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Three partners build a demonstration system for CO2NNEX for e-methane, a digital platform for visualizing CO2 emissions across e-methane value chain and transferring e-methane’s environmental value

TOKYO, Feb 15, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), and IBM Japan, Ltd. today jointly announced that they have built a demonstration system (the "System," see Figure 1) for CO2NNEX for e-methane, a digital platform for visualizing the amount of CO2 emissions across the value chain of e-methane (methane synthesized with the methanation technology) and transferring e-methane's environmental value. CO2NNEX for e-methane is based on CO2NNEX, a digital platform being developed by MHI and IBM Japan for visualizing the CO2 supply chain. In conducting the PoC (Proof of Concept) of CO2NNEX for e-methane, the three partners will discuss and exchange views with the Japan Gas Association, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., Toho Gas Co., Ltd., and INPEX CORPORATION to identify effective ways to promote the use of e-methane and establish its environmental value.Figure 1: The System's web siteFigure 2: Visualization of CO2 emissionsFigure 3: Transfer of e-methane’s environmental valueUsing the System, this tripartite project aims to achieve the following: A system for managing the amount of CO2 emissions from its sources throughout the e-methane supply chain to provide the data of e-methane's quantified environmental value to gas users; A shared platform that digitally connects e-methane production sites to markets for trading and transferring the environmental value of e-methane, which will be blended with natural gas in the pipeline. The three partners pursue this initiative, aiming to contribute to the transition to a net zero society, which requires practical solutions as currently studied, such as CO2 accounting methods for CCU (carbon dioxide capture and utilization), including methanation, and the application of the accounting methods for e-methane, a recycled-carbon fuel.The System has been established as part of the partners' joint project for another PoC that has been underway since October 2022 utilizing CO2NNEX. For the System, the partners have developed a feature that visualizes the amount of CO2 emissions throughout the e-methane lifecycle, from production to transport, supply, and combustion (see Figure 2) and a feature that displays the balance of e-methane environmental value held by each participant and requests/authorizes the trading of the value (see Figure 3).The project plans to conduct the demonstration to examine the effectiveness and efficiency of utilizing CO2NNEX for e-methane while promoting a wider recognition of the System to collect feedback from academia, industry, and government. The partners intend to apply the PoC results to planned methanation demonstrations, aiming to realize the practical application of e-methane and contribute to achieving a carbon neutral society.About CO2NNEX for e-methaneCO2NNEX for e-methane quantifies e-methane's environmental value by tracking and managing CO2 emissions throughout the e-methane supply chain from production to supply, including transport, and combustion by each participant at each location. The project aims to build a shared platform that transfers and trades e-methane's environmental value.About methanationMethanation is a technology for synthesizing methane, the main component of natural gas, from hydrogen and CO2. The resulting product is known as e-methane. The use (combustion) of e-methane results in no effective increase in CO2 for society as a whole because CO2, which is normally emitted into the atmosphere, is captured and recycled for use in producing e-methane. Also, methanation is expected to be an economically efficient way of achieving carbon neutrality, with e-methane being distributed through the existing gas infrastructure and combusted in existing gas appliances, requiring no large-scale investment for constructing new energy systems or modifying the existing ones.About Osaka GasOsaka Gas announced the Daigas Group Carbon Neutral Vision in January 2021 for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 mainly through the introduction of carbon neutral gas produced by methanation, decarbonization of its power sources primarily through the use of renewable energies and the reduction of carbon emissions. The company is also conducting a number of studies on developing methanation projects overseas - notably in Australia, South America, and Southeast Asia - for the commercialization of methanation technology.About MHIMHI Group is actively involved in programs targeting the realization of a carbon neutral society. Building a CO2 ecosystem is central to its energy transition initiatives. As a global leader in CCUS, the company aims to accelerate this ecosystem development by seeking widespread adoption of related hardware as well as the CO2NNEX digital platform.About IBM JapanApplying its experience in supporting numerous customers worldwide, IBM Japan accelerates the development of CO2NNEX by utilizing its blockchain technology enabling highly secure, transparent, and reliable data sharing; its hybrid cloud technology for building an agile and flexible IT environment linking a cloud and existing systems; and its AI technology enabling visualization, automation and optimization of a value chain.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Fujitsu and Mizuho Bank embark on collaboration for sustainable management information services

TOKYO, Jan 26, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu Limited (Fujitsu) and Mizuho Bank, Ltd. (Mizuho Bank) today announced a collaboration focused on the development of services for corporate customers to manage ESG and SDG related data including greenhouse gas emissions.Figure: Image of the joint projectThe joint effort will combine Mizuho Bank's customer networks and knowledge of environmental and energy solutions with Fujitsu's cloud services for visualizing CO2 emissions across the entire supply chain, supporting customers in their efforts towards de-carbonization and to improve the efficiency of their sustainable management strategies.Responding to the call for urgent climate actionEnvironmental management represents an increasingly important issue in corporate activities. In addition to financial information, the proactive disclosure of non-financial information, related to environmental and social tasks, has become an important factor in corporate evaluations. At the conclusion of the United Nations Climate Change Conference held in 2021 (COP 26), countries agreed on the "goal of limiting the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 degrees C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees C."(1) As countries worldwide are accelerating their de-carbonization efforts, companies are being required to enhance their responses to practical issues including the calculation of GHG emissions.Mizuho Bank positions initiatives addressing climate change as an important part in its management strategy and is actively engaging in constructive dialogue with its customers in response to their unique challenges and needs. Mizuho Bank is further developing and providing financial products and services to support its customers' efforts to combat climate change and to contribute to the realization of a carbon-free society.Fujitsu, too, is focusing on climate related issues and is actively working towards the decarbonization of its own operations by utilizing technologies and services that support digital innovation. Fujitsu provides its customers and society with the know-how and technical capabilities gained through its efforts to go carbon neutral via consulting and service solutions that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation.Outline of the joint initiativeWithin the joint project, the two companies will leverage Mizuho Bank's customer networks and insights in customers' environmental management issues and needs with Fujitsu's services, including the SaaS based sustainability management information service provided by Fujitsu Japan Co., Ltd. as well as Fujitsu's Manufacturing Industry Solution COLMINA Factory Optimization Dashboard. This will allow the two companies to calculate, visualize and accurately and efficiently analyze GHG emissions to support customers in reducing their carbon footprint. By making it possible to comprehensively manage various ESG data (non-financial information), including energy consumption, waste management, occupational health and safety and CSR activities, the new service will enable companies to respond to the Japanese Law Concerning the Rational Use of Energy (Energy Conservation Act) and also promptly and accurately disclose information for global reporting standards including CDP(2), TCFD(3), SBT(4) and RE 100(5). In this way, the two companies will contribute to solving customers' environmental management issues and ultimately support clients in enhancing their corporate reputation and attract ESG investment.Fujitsu and Mizuho Bank will additionally continue cooperation with the aim to develop further services and solutions to support customers in their business.Future PlansMizuho Bank will continue to proactively promote sustainability action to realize a sustainable society. As a comprehensive financial institution, Mizuho Bank provides advisory services and solutions, including financing support through sustainable and environmental finance, that help customers to strengthen their business and transition towards de-carbonization.Fujitsu will continue to promote "Sustainable Manufacturing," one of the Key Focus Areas of Fujitsu Uvance, to achieve growth through the coexistence of people and the earth.(1) Goal of limiting the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 degrees C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees C(2) CDP:International non-profit organization representing institutional investors that encourages companies to disclose their environmental impact and to take measures to mitigate those impacts.(3) TCFD:"Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures"; Disclosure in line with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures. Established by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) to examine how to conduct climate-related disclosure and respond to financial institutions.(4) SBT:"Science Based Targets"; In 2015, the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), a joint initiative of organizations including the United Nations Global Compact and the World Resources Institute (WRI), identified targets.(5) RE 100:An initiative run in partnership with CDP by The Climate Group, an international NGO. Made up of companies aiming to use 100% renewable energy.About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$32 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.About Mizuho BankMizuho Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., one of the largest, full-service financial institutions in the world, with approximately 60,000 employees in 35 countries/regions outside of Japan, nearly 150 years of banking experience, and assets of almost USD 2 trillion. Mizuho Bank has one of the largest customer bases in Japan, and a global network of financial and business centers.Press Contacts:Fujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations Division Inquiries (www.fujitsu.com/global/about/resources/news/presscontacts/form/index.html)Mizuho BankCorporate Communications Department Phone: +81-3-5252-6574 Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Asia Capital Strategy Formally Enters into the GameFi Market by Signing Strategic Partnership with SPC Token

