioneer in carbon capture technology, has launched a massive direct air capture and storage (DAC+S) plant in Iceland. The Mammoth plant, ten times larger than Climeworks’ previous facility, has the capacity to remove up to 36,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the air annually. By utilizing Iceland’s abundant geothermal energy, the plant offers a scalable solution for combating climate change.

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has honored EFC Gases & Advanced Materials with a 2024 Sustainability Leadership Award, recognizing the company’s innovative approach to environmental protection. EFC’s Neon Gas Recycling System, capturing and recycling spent neon gas typically vented during semiconductor manufacturing, has earned praise for reducing carbon dioxide emissions and conserving resources. The award highlights EFC’s dedication to sustainable practices and showcases the company as an industry leader in environmental stewardship.

Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin, instrumental in creating the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, will receive the 2024 World Food Prize for their crucial role in preserving global crop diversity and safeguarding against future food crises.

This month, we take a trip down memory lane to celebrate three milestone albums that are celebrating their 10th, 20th, and 30th anniversaries. Get ready to (re)discover these gems and relive their lasting impact on the music world.

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and Kloopify have announced a strategic alliance to provide procurement and supply chain managers with the ability to measure, manage, and reduce their environmental impact. Kloopify’s AI-driven platform seamlessly integrates data specific to materials and suppliers, enabling a thorough and traceable analysis for global supply chains at a product, SKU, and service level. Leveraging vetted private, public, and Kloopify curated third-party data alongside universally recognized accounting standards like the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Kloopify ensures the delivery of high-quality analyses and actionable insights. ISM members receive a 30 percent discount on Kloopify’s subscription services to improve their supply chain’s sustainability performance and to operationalize sustainability.

The global paper and paperboard container and packaging market is estimated to grow from 2023 to 2027, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.39%. This growth is attributed to factors such as the rising demand for sustainable packaging solutions, the growth of the e-commerce sector, and technological advancements leading to innovative packaging designs. The market is segmented into various product types, including paperboard containers, folding cartons, and corrugated boxes, each catering to specific industry needs.

Newterra has expanded operations in California, doubling capacity in San Luis Obispo to establish a larger presence in the west coast water treatment market. This expansion brings Newterra’s full range of solutions, including stormwater, aeration, MBR, filtration, media services, disinfection, and remediation technologies, closer to the local agriculture, municipal, commercial development, food and beverage, and manufacturing markets.

Understanding the composition of gases is crucial in today’s environmentally conscious world. Beta Analytic’s -14 testing empowers stakeholders to mitigate environmental concerns by reliably measuring biogenic content in hydrocarbon and fuel gases, supporting clean fuel standards and promoting sustainability. Biogenic carbon, derived from renewable sources, contrasts with fossil fuels that contribute to climate change. ASTM D6866 analysis serves as the gold standard for biogenic carbon testing, enabling effective distinction between fossil and renewable sources. Governments leverage biogenic test results to allocate tax credits and carbon credits transparently. Beta Analytic’s ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation and expertise ensure the accuracy and reliability of testing services, empowering clients to make informed decisions regarding their environmental impact.

Panhandle Power Solutions (PPS), a subsidiary of Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC), has been selected as the EPC for a new 202.2 MWh battery energy storage system for Whetstone Power, a developer of sustainable energy infrastructure.

The project will be located in and will help provide peak load-shaving capabilities to a local electric utility. It is expected to be completed by and will play an important role in enhancing grid resiliency and optimizing energy resources.

PPS has a strong track record in the renewable energy sector, having deployed over 1.5 GW of distributed generation and utility-scale clean energy projects across the United States.

The company’s commitment to providing full-spectrum specialty EPC services that support the energy transition for its commercial clients was a key factor in Whetstone Power’s decision to select PPS for this project.