Environment

Himpel, a company specializing in ventilation, is the first Korean company to establish a zero-energy plant

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Himpel, a company that occupies more than 60% of the Korean ventilation market, has invested5.5 billion won to establish Korea's first zero-energy plant that introduced zero-energy construction methods such as airtight, high-insulation and heat e...

2020-01-31 08:47 3311

ABB supports growth of electric vehicle market in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of ABB's commitment to support the Indonesian government, in accelerating EV adoption, ABB hosted its "2020 Smarter Mobility Innovation Forum" onJanuary 30, 2020, at Pullman Hotel inJakarta. The strategic forum was held in support of the g...

2020-01-30 19:50 3681

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Honours 10 Winners From 8 Countries at 2nd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, Reveals UAE Water Aid Foundation

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, has honoured 10 winners in the 2nd Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award. The Award was launched by HH SheikhMohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to encourage r...

2020-01-30 17:11 2622

Crafoord Laureates Discovered the Solar Wind and Solved Mathematical Problems

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The man who discovered the solar wind, Eugene Parker, and one of mathematics' great problem-solvers, Enrico Bombieri, will receive this year's Crafoord Prize in astronomy and mathematics, respectively. The Crafoord Prize is worth six million Swedish krona ...

2020-01-30 16:10 1264

TUV Rheinland's Photovoltaic Testing Laboratory recognized by Bureau of Indian Standards

BANGALORE, India, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TUV Rheinland, a global leader in independent technical services, announced that its photovoltaic testing lab located inBangalore, India, has been recognized by the major certification body Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Compulsory Regis...

2020-01-30 13:00 2574

NEOM Adopts Pioneering Solar Dome Technology for Sustainable Desalination Project

"Smart" approach to desalination harnesses solar power for water extraction, significantly lowering production costs and reducing brine discharge  First of its kind technology is 100% carbon neutral and will shape the future of water desalination in NEOM,Saudi Arabia and the world Pilot project ...

2020-01-29 23:29 2779

Firmenich Achieves Top EcoVadis Platinum Sustainability Rating, Ranking in the Top 1%

GENEVA, Switzerland, Jan. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned Perfume and Taste, company has today received the highest Platinum rating from EcoVadis for environmental and social performance, placing the Group in the top 1% of  the 60,000 suppliers assessed. Th...

2020-01-29 21:00 2447

Teijin and Envision Virgin Racing Announce Multi-Year Partnership

TOKYO, Jan. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teijin Group  andEnvision Virgin Racing  jointly announced today that they have agreed a multi-year sponsorship contract which will support the team's participation in theABB FIA Formula E Champio...

2020-01-29 19:12 1685

Firmenich Announces Joint Investment in Green Packaging Pioneer LOOP

GENEVA, Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned Perfume and Taste company, is today announcing its joint participation with Quadia in green packaging pioneer LOOP's Series A equity round. Announced at the American Cleaning Institute's (ACI) annual convention, ...

2020-01-28 02:01 2008

Great Towers and landmarks worldwide unite in global show of support for Australia on Jan. 26

TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The CN Tower, fellow members of the World Federation of Great Towers, and landmarks around the world are uniting to raise awareness and show support forAustralia as the country works to fight and recover from devastating wildfires.

2020-01-25 03:42 1630

WISE, an Initiative of Qatar Foundation, Has Unveiled Its Global Education Barometer

9 young adults out of 10 feel their generation has a responsibility to better the world; yet, they don't feel prepared enough for it PARIS, Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On the occasion of the International Day of Education, WISE, an initiative of Qatar Foundation, has released an extensive stud...

2020-01-24 20:27 2488

Trina Solar's first 210 module rolls off production line

CHANGZHOU, China, Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar Co., Ltd ("Trina Solar" or the "Company") announced that the first large-size module that deploys the 210mm silicon wafer ("210 module") developed by the company formally rolled off the company's production line.Trina Solar leads the in...

2020-01-24 16:00 3141

Karma Revero GT Named 2020 Luxury Green Car Of The Year(TM)

-  Green Car Journal Recognizes Revero GT For Blending Luxury with Environmental Performance and Exceptional Driving Experience -  Revero GT Bests BMW 745e, Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring, Porsche Taycan, and Range Rover Evoque to Win Award -  Award Validates Karma's Commitment to World-Class Cra...

2020-01-24 03:30 2774

Moët Hennessy Unveils Its Vinexpo Program: Sharing, Engaging With and Uniting Around Living Soils

PARIS, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- After announcing its intention to take part in the Vinexpo Paris exhibition (fromFebruary 10th to 12th, 2020), setting up as an agora dedicated to sustainable issues, Moët Hennessy is unveiling the contents of its program. These three days of discussions and c...

2020-01-23 20:35 2364

New World Development Sets "Sustainability Vision 2030" to Reduce Energy and Carbon Intensity by 50% and Launches Initiatives to Incubate Next-Gen Changemakers

HONG KONG, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven to bring actionable solutions to environmental and societal challenges locally and globally, Adrian Cheng - Executive vice-chairman and General Manager of the New World Development (NWD) and Founder of the K11 Group - launched his inaugural Sustaina...

2020-01-23 14:25 2819

New Initiative launched at Davos to Decarbonize Mineral and Industrial Supply Chains

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocky Mountain Institute, MIT Sustainable Supply Chains, the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at theColorado School of Mines today announced theCoalition on Materials Emissions Transparency (COME...

2020-01-22 20:45 2674

Alternative Rural Off-Grid Energy Solutions for Cellular Base Stations Will Dethrone Diesel by 2024

SINGAPORE, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Off-grid energy solutions are facing mounting tailwinds as mobile operators pick up the pace in network densification. Global tech market advisory firm,ABI Research estimates a US$5.8 billion market for rural off-grid energy solutions by 2024. The looming...

2020-01-22 17:00 1216

Risen Energy announces that its first large-scale ground-mounted tracking system power station has been connected to the grid in Kazakhstan

NINGBO, China, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Risen Energy Co., Ltd. announced recently that its 50MW photovoltaic power station project in Kazakhstan has been successfully connected to the grid. As the first large-scale ground-mounted tracking system power station connected to the grid in Kazakh...

2020-01-21 23:00 3897

Elbit Systems Successfully Demonstrates High-Altitude High-Precision Aerial Firefighting Solution

HAIFA, Israel, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems completed a successful field demonstration of its patented Hydrop system, an innovative solution enabling high-altitude high-precision aerial firefighting. The field demonstration took place recently as part of an exercise led by theIsrae...

2020-01-21 20:25 1548

Laudes Foundation launches to accelerate the transition to a just and regenerative economy

ZUG, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Laudes Foundation launches today with the aim to address the dual crises of climate breakdown and inequality that endanger nature and jeopardize the safety and dignity of countless communities around the world. The same human ingenuity that has bro...

2020-01-21 19:00 1951