Singapore, January 07, 2023 – (SEAPRWire) – Asia Capital Strategy Fund, leading international financial center based in the Cayman Islands that is committed to promoting the development of venture capital funds has formally entered into strategic partnership with SPC Token, an event that been supported by many stakeholders across the industry and has grown stronger confidence in the newly launched venture. Both parties will reach a cooperation on the development of blockchain game projects. Through this partnership, SPC Token plans to launch a Play-to-green blockchain game – Green Warrior based on promoting environmental awareness in the first quarter of 2024. This world’s first Play-to-green blockchain game, mainly hopes to awaken the public to the concept of environmental protection through interesting games, and inspire people to take action to protect the environment. Blockchain technology will empower this blockchain game, allowing players to experience the feeling of doing good deeds while playing games. In Green Warrior, players will receive tokens as customs clearance rewards after completing game tasks. Part of the tokens earned in the game will be converted into USDT to donate to non-profit organizations related to the protection of the earth. At the same time, another part will also flow back to the Asian Capital Strategic Fund to invest in projects related to carbon rights and promote the concept of environmental protection. China has announced that China will strive to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. The concept of carbon neutrality simply means that the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by enterprises into the atmosphere will be offset through afforestation and other methods. Through the trading of greenhouse gases emission rights, emission rights exchanges can be made between businesses and enterprises. The company will trade carbon rights in the market through game tokens, buy carbon rights from companies in industries such as photovoltaics, wind power, and new energy vehicles, and then sell them, so that they can continue their business, thereby promoting companies to adopt carbon emission reduction technologies. SPC Token executives said: “The reward mechanism for players to earn tokens through games has made blockchain games more and more popular. We are very optimistic about the Green Warrior. ” He also said that because the unique environmental protection concept design game mechanism, this game is expected to be well received, allowing players to join the game is not just for fun, but can also provide strength for environmental protection, and truly contribute for environmental protection. Media Contact Brand: Asia Capital Strategy    Contact: Media Team Website: https://asiacapitalstrategy.com/ SOURCE: Asia Capital Strategy The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)

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Pharmaron: Fulfilling the “Green” and “Low-carbon” Mission and Striving to Improve Sustainability

HONG KONG, Dec 20, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Pharmaron (Stock Code: 300759.SZ/3759.HK) is a premier R&D service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics and CGT products. With around 17,000 employees, and operations in China, U.S., and U.K., Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan and China."Green" and "low carbon" have remained the keywords along Pharmaron's development. Pharmaron set it's first five-year environmental targets in 2016 and achieved reduction of water consumption and the energy consumption per RMB10,000 of output value by 25% and 20% in 2020, respectively, which showed solid results in energy savings and emissions reduction. In 2021, Pharmaron further developed the 2021-2025 Environmental Targets based on the characteristics of its industry and align with the United Nations (UN)'s advocacy for climate action, as well as the peak carbon emissions and carbon neutrality targets of the countries where it operates. Pharmaron will continue to taking concrete actions toward the targets and further improve its environmental management system, resource savings exercises, waste & pollutant reduction effort, and green facility upgrades. Moreover, Pharmaron will continuously promoting green chemistry practices and establishing more suitable and efficient processes to reduce waste and pollutants.At the corporate level, Pharmaron incorporated ESG governance into the overall corporate governance and operations and is committed to continuously improving its ESG governance and management systems through updating the policies and systems, initiating targeted campaigns, increasing operational transparency, etc. According to its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, as the global COVID-19 pandemic continued, Pharmaron's team continues to be guided by its mission "to support its partners' success in discovery, development and commercialization of innovative medicines" and continue to develop its fully integrated end-to-end clinical service platform. Pharmaron built a three-tiered ESG governance with clear responsibilities to ensure the effective implementation of its ESG strategies. In addition, Pharmaron place high emphasis on interactions and alignment of priorities with stakeholders on various ESG topics, through regular questionnaire surveys and interviews, to better address the expectations of different stakeholders.Pharmaron provides its customers with high-quality, high value-added services and novel solutions. Its quality assurance system seamlessly manages the entire product lifecycle from customer acceptance through raw material procurement, R&D service execution, and quality inspection onto R&D product delivery and more; its complete set of information security management strategies served to protect information security and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information assets; its five-level intellectual property rights (IPR) protection system consisting of "Management Safeguard, Policy Safeguard, Legal Document Safeguard, Training Safeguard, and Technical Safeguard" was effective in delivering reinforced IPR protection. It remained committed to the "Honesty, Credibility, Mutual Benefit and Win-Win" principles when engaging with its suppliers. It managed and controlled environmental and social risks in the supply chain relating to core issues, such as business integrity, business information security, supply chain labor rights, and supply chain environmental protection. It implemented transparent procurement to maintain a fair environment for its prospective suppliers.The research and development of new medicines are fundamental to human health and wellness. In the coming year, Pharmaron will, as always, fulfill its responsibilities for all stakeholders including the society, environment, investors/shareholders, employees, customers, supply chain, etc. It will follow its ESG commitments to being green, sustainable and transparent as well as strive to continuously improve economic, environmental and social sustainability. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Korea Environmental Industry Association Revamps Environmental Technology & Product DB Search Portal EIDB

Seoul, Korea, December 20, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – ‘EIDB’, an environmental technology product DB search portal in the domestic and international market by Korea Environmental Industry Association, is expected to have a service revamp in 2023 to present a new feature. It is the environmental technology product DB search portal that can satisfy the needs of the environmental industry with excellent environmental technology as well as the foreign buyers who are in need of environmental technology & product information in Korea. Since its establishment in 2014, with a continuous reorganization, it currently provides excellent companies & product information in the Korean environmental sector in 3 languages (Korean, English, and Chinese). At EIDB, company and product information are available. With a directory and company name search, 157 excellent environmental company information is available, and with a product name search, 336 excellent environmental product information is available. In particular, users can find appropriate companies & products with domestic and international certifications by selecting the type of business (manufacturing, environmental management agency, etc.) after choosing the category (water quality, atmosphere, waste, soil/groundwater, etc.). The example of the certification is as follows: KS for Korea, ISO9001, ISO14001 for overseas, UL (US), NSF(US), CE(Europe), RoHS (Europe), BS(UK), CCC(China), and JIS(Japan). Moreover, with the revamp in January 2023, it is expected to add a search function by piling information of 10,000 foreign environmental industry companies – making it possible to compare and analyze the product technology around the world at once. An official from Korean Environmental Industry Association stated, “Since it is possible to search products and technology with various conditions in line with the demand of domestic companies and government agencies, we expect that EIDB will become a distinguished search portal for buyers who are looking for excellent environmental technology and product. Media contact Company: Korea Environmental Industry Association Contact: Mr. Kyu-hyoung Kim Phone: +82-2-6933-9228 Website: http://keia.kr/dben/ SOURCE: Korea Environmental Industry Association The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)

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NEC Listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) three years in a row

TOKYO, Dec 14, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has been named three years in a row to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Asia Pacific Index, some of the most prestigious global indices of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment.DJSI is an evaluation indices developed by the S&P Dow Jones Indices that evaluates the sustainable practices of major global companies across the "Governance & Economic," "Environmental" and "Social" dimensions. Companies that receive high evaluations are selected to the DJSI Indices. NEC received high evaluations once again in the "Information Security/Cyber Security & System Availability," "Environmental Reporting" and "Social Reporting" categories, and newly this time in "Risk & Crisis Management," "Environmental Policy & Management Systems" and "Climate Strategy." In addition, NEC's evaluation improved in the "Corporate Governance," "Materiality" and "Talent Attraction & Retention" categories, where NEC is actively promoting efforts and transparency. Other than DJSI World and DJSI Asia Pacific, NEC is included in the FTSE4Good Index Series and the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes as part of high evaluations in terms of ESG. NEC has received "A List" ratings four years in a row in the categories of "Climate Change" and "Water Security," as well as an A List rating for "Supplier Engagement" from the global environmental non-profit CDP. In addition, NEC has been awarded a "Platinum" Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ranking, in recognition for being part of the top 1% of companies evaluated by EcoVadis, a France-based CSR rating platform. NEC became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact(1) in 2005, which was founded on the basic principles of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, and continues to strive to minimize any burdens that business activities may have on society. NEC aims to contribute to the creation of value for society through its business, and to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) launched by the United Nations. Over the course of the Mid-term Management Plan 2025, in order to promote sustainable growth, NEC aims to achieve continuous inclusion in ESG indices by advancing initiatives for materiality, which are priority management themes from an ESG perspectiveAS(2). NEC also aims to create the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Based on the NEC Way, a common set of values that form the basis for how the entire NEC Group conducts itself, NEC contributes to achieving the SDGs.(1) The United Nations Global Compact:An initiative that calls on companies worldwide to align their strategies and operations with ten universal principles in four fields of human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption. NEC joined in 2005.(2) NEC's efforts in support of ESG initiatives are reported in the following:- NEC Sustainability Report 2022www.nec.com/en/global/csr/report/index.html- NEC Integrated Report 2022www.nec.com/en/global/ir/library/annual/index.html- External Ratings and Evaluationswww.nec.com/en/global/csr/management/evaluation.htmlAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Hitachi High-Tech Achieves CDP’s Highest Score of “A List” in Climate Change for the First Time

