Tag: Sustainable

The Health and Environment Alliance
Europe

Health groups welcome the confirmation of revised EU air quality law: milestone for public health

Press release – 14th October 2024 Today, the EU Environment Ministers confirmed the revised Ambient Air Quality Directive, which was agreed in trilogue in February 2024. The revised legislation updates limits for key air pollutants in the EU to align more closely with the latest World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations, and to reflect the serious health impacts of air pollution. The Health and Environment Alliance welcomes … Continue reading Health groups welcome the confirmation of revised EU air quality law: milestone for public health

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Ultramid® Advanced N3U41 G6
Europe

Save energy, increase power and efficiency: high-performance PPA by BASF for next-generation IGBT semi-conductors

For next-generation power electronics, BASF has developed a polyphthalamide(PPA) that is especially suited for manufacturing housings of IGBT (insulated-gatebipolar transistor) semi-conductors. Ultramid® Advanced N3U41 G6 addresses thegrowing demand for high-performance, reliable electronic components for e.g.,electric vehicles, high-speed trains, smart manufacturing and the generation ofrenewable energy. Semikron Danfoss, a global technology leader in powerelectronics, now uses the BASF PPA as housing in its Semitrans 10 IGBT … Continue reading Save energy, increase power and efficiency: high-performance PPA by BASF for next-generation IGBT semi-conductors

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Hitachi Energy
Europe

75 years of powering India: Hitachi Energy announces investments to support the country’s energy transition journey

Press ReleaseZurich, Switzerland 07-10-2024 The company plans to invest around $250 million USD (INR 2,000 crore) in expanding capacity, portfolio, and talent base to support the accelerating global demand for clean energy solutions. Hitachi Energy has taken pride in contributing to various nation-building projects in India over the last 75 years. From Hindustan Electric to Hindustan Brown Boveri, ABB Power Grids, Hitachi ABB Power Grids, … Continue reading 75 years of powering India: Hitachi Energy announces investments to support the country’s energy transition journey

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'Pact for the Future'
Global

The UN’s Newly Signed ‘Pact for the Future’ Echoes Kamel Ghribi’s Common Good Vision and Need for Equal Access to Healthcare

October 04, 2024 (Impact Newswire) – Over the weekend, the United Nations took a significant step towards addressing the pressing challenges of global inequality and climate change by signing the “Pact for the Future” during the 79th General Assembly in New York. This historic agreement aims to create a more sustainable and equitable world by addressing healthcare, education, economic stability, and environmental protection issues. Endorsed … Continue reading The UN’s Newly Signed ‘Pact for the Future’ Echoes Kamel Ghribi’s Common Good Vision and Need for Equal Access to Healthcare

Emmanuel Benson
UNEP
Global

$8 trillion opportunity in sustainable cooling solutions for developing economies

New York, 25 September 2024 — The cooling market in developing economies is expected to grow from around USD 300 billion to at least USD 600 billion, per year by 2050, according to a report released today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)-led Cool Coalition and International Finance Corporation (IFC). The fastest growth in cooling is expected in Africa, which will see the market multiply by a factor … Continue reading $8 trillion opportunity in sustainable cooling solutions for developing economies

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DHL Group
Europe, Global

DHL Group to accelerate sustainable growth with new Strategy 2030

09/23/2024 With “Strategy 2030 – Accelerate Sustainable Growth” the company aims to unlock its full growth potential through divisional and Group growth initiatives. Bonn – DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics company, introduces its strategic framework for the second half of the decade. With “Strategy 2030 – Accelerate Sustainable Growth” the company strives for 50% revenue growth by 2030 compared to 2023. DHL Group aims to … Continue reading DHL Group to accelerate sustainable growth with new Strategy 2030

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sustainabledevelopment
Global

United Nations adopts ground-breaking Pact for the Future to transform global governance

New York, 22 September 2024 – World leaders today adopted a Pact for the Future that includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations. This Pact is the culmination of an inclusive, years-long process to adapt international cooperation to the realities of today and the challenges of tomorrow. The most wide-ranging international agreement in many years, covering entirely new areas as well as … Continue reading United Nations adopts ground-breaking Pact for the Future to transform global governance

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Hyundai and GM Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Europe

Hyundai and GM Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Explore Collaboration on Vehicles, Supply Chain and Clean-Energy Technologies

General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Hyundai Motor Company (KRX: 005380 KS) have signed an agreement to explore future collaboration across key strategic areas. GM and Hyundai will look for ways to leverage their complementary scale and strengths to reduce costs and bring a wider range of vehicles and technologies to customers faster. Potential collaboration projects center on co-development and production of passenger and commercial vehicles, … Continue reading Hyundai and GM Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Explore Collaboration on Vehicles, Supply Chain and Clean-Energy Technologies

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Mongolia
Asia

Mongolia: Mining for a Green Future?

While Mongolia might be known for its vast steppes, nomadic traditions, and mineral wealth, a new generation of innovators is looking to position the nation as a leader in climate technology. This burgeoning scene stands to benefit from the LowCarbon.Earth accelerator program, an initiative supported by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Massive Earth Foundation. Now entering its fourth year, the LowCarbon.Earth program focuses … Continue reading Mongolia: Mining for a Green Future?

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