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Byline: By, Ashley Cowburn, Political Correspondent in Baku, Azerbaijan & Nada Farhoud, Environment Editor in Baku, Azerbaijan Keir Starmer has announced a new ambitious target to tackle climate change with [...]

Covestro has published its climate neutrality targets for scope 3 emissions, completing its climate strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As a short-term goal, the company plans to reduce greenhouse gases by 10 M tonnes by 2035. This corresponds to a drop in emissions of 30% compared to the base year 2021, with some growth-related emissions through 2035 included in the calculation. In the long-term, Covestro plans to be climate-neutral in terms of scope 3 emissions by 2050. Covestro previously published ambitious targets for scope 1 and scope 2 emissions in 2022, which included achieving operational climate neutrality by 2035. Scope 1 emissions come from Covestro's own production processes, while scope 2 emissions result from purchased energy sources. Scope 3 emissions include all other greenhouse gases produced in the upstream and downstream supply chains. These make up around 80% of the company's total greenhouse gas emissions. Raw materials purchased by Covestro are responsible for the greatest share of scope 3 emissions. Reducing scope 3 emissions will require a transformation of the entire supply chain. A variety of factors influence one another - including the availability of alternative raw materials, renewable energies, technological advancements and new processes, as well as market transformations - and play a key role in this process. To achieve net zero emissions, Covestro expects to make targeted investments amounting to several hundred million euros over the next 10 years. In its climate strategy, Covestro is concentrating on four scope 3 categories in the short to medium term. By managing these four categories, which together make up 21.3 M tonnes of greenhouse gases/y (as of 2021), Covestro will be able to reduce scope 3 emissions by 10 M tonnes by 2035. To do so, Covestro has identified four key levers. Projects related to these are already ongoing, with additional concrete implementation measures to follow. The first lever requires suppliers to reduce their scope 1 and scope 2 emissions. Many of Covestro's raw material suppliers have already defined their own scope 1 and scope 2 targets, which in turn can count towards Covestro's scope 3 targets. Covestro is continuing its discussions with its suppliers on this issue, for example during a scope 3 supplier event the company will hold on 4 Mar 2024. Additionally, the company recently executed a long-term supplier agreement for chemically recycled raw materials with Encina. The Jan 2024 agreement covers the supply of raw materials produced from end-of-life plastics, which reduce Covestro's scope 3 emissions. Other important short-term changes include, for instance, electrification, improving efficiency, and carbon capture and storage (CCS) in supplier production processes. The second lever is the profitable sale of products made from alternative raw materials. Covestro already has circular solutions in its product portfolio under the circular intelligence (CQ) label. CQ products are made of at least 25% alternative, non fossil-based raw materials. Covestro's third lever to reduce scope 3 emissions are its MAKE projects. These are investment projects in which Covestro manufactures alternative raw materials with a smaller carbon footprint. Original source: Covestro, website: https://www.covestro.com/en, Copyright Covestro 2024., energy; waste emissions and pollution; carbon dioxide; greenhouse gases; [...]

Yara is reducing its environmental impact and is introducing packaging made with at least 30% recycled plastic all over Europe during 2023. The company aims to reduce the carbon footprint of its packaging materials by 40% by 2030 compared to 2021. Plastic consumption has quadrupled over the past 30 years and plastic production has doubled from 2000 to 2019, reaching 460 M tonnes. Big and small bags containing at least 30% recycled plastic are being rolled out all over Europe during 2023. If all Yara's bags in Europe are replaced with these bags, it is estimated that the firm would reduce the amount of virgin plastic it uses by around 3000 tonnes/y and avoid some 6000 tonnes of CO2e. In Brazil, Yara has signed an agreement with a supplier to jointly develop a revolutionary new type of big bag. These new bags will be made from 100% recycled PET, and therefore have a substantially reduced impact on the environment, practically halving greenhouse gas emissions compared with the conventional bags, while maintaining the same technical properties. This project aims to replace around 2000 tonnes of virgin plastic and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 4000 tonnes/y. Yara's packaging materials are designed for recyclability and for avoiding excessive material use, and we continue to work on further improvements. The company is also working on reducing the amount of plastic used per bag by optimizing specifications without compromising quality or safety, for instance by using thinner material. In Thailand, Yara developed a new, innovative fertilizer packaging material that drastically reduces the use of plastic. The special fabric called Light and Strong results in a fertilizer bag that is overall lighter, stronger, more durable and reusable. Current implementation of the solution saves around 150 tonnes/y of virgin plastic, with the potential to increase this by up to about 800 tonnes/y in the near future. In India, Yara reduced the thickness of the material for its 45 kg urea bags. Reducing the amount of plastic used per bag by a few grammes cuts total plastic use for these bags by around 200 tonnes/y. As Yara does not produce or collect plastic packaging ourselves, the company engages with various stakeholders to try to influence the way its plastic packaging is produced and the way it is handled after use. Yara is using its purchasing power and strong supplier relationships to drive change in the areas where it is needed. Original source: Yara International, website: http://www.yara.com/, Copyright Yara International 2023., joint venture; market; new material; production level; research and development; waste emissions and pollution; waste utilization and recycling; carbon dioxide; fibres; greenhouse gases; Light and Strong; packaging plastics; plastics; recycled [...]

Neste and Hightowers Petroleum, a leading wholesale fuel supplier serving customers in the Midwest region in the US, have formed a strategic partnership to offer Neste MY Renewable Diesel - the first TOP TIER certified renewable diesel fuel certified for its high quality. This partnership enables Hightowers to supply Neste MY Renewable Diesel to customers across the Midwest region, where the company sees strong demand for lower-emission fuels, especially from the automobile industry. With the use of Neste MY Renewable Diesel, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can be effectively reduced by up to 75%, compared with fossil diesel over its life cycle, and as a drop-in solution, it is compatible with all diesel engines, making it an ideal choice for first fill and testing. In addition to reducing GHG emissions, renewable diesel brings other benefits and delivers strong performance. Because it does not contain sulfur, oxygen or aromatic compounds, it combusts cleaner. As a result, vehicles that run on Neste MY Renewable Diesel may require less maintenance. Additionally, Neste MY Renewable Diesel has outstanding cold weather performance, suitable for cold weather conditions as low as -4 degF (-20 degC). Its high cetane number also gives better start-up and throttle response, which can be particularly useful to businesses with a lot of variety in usage during different seasons. Original source: Neste Corp., website: https://www.neste.com/, Copyright Neste Corp. 2023., sales agreement; waste emissions and pollution; biodiesel; greenhouse gases; Neste MY Renewable Diesel; Hightowers Petroleum; [...]