TOKYO, Dec 13, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi High-Tech Corporation today was selected for the 2022 "A List" by CDP(1), a non-governmental organization that conducts environmental research and information disclosure globally, out of more than 10,000 companies that were evaluated for their climate change initiatives and transparency in information disclosure. In 2010, we registered with CDP and have continued our efforts to decarbonize and harmonized with nature, and today we have been selected for the first time as an "A list", the highest rating in the field of climate change.Hitachi High-Tech's Environmental InitiativesAs a member of the wider Hitachi Group, Hitachi High-Tech Group is pushing forward with efforts to achieve carbon neutral status in our factories and offices by FY2027 and throughout our entire value chain by FY2050, all in service of our environmental vision and fulfilling the Long-term Environment Targets put forth in Hitachi Environmental Innovation 2050(2). Through these efforts, Hitachi High-Tech has achieved carbon neutrality in seven facilities.As a further effort to achieve the goal, in addition to the introduction of Hitachi Internal Carbon Pricing(3) in FY2021, we are also working to introduce environmental assessments into executive compensation for top management.Furthermore, in order to achieve carbon neutrality throughout the entire value chain by FY2050, we began surveying suppliers' CO2 emissions in fiscal 2020 in order to improve the accuracy of calculations for Scope3 Category1 (Purchased products and services), which emits the most CO2, and to consider reduction measures.At manufacturing process, we aim to offer products with reduced environmental impact by implementing environmentally conscious design (Eco-design) and working to reduce "CO2 emissions during product use", which is CO2 emissions second highest after "Scope3 Category1".In addition, in order to meet the growing demand for the reuse and remanufacture of lithium- ion batteries (LiB) for EVs, we have developed a "Rapid diagnostic method for battery degradation that instantly assesses the performance degradation and remaining life of lithium- ion batteries" together with Hitachi, Ltd. to accelerate the evaluation of the residual performance of batteries and achieve higher accuracy.Encouraged by this selection as an "A list" in the field of climate change, the Hitachi High-Tech Group will continue to create environmental value through manufacturing aimed at reducing environmental impact and strengthening environmental management, with the aim of contributing to a sustainable global environment.(1) CDP: CDP is a global non-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts. The organization analyzes and evaluates the environmental initiatives and information disclosure of the world's major companies in the three themes of climate change; water security; and forests - and selects the best companies as "A list" companies each year.(2) Hitachi Environmental Innovation 2050: Long-term goals established to aim toward building a "decarbonized society," a "resource efficient society" and a "harmonized society with nature" by 2050, set out under the vision that "Hitachi will resolve environmental issues and achieve both a higher quality of life and a sustainable society through its Social Innovation Business in collaborative creation with its stakeholders," which Hitachi instituted as its Environmental Vision.(3) Internal Carbon Pricing: A system in which a company places a price on its own carbon emissions in order to quantitatively clarify the impact on current and/or future business activities and to facilitate strategic decision-making, based on the premise that addressing climate change will present both costs and opportunities.This is a system to reduce CO2 emissions by converting the CO2 emission reduction effect of new equipment into a monetary amount and factoring it into investment decisions.Hitachi High-Tech's Sustainability Initiativeswww.hitachi-hightech.com/global/en/company/sustainability/Hitachi High-Tech's Materiality 1: Contributing to a Sustainable Global Environment Hitachi High-Tech Group has identified five themes of Materiality based on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are priority issues for resolving social issues. One of our identified Materiality is "Contributing to the Sustainable Global Environment," involving initiatives for realizing a decarbonized society and other such measures in combating climate change. bit.ly/3BwmtNGHitachi High-Tech's Climate Change Countermeasuresbit.ly/3PrN5W6About Hitachi High-TechHitachi High-Tech, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is engaged in activities in a broad range of fields, including manufacture and sales of clinical analyzers, biotechnology products, and analytical instruments, semiconductor manufacturing equipment and analysis equipment. and providing high value-added solutions in fields of social & industrial infrastructures and mobility, etc. The company's consolidated revenues for FY 2021 were approx. JPY 576.8 billion [USD5.1 billion]. For further information, visit www.hitachi-hightech.com/global/Contact:Katakura, KawamotoSustainability Management Dept., CSR Div., Hitachi High-Tech Corporation+81-80-9207-5075For more information, visit www.hitachi.com/New/cnews/month/2022/12/221213c.pdf. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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DENSO Receives Highest Rating from CDP in “Climate Change” and “Water Security”

KARIYA, JAPAN, Dec 13, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - DENSO Corporation today announced it has been selected as an "A-List" company in the assessment of environmental initiatives conducted by international nonprofit CDP(1) for its excellent efforts in the areas of climate change and water security, as well as information disclosure. This is the first time DENSO has been selected for the "A-List" in the area of "Climate Change" and the second consecutive time in the area of "Water Security."In its long-term policy for 2030, DENSO has integrated the principle of "Bringing hope for the future for our planet, society, and all people," and is accelerating its sustainability management to maximize the value it provides in the fields of "Green" and "Peace of Mind." Specifically, in the area of "Green," in support of global efforts to reduce environmental impacts, DENSO aims to achieve carbon neutrality within its production activities by 2035, well ahead of 2050, the goal set by the Japanese government. DENSO also promotes initiatives in the 3 areas of "Monozukuri (manufacturing)," "Mobility Products," and "Energy Use" to realize a carbon-neutral society.DENSO believes that its multifaceted efforts have contributed to its selection for the "A-List." As a manufacturer, which can be energy intensive, DENSO has long been committed to reducing its environmental impact in all its business activities, including product development and production, to foster sustainable global and business environments. In 2022, in the fields of promoting mobility products and systems with high environmental performance and developing new technologies to recover and reuse CO2, DENSO has been utilizing the Green Innovation Fund(2) of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), a national research and development corporation. DENSO aims to achieve sustainable business growth and expansion and contribute to addressing ever-increasing environmental issues. In addition, DENSO has implemented a wide range of timely measures, including the promotion of environmental activities throughout its supply chain and the introduction of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives in response to growing public interests.DENSO remains committed to enhancing its corporate value and contributing to the realization of a sustainable society through sustainability management.(1) CDP is a British charity-controlled non-governmental organization that provides global disclosure systems to help investors, corporations, nations, regions, and cities manage their environmental impacts.(2) DENSO has been selected for the following 3 Green Innovation Fund projects.For more information, visit www.denso.com/global/en/news/newsroom/2022/20221213-g01/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Huatai Securities Attends the 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP14)

