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Leading EV battery manufacturers falling short on emissions reductions, says Greenpeace report

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Most of the world’s top EV battery manufacturers have yet to set targets for both 100% renewable electricity and supply chain emission reductions, according to a new report from Greenpeace East Asia. Strong targets for supply chain emission reduction would send a signal to suppliers that they need to take action.

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Government announces £300 million for offshore wind supply chains

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A wind turbine blade manufactured in MHI Vestas Isle of Wight factory arrives in Portsmouth in June 2021, destined for use in the North Sea (image credit: Kevin Shipp / Shutterstock.com). Individual companies will be able to apply for grants if they can show that they will produce long-term investments in UK supply chains.

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Tata Steel UK and JCB sign MOU for supply of low-emissions ‘green’ steel

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Under the agreement, Tata Steel will supply the British construction equipment manufacturer with green steel from Port Talbot after completing its transformation plans. JCB, which maintains a close focus on carbon reduction in its manufacturing and equipment, will integrate the steel into its machinery range.

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64% of Scotland’s supply chain are investing in renewable energy, trade body finds

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It launched the sixth edition of its Supply Chain Impact Statement, an annual showcase of the businesses and organisations working across Scotlands renewable energy industry, on 30 April. This years Supply Chain Impact Statement features 39 organisations and represents more than 9,700 jobs.

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Aligning sustainability commitments in manufacturing

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Thomas Guerriero outlines the interconnection between the environmental sustainability goals of production machinery manufacturers and their manufacturing customers and examines the ways organisations can work together to have a net-positive contribution to minimising GHG emissions. FMCG or brand manufacturers), and vice versa.

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Plan to transform aluminium supply chain gets £3.4 million from UK government

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Plans to revolutionise the aluminium supply chain in the UK have been supported by a £3.4 The facility will also use post-consumer metals, replacing the conventional primary based supply and greatly reducing emissions. million grant from the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC).

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Food waste contributes 10% to global emissions but 9 out of 10 countries’ NDCs fail to focus on food waste and loss

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This is in addition to 13 per cent lost in the supply chain, according to the FAO. Harriet Lamb, ‘Food, textiles and manufactured products account for nearly 50% of global greenhouse gas emissions. WRAP warns that food loss and waste have devastating impacts on society and global economies too.

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