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has developed a new sealant for cans used in the food industry. DAREX WBC 711 was designed specifically for irregular ends of tinplate or aluminium cans lined by shower head or die lining application. It offers a reduction of Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG) emissions by more than 30% compared to the established compound DAREX OP 2928, excluding the use phase and end of life emissions. This calculation is based on Henkel Cradle-to-Gate Product Carbon Footprint assessment as defined in ISO 14067. Sealing tinplate or aluminium cans with rectangular and oval ends, known in the industry as 'irregular ends,' is challenging. Unlike in the case of round ends, the product cannot be evenly distributed around the end perimeter by centrifugal force. To date, Henkel's established compounds DAREX OP 2928, DAREX OP 453 and DAREX OP 53BX have been available for shower head and die lining application. During the process, non-web additives must be added to avoid specific application problems. These include webbing and cloudy, elongated compound droplets known as 'angel hair'. With the new development of DAREX WBC 711, Henkel Adhesive Technologies has eliminated the need for these additives, resulting in a highly effective conventional sealing at a lower applied cost. The water-based sealant offers a cost-effective alternative for the same application, even enabling a higher throughput. The advantages: material costs are reduced because the user no longer must purchase the additives previously required. In addition, the downtimes for additional cleaning of the application surfaces and the entire effort for the addition and mixing of the additive are eliminated. Because the sealant can be applied more cleanly, there is less end spoilage and sealant waste. The improved storage stability of the product results in an improved pot life. This leads to a significant reduction in metal waste since the nozzles clog less easily, preventing quality defects such as gaps in the seal and leaks that lead to rejection of the can end. The sealant can be used in hot and cold filling, double seaming with or without steam injection, and in subsequent pasteurization or sterilization. Because DAREX WBC 711 was developed specifically for traditional shower head and die lining applications, it improves operations for users of such older generation liners. The product exhibits good resistance to hot oil and water and conforms with European food legislation as well as Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 175.300 requirements. Original source: Henkel, website: http://www.henkel.com, Copyright Henkel AG & Co KGaA 2023., new material; waste emissions and pollution; DAREX WBC 711; greenhouse gases; sealants; Henkel Adhesive [...]

Neste is partnering with PTL Marine to provide Neste MY Renewable Diesel to the marine sector across the State of California. PTL Marine, a division of Pilot Thomas Logistics, is a leading provider of maritime fuel and lubricants, supplies and last-mile logistics. Through this collaboration the state's marine industry will have easier access to renewable diesel. A California Air Resources Board (CARB) research found that renewable diesel, when compared with fossil diesel, can provide up to a 26.6% reduction in fine particulate emissions and up to 11.8% reduction in the emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in harbour crafts equipped with a Tier 2 marine-certified engine. Additionally, renewable diesel is an immediately available solution to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Made from sustainably-sourced, 100% renewable raw materials, the use of Neste MY Renewable Diesel results in up to 75% reduced GHG emissions over its life cycle compared to fossil diesel. Since Neste MY Renewable Diesel has a similar chemical composition to fossil diesel, it can be used as a drop-in solution in all diesel-powered vessels without investments into new vehicle fleets, modifications to the engines or the fuel distribution infrastructure. It also delivers strong performance and meets all of the CARB requirements, including a flash point of 140 degF or greater. With decades of experience in providing fuels and lubricants to marine customers, PTL Marine can deliver Neste MY Renewable Diesel to customers in a timely manner with three modes of delivery - truck to the vessel, dockside services, and barge to the vessel. These various delivery modes enable a range of harbour craft, from small ferries to large commercial fishing boats, as well as offshore working boats and large cargo ships to easily access renewable fuel. Original source: Neste Corp., website: https://www.neste.com/, Copyright Neste Corp. 2023., sales agreement; waste emissions and pollution; biodiesel; greenhouse gases; Neste MY Renewable Diesel; nitrogen oxide; pollutants; renewable feedstocks; Neste; Pilot Thomas Logistics; PTL [...]

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Cologne Bonn Airport has switched to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its diesel-powered ground fleet. Neste's renewable diesel (also known as HVO100) is made from 100% renewable raw materials, and it is in particular used for powering large and heavy vehicles such as the airport's fire trucks, which are not easy to electrify. In total, switching to Neste MY Renewable Diesel will allow the airport to save almost 3000 tonnes/y of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) (CO2e) compared to the use of fossil diesel. By using Neste MY Renewable Diesel, GHG emissions are reduced by as much as 90% over the life cycle of the fuel compared to fossil diesel. Cologne Bonn Airport was one of the first German airports to offer Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to airlines in 2021 enabling them to reduce carbon emissions from flights departing Cologne Bonn Airport. It is now the only airport in Germany where sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste is available for airlines, while at the same time the airport uses Neste MY Renewable Diesel for its own diesel-powered ground fleet. Switching the diesel-powered vehicle fleet of Cologne Bonn Airport from fossil diesel to renewable diesel from Neste did not require any modifications to the existing diesel vehicles. Neste MY Renewable Diesel has a similar chemical composition to fossil diesel. This means that it is a drop-in replacement for fossil diesel, fully compatible with all diesel engines and current diesel fuel distribution infrastructure. Original source: Neste Corp., website: https://www.neste.com/, Copyright Neste Corp. 2023., sales agreement; waste emissions and pollution; aviation fuels; biodiesel; biofuels; carbon dioxide; greenhouse gases; HVO100; Neste MY Renewable Diesel; Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel; renewable feedstocks; [...]