WUHAN, CHINA, Nov 9, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - On November 8, The Yangtze River Conservation Forum, an important side event of the 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP14), was held in Wuhan. The forum shared iconic cases of Yangtze River conservation, including the protection of the Yangtze River finless porpoise and the ten-year fishing ban in the river, showcased China's conservation achievements in the three decades since the country joined the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, and introduced China's experiences in wetland and river conservation to the world. The team of "Yixin Huatai - One Yangtze River", an environmental protection project ("the Project") of Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. (stock code: 6886.HK; "the Company"), was invited to the forum and demonstrated their efforts in Yangtze River protection with project partners from Fudan University and Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo.In 2018, Huatai Securities launched the "Yixin Huatai - One Yangtze River" project, and began its strategic cooperation with the government, NGOs and universities to protect the biodiversity of the Yangtze River basin. In 2022, the Company established the Huatai Foundation and initiated the "One Yangtze River" Conservation Fund, aiming to provide more professional and sustainable support for biodiversity protection within the region.The Yangtze River wetland is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Over the past four years, the Project has covered wetlands in the Yangtze River basin and the estuary of the Yangtze River, carrying out various ecological protection activities including biodiversity surveys, monitoring and patrolling, community co-management, habitat improvement and public education.Community conservation guards the habitats of the Yangtze RiverThe source region of the Yangtze River is located in the hinterland of the Tibetan Plateau and is dotted with diverse ecosystems such as forests, alpine rock falls, alpine grasslands and wetlands. Despite its severe climate, the region nurtures abundant and unique species, including the black-necked crane, the only crane in the world that inhabits the plateau.As an indicator species of highland wetland ecosystems and a flagship species for conservation initiatives, the black-necked crane has attracted great attention. Since 2018, through the support of the Project, the environmental NGO Shan Shui Conservation Center ("Shan Shui") has offered training and education to over 200 local herdsmen so that they can participate in data monitoring and sample collection for the protection of local species including black-necked cranes. Between 2018 and 2022, a total of 307 black-necked crane surveys were conducted, with 66,627 individuals recorded; the highest number of black-necked cranes observed in a single survey has increased year-on-year to 687, affirming the importance of the Jiatang grassland as a migratory resting place for black-necked cranes as well as a distributing area for their subadults. In 2019, the local government, Shan Shui and Huatai Securities jointly established the community protection area in Chengduojiatang grassland, encouraging local herdsmen to protect the ecological environment of the Yangtze River source region in accordance with the customs and regulations of the community. The community protection area initiative has been an effective step in building a community-oriented wetland protection model.At present, the community protection area supported by the Project in the Yangtze River source region has reached 4,000 sq km, covering a variety of plateau ecosystems including wetlands. In addition to continuously improving the solutions for ecological protection and balanced community development, the initiative also supports research institutes such as Peking University to carry out research and conduct species monitoring through a monitoring network of more than 400 infrared cameras to gather data related to domestic ecological conditions such as climate change, and the coexistence of snow leopards and leopards. Among them, the breeding site and infant-rearing behavior of desert cats were recorded for the first time in Jiatang grassland, which attracted the attention of many academic and mass media including Nature, the world's leading multidisciplinary science journal.Unite the collective power of citizens to provide rare species a home in the cityCompared with the Yangtze River source region, the middle and lower reaches of the river are densely populated and economically developed, and the intensive human activities overshadow the rare and endangered species that coexist alongside humans in these reaches of the river. In 2019, Huatai Securities cooperated with World Widelife Fund (WWF) and One Planet Foundation (OPF) to launch the "One Yangtze River Wildlife Conservation Microfund" ("the Fund") species protection project, and a number of conservation organizations and professional teams, including the Wuhan Bird Watching Society ("the Society"), received funding to carry out biodiversity conservation work on the ground in the middle and lower reaches of the river. The Wuhan Bird Watching Society, as one of the funded groups, urged the authorities to include the wintering grounds of black storks in Tianxingzhou, Hongshan District, into the protection scope of important habitats for wild birds, and set up a volunteer service team for bird protection in Tianxingzhou. The Society also aims to assist relevant government departments to eliminate threats and lead the public to participate in the protection of breeding grounds of the Baer's pochard to help increase the population and the protection of black storks during winter to aid their survival rates.Similar changes are taking place in Shanghai. Wang Fang, a researcher in the School of Life Sciences at Fudan University, led a team funded by the Fund to study the response of urban animals to human activities and to participate in the protection and management of urban biodiversity in megacities. Within three years, it has attracted more than 200 citizen volunteers to establish a folk raccoon dog survey team, and a Shanghai urban biodiversity database. The number of related science articles has exceeded 30 million, and several papers have been noted and cited by Nature and Science, amongst others.Cultivating youth power for Yangtze River protectionThe Yangtze River finless porpoise is the only remaining freshwater cetacean mammal in the Yangtze River. Due to the impact of human activities such as illegal fishing, increased shipping, disorderly sand mining, poor water quality and noise pollution, its population has dropped from more than 2,700 in the 1990s to about 1,000 today, and the species is now critically endangered.The "One Yangtze River Wildlife Conservation Microfund" not only offers financial aid, but also provides technical and project planning support. It is hoped that when filling the protection gaps of some threatened species, the Fund can also promote the growth of diverse local protection forces such as scientific research institutions, primary management units, university associations, and local NGOs. With the support of the Fund, the students of the Environmental Protection Association of Jiangsu University of Science and Technology ("the Association") led 14 high schools from seven provinces to join the Yangtze River Finless Porpoise Science Group, trained more than 500 college student volunteer lecturers, and carried out finless porpoise protection and public education activities nationwide. The Association also developed an online finless porpoise communication mini program, which has exceeded three million visits in the past three years. In April 2022, Zhenjiang Jingkou District Finless Dolphin Protection Association was officially established, and its key members came from Jiangsu University of Science and Technology Environmental Protection Association.In September this year, Huatai Securities supported the Huatai Foundation and He Yi Institute to launch "Trickle Up - A Yangtze River Student Environmental Protection Activity Funding Program" ("the Program"). The first phase of the Program provides small grants and expert guidance to 25 college student teams, guiding them to carry out environmental protection actions more scientifically and rationally, contributing to the environmental protection industry as well as effectively improving their comprehensive capabilities.Guiding capital for good and conservationUnder the advocacy of the Project, Huatai Securities launched the "Huatai Yixin Series" pooled asset management plan to provide financing services for green industries and donate a certain percentage of the management fees collected to environmental protection public welfare organizations to support the conservation actions in the "One Yangtze River" project area. In 2021, through cooperation with the Society of Entrepreneurs and Ecology Conservation (SEE), the pilot project of ecological restoration and sustainable fishery in Jiangsu Binhai Wetland was carried out to provide safer resting places and wintering sites for migrating birds.The Project takes ESG (environmental, social and governance) as a link, actively promotes dialogue and cooperation between protection organizations and the capital market, and guides capital for good. In December 2020, Huatai Securities joined hands with the China Environmental Protection Foundation, Shan Shui and other institutions to hold the "One Yangtze River" Sustainable Development Forum to discuss the relationship between ESG investment and ecological protection. Representatives from the Shanghai Stock Exchange, MSCI, the asset management industry and listed companies, together with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Peking University, IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and other institutions, promote the in-depth link between ESG rating, investment and biodiversity conservation, and help capital to be good. In September 2021, the Project was selected as the "Global Special Recommendation Case" of the NGO Forum at the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP15).From the source of the Yangtze River, through its middle and lower reaches to the mouth of the river, the "One Yangtze River" project will continue to promote the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature and drive more conservation efforts like a constant trickle of water into this mighty river. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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MHIEC Receives Highest Award at 48th Outstanding Environmental Systems Awards

TOKYO, Jul 27, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received the "Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Minister's Award" at the 48th Outstanding Environmental Systems Awards, hosted by The Japan Society of Industrial Machinery Manufacturers (JSIM), for its newly developed stoker-type waste incinerator(1). The "METI Minister's Award," the highest award presented by JSIM, cited the incinerator's innovative V-shaped structure and low loss on ignition(2). An awards ceremony was held at the Kikai Shinko Kaikan building (Minato-ku, Tokyo) on July 26.Awards CeremonyInnovative stoker structure and incinerator shape enabling continuous receipt of radiant heatJSIM's Outstanding Environmental Systems Awards were inaugurated in 1974, with support from the METI (at that time, Ministry of International Trade and Industry), to promote research and development of environmental protection technologies and promote the adoption of outstanding environmental systems. Nominations for the awards are submitted by environmental system manufacturers and environmental engineering firms nationwide, and the award recipients are selected by a committee of experts based on criteria including innovativeness, economic merit and future potential. In addition to the METI Minister's Award, other awards are presented in the names of the Director-General of METI's Industrial Science and Technology Policy and Environment Bureau, Commissioner of METI's Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (SMEA), and the JSIM President.MHIEC's V-type stoker system for waste incineration with forward acting grate-bar incorporates improvements and advances from the company's earlier conventional type of stoker. It was developed to provide stable incineration and reduced volume of waste with wide-ranging properties and in diverse states, to contribute to reducing environmental load. The stoker structure and incinerator shape have been optimized so the surface of the stoker grates is directed at the center of the flame during all processes: drying, combustion and post-combustion. The foremost benefit derived from these innovations is the ability to receive radiant heat efficiently as the waste is combusted, enabling a reduction in the proportion of residual waste in the ash left after incineration.Efficient use of radiant heat also enables downsizing of the stoker, saving space for boiler house which typically requires significant space within a waste-to-energy plant. These improvements enhance freedom in planning installations at sites where available space is limited. MHIEC delivered its V-type stoker system of which plant went into commercial operation in January 2021 and is operating smoothly up to today.MHIEC has strengths in developing environmental system technologies cultivated over many years, and now, after receiving the latest JSIM award, the Company renews its determination to apply those strengths to the construction and operation of waste-to-energy plants that contribute to alleviating environmental impacts. In these ways MHIEC will make significant contributions to achieving the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), solving global environmental issues, and realizing a carbon-neutral society.(1) In a V-type stoker system, waste is dried, heated, mixed and combusted as it moves along on a grid of fire grates made of heat-resistant castings.(2) Loss on ignition represents the weight ratio of the unburnt content in the dried bottom ash.For further information on MHIEC's award-winning V-type stoker system:https://www.mhi.co.jp/technology/review/pdf/e592/e592060.pdfAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Everbright Environment Tops Brand Value Ranking for China’s Listed Environmental Protection Companies

HONG KONG, Apr 20, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The "Blue Book on Brand Value of Chinese Listed Companies 2021" (the "Blue Book") was recently published by the mainland China publication National Business Daily in collaboration with the China Business Research Centre, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University. The brand value ranking of the listed companies in China's environmental protection industry was also revealed in the Blue Book. China Everbright Environment Group Limited ("Everbright Environment" or the "Company") (SEHK: 257) topped the list with a brand value of RMB14.622 billion - the only listed environmental protection company with a brand value of over RMB10 billion. Not only does the Company have a brand value that exceeds the sum of the companies ranked second to fifth, but it also has an annual growth rate of 47.3% (compared to the overall industry growth rate of 14.5%), highlighting its status as the leading player in the industry. Everbright Environment is a leading enterprise in China's environmental industry and the first one-stop integrated environmental solution provider in China. The Company focuses on the four major areas of environment, resources, energy and climate. Its main businesses cover a wide range of industry chains and sub-sectors, including waste-to-energy and integrated waste treatment, integrated biomass utilisation, hazardous and solid waste treatment, water environment management, equipment manufacturing, research and development relating to green technologies, and ecological and environmental planning and designing. In 2021, despite the challenging business environment caused by a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic and fierce competition, Everbright Environment maintained a steady pace of development and continued to strengthen its position in the industry. The Company's brand influence at home and abroad has been further enhanced through its operating results, industry-leading technological innovation, proactive deployment of low-carbon transformation, continued development of quality projects, exemplary cooperation under the Belt and Road initiative, reputable corporate governance, and continued commitment to social responsibility. Branding is playing an increasingly important role as the core competency of the Company.In 2021, Everbright Environment was shortlisted on the Fortune China 500 list for the first time, ranking in 283rd place. Meanwhile, the Company has been ranked first on the list of China's Top 50 Environmental Enterprises for three consecutive years and ranked first in the "Top Ten Influential Solid Waste Treatment Enterprises in China" for 11 consecutive years. In addition, Everbright Environment was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the 6th consecutive year and Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index for the 11th consecutive year. The Company also received the "Best Environmental Responsibility" award for three consecutive years and was selected as a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index for five consecutive years. Everbright Environment was also named the "Social Responsibility Brand of the Year" by the China Charity Festival for seven consecutive years. The Blue Book also mentioned that with the support of the national "Dual Carbon" strategy and policies related to the in-depth development of the prevention and control of pollution, the environmental protection industry has entered rapid development during the 14th Five-year Plan period and is becoming a vital part in China's industrial structure and economic transformation. The brand value of environmental protection enterprises also has a broad scope for growth, and enterprises need to continuously improve their independent innovation capabilities, forge a more solid brand value, and make more contributions to the green, low-carbon and sustainable development efforts of China and the world.About China Everbright Environment Group LimitedChina Everbright Environment Group Limited ("Everbright Environment") is a backbone enterprise of China Everbright Group Ltd. Everbright Environment is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKEX") (257.HK). It has two listed subsidiary companies: China Everbright Water Limited, which is dual listed on Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited and HKEX (U9E.SG and 1857.HK), and China Everbright Greentech Limited, which is listed on HKEX (1257.HK). Since shifting its business focus to the environmental sector in 2003, the Company has grown into the largest environmental enterprise in China, a leading player in Asia's environmental protection industry, the world's largest waste-to-energy investor and operator, and a world-renowned environmental group. Everbright Environment gains the recognitions of ranking the top among the "Top Ten Influential Solid Waste Treatment Enterprises in China" for 11 consecutive years, the top on the list of China's Top 50 Environmental Enterprises for three consecutive years, and being included in the MSCI China Index for nine consecutive years. Its main businesses cover waste-to-energy and integrated waste treatment, integrated biomass utilisation, hazardous and solid waste treatment, environmental remediation, water environment management, equipment manufacturing, waste sorting, environmental sanitation integration, resource recycling, development of zero-waste cities, energy-saving lighting, analysis and testing, research and development relating to green technologies, ecological and environmental planning and designing, as well as environmental protection industrial parks. The Company has a business presence in more than 210 locations across 25 provinces, municipalities, autonomous regions and special administrative region in China, as well as overseas markets including Germany, Poland, Vietnam and Mauritius. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Fujitsu and IHI Start Joint Project on New Environmental Value Distribution Platform Using Blockchain Technology

