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A new Swedish iron processing project could disrupt the global steel industry

GreenBiz

In 2016, the HYBRIT project was launched as a joint venture between utility Vattenfall , iron ore producer LKAB and steelmaker SSAB. 23, LKAB announced that it intends to integrate forward in the steel supply chain and start producing "sponge iron" as a value-added product from its current pellet product, using the HYBRIT process.

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The 25 most sustainable private companies in the world

Corporate Knights

The company has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Ikea Eco-savvy furniture maker Founded in 1943, popular home-furnishing company Ikea has committed to halving its value-chain emissions by 2030 and reaching net-zero by 2050.

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Three sustainable fuels that could be the future of green aviation

Corporate Knights

Unlike with waste oils, the infrastructure transition isn’t as seamless and supply chains aren’t set up to source and deliver on this in a big way, he adds. In 2021, United Airlines used jet fuel made from agricultural waste such as corncobs and corn stalks in a normal passenger flight.

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The 25 most sustainable public-sector companies in the world

Corporate Knights

Since 2016, the company has achieved about a 17% reduction in its own emissions and has pledged to be carbon-neutral by 2050. billion in its infrastructure, and there is now additional focus on eliminating supply-chain-related emissions. Last year alone, the company invested 1.8

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Yum! Brands Highlights Progress on Climate, Sustainable Packaging and Equity & Inclusion Priorities in Annual Citizenship & Sustainability Report

3BL Media

Our environmental sustainability agenda marked a number of important milestones over the past year with the approval of our science-based targets and the launch of strategic programs around renewable energy in our restaurants and emissions efficiency in our supply chain, in addition to elevating our sustainable packaging work,” said Jon Hixson, Yum!

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Alaska Airlines Announces 185 Million Gallon Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deal with Gevo

ESG Today

Gevo and Alaska Airlines previously partnered in 2016 to demonstrate the use of the first cellulosic renewable jet fuel specified for use on a commercial airline flight. ” The announcement follows Alaska Airlines’ announcement of a series of sustainability commitments, including reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

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AllianceBernstein: The Long View: Russia-Ukraine War Has Lasting Implications for Investing

3BL Media

We’ll also watch for accelerated investment in alternative energy sources, energy efficiency and new materials, to substitute stranded supplies in Russia and Ukraine. During the pandemic, supply chain disruptions threatened to dismantle decades of globalization, which was already under threat due to rising populism.

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