MSA Safety, a global leader in safety solutions, has released its 2023 Impact Report, highlighting its commitment to protecting workers through innovative products and solutions. The report details the company’s progress in its Corporate Social Responsibility program, focusing on Products and Solutions, People, and Planet. Notably, MSA Safety estimates it helped protect 40 million workers globally in 2023.
Sunday, July 21, 2024, marked the hottest day ever recorded, surpassing the previous record set in July 2023. The global average surface air temperature reached 17.09 degrees Celsius (62.76 degrees Fahrenheit), fueled by heatwaves across the United States, Europe, and Russia. Experts warn that the current heatwave trend could continue, potentially breaking records again this week. This record-breaking heat underscores the alarming reality of climate change and the urgent need for global action to curb fossil fuel reliance.
ManpowerGroup, a leading global workforce solutions company, has been named one of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies by TIME Magazine. The company secured the 96th position among 500 ranked companies and was the top performer in the workforce solutions industry. This recognition highlights ManpowerGroup’s commitment to sustainability and its comprehensive approach to environmental and social responsibility.
Aypa Power, a Blackstone-backed company specializing in utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects, has successfully secured a $650 million credit facility. This financing, led by Apterra Infrastructure Capital, Banco Santander, ING Capital, Nomura Securities, Societe Generale, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, replaces and significantly expands Aypa’s previous $320 million facility. The new funds will support Aypa’s ongoing expansion and the advancement of its project pipeline across the United States and Canada.
Nexans, a leading cable systems and services provider, has appointed Timothy King as Vice President of BU North America for its Distribution and Usage AMEA Business. King brings extensive experience in electrification and sustainability from his previous roles at Eaton Canada and Southwire Canada. He is set to play a key role in driving Nexans’ growth and strategic vision in North America.
Precisely, a leader in data integrity, announces enhanced Wildfire Risk capabilities, providing customers with more accurate data to assess and manage wildfire risk in densely populated areas across the United States. This expanded offering includes new Wildfire Risk Extreme modeling, incorporating factors like topography and weather events, offering a more comprehensive view of potential wildfire severity and frequency.
Solstice, a leading community solar provider, has secured funding from Google.org to advance its EnergyScore initiative, a machine learning-based qualification metric designed to expand access to clean energy for low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. EnergyScore addresses the historical disparity in solar adoption by factoring in utility payment history and customer data, creating a more inclusive and accurate alternative to traditional credit score-based qualifications. This funding will propel the development and launch of EnergyScore, ultimately enabling more LMI households to benefit from renewable energy.
The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) has become the first exchange globally to receive the ISO 14068-1:2023 carbon neutrality certificate from the British Standards Institution (BSI). This achievement underscores the TWSE’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development, solidifying its leadership in global sustainability initiatives.
A satellite image captured the aftermath of Hurricane Sally, showcasing a surge of tea-like ‘blackwater’ flowing into Winyah Bay, South Carolina. This phenomenon, caused by decaying vegetation, highlights the impact of heavy rainfall and its influence on coastal ecosystems.
Ascend Elements, a battery materials company, has pledged to set ambitious emissions reduction targets aligned with the Paris Agreement and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This commitment aims to accelerate the company’s decarbonization efforts, ensuring a sustainable future for the EV battery industry.