Regarding climate change-related targets, Asahi Glass Company (AGC) manages greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as a key performance indicator, which it uses to assess risks and opportunities arising from climate change. With the aim of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, AGC has set a milestone target of reducing GHG emissions by 30% by 2030, compared with 2019 levels (Scope 1 and Scope 2). For Scope 3, in 2022, the company began targeting a reduction in GHG emissions of 30% by 2030 versus the 2019 level for categories 1, 10, 11, and 12. Furthermore, in 2022, the company established an engagement target to encourage suppliers-who account for 30% of category 1 and category 3 GHG emissions-to acquire Science Based Targets certification for GHG emissions reduction targets by 2027. AGC intends to create and achieve measures to reduce GHG emissions in each Scope with the objective of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by FY 2050. In Scope 1, since float glass-melting furnaces in the glass manufacturing process account for half of all GHG emissions, AGC is responding by adopting leading-edge production technologies, such as ammonia combustion, and incorporating energy conservation technologies, including total oxygen combustion, and recycling technologies for cullet. In Scope 2, GHG emissions from chlor-alkali electrolysis facilities make up half of all emissions. AGC is responding by using more renewable energy and the IM method, an ion exchange method with low environmental impact that the company developed proprietarily. In Scope 3, roughly 60% of GHG emissions are traced to purchased products and services (category 1) and the processing of sold products (categories 10 through 12). Because AGC cannot take on all of these challenges by itself, the company aims to enlist the support of its suppliers and cut emissions throughout the entire value chain. In addition to this, AGC is focusing on improving the level of its data accuracy and analysis. In 2022, the company began to digitalize the management of environmental performance data (manage an online platform in earnest), including data on GHG emissions. Doing so has helped the firm visualize emissions at each base and identify bottlenecks. From 2023 onward, AGC will set targets each year for GHG emissions by business activity, and create a structure for advancing a plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycle while keeping track of actual GHG emissions. AGC is also monitoring trends by gathering data on water and cullet use, as well as on other environmental indicators. Two tables show the company's Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions in 2022. The last table highlights the actual GHG emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) intensity per unit of sales in 2022 by business segment. Two graphs display the GHG emissions by business segment and by region. Original source: AGC Asahi Glass, website: http://www.agc.com. Copyright Asahi Glass Co Ltd 2023., energy; waste emissions and pollution; waste utilization and recycling; ammonia; carbon dioxide; chlor-alkalis; glass; greenhouse gases; oxygen; Asahi Glass [...]

Chevron Phillips Chemical, Technip Energies and LyondellBasell are collaborating on the design, construction and operation of a demonstration unit for Technip Energies' electric steam cracking furnace technology, designed to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the olefins production process. The demonstration unit, which will be constructed at LyondellBasell's site in Channelview, TX, US, is expected to advance the global energy transition by taking steps toward decarbonizing the olefins production process. Electric cracking furnace can reduce furnace GHG emissions by up to 90% compared to a conventional furnace. Steam cracking furnaces play a significant role in the production of basic chemicals by breaking down hydrocarbons into olefins and aromatics. This cracking process requires a temperature of more than 1500 degF. Technip Energies developed the concept and design for the e.Furnace by T.EN technology, which could achieve this temperature using electricity as the heat source. The use of renewable electricity in this process would contribute to significantly reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with olefins production. Original source: Chevron Philips Chemical Company, website: http://www.cpchem.com, Copyright Chevron Philips Chemical Company 2023., joint venture; patents and technical know-how; research and development; greenhouse gases; olefins; Chevron Phillips Chemical; LyondellBasell; Technip [...]

On 15 May 2023, Honeywell announced that it will provide its Ethanol to Jet (ETJ) processing technology to Summit Next Gen, an affiliate of Summit Agricultural Group. Summit Next Gen will utilize Honeywell's ETJ technology to convert low-carbon ethanol into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Honeywell UOP ETJ process is ready-now and allows producers to convert ethanol produced from a variety of sources, including corn, sugar, and cellulosic material among others, into SAF. Depending on the ethanol feedstock, SAF produced with the Honeywell UOP ETJ process can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% on a total lifecycle basis compared to petroleum-based jet fuel. Summit Next Gen's ETJ facility will be located in the US Gulf Coast region, providing access to significant logistics and utility infrastructure. The planned capacity is approximately 250 M gals/y of SAF. Honeywell UOP will provide related engineering and technical services, equipment, catalysts and adsorbents, and technical support services for start-up and throughout the life of the plant. Honeywell's ETJ technology can be modularized off-site to enable, in many cases, lower installed costs and faster, less labour-intensive installation compared to job site construction. Original source: Honeywell, website: http://honeywell.com/, Copyright Honeywell International Inc 2023., contract; patents and technical know-how; plant capacity; sales agreement; waste emissions and pollution; adsorbents; aviation fuels; bioethanol; biofuels; carbon dioxide; catalysts; cellulose; greenhouse gases; renewable feedstocks; Honeywell; Honeywell UOP; Summit [...]

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Neste and Air Canada are expanding their collaboration with an additional supply of 2.5 M gals (9.5 M L or 7500 tonnes) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied to Air Canada will be blended with conventional jet fuel and used to power the airline's flights from the San Francisco International Airport. Air Canada has committed to the ambitious goal of net-zero emissions from all its global operations by 2050. It has set mid-term targets for reducing net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 from both its air and ground operations compared to its 2019 baseline. Neste is the world's leading producer of SAF and is currently increasing its SAF production capability to 1.5 M tonnes/y by the end of 2023 with ongoing investments at its refineries in Singapore and Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Neste's SAF is available to airlines at a growing number of airports globally and in the Americas, including San Francisco International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport. Original source: Neste Corp., website: https://www.neste.com/, Copyright Neste Corp. 2023., plant capacity; plant restructuring; sales agreement; waste emissions and pollution; aviation fuels; biofuels; greenhouse gases; jet fuels; Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel; Air Canada; [...]

2023 JUL 19 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Biotech Week -- New research on biofuel is the subject of a new report. According to news originating [...]

Announcement of competition:Nordland county municipality as a region has the ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2030 compared to 2009. this means that nordland is setting a [...]

Aral is piloting two new fuels - Aral Futura Super 95 and Aral Futura Diesel. Both fuels reduce CO2 emissions compared to pure fossil fuels by at least 25% and contain at least 30% of high-quality renewable components, including a significant share of advanced renewable components. They are now publicly available for customers at one Aral station in Berlin and one in Dusseldorf. The first official fill of a passenger car happened on 22 Nov 2022 at the Berlin Holzmarktstrasse site in the presence of Oliver Luksic, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Federal Department for Digital Affairs and Transport. According to Statistisches Bundesamt, the transport sector is currently estimated to account for more than 25% of all CO2 emissions in the European Union. Reducing its emissions is essential to help reach the country's targets of reducing greenhouse gas emissions - that include CO2 - by 65% (compared to 1990) by 2030. It is predicted that two thirds of transportation will remain internal combustion engine (ICE) powered in 2030, so reducing carbon emissions from fuel is key. The obligation for distributors of petrol and diesel fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions increases continuously to 25% in 2030. One option for meeting the obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is blending biofuels into fossil fuels. Aral Futura fuels demonstrate that a CO2 reduction of at least 25% compared to pure fossil fuels is technically possible by blending in renewable components and still meets the current standards DIN EN 590 (diesel) and DIN EN 228 (petrol). Existing vehicles can make its contribution to achieving the climate targets - at present as well as in 2030 - through the fuel itself. Aral Futura fuels offer customers driving a vehicle with an internal combustion engine (conventional or hybrid) an option beyond current E10 petrol or B7 diesel fuel to play a part in contributing to the current energy transition- without any modification to their vehicle, provided it can run on E10 or B7 fuel. Original source: BP, website: http://www.bp.com, Copyright BP plc 2022., new material; waste emissions and pollution; Aral Futura Diesel; Aral Futura Super 95; B7 diesel; biodiesel; biofuels; carbon dioxide; E10 petrol; fossil fuel; greenhouse gases; petrol; renewable feedstocks; [...]

