Everlight Solar, a rapidly growing Midwest solar company, has been awarded Comparably’s Best Company Culture Award for 2024, highlighting its commitment to employee well-being, growth, and a strong sense of community. This recognition underscores Everlight Solar’s unique workplace environment, attracting top talent and driving exceptional business results.
A major Hong Kong forum brought together government officials, business leaders, and academics to discuss sustainable development and the role of green business and technological innovation in achieving a carbon-neutral future. Key takeaways included the importance of ESG practices, the Belt and Road Initiative’s reliance on Chinese green technology, and Hong Kong’s commitment to a 2050 carbon-neutral goal.
Saudi Arabia’s COP16 Presidency concluded with over $12 billion secured for land restoration and drought resilience initiatives, launching the Riyadh Action Agenda and the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership to mobilize international action against desertification and drought. The conference saw significant pledges and collaborations, marking a critical step towards a more sustainable future.
Arctech’s innovative SkyLine II solar tracker system successfully powers Azerbaijan’s first and largest utility-scale solar project, a 312 MW plant in the Garadagh Gobi Desert. This achievement highlights Azerbaijan’s commitment to renewable energy and showcases Arctech’s advanced technology in challenging environments.
Businesses face escalating energy costs and grid instability. CHINT offers a comprehensive energy storage solution, combining solar power generation, storage, and intelligent management, to provide reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable power for commercial and industrial facilities. This innovative approach enhances profitability while contributing to a greener future.
Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) celebrates its continued success in sustainable construction, securing a top-25 spot on ENR’s Top 100 Green Contractors list for the third consecutive year. Their impressive achievements across various sectors highlight their commitment to environmental responsibility and innovative solutions.
Pathway Energy, a subsidiary of Nexus Holdings, unveils a groundbreaking commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Texas. This facility produces ultra carbon-negative SAF, achieving a 550% carbon reduction compared to traditional jet fuel and paving the way for truly carbon-neutral air travel.
After a decade as artistic director, John Galliano is leaving Maison Margiela. His departure marks the end of a remarkable comeback following a career-derailing antisemitic incident, and leaves the fashion world speculating about his successor.
Tech giant Sopra Steria is bolstering its climate change initiatives by funding two innovative startups focused on ocean alkalinization and regenerative agriculture. This investment, fueled by the company’s successful carbon reduction targets, highlights a growing trend of corporate responsibility in tackling climate challenges.
A devastating landslide at the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP) in Indonesia has left critical infrastructure damaged and 41 orangutans affected. While a swift response saved most, urgent funds are needed for repairs and continued care. This global conservation effort highlights the precarious situation of these critically endangered creatures.