TOKYO, Apr 12, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - IHI Corporation (hereinafter IHI) and Fujitsu Limited today announced the launch of a joint project on environmental value trading(1) starting April 1, 2022, with the aim of contributing to the realization of a carbon-neutral society and to revitalize the market of environmental value trading ecosystems.Market image utilizing the newly developed environmental value distribution platformUnder this joint project, IHI and Fujitsu will work toward the commercialization and promotion of an environmental value distribution platform by leveraging their business knowledge in blockchain technology and carbon neutrality solutions. The two parties will issue environmental value "tokens"(2) based on data on the reduction of CO2 emissions collected through IHI's IoT platform "ILIPS" (IHI group Lifecycle Partner System)(3) and establish a platform for distributing these tokens to the environmental value trading market by leveraging Fujitsu's "ConnectionChain" security technology to interconnect various blockchains.Through this new platform, the two companies aim to support an efficient distribution of environmental value and the reduction of CO2 emissions generated by companies around the world, and contribute to the realization of the common global goal of a carbon-neutral society.BackgroundThe trading of environmental values such as carbon credits(4) has been gaining increasing attention as it constitutes a cost-efficient means of reducing CO2 emissions and supports various countries and companies in their efforts to contribute to the realization of a carbon neutral society.At the same time, the expansion of the distribution volume of carbon credits on the market represents an urgent issue in efforts to bolster environmental value trading. Currently, international initiatives including TSVCM(5), a taskforce working to scale voluntary carbon markets, are promoting measures to expand the scale of transactions and standardize trading systems for carbon credits. Public and private sectors in Japan are further promoting the use of carbon credits through measures including the "J-Credit Scheme," a system in which the Japanese government certifies the amount of CO2 emissions reduced through measures including the promotion of renewable energy and forest management. These measures shall offer individuals and small and medium sized companies new opportunities to create environmental value, digitize the creation and utilization process of environmental value, create a trading market and ultimately expand the supply and demand of environmental value to improve the institutional environment.Current initiatives of the two companiesAs part of its initiatives to go carbon neutral, IHI is utilizing its IoT platform "ILIPS" to calculate the amount of CO2 emissions and reductions(6) from operation data of its equipment and facilities. It has additionally started deployment of a digital platform for the visualization and creation of environmental value using blockchain technology in February 2022.Fujitsu is providing its "ConnectionChain" blockchain technology to interconnect multiple ecosystems consisting of blockchains and other technologies, that is expected to serve as the basis for environmental value trading. ConnectionChain leverages Hyperledger Cactus, an open source software (OSS) project for secure and reliable integration between multiple blockchain platforms hosted by Hyperledger Foundation. Fujitsu has been contributing to the development efforts for "Hyperledger Cactus"(7) since its inception in 2020. Through these efforts, Fujitsu aims to establish a business platform that enables seamless and efficient commercial transactions of a variety of digital assets including environmental values, as well as crypto assets and STOs(8) which are gaining increased attention.Outline of the joint projectWithin this joint project, IHI and Fujitsu will construct a new system that leverages IHI's ILIPS platform to calculate the amount of CO2 emission reductions and Fujitsu's ConnectionChain blockchain technology to distribute tokens as high-reliable digital assets to the environmental value trading market. In this way, IHI and Fujitsu aim to launch a new platform for the efficient distribution of environmental value on a global scale and will work to expand the market for environmental value trading. At this end, the two companies will promote the application of digital technologies in the process of creating, managing, and trading environmental value tokens, and aim to create a sustainable value chain model in which funds can be reliably delivered to companies that are engaged in environmental contribution initiatives including the use of green energies and measures to reduce their CO2 emissions.Prior to this project, the two companies conducted and completed demonstration trials on linking IHI's ILIPS platform to Fujitsu ConnectionChain to distribute tokens to the environmental value trading market in the end of March 2022.Future PlansMoving forward, the two companies aim to realize an environmental value distribution platform by the end of fiscal 2022 and will further promote discussions and demonstration projects with partner companies, related ministries, agencies, and organizations that support this initiative with the goal to contribute to effective and concrete actions toward a carbon neutral society.(1) Environmental value trading:Measurement and certification of the reduction, absorption, or removal of CO2 and other emissions with the goal to create tradeable values based on decarbonization results.(2) Tokens:Digitized rights and assets issued independently by companies and organizations using blockchain technology.(3) ILIPS:Common platform for IHI Group products that integrates data on equipment and facilities into cloud servers for use in life cycle business with the aim of enhancing IHI Group products and services.(4) Carbon credit:One representative example of environmental value. Tradeable certificates of greenhouse gas reductions.(5) TSVCM:"The Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets". International initiative led by the private sector to expand the scale of the carbon credit market.(6) Calculation of CO2 emissions/reductions:Calculations are based on fuel consumption, electric power consumption and a smart contract using methodologies of the J-Credit system and emission factors preset by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment.(7) Hyperledger Cactus:OSS development project to integrate different blockchain platforms hosted by Hyperledger Foundation, the open, global ecosystem for enterprise blockchain technologies.(8) STO:"Security Token Offering". Project to raise money mainly on stocks and other bonds; issues and sells its own currency "security token" to qualified investors to raise funds.About FujitsuFujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 126,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$34 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. For more information, please see www.fujitsu.com.About IHIIHI Corporation is a Japanese comprehensive heavy-industry manufacturer working to create value for customers in four main areas; Resource, Energy and Environment; Social Infrastructure and Offshore Facilities; Industrial Systems and General-purpose Machinery and Aero Engine, Space and Defense. Under the management philosophy of "Contribute to the development of society through technology," IHI leverages its engineering capabilities centered on "Monozukuri" technology in promoting initiatives to contribute to resolving such social issues as becoming carbon-free, preventing and mitigating disasters, and enriching lives of all people in order to create a world where nature and technology work in unity. For more information, please see https://www.ihi.co.jp/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Toyota: Accelerating Bus Electrification Toward Achieving Carbon Neutrality