Neste's fuel distributor Bollore Energy has announced an exclusive long-term supply contract with the French transportation company LK Kunegel to replace 100% of its fossil diesel use with renewable diesel (also known as HVO100) from Neste. LK Kunegel operates 350 buses that cover around 15 M km/y. By switching to Neste-produced renewable diesel, LK Kunegel expects to reduce its carbon footprint by 10,000 tonnes/y of CO2. With Neste MY Renewable Diesel, the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can be reduced by as much as 75-95% when emissions over the fuel's life cycle are compared with fossil diesel. Neste MY Renewable Diesel is produced from 100% renewable raw materials. Being a drop-in fuel, it is fully compatible with all diesel engines, not requiring any modifications to the existing vehicles or fuel distribution infrastructures. Original source: Neste Corp., website: https://www.neste.com/, Copyright Neste Corp. 2022., sales agreement; waste emissions and pollution; biodiesel; carbon dioxide; greenhouse gases; HVO100; Neste MY Renewable Diesel; renewable feedstocks; Bollore Energy; LK Kunegel; [...]

The entire Toyobo Group is working together to formulate a strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, and to contribute to realizing a carbon neutrality in society as a whole. Toyobo Group has set the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at least 46% (Scope 1 and 2, compared to FY 2014) by FY 2031, and achieving net zero emissions by FY 2051. The firm is accelerating investments such as in low-carbon and decarbonization facilities, energy efficiency, and development facilities aiming to increase avoided emissions. In the future, Toyobo plans to conduct scenario analyses for company-wide and individual businesses and other factors that will take CO2 emissions and financial impacts into account. Of the group sales target of Yen 600 bn for FY 2031, the group aims to achieve Yen 220 bn in its core business of film, Yen 80 bn in life science, which is expected to grow from FY 2026, and Yen 250 bn in environment and functional materials, where it will establish a new joint venture. For R&D investment, Toyobo expects to allocate 3.6% to 3.8% of net sales, which is the average level in the industry. The firm will spend Yen 240 bn for capital expenditure, approximately double the amount invested during the previous medium-term management plan period, by placing the top priority on safety, disaster prevention, and environmental investments, increasing investments for sustainable growth. Of this, the group plans to invest Yen 115 bn in growth focusing mainly on the three businesses of film, life science, and environment and functional materials, which have been designated as businesses focusing on expansion. Over the four years of the group's 2025 Medium-Term Management Plan (MTP), Toyobo anticipates cash flows from operating activities of Yen 144 bn. A table presents Toyobo's financial targets and image in FY 2023, FY 2026 and FY 2031. Another table displays the firm's financial targets and results from FY 2019 to FY 2022. The first graph shows the company's net sales and operating profit margin from FY 2019 to FY 2031. A bar graph highlights the changes in net sales of the group from FY 2022 to FY 2031. Another bar graph presents the group's R&D investments in FY 2019-FY 2022, FY 2023-FY 2026 and FY 2027-FY 2031. The next bar graph shows the capital expenditure in FY 2019-FY 2022 and FY 2023-FY 2026. A donut graph displays the group's investment. Original source: Toyobo, website: http://www.toyobo-global.com/, Copyright Toyobo Co Ltd 2022., company results; investment; joint venture; research and development; waste emissions and pollution; carbon dioxide; greenhouse gases; performance materials; plastic film; Toyobo [...]

Greenhouse gas emissions decreased in 10 out of 16 regions between 2019 and 2021, with Taranaki showing the biggest drop in emissions during this period, Stats NZ said today. Taranaki [...]

On 30 Aug 2022, Honeywell announced that the global hair care brand FEKKAI is utilizing Solstice Propellant [hydrofluoroolefin (HFO)-1234ze] in three of its newest products, including its Volume Lock Hair Spray, Flexible Hold Hair Spray and Sheer Dry Shampoo. Honeywell's Solstice Propellant is a ready-now HFO solution that has an ultra-low global warming potential of less than one and helps reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 99% compared with traditional propellants commonly used in cosmetics. The use of Solstice Propellant in FEKKAI's newest products supports the hair care brand's focus on clean and sustainable ingredients to help eliminate the potential harmful effects of beauty products on the environment, while still maintaining salon-quality performance. Honeywell's Solstice Propellant offers environmental, safety and regulatory benefits without compromising on performance. The solution is non-ozone depleting and is volatile organic compound (VOC)-exempt - per the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) - meaning it has negligible contribution to ground-level smog formation. This will allow formulators to achieve VOC reduction targets set by CARB, particularly in hair spray and dry shampoo applications. FEKKAI's Volume Lock Hair Spray, Flexible Hold Hair Spray and Sheer Dry Shampoo are now available at fekkai.com and at Ulta stores or ulta.com. Original source: Honeywell, website: http://honeywell.com/, Copyright Honeywell International Inc 2022., VOC; sales; sales agreement; waste emissions and pollution; greenhouse gases; hydrofluoroolefin-1234ze; propellants; Solstice; toiletries bases; volatile organic compounds; FEKKAI; Honeywell; [...]

