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Amcor Boosts PCR Capabilities With Latest Investment in Kentucky
ZACKS· 2025-07-07 13:50
Core Insights - Amcor Plc (AMCR) is investing in its Nicholasville, KY facility to enhance post-consumer recycled (PCR) packaging production capabilities, addressing diverse customer needs for PCR [1][8] Investment Details - The new system at the facility includes dedicated silos for multiple production lines, allowing precise PCR blending and enabling customers to select PCR content levels up to 100%, showcasing Amcor's manufacturing optimization and commitment to recycled materials [2][8] - Initially aimed at meeting the specific needs of Amcor's spirits customers, the investment will also benefit healthcare, food, and home and personal care segments, aligning with sustainability goals and reinforcing Amcor's commitment to a circular economy [3] Performance Metrics - In fiscal 2024, Amcor's rigid packaging business saw a significant increase of over 50,000 metric tons in PCR polymer purchases compared to the previous year, driven by growing legislation mandating minimum recycled content [4] - For Q3 fiscal 2025, Amcor reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 18 cents, consistent with the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the previous year's figure, while revenues decreased by 2.3% year-over-year to $3.33 billion, missing the consensus estimate of $3.49 billion [5][6] Stock Performance - Over the past year, AMCR shares have increased by 5.1%, outperforming the industry average increase of 2% [7]
Infortar's subsidiary completed the acquisition of shares in Estonia Farmid OÜ
Globenewswire· 2025-07-07 11:30
After receiving an approval from Estonian and Latvian the Competition Authorities, OÜ Infortar Agro (former EG Biofond) fulfilled additional operations and preconditions, OÜ Infortar Agro acquired 96.6% shareholding in Estonia Farmid OÜ. The remaining 3.4% is held by Estonia Farmid OÜ´s subsidiary Osaühing Estonia. Aktsiaselts Infortar announced on 5 May 2025 that OÜ Infortar Agro is acquiring 96.6% shareholding in Estonia Farmid OÜ. After receiving an approval from Estonian and Latvian the Competition Auth ...
Petrobras Bets Big on Rio's Refining Commitment With Major Projects
ZACKS· 2025-07-04 13:41
Investment Overview - Petrobras is investing R$33 billion ($6 billion) to enhance Brazil's downstream sector, focusing on refining, petrochemicals, and renewable fuels in Rio de Janeiro [1][11][14] - The investment aims to increase domestic fuel supply, support energy transition goals, and stimulate industrial synergy across the value chain [1] Key Projects - The Boaventura Energy Complex and Duque de Caxias Refinery (Reduc) represent a combined investment of R$26 billion, enhancing S-10 diesel output by 76,000 barrels per day (bpd) and increasing jet fuel production by 20,000 bpd [2][11] - Boaventura will feature a biojet fuel facility producing 19,000 bpd of sustainable fuels, alongside two gas-fired thermoelectric plants [3][11] Sustainability Initiatives - Reduc is exploring a lubricant oil re-refining unit with a capacity of 30,000 m (6,300 bpd) to align with circular economy practices [4] - A pilot project blending 1.2% corn oil into jet fuel has been completed, paving the way for 10,000 bpd commercial-scale production of renewable diesel [5] Infrastructure Modernization - Petrobras plans to invest R$860 million in modernizing on-site power infrastructure and R$2.4 billion on maintenance shutdowns from 2025 to 2029 [6] Petrochemical Expansion - Studies are underway for local production of acetic acid and monoethylene glycol at Boaventura, reducing Brazil's reliance on imports [7] - Braskem, a Petrobras affiliate, is expected to invest R$4 billion to expand its polyethylene plant, adding 230,000 tons per year of production capacity [8][11] Gas Supply Strategy - Petrobras is focusing on boosting domestic gas availability by reactivating shut-in gas wells and integrating with Argentina and Bolivia to lower prices and meet rising demand [12] Future Investments - Beyond Rio de Janeiro, Petrobras plans to invest R$8 billion in a second refining train at RNEST in Pernambuco and R$6 billion to resume fertilizer production [13]
Tarkett - Information on the total number of voting rights and shares in Tarkett’s share capital as of June 30th, 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-07-04 09:48
Company Overview - Tarkett is a global leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, with a history of over 140 years [2] - The company generated a turnover of €3.3 billion in 2024 and employs nearly 12,000 people [2] - Tarkett operates 24 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers, and 35 production sites, serving customers in over 100 countries [2] Voting Rights and Shares - As of June 30, 2025, Tarkett's total number of shares in the share capital is 65,550,281 [1] - The total number of theoretical voting rights is 123,569,728, while the number of exercisable voting rights is 123,551,169 after deducting treasury shares without voting rights [1]
ESG年报解读|爱回收首设2030碳减排目标,投诉完成率不足三成显服务瑕疵
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-07-04 09:22
Core Viewpoint - The company, Wanwu Xingsheng (Aihuishou), has released its 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, setting a carbon reduction target for 2030, aiming for a 35% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2024 levels [2][4]. Environmental Initiatives - Wanwu Xingsheng has detailed its greenhouse gas emissions, reporting 0 tons for Scope 1, 5,004.18 tons for Scope 2, and 40,422.18 tons for Scope 3 emissions in 2024 [3][4]. - The company has achieved a total of 35.3 million transactions in second-hand goods in 2024 and disposed of 137,000 electronic products, reducing electronic waste by 21.92 tons [4]. - Innovations in green operations include a smart inventory management system that improved space efficiency by over 30% and increased storage capacity by 20% [4]. Social Responsibility - The company has expanded its offline stores to 1,861 and increased multi-category business capabilities to 673 stores, a year-on-year increase of 167% [5]. - A partnership with JD.com has been established to enhance the mobile trade-in experience for consumers [5]. Consumer Rights Issues - Wanwu Xingsheng has faced significant consumer complaints, with a completion rate of less than 30% for resolved issues despite a high response rate [6][15]. - Complaints include discrepancies between estimated and actual trade-in values, with differences ranging from 500 to 2,000 yuan [9]. - The company has introduced a quality inspection tool called "Ji Daxia" to improve the inspection process and enhance customer satisfaction [11][13]. Customer Service Improvements - The company has initiated a "one-time resolution rate improvement project" to enhance customer service response times and satisfaction [13]. - Despite high complaint handling rates of 99.9%, the actual resolution rates remain low, indicating a gap between reported performance and customer experience [15][18].