TOKYO, Feb 28, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu), Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino), and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that they plan to strengthen their efforts to electrify buses toward the achievement of carbon neutrality by 2050. In collaboration with Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Co., Ltd., which works to solve social issues through the spread of CASE technologies, we will expand our lineup to increase customer options and reduce vehicle cost, in addition to popularizing practical and sustainable electric vehicles.1. Isuzu and Hino to begin production of BEV flat-floor route buses in FY2024- Toward the realization of a decarbonized society in 2050, Isuzu and Hino plan to begin production of battery electric vehicle (BEV) flat-floor route buses* in 2024 at Isuzu-Hino joint venture J-Bus Ltd.- Isuzu and Hino have been collaborating in the bus business since 2002 and have been precisely responding to the requirements of bus operators in Japan. Recent rapid moves toward carbon neutrality are heightening the need for zero-emission route buses, and Isuzu and Hino intend to respond to that need.- The BEV flat-floor route bus planned for production start in FY2024 will be developed by Isuzu, and the adoption of a BEV powertrain, which will provide zero CO2 emissions during vehicle use, is aimed at contributing to the realization of a decarbonized society. Also, toward achieving zero onboard accidents, by taking advantage of the freedom of layout afforded by BEVs, the flat-floor area of the bus' interior can be greatly expanded compared to conventional non-step buses, significantly improving travel safety.2. Isuzu, Hino, and Toyota to begin study for the planning and development of next-generation FCEV route bus- Additionally, Isuzu, Hino, and Toyota have agreed to begin studying the planning and development of next-generation fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) route bus based on the BEV flat-floor route bus to be produced from FY2024.- The next-generation FCEV route bus will combine the platform of the BEV flat-floor route bus scheduled for launch in FY 2024, with Toyota's fully developed fuel cell system found in the Toyota Mirai and the SORA fuel cell bus. By sharing the same components between BEVs and FCEVs, Isuzu, Hino, and Toyota aim to significantly reduce costs, and by adopting new-generation fuel cell stacks and utilizing Toyota and Hino's FCEV bus development know-how to date, they aim to provide longer-life, higher-added-value electrified vehicles.- Through this initiative, Isuzu, Hino, and Toyota intend to contribute to the realization of a hydrogen-based society in Japan, by applying Japan's strengths in fuel cell technology.Isuzu is advancing its global environmental actions based on the "Isuzu Environmental Vision 2050" (announced in 2020), an Isuzu Group roadmap for addressing global environmental issues over the long term and securing a prosperous and sustainable society by the year 2050. Meanwhile, Hino, through its "Hino Environmental Challenge 2050" (announced in 2017), has set a goal of achieving zero environmental impact and is accelerating its efforts by additionally establishing the "Hino Environmental Milestone 2030" as an interim target in April 2021. Toyota has also formulated its "Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050" (announced in 2015), which aims to significantly reduce CO2 emissions during vehicle use and is endeavoring to develop and promote the use of electrified vehicle technologies.*A bus with a flat, single-level floor that extends from the front of the bus to almost the rear Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Hitachi High-Tech Recognized as CDP Supplier Engagement Leader 2021

TOKYO, Feb 17, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi High-Tech Corporation ("Hitachi High-Tech") today announced that it was recognized as Supplier Engagement Leader, the highest rating in the Supplier Engagement Rating (SER) assessment performed by CDP(1), a non-profit organization headquartered in the UK that conducts global environmental surveys and discloses information. This is the first time we have been selected for our actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the entire Hitachi High-Tech supply chain. The companies chosen for the Leaderboard in FY2021 were those that made the top 8% in rankings − approximately 500 companies in total (105 of whom are Japanese companies).In December 2021, Hitachi High-Tech was recognized by CDP for both our initiatives in climate change and in water security with the second-highest leadership level: the "A- List". Our recently achieved Leaderboard ranking comes in addition to this A- List certification.About CDP's Supplier Engagement Rating (SER)The Supplier Engagement Rating evaluates how effectively companies are collaborating with suppliers to tackle the challenges of climate change. Companies who complete the full CDP Climate Change Questionnaire will be evaluated based on their responses to questions from four areas: "Governance," "Targets," "Scope 3 Emissions" and "Supplier Engagement."Hitachi High-Tech's Environmental InitiativesAs a member of the wider Hitachi Group, Hitachi High-Tech Group is pushing forward with efforts to achieve carbon neutral status in our factories and offices by FY2030 and throughout our entire value chain by FY2050, all in service of our environmental vision and fulfilling the Long-term Environment Targets put forth in Hitachi Environmental Innovation 2050(2). Through these efforts, Hitachi High-Tech has achieved carbon neutrality in four facilities since 2018.Hitachi High-Tech is also working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout our whole supply chain. Specifically, the Hitachi Green Procurement Guidelines(3) are shared with our procurement partners and other such companies that we work with, and by calling on them to promote environmental conservation and reduce environmental impact we compel them to make efforts in tackling climate change, such as cutting greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy efficiency.On the back of this encouraging SER Leaderboard ranking, Hitachi High-Tech Group will, together with our fellow Group companies and partners, promote carbon neutral initiatives and continue to aim toward creating social and environmental value.(1) CDP: CDP is a non-profit organization that seeks to promote and disclose information on the efforts taken by businesses and communities in tackling environmental issues, including climate change, water security and forest conservation, based on requests from figures around the world who are highly concerned with environmental issues, such as institutional investors. Established in the UK in 2000, CDP collects, analyzes, and evaluates information on the environmental efforts of major companies around the world, and annually designates an "A List" of companies that were the most outstanding in their initiatives and information transparency in climate change, water security and forest conservation. (2) Hitachi Environmental Innovation 2050: Long-term goals established to aim toward building a "decarbonized society," a "resource efficient society" and a "harmonized society with nature" by 2050, set out under the vision that "Hitachi will resolve environmental issues and achieve both a higher quality of life and a sustainable society through its Social Innovation Business in collaborative creation with its stakeholders," which Hitachi instituted as its Environmental Vision. Environmental Vision and Long-term Environmental Targets (3) Hitachi Green Procurement Guidelines: A booklet shared with our procurement partners that summarizes our fundamental views on the procurement of components and products with consideration to the Earth's environment by our subsidiaries, our requirements of our procurement partners and other such matters. The conduct expected from procurement partners is summarized in the Hitachi Group Sustainable Procurement Guidelines, and the operational guidelines for substantive "green" procurement listed in the Hitachi Green Procurement Guidelines. This provides our procurement partners with a clear and easy-to-understand overview of the Hitachi Group's initiatives and requirements. Sustainable ProcurementHitachi High-Tech's Materiality 1: Contributing to a Sustainable Global EnvironmentHitachi High-Tech Group has identified five themes of Materiality based on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are priority issues for resolving social issues. One of our identified Materiality is "Contributing to the Sustainable Global Environment," involving initiatives for realizing a decarbonized society and other such measures in combating climate change.About Hitachi High-TechHitachi High-Tech, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is engaged in activities in a broad range of fields, including Analytical & Medical Solutions (manufacture and sales of clinical analyzers, biotechnology products, and analytical instruments), Nano-Technology Solutions (manufacture and sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and analysis equipment), and Industrial Solutions (providing high value-added solutions in fields of social & industrial infrastructures and mobility, etc.). The company's consolidated revenues for FY 2020 were approx. JPY 606.3 billion [USD 5.7 billion]. For further information, visit http://www.hitachi-hightech.com/global/ Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Go Sustainability, Pertamina Successfully Increases ESG Rating To PROPER

Glasgow, Scotland, Nov 9, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – PT Pertamina (Persero) is committed to create sustainable business processes to become a leading global energy company with a reputation for being environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and with good governance. To carry out this commitment, Pertamina implements the requirements of several standards that are applied in the world such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) ISO 14001:2015 related to Environmental Management, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 50001:2018 related to Social Responsibility, ISO 37001:2016 regarding Energy Management, ISO 27001:2013 Anti Bribery Management System, ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management Systems, and ISO 26000:2010 Social Responsibility. Pertamina’s efforts to implement global standards have had positive impacts. From the environmental aspect, it has resulted in a reduction of 6.6 million tons greenhouse gas emissions of CO2 equivalent. Saved energy by 92.5 million GJ, reduced waste by 8.6 tons, 3R non-hazardous waste by 10,628 tons, 3R hazardous waste by 180 thousand tons, and saved water use of 29.6 million m3. This success has led Pertamina to receive 170 PROPER (Company Performance Rating Program in Environmental Management) awards in 2020 which include 16 Proper Gold, Green (64), and Blue (90). The assessment is held annually by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia on the management of environmental aspects by the company. Vice President HSSE Policy Standard & Risk Management System of PT Pertamina (Persero) Leodan Haadin, at one of the forums held by the Indonesian Pavilion at the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Glasgow, Scotland (3/11), stated that, in order to ensure that the management of environmental aspects gets attention in all business units, the achievement of PROPER is included as part of the main performance indicators (KPI) in Pertamina’s business scope, both Subholding and subsidiaries. “One thing that to be proud of is that 50 percent of the total companies in Indonesia that achieve the ‘beyond compliance’ criteria, all come from the Pertamina Group,” said Leodan. In line with that, said Leodan, the PROPER criteria also answer the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), thus encouraging companies to support the achievement of the SDGs. From the environmental aspect, Pertamina’s priority is aimed toward controlling climate change, reducing the environmental footprint, and protecting biodiversity. Moreover, from the social aspect, Pertamina shows high concern for occupational health and safety, preventing large-scale accidents, recruitment and retention of employees that refers to the principles of equality and Human Rights, Innovation and Research as well as impact and engagement with the community around the operation. Whereas, from the governance aspect, Pertamina focuses on cyber security and corporate ethics. With various efforts to implement ESG aspects, Pertamina was able to get an ESG rating of medium risk with a score of 28.1 and was in the 15th position out of 251 world companies and the seventh Percentile among global oil and gas companies. “ESG alignment can provide several benefits for businesses. For example, good ESG quality can help companies to expand financing options and develop competitive advantages, which can drive business performance,” concluded Leodan. Media ContactHeppy WulansariPjs. Vice President Corporate CommunicationsPT Pertamina (Persero)M: +62 811-296-949E: heppy@pertamina.com

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Eco Expo Asia opens on 27 October featuring latest green tech and products