Hexion Inc announced on 14 Jul 2022 that it has begun using bio-based methanol in the production of formaldehyde at its Baytown (Texas, US) manufacturing site. The formaldehyde is then provided to a key customer that leverages bio-benzene to produce methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), ultimately offering a product with more sustainable attributes through significantly lower air emissions compared to those produced with fossil fuel-based methanol. Compared to conventional fossil fuels, renewable methanol cuts carbon dioxide emissions by up to 95%, reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 80%, and eliminates sulfur oxide and particulate matter emissions, according to the Methanol Institute. Renewable methanol is an ultra-low carbon chemical produced from sustainable biomass, often called bio-methanol, or from carbon dioxide and hydrogen produced from renewable electricity. As part of its strategic sustainability initiatives Hexion previously announced its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2030. Hexion's commitment encompasses 'Scope 1' and 'Scope 2' emissions, which are direct and indirect greenhouse emissions from operations and consumed energy. The company is also reviewing its 'Scope 3' emissions, which are those associated with all other aspects of our business. In addition, for two consecutive years, Hexion has received the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award, bestowed by the US Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR Program, for the company's many successes in waste reduction and energy efficiency. Original source: Hexion, website: http://www.hexion.com/, Copyright Hexion 2022., MDI; energy; production process; waste emissions and pollution; 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate; benzene; bioethanol; biomass; carbon dioxide; formaldehyde; hydrogen; nitrogen oxide; sulfur oxide; sustainable chemicals; [...]

Neste and World Fuel Services announce that World Fuel is now an authorized branded distributor of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Paris-Le Bourget Airport is the first location in France where World Fuel delivered Neste's sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as the authorized branded distributor. Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel is a present solution, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 80% over the fuel's life cycle compared to fossil jet fuel. It is produced from 100% renewable waste and residue raw materials, such as used cooking oil and animal fat waste. Original source: Neste Corp., website: https://www.neste.com/, Copyright Neste Corp. 2022., sales agreement; waste emissions and pollution; waste utilization and recycling; animal fats; aviation fuels; biofuels; edible oils; greenhouse gases; Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel; organic waste; waste oil; Neste; World [...]

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On 21 Jun 2022, regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, Swedish airline Braathens Regional Airlines and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplier Neste collaborated to enable the first ever 100% SAF-powered test flight on a commercial regional aircraft. The test flight further supports aviation's decarbonization targets and acceleration of SAF certification. When used in neat form Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel reduces greenhouse gas emissions over its life cycle by up to 80% compared to fossil jet fuel use. This historic test flight took place in Sweden and is part of the 100% SAF certification process of ATR aircraft that started in Sep 2021 in cooperation with Braathens and Neste and should be completed by 2025. It has been the latest in a series of successful ground and flight tests on the ATR 72-600 prototype aircraft performed at the beginning of 2022, including flights with 100% SAF in one engine, and on 21 Jun 2022 was the first time it was done with 100% SAF in two engines. Achieving the milestone was also made possible by Swedavia enabling the SAF to be uplifted to the ATR aircraft at Malmo airport and Pratt & Whitney, closely working together with ATR and Braathens in the preparations of this milestone flight. Original source: Neste Corp., website: https://www.neste.com/, Copyright Neste Corp. 2022., joint venture; waste emissions and pollution; aviation fuels; biofuels; carbon dioxide; greenhouse gases; Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel; ATR; Braathens Regional Airlines; Neste; Pratt & [...]

The aluminium plant in Commerce, TX, US is Hydro's first plant in the US certified to produce Hydro CIRCAL, a low-carbon recycled aluminium product containing at least 75% post-consumer, end of life scrap. Hydro is positioning itself to become the leading producer of low-carbon, recycled aluminium in North America. Recycling scrap aluminium requires only 5% of the energy used to produce primary aluminium, saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Hydro has set a 2025 strategic ambition to double its recycling of post-consumer scrap as it significantly reduces the CO2 footprint compared to pre-consumer/process scrap as well as primary aluminium. By adding capabilities to produce Hydro CIRCAL, Hydro will be able to supply more automotive, transportation, and other extrusion ingot customers with certified low-carbon aluminium. The initial annual production of Hydro CIRCAL from Commerce is expected to be around 4000 tonnes. The independent risk management and quality assurance company DNV-GL issued the certificate for production on 18 May 2022. Hydro has been involved in recycling in the US for several decades beginning with its plants in Henderson, Kentucky and Commerce, TX. In Apr 2022, Hydro marked the next step forward on this path with the construction start of its state-of-the-art aluminium recycling plant in Cassopolis, MI. Production will commence in 2023 with approximately 70 employees. When ramped up to full production, the plant will produce 120,000 tonnes/y of recycled aluminium extrusion ingot. Following completion of the Cassopolis plant, Hydro will have the ability to produce over 1 M tonnes/y of recycling-based aluminium extrusion ingot in the US, further strengthening its position as the largest producer of aluminium extrusion ingot in North America. Original source: Hydro, website: http://www.hydro.com/, Copyright Norsk Hydro ASA 2022., employment; plant capacity; plant startup; production level; waste emissions and pollution; waste utilization and recycling; aluminium; carbon dioxide; Hydro CIRCAL; recycled metals; [...]

The UBE Group, comprising UBE Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, has revised its medium-term environmental targets for fiscal 2030 and set new targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by fiscal 2030 (compared to fiscal 2013) and raise the share of environmentally friendly products and technologies it sells to at least 60% of consolidated net sales. In 2021, the UBE Group announced its Policy for Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050, setting out the goal of achieving net-zero emissions of GHGs from its business activities. Also, as medium-term targets on the road to carbon neutrality, the group set the targets of achieving an 20% reduction in GHGs emissions in the chemicals segment by 2030 (compared to fiscal 2013). The UBE Group, which spined-off and transferred its cement business to Mitsubishi UBE Cement Corporation and shifted to a business portfolio focused on the speciality chemicals business, reviewed its previous targets. The Group further strengthen its efforts to address global environmental issues and strive to help the broader society become carbon neutral. Original source: Ube Industries Ltd, website: http://www.ube-ind.co.jp/, Copyright Ube Industries Ltd 2022., waste emissions and pollution; cement; greenhouse gases; Mitsubishi UBE Cement; UBE; UBE [...]