Cielo Announces AGM Results and Extension of Unit Offering
Globenewswire· 2025-06-30 11:00
Core Points - Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. held its annual general and special meeting of shareholders on June 24, 2025, where all proposed business items were approved [2][3] - The company is continuing a private placement offering of up to 60,000,000 units at a price of $0.05 per unit, aiming for gross proceeds of up to C$3,000,000, with closing anticipated around July 18, 2025 [3] Company Overview - Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. focuses on transforming waste materials into high-value products, addressing global waste challenges and contributing to the circular economy while reducing carbon emissions [5] - The company aims to be a leader in the wood by-product-to-fuels industry by utilizing environmentally friendly and economically sustainable technologies [5]
ATRenew Releases 2024 ESG Report: Painting a New Picture of Sustainable Development
Prnewswire· 2025-06-30 08:00
Core Viewpoint - ATRenew Inc. has released its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, showcasing its commitment to green recycling, low-carbon transition, corporate governance, and technological innovation, aligning with China's "Dual Carbon" goals and global ESG best practices [1] Group 1: Environmental Initiatives - ATRenew made significant progress in advancing the circular economy, facilitating the sale of over 35.3 million pre-owned products, which extended product lifecycles and reduced resource consumption [4] - The company disposed of 137,000 units of e-waste in an eco-friendly manner, reducing e-waste pollution by 21.92 tons [4] - ATRenew renewed its ISO 14001 environmental management system certification and set ambitious emissions reduction goals, aiming to cut Scope 1 & 2 emission intensity by 35% and Scope 3 emission intensity by 50% by 2030, using 2024 as the baseline [4] Group 2: Social Responsibility and Employee Engagement - The "Listener" Program achieved a 96% problem resolution rate, enhancing employee rights to information and participation, with overall employee satisfaction rising from 4.64 in 2023 to 4.71 in 2024 [5] - The proportion of female senior managers increased from 28.13% to 33.33%, indicating progress in gender diversity [5] - ATRenew supported 68 schools and delivered 3,132 classes through its digital education aid program, benefiting 12,970 rural students [5] Group 3: Governance and Risk Management - ATRenew established a three-tier ESG governance framework, ensuring ESG principles are embedded in strategic planning and operations, with the Risk Management Committee convening seven times to address 24 risk issues [3][4] - The company achieved a 100% rectification rate for SOX internal control deficiencies, demonstrating strong management rigor and accountability [6] Group 4: Technological Innovation - ATRenew increased R&D investment, exploring large-scale AI models and developing intelligent terminal devices, which enhanced the quality inspection system and operational performance [9] - The company launched Standard Quality Inspection 2.0, optimizing the grading system and improving transparency and consistency in product evaluations [9] - ATRenew established best practices for trade-in programs in partnership with JD.com, expanding its offline presence to 1,861 stores across 283 cities, with 62% being next-generation user touchpoints [9]
合盛硅业: 合盛硅业2024年度可持续发展报告(英文版)
Zheng Quan Zhi Xing· 2025-06-26 16:34
Sustainability Report Contents About this report 02 01 Governance Environmental Social About Hoshine Silicon 04 Part Part Part Key Performance Table 76 Responsible Hoshine, Future Hoshine, Excellent Hoshine, Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) 83 Refined Governance Green Leadership Scaling New Heights Guidelines Index Corporate Governance 12 Low-carbon Operations 26 Quality Management 50 ESG Governance 14 Environmental Management 35 Customer Experience 61 Business Ethics 18 Pollutant Discharge 41 Supply Chain Sec ...
The natural beauty of wooden skyscrapers | Pablo van der Lugt | TEDxVUAmsterdam
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-25 16:15
What if our homes could actually fight climate change? Building scientist Pablo van der Lugt reveals how modern timber construction, a material that literally grows back, is transforming buildings into massive carbon sinks, not sources of pollution. Debunking common myths, he shows how skyscrapers can be built from wood, storing tons of CO2 and offering surprising health benefits. Learn how this biobased building revolution, already unfolding in cities like Amsterdam, could contribute 25% of our global clim ...
Bion Issues Update and Outlook; Announces Shareholder Call
Globenewswire· 2025-06-24 14:20
Billings, Montana, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC QB: BNET), a leader in advanced treatment and resource recovery technology for livestock and organic waste, issued an Update and Outlook and announced a Shareholder Call for July 1, 2025. The full update can be found on Bion's website at Bion Update and Outlook. Shareholder Call: 7:00PM ET, July 1, 2025 Zoom Link (will also be on Bion's website on the day of the call, along with dial-in instructions) https://us06 ...