HONG KONG, Oct 21, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, and co-organised by the Environment Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, the 16th edition of Eco Expo Asia will be held as a hybrid event, with physical and online exhibitions, for the first time. The physical exhibition will be held from 27 to 30 October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), while the online show will run from 27 October to 6 November.Benjamin Chau (L), HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, shared the highlights of this year's Eco Expo Asia, while Owin Fung, Deputy Director of Environmental Protection Department, introduced the role and goals of the Department in co-organising the expo.Expanded polystyrene (EPS) recycling specialist WIT Holdings will showcase its patented technology, which rapidly degrades EPS foam and recycles it into polystyrene raw material, in the "Waste Treatment and Recycling" zone.The expo has added the "Green Finance and ESG-related services" element to provide green finance, sustainable development strategies, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) consulting services.This year's expo has attracted more than 180 exhibitors. In addition to local exhibitors, Austria, Mainland China, France, Switzerland and Taiwan are either appointing local representatives to join the physical event or participating in the online show, while Canada, Japan and Sweden will set up group participation. This diverse collection of exhibitors will showcase a wide array of the latest environmental technologies and products to create a one-stop environmental protection business platform."Even though the pandemic has had a big impact on global economic activities, the environmental protection and green industries are showing considerable potential and are set to play an important role in sustainable economic development. More and more companies have been actively expanding their commitment to sustainable operations and environmental protection during the pandemic," said HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau, speaking at a press conference held today to introduce highlights of the 2021 expo. "We hope the expo will continue to promote cooperation and exchange within the environmental protection sector and related industries to help companies grasp green business opportunities."Owin Fung, Deputy Director of Environmental Protection Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, also spoke at the press conference, saying that he hoped the expo could support Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050, announced by the Environment Bureau earlier this month, which sets out the vision of "Zero-carbon Emissions . Liveable City . Sustainable Development". The expo could help catalyse cooperation and exchange between the government and industry players, promote the huge green business opportunities in Asia, drive green procurement by business, and promote environmental education and a low-carbon lifestyle to the public, leading Hong Kong towards carbon neutrality.HK Pavilion showcases waste-reduction, decarbonisation and energy-saving solutionsThe Hong Kong Pavilion continues to be a focal point at the expo, with the participation and support of the Environment Bureau and eight departments of the HKSAR Government, along with various industry associations and enterprises. A total of 38 exhibitors will showcase waste-reduction, decarbonisation and energy-saving products and technologies from Hong Kong, and the pavilion will also highlight relevant government environmental protection policies.Mr Chau said the green market in Hong Kong continues to develop. According to the HKSAR Government's Census and Statistics Department, the value added by Hong Kong's environmental industry rose from HK$7.9 billion in 2015 to HK$9.9 billion in 2019, representing a 25% increase over five years. Mainland China is also increasing its investment in the environmental industry with the 14th Five-Year Plan outlining the direction for energy saving. Last year, the mainland invested more than Rmb8.75 trillion in water conservation, environment and public facilities management, indicating the huge potential for environmental industries.Nine thematic zones address needs of multiple industriesThe theme of this year's expo is "Promoting Green Recovery for Carbon Neutrality". There are nine thematic zones, including "Green Transportation", "Green Buildings & Energy Efficiency", "Waste Treatment & Recycling" and "Eco-friendly Products". A new element, "Green Finance and ESG-related (Environmental, Social and Governance) Services", has been added while the "Startup" zone has once again attracted some of Hong Kong's innovative new companies to participate in the exhibition.At the beginning of this year, the HKSAR Government announced the Roadmap on Popularisation of Electric Vehicles with a target to cease new registration of fuel-propelled private cars by 2035 or earlier. With electric vehicles now a fast-growing trend globally, the "Green Transportation" zone will display a variety of electric vehicles and related charging equipment, including electric scooters presented by Hong Kong Juhui Trading that are suitable for the express delivery of parcels and takeaway food. In addition, Cornerstone EV Charging Service will display electric vehicle charging equipment that optimises the power supply through a power load management system, bringing greater convenience for car park operators and users.The "Waste Treatment and Recycling" zone has attracted numerous international and local large-scale environmental protection facility contractors to participate, with many first-time exhibitors showcasing innovative new technologies. Among them, WIT Holdings, which specialises in expanded polystyrene (EPS) recycling, will display its patented technology that rapidly degrades EPS foam and recycles it into polystyrene raw material. It can process more than 50 kilograms of EPS in just one hour.Eco Asia Conference explores four major green issuesA key annual event at the expo, this year's Eco Asia Conference will be held on 27 and 28 October with industry leaders from around the world invited to share insights on a range of topics. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China will elaborate on the policies and developments that can help achieve carbon neutrality in the mainland, while the Department of Ecology and Environment of Guangdong Province, the Ecology Environment Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality and the Environmental Protection Bureau of the Macao SAR Government will jointly discuss solid waste policies and management in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. In addition, experts from the United Kingdom and Austria will share their experiences on the implementation of "advancing net zero" in local buildings, while a representative from the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao will share their experience in moving to a local circular economy.The importance of green finance has seen a sharp increase in recent years. The conference has invited senior representatives from the Securities and Futures Commission, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and the Hong Kong Green Finance Association to discuss how green finance can promote the development of the environmental protection industry. Environmental consultants and environmental project holders have also been invited to introduce green financial products, relevant certifications and practical suggestions for ESG reports.Green Mart and Green Workshops on Public DayEco Expo Asia will open its doors to the public for free on the last day of the event (30 October) to encourage citizens to participate in environmental protection and promote green living. The Hong Kong Observatory will run a talk explaining the impact of climate change while the Water Supplies Department will host a session on the "Let's Save 10L Water 2.0" Campaign. The public can also shop at the Green Mart and join Green Workshops where participants will learn how to make a variety of green products.In addition to the expo, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council is running six other trade exhibitions concurrently, including the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), HKTDC International ICT Expo, electronicAsia, HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), HKTDC Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo and HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair. Running several major fairs in tandem will generate synergies and create more business opportunities for exhibitors.- Eco Expo Asia website: www.ecoexpoasia.com- Overview of selected environmentally friendly products: https://bit.ly/3neGssx- Photo download: https://bit.ly/2Z7cbDAAbout HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedInMedia enquiries:HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs DepartmentClayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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FULONGMA heralds Thailand’s EV sanitation equipment breakthrough

LONGYAN, FUJIAN, Sep 17, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - FULONGMA (stock code: 603686.SH; the Company) successfully held its EV sanitation ex-factory ceremony, to commemorate the completion of the Longyan Gaobei Factory's first Thailand bound order. Comprised of EV garbage compactor trucks, EV washing and sweeping trucks and EV water trucks, the order is a major milestone for FULONGMA in tapping the Southeast Asian market and a testament to the Company's further expansion in the region.FULONGMA Launch CeremonyElectric Washing & Sweeping TruckElectric Garbage Compactor TruckElectric Water TruckThailand remains an important economic hub within Southeast Asia, boasting a mature and burgeoning tourism industry. However, in recent years, Thailand has been plagued by worsening air pollution caused by crop burning, industrial pollution and excessive vehicle exhaust emissions. In a bid to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality, the Thai government has made the promotion and development of EV a top priority, which also includes the electrification of sanitation vehicles. FULONGMA is proud to assist Thailand in its fight against climate and hopes to usher in a new era of EV sanitation vehicles. The FULONGMA EV washing and sweeping truck, EV garbage compactor truck and EV water truck are pure electric vehicles, which have been manufactured in accordance with China's latest energy and climate policies. The Company's EV product line also addresses the growing appetite and demand for EV in the market, and are fitted with AI augmented operations and offer industry leading battery life, giving customers a swathe of advantages over traditional fuel equipment.This inaugural delivery of FULONGMA's EV sanitation products to Thailand, heralds a new dawn for EV sanitation equipment in the region and demonstrates the Company's strong international brand recognition. This major milestone is a breakthrough for FULONGMA's domestic and international business, and the first step in the Company's ambitions in creating a greener, smarter and more convenient sanitation equipment experience in the Southeast Asia region.About Fujian Longma Environmental Sanitation Equipment CO.,LtdFULONGMA was established in 2000 and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2015. The company is an environmental sanitation total solution provider, who integrates the urban and rural environmental sanitation systematic planning and design, sanitation project operating and investment.Media ContactChad You+86-18505978890Chadyou@fulongmagroup.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Ev Dynamics Receives Belt and Road Environmental Leadership Recognition Award 2020