Sumitomo Pharma Co Ltd announced on 8 Apr 2022 that the conclusion of an agreement (hereafter, 'the Agreement') with Chubu Electric Power Miraiz Co Inc for a switch to 100% renewable energy from Apr 2022 for electricity purchased by the Suzuka Plant (Suzuka, Mie Prefecture), one of Sumitomo Pharma's manufacturing sites in Japan. The conclusion of the Agreement will result in reducing annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the Suzuka Plant by approximately 38% compared to fiscal 2020. With the switch to 100% renewable energy by Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd for electric power purchased for its Oita Works, Oita Prefecture in Nov 2021, electricity used by Sumitomo Pharma's Oita Plant on the site is now completely renewable. This will decrease annual GHG emissions for the Oita Plant by approximately 52% compared with fiscal 2020. As a result, the electric power purchased by all of Sumitomo Pharma's manufacturing sites in Japan will be completely sourced for renewable energy and this will reduce the company's annual GHG emissions overall by approximately 24% compared to fiscal 2020. In May 2021, Sumitomo Pharma revised its basic environmental policies and now aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions (Scope 1+2) by fiscal 2050, in order to contribute to realizing a sustainable society and increase corporate value. Also, as a med- to long term environmental goals, the company has set a target for reductions in GHG emissions (Scope 1+2) by fiscal 2030 and is engaged in various efforts to achieve it. With the latest complete switch to renewable energy for electric power purchased by all of manufacturing sites in Japan, it is expected that these targets can be achieved ahead of schedule and future GHG emission reduction targets are reconsidered to be raised. Sumitomo Pharma will continue to proactively contribute to solving social issues such as climate change aiming at realization of a sustainable society. Original source: Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma, website: http://www.ds-pharma.com/, Copyright Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co Ltd 2022., energy; sales agreement; waste emissions and pollution; greenhouse gases; Chubu Electric Power Miraiz; Sumitomo Chemical; Sumitomo [...]

Neste, Altens and TRAPIL have collaborated to enable the first-ever transport of renewable diesel (often also referred to as 'HVO100') by a pipeline in Europe. With a pipeline transport, the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were reduced by 92% compared to conventional logistics by tanker trucks. The fuel transport of Neste-produced renewable diesel took place on 28 Mar 2022 between the harbour in Le Havre, located in northwestern France, and Gennevilliers, close to Paris. This made large volumes of renewable diesel available widely in the region, also in big cities such as Paris. Altogether 3.5 M L of Neste-produced renewable diesel was transported by TRAPIL via the pipeline to the depot in Gennevilliers, where Altens stores its products for the region. The distance between Le Havre and Gennevilliers is 192 km via the pipeline. The delivery took less than 48 hours to complete and replaced 110 truck deliveries. The pipeline transport of renewable diesel provides a lower-emission alternative to fuel logistics. Neste MY Renewable Diesel is produced from 100% renewable raw materials. It helps reduce GHG emissions by 90% on the average when emissions over the fuel's life cycle are compared with fossil diesel. The renewable diesel is a 'drop-in' fuel, fully compatible with all diesel engines, not requiring any modifications to the existing vehicles or fuel distribution infrastructures. Original source: Neste Corp., website: https://www.neste.com/, Copyright Neste Corp. 2022., contract; distribution; waste emissions and pollution; biodiesel; greenhouse gases; HVO100; Neste MY Renewable Diesel; renewable feedstocks; Altens; Neste; [...]

On 22 Feb 2022, Honeywell announced a commercial partnership with AstraZeneca to develop and bring to market next-generation respiratory inhalers that use near-zero global warming potential (GWP) propellants to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). AstraZeneca, a global leader in treatment of respiratory diseases, is working to incorporate Honeywell's Solstice Air (HFO-1234ze cGMP) technology as a medical propellant, reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of the pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) by up to 99.9% when compared to current inhaler propellants. Solstice Air is the only non-flammable, near zero GWP propellant available and in clinical development presently for pMDIs. A recently completed Phase I clinical trial of the propellant HFO-1234ze in a pMDI containing budesonide, glycopyrronium, formoterol fumarate in healthy adults was positive, demonstrating similar safety and tolerability profile and systemic exposure of the active ingredients when compared to Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide/glycopyrronium/formoterol fumarate). AstraZeneca expects Breztri Aerosphere to be the first medicine to transition to the next generation pMDI platform, subject to regulatory approval. Following these positive results from the Phase I trial, AstraZeneca will advance a commercial partnership with Honeywell to develop its triple-combination therapy, Breztri Aerosphere, using Honeywell's near-zero GWP propellant technology. Original source: Honeywell, website: http://honeywell.com/, Copyright Honeywell International Inc 2022., joint venture; research and development; waste emissions and pollution; Breztri Aerosphere; budesonide; drug delivery systems; formoterol fumarate; glycopyrronium; greenhouse gases; HFO-1234ze cGMP; propellants; Solstice Air; AstraZeneca; [...]

On 9 Feb 2022, Honeywell announced that it has introduced a new solution for producing renewable naphtha for petrochemical production using the commercially proven Honeywell UOP Ecofining technology. The new pathway can produce high yield of naphtha from sustainable feedstocks like used cooking oil and animal fats. Renewable naphtha from sustainable feeds such as used cooking oil has a 50-80% lower greenhouse gas footprint compared to petroleum feeds, depending on the feedstock. Prior to the introduction of renewable naphtha solution, the UOP Ecofining technology has been used to produce predominantly Honeywell Green Diesel and Honeywell Green Jet fuel, with small amounts of bio-naphtha being produced as a secondary product. The same Ecofining technology can be adapted to produce high yields of renewable naphtha as its predominant product, reflecting the versatility of the Ecofining design and ability to produce a range of products based on market needs. For additional methods of decarbonization, the UOP Ecofining process for renewable naphtha can be combined with renewable hydrogen supply and CO2 capture and sequestration through the Honeywell H2 Solutions portfolio. For example, for an Ecofining unit with renewable hydrogen and CO2 capture processing 10,000 barrels/d of sustainable oil feedstock such as used cooking oil, renewable naphtha can deliver more than 1 M tonnes/y of CO2 emission reductions compared to petroleum naphtha. Customers choose Honeywell UOP for production of renewable fuels due to its proven commercial experience and high product yields. Honeywell UOP jointly developed the Ecofining process with Eni SpA. It converts non-edible vegetable oils and animal fats to Honeywell Green Diesel, which offers improved performance over biodiesel and petroleum-based diesel. The Ecofining process produces diesel with a cetane value of 80, substantially higher than the 40-to-60 cetane diesel commonly used in the current diesel engines. As a result, this higher-cetane diesel fuel provides better engine performance and can be blended with cheaper low-cetane diesel to meet transportation fuel standards. The UOP Ecofining process is used in most 100%-biofeed units producing renewable diesel -- and all of the licensed renewable jet fuel production -- in the world at present. UOP currently has licensed 23 Ecofining units in eleven countries around the world, processing 12 different types of renewable feedstocks. Original source: Honeywell, website: http://honeywell.com/, Copyright Honeywell International Inc 2022., joint venture; patents and technical know-how; production process; waste emissions and pollution; animal fats; biodiesel; biofuels; carbon dioxide; edible oils; greenhouse gases; hydrogen; jet fuel; naphtha; renewable feedstocks; sustainable chemicals; [...]

AGC Inc presents the progress of its medium-term management plan AGC plus-2023 and its initiatives to realize its long-term management strategy Vision 2030. Under AGC plus-2023, the group will continue to strengthen investment in strategic businesses (Yen 280 bn, an increase of Yen 100 bn compared to the previous medium-term management plan), improve the asset efficiency of its each business and transform its business portfolio, aiming to continuously achieve a group-wide return on capital employed (ROCE) of 10% or higher and EBITDA of Yen 433 bn in 2023. In addition, the group will accelerate the sale of assets such as cross-held stocks, and the cash generated will be focused on strategic businesses and other businesses with high asset efficiency. Furthermore, the AGC Group's basic policy on shareholder return is to maintain stable dividends with a consolidated payout ratio aiming for 40%, while flexibly implementing share buybacks. In line with this policy, it plans to secure investment opportunities in growth businesses and implement dividend payments and share buybacks while maintaining mid/long-term financial soundness. In order to realize its Vision 2030 announced in 2021, the group aims to continuously create social and economic value by promoting sustainability management and reforming its business portfolio. Concerning the financial targets under Vison 2030, given the current business environment and other factors, the group has revised up its financial targets for 2023 and 2025, and set a new operating profit target of Yen 300 bn for 2030. In 2030, it aims to have the strategic businesses account for a majority of company's operating profit and to achieve an ROE of 10% or higher on sustained basis. In addition, the group will continue to work on sustainability goals in all its business activities and contribute to solving the following five social issues: realization of safe and comfortable urban infrastructure; realization of safe and healthy lifestyles; maintenance of a healthy and secure society; creation of fair and safe workplaces; and realization of a sustainable global environment. The AGC Group aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions in 2050, a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2030 as a milestone, and a 50% reduction in GHG emissions per unit of sales to realize a sustainable global environment. A bar graph shows the group's financial targets for 2022 and 2023: net sales of Yen 18,000 M and Yen 19,000 M, respectively; and operating profit of Yen 2100 M and Yen 2300 M, respectively. Another bar graph displays the group's capital allocation for FY 2021-2023. The third bar graph presents the operating profit composition from 2017 to 2030. More information on the group's financial forecasts are shown in the graphs and table. Original source: AGC Asahi Glass, website: http://www.agc.com. Copyright Asahi Glass Co Ltd 2022., company results; company structure; waste emissions and pollution; carbon dioxide; greenhouse gases; AGC; AGC [...]

Neste and Hesburger, a Finnish restaurant chain, will engage in a significant circular economy collaboration. Used cooking oil from more than 300 Hesburger restaurants in Finland and in the Baltics will be recycled to produce renewable diesel. As a result of the collaboration, Hesburger will begin using Neste MY Renewable Diesel in the majority of its transport vehicles in Finland, reducing the greenhouse gas emissions in these transports by up to 90% compared to fossil diesel use. Hesburger's transportation vehicles that will begin using Neste's renewable diesel travel a total of roughly 680,000 km/y. By replacing fossil diesel with Neste's renewable diesel, the amount of annually reduced greenhouse gas emissions compares to removing as many as 350 private cars from Finland's roads for one year. Original source: Neste Corp., website: https://www.neste.com/, Copyright Neste Corp. 2021., joint venture; waste emissions and pollution; waste utilization and recycling; biodiesel; edible oils; greenhouse gases; Neste MY Renewable Diesel; waste oil; Hesburger; [...]

Virent's BioForm synthesized aromatic kerosene (SAK) was used in a United Airlines test flight on 13 Oct 2021, demonstrating that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can be 100% renewable, 100% fossil free, and 100% compatible with aviation fleet. The test flight was powered by one engine burning SAF and the other using traditional, petroleum-based jet fuel in order to provide a direct comparison of the two fuels under identical operating parameters. Because Virent's SAK is made from plant-based feedstocks, the carbon impact on a lifecycle basis is less than that of petroleum-based fuels. Virent is targeting greater than 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for SAK from a commercial project, with the potential to achieve net zero emissions using options such as renewable electricity, renewable natural gas and carbon capture and sequestration. Virent has also developed data from engine testing that shows a SAK/HEFA blend is cleaner burning and has lower particulate matter emissions than conventional jet fuels. Original source: Marathon Petroleum Corp., website: https://www.marathonpetroleum.com/, Copyright Marathon Petroleum Corporation 2021., energy; research and development; waste emissions and pollution; aviation fuels; BioForm; carbon dioxide; greenhouse gases; kerosene; methane; natural gas; sustainable chemicals; [...]

Eni SPA has started producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) via coprocessing of used cooking oils (UCO) with conventional crude at its 104,000-b/d Taranto refinery in southeast Italy. As part of the site's first step under Eni's commitment to decarbonizing all its products and processes by 2050, the Taranto refinery is now blending a 0.5% share of UCO into conventional crude feedstock to produce SAF containing the 2% share of biocomponent that typically achieves more than 90% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to fuel produced from a 100% conventional crude feedstock, the operator said on 15 Oct 2021. While Eni did not disclose Taranto's current SAF production capacity, the company confirmed the SAF product is now available from the refinery's storage tanks for sale to major airlines, the first of which will be Italia Trasporto Aereo SPA. Start of SAF production from UCO at Taranto follows Eni's previous agreement with Azienda Multiservizi e Igiene Urbana di Taranto SPA (AMIU) for collection of UCOs, according to a 24 Jan 2019 release from Eni. Alongside aligning with the operator's decision to cease using palm oil as a renewable feedstock beginning in 2023, start of SAF production from UCO at Taranto aligns with the company's broader SAF production expansion plan, which includes the start of 10,000 tonnes/y of SAF output in 2022 from the 84,000-b/d Livorno refinery in northwestern Italy, Eni said. The Livorno SAF project will use a feedstock of Eni Biojet, a biocomponent Eni produces from waste products such as UCO or fats using the company's proprietary Ecofining technology at its biorefineries in Gela-on the southern coast of Sicily-and Porto Marghera, near Venice. Because it is 100% biogenic, SAF produced from Eni Biojet can be combined with conventional jet fuel up to as much as 50%, according to the operator. Eni confirmed a project also is currently under way at the Gela biorefinery to further expand Eni Biojet production by 2024, which will allow the operator to expand SAF production from a feedstock of 100% renewable raw materials by 2025. By 2050, Eni said it plans to increase its system wide biorefining capacity to 5-6 M tonnes/y from its current 1.1-M tonnes/y capacity. Within 4 years, the company said it expects to double existing capacity to about 2.2 M tonnes/y. By 2030, Eni said it hopes to have a total biojet production capacity of at least 500,000 tonnes/y. Original source: PennWell Corporation, website: http://www.ogj.com/index.html, Copyright Pennwell Corporation 2021., contract; plant capacity; plant restructuring; sales; waste emissions and pollution; waste utilization and recycling; aviation fuels; biofuels; edible oils; Eni Biojet; greenhouse gases; renewable feedstocks; waste; waste oil; Eni; Italia [...]