HONG KONG, Sep 1, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Ev Dynamics (Holdings) Limited (the "Company", Stock Code: 476, together with its subsidiaries, collectively "Ev Dynamics" or the "Group"), a provider of new energy vehicles and technology integrated solutions, is honored to have received the Belt and Road Environmental Leadership Recognition Award 2020 from the BOCHK Corporate Environmental Leadership Awards (the "Awards"), organized by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries and sponsored by the Bank of China (Hong Kong).Mr. Cheung Ngan, Chairman of Ev Dynamics (second from left) receives the Belt and Road Environmental Leadership Recognition Award 2020 on behalf of the Company's subsidiaries, namely China Dynamics New Energy Technology Company Limited and Chongqing Suitong New Energy Automotive Manufacturing Company LimitedThe Awards recognize enterprises amongst the manufacturing and services sector in Hong Kong and the Pan-Pearl River Delta that actively utilize environmentally conscious practices and promote the reduction of environmentally damaging footprints in these regions, and the Belt and Road Environmental Leadership Recognition Award specifically honors enterprises that have achieved an outstanding performance in terms of sustainability and green initiatives and have made significant contributions to the creation of positive environmental impacts in countries or regions along the Belt and Road. On behalf of the Company's subsidiaries, namely China Dynamics New Energy Technology Company Limited and Chongqing Suitong New Energy Automotive Manufacturing Company Limited, Mr. Cheung Ngan, Chairman of Ev Dynamics, received the Belt and Road Environmental Leadership Recognition Award. Mr. Cheung said: "As the only Hong Kong-based new energy vehicle company that covers design, manufacturing and distribution, we are delighted to receive the award and are proud to help drive the green initiative along the Belt and Road. We believe that clean energy is the future and key to the sustainable development of society, the economy and the environment for the next generation."The Company has developed several eco-friendly initiatives in the Belt and Road regions in the past year, such as a cooperation with GET Worldwide, Inc., a provider of new-energy vehicles and integrated technology solutions, to provide a long-term supply of COMET electric buses, to be used as eco-friendly public transportation in the Philippines. These electric buses, which run on fast-charging lithium-ion batteries, are equipped with full air-conditioning and a retractable ramp that has been specially designed to meet the needs of persons with disabilities and the elderly. Leveraging the Group's advanced cloud-based software, which monitors the vehicle's diagnostics to determine potential maintenance issues, thus significantly improving vehicle safety and performance, the electric bus will be able to deliver an efficient, reliable and comfortable transport service to the public. Developed in part to replace jeepneys (the most popular mode of transportation in the Philippines), which significantly contribute to urban air pollution, COMET buses will help to create a solution that will not only improve the country's air quality, but people's lives.About Ev Dynamics (Holdings) Limited (Stock Code: 476)Ev Dynamics (Holdings) Limited is a pioneer and a prominent player in China's new energy commercial vehicles market, as well as a whole-vehicle manufacturer of specialty passenger vehicles and new energy passenger vehicles. It is an integrated driving and logistics solutions provider with a solid technological foundation in diverse areas including new energy platform power systems and their key components. The Group has a production base in Chongqing and it has developed its sales network in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Asia Pacific and South America. Media EnquiryStrategic Financial Relations LimitedPhoebe Leung +852 2114 4172 phoebe.leung@sprg.com.hkBrigid Lee +852 2114 4313 brigid.lee@sprg.com.hkWebsite: www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Clothing That Was Planted: Xtep Launches New PLA T-Shirts

HONG KONG, Jun 5, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The pollution of textile and clothing industry has existed for a long time, and the green transformation is imminent. According to the United Nations, the total carbon emissions of the fashion industry exceed those of all international flights and shipping combined, accounting for 10% of global carbon emissions, making it the second most polluting industry after the oil industry. Regarding how to reduce pollution in the fashion industry, Xtep, a Chinese sporting goods brand, is providing its own solution.Clothing that was plantedOn June 3, a new environmentally friendly product, the polylactic acid T-shirt, was launched by Xtep. Polylactic acid (PLA) is mainly extracted from corn, straw and other starch-containing crops and transformed into polylactic acid fiber after spinning. The clothes made of polylactic acid fiber being buried in a specific environment can be degraded naturally within one year. This method of replacing plastic chemical fiber with polylactic acid can reduce the harm to the environment from the source.As early as June 5 2020, the World Environment Day, Xtep launched the world's first PLA windbreaker, becoming the first enterprise in the industry to overcome the problem of PLA coloring and achieve the production of polylactic acid products. At that time, PLA accounted for 19% of the whole trench coat fabric. One year later, the proportion of today's PLA T-shirts has risen sharply to 60%.Xtep said that the PLA content of knitted sweaters scheduled to go on sale in the second quarter of 2022 will be further increased to 67%, and in the third quarter of the same year, 100% pure PLA trench coats will be on the market, really coming from the field, going to the field, and "sowing" clothes. In the future, Xtep will gradually achieve layers of breakthroughs in the application of PLA products, and strive to achieve more than one million pieces of PLA products in a single season before 2023.At the press conference on the same day, Xtep also displayed all the environmentally friendly products of the group's "environmental protection family". In addition to the ready-made clothing made of PLA material, there are also shoes, clothing and accessories made of organic cotton, serona, DuPont paper and other environmentally friendly materials. The design and production of environmentally friendly products is not only limited to the main brands of Xtep Group, its new brands Saucony and Palladium also join the exploration in the field of environmental protection. It is understood that at present, products made of environmentally friendly materials account for 30% of the entire category of Xtep Group. It is supported by the powerful patron of Xtep environmental protection technology platform. Xtep environmental protection technology platform promotes environmental protection from the three dimensions of "raw material environmental protection", "production environmental protection" and "environmental protection by consumption", and has become the main driving force of the group's green material innovation. Among them, "raw material environmental protection" and "production environmental protection" not only attach importance to the environmental protection of raw materials, but also attach importance to the environmental protection of the production process. Because of the non-high temperature resistance of PLA, the dyeing temperature and setting temperature of the production process are 0-10 degrees Celsius and 40-60 degrees Celsius, respectively, which are lower than those of ordinary polyester. If all the fabrics of Xtep are replaced with PLA, 300 million cubic meters of natural gas can be saved per year, which is equivalent to 2.6 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity and 620000 tons of coal consumption.Lu Peng, a researcher at the Institute of Sociology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, believes that the sense of social responsibility of China's private enterprises is constantly improving, and the awareness of collective environmental protection is becoming the mainstream of China's private enterprises. The practice of sustainable development by a larger company like Xtep will bring great inspiration to the "concept of justice and benefit" of Chinese and even global counterparts.Xtep Group (1368:HK) is a leading enterprise of sporting shoes and clothing in China. It was founded in 1987 and listed in Hong Kong in 2008. In 2019, Xtep signed Jeremy Shu-how Lin to enter the field of basketball. In the same year, Xtep acquired the development, marketing, and distribution of Saucony and Merrell in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, and wholly acquired K-Swiss and Palladium brands. In 2020, Xtep Group's revenue exceeded 8.1 billion yuan.For further information, please visit:https://en.xtep.comhttps://global.xtep.comhttps://global-uk.xtep.comhttps://www.facebook.com/XTEPSPORTShttps://www.instagram.com/xtepofficial/ContactsXtep GroupLi Xianshengoverseas@xtep.com.cn Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Game that explores environmental footprint of food among projects aimed at tackling sustainability issues

SINGAPORE - Concerned about the carbon footprint of your meals? A game being developed by a group of youths lets you plant and harvest crops, rear livestock, and learn more about the environmental cost of what you decide to include in your meal. Called FoodPrint, it features resource cards and recipes from all around the world, and aims to educate people about the environmental impacts and trade-offs of what they choose to eat. The game was one of the five shortlisted proposals presented at a webinar on Tuesday (May 25) by Sustainability Exchange, an initiative which was launched in January by non-profit group EB Impact, in partnership with Facebook and supported by the Climate Action SG Alliance. Sustainability Exchange matches mentors to youths to get them to better understand sustainability issues and apply them in business and policy settings. Mr Rayner Loi, 27, co-founder and chief executive officer of food waste tech company Lumitics who mentored the team behind FoodPrint, said: "Foodprint is a wordplay on the phrase 'environmental footprint', and refers to the environmental footprint of food." The team comprises environmental science undergraduate Ashley Yip, 21, from the University of California, Berkeley, geography undergraduate Lee Yang, 23, from the National University of Singapore, aerospace engineering undergraduate Ashwin George, 24, from Nanyang Technological University, and communications manager Tammie Kang, 28. They hope their game will raise awareness about the severity of Singapore's foodprint. Participants collect points through completing recipes. Making environmentally unfriendly decisions, like choosing to rear cattle over growing wheat, will add to the global environmental damage score. The game ends when a player reaches 1,000 points, or when the global environmental damage score exceeds a certain threshold. Commenting on the proposal, Singapore Management University Associate Professor Winston Chow, who was on the judging panel, said: "Gamification is always a great way to help people visualise difficult topics." Ms Yip added that the long-term goal is to have the game adopted as part of the national curriculum, as a tool for educators to start the conversation on climate action. Other featured proposals focused on sustainable business practices and reporting. Team Greenbridge hopes to help smaller companies valued at under $300 million to disclose more sustainability data, and Youth Sustainability Professionals seeks to assist small and medium-sized enterprises in achieving sustainable business practices and reporting, and assist youths in gaining exposure to sustainability. Team Sus X aims to empower millennial retail investors to overcome barriers to sustainable investing, while The Green Concierge is focused on addressing the challenges faced by the hospitality industry in trying to adopt greener practices. A total of 21 teams, comprising 146 youths and 59 mentors, participated in Sustainability Exchange over three months. Prof Chow commended the proposals for their level of research and practicality, while Ms Sylvia Lee, sustainability strategy lead at Facebook, said she appreciated the breadth of topics covered and the thoughtfulness in developing solutions. More on this topic   Related Story PM Lee highlights S'pore's Green Plan in meeting with Commonwealth leaders   Related Story Ideas from Green Plan conversations will be evaluated for possible action, says Grace Fu Participants, meanwhile, said that they were grateful for the experience and opportunity offered through the programme. Ms Chevon Low, 31, a member of environmental non-profit organisation PM Haze, said she enjoyed working together with like-minded individuals to contribute towards a cause she was interested in. Mr Egwin Fan, 27, a recent graduate from Nanyang Technological University, said he appreciated how the programme let him learn from sustainability professionals. "As youths, we may not have the industry experience and knowledge to understand what works in the corporate environment," he said.

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