Following the launch of Neste MY Renewable Diesel on the Belgian market in Jul 2021, Neste has now entered a partnership with Q8 to offer the product on seven Q8 stations during 2021. Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a premium diesel?made entirely from renewable raw materials. It helps reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 90% when emissions over the fuel's life cycle are compared with fossil diesel. The renewable diesel is a 'drop-in' fuel, fully compatible with all diesel engines, not requiring any modifications to the existing vehicles or fuel distribution infrastructures. Neste MY Renewable Diesel is from 5 Oct 2021 available at Q8?Zaventem/Nossegem, Q8 Mechelen Brusselsesteenweg and Q8 Rotselaar. By the end of 2021, 3 more locations will be added: Q8 Lokeren, Q8 E34 Ranst direction Turnhout and Q8 E42 in Verlaine. Expanding the availability of Neste's renewable diesel significantly strengthens the presence of Neste in Belgium. Neste and Q8 are convinced that all solutions are needed to reduce mobility emissions as a contribution to the European goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Neste is?committed to supporting to reduce GHG emissions by at least 20 M tonnes CO2 equivalent/y by 2030. Original source: Neste Corp., website: https://www.neste.com/, Copyright Neste Corp. 2021., sales agreement; waste emissions and pollution; biodiesel; carbon dioxide; greenhouse gases; Neste MY Renewable Diesel; renewable feedstocks; Neste; [...]

On 23 Sep 2021, Honeywell and Wood announced a comprehensive package of technologies to support the effort to produce carbon-neutral aviation fuel. When used together, the technologies, which are based on Honeywell's UOP Ecofining process technology and Wood's hydrogen plant technology, could reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 100% using certain feedstocks when compared to traditional petroleum aviation fuel. The UOP Ecofining process technology converts waste oils, fats, and greases into Honeywell Green Jet Fuel, a drop-in replacement for jet fuel. When using a feedstock such as used cooking oils, lifecycle GHG emissions can be reduced by 80% at this stage compared to conventional petroleum jet fuel. As the next step in enhancing the Ecofining process technology offering, Wood's technology will be integrated to use the byproducts of the UOP Ecofining process technology to produce renewable hydrogen, reducing lifecycle GHG emissions a further 10% when compared to the total GHG emissions produced by conventional petroleum jet fuel. The renewable hydrogen is then injected back into the Honeywell Ecofining process to remove feed impurities and create a cleaner burning renewable fuel. The carbon dioxide (CO2) that is generated from the production of the hydrogen can be captured and routed for permanent underground sequestration using the Honeywell H2 Solutions technology suite, further reducing lifecycle GHG emissions an additional 10% when compared to the total GHG emissions produced by conventional petroleum jet fuel. The combination of technologies results in an aviation fuel that is effectively carbon neutral compared to petroleum fuels. Original source: Honeywell, website: http://honeywell.com/, Copyright Honeywell International Inc 2021., patents and technical know-how; waste emissions and pollution; waste utilization and recycling; biofuels; carbon dioxide; edible oils; fats; greenhouse gases; Honeywell Green Jet Fuel; hydrogen; jet fuel; lubricating greases; renewable [...]

A comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of BASF's innovative synthetic leather solution Haptex demonstrates the significant environmental benefits compared to other conventional synthetic leather solutions. The LCA was conducted by Intertek - a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. The LCA study is based on a total value chain analysis of Haptex from its chemical production to the finished leather goods. The performance on greenhouse effect, cumulative energy demand, and water consumption figures were also calculated and measured. The LCA study shows that Haptex outperformed synthetic leathers from solvent-based and waterborne-based synthetic leather processes, in terms of carbon emissions. For instance, Haptex was proven to produce 52% less greenhouse gas emissions than conventional synthetic leather, with more than a 20% reduction in energy consumption when using 1 kg of chemicals for synthetic leather production. This is predominantly due to eliminating the wet line from the production processes, which reduces 30% of water usage compared to usual solvent-based polyurethane production methods. The results proved that Haptex is a more sustainable alternative for products made with synthetic leather, such as automotive seatings, furniture, and footwear and fashion accessories like bags and caps. Haptex, an innovative polyurethane solution for synthetic leather production, possesses high peel strength, anti-yellowing, and high abrasion performance properties. Haptex also does not use any organotin catalysts or plasticizer. In collaboration with Warren Synthetic Leather (Suzhou) Co Ltd and Suzhou Greentech Co Ltd, the product has been further optimized to increase its performance, yet meets stringent VOC standards. Original source: BASF, website: http://www.basf.com/, Copyright BASF 2021., joint venture; research and development; waste emissions and pollution; greenhouse gases; Haptex; synthetic leather; BASF; Suzhou Greentech; Warren Synthetic Leather [...]

On 14 Jul 2021, the European Commission published its Fit for 55 package aiming for a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to the 1990 level. Neste welcomes the EU's continuing commitment to long-term policies and the ambition to become climate neutral by 2050. As a next step, the legislative proposals will be discussed by the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament. Neste firmly believes that all solutions are needed in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the societies. On European roads, the number of electric cars is growing at a rapid pace, which is a logical and welcome development as the power generation sector is embracing emission free technologies. However, achieving the ambitious climate targets requires both electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable transport fuels, as internal combustion engine vehicles will keep playing a key role for a long time, particularly in heavy-duty vehicles. Customers using the Neste MY Renewable Diesel made from 100% renewable raw materials can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil diesel. The aviation industry has already taken steps in the right direction by committing to the target of achieving carbon-neutral growth from 2020 onwards. Neste as the world's leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel is committed to helping the aviation industry to meet the proposed EU-wide obligation. Following its sustainable sourcing principles, Neste continues to develop the availability of emerging, lower-quality waste and residue raw materials, as well as agricultural and forest harvesting residues, algae and municipal solid waste as future raw materials. Neste is also exploring Power-to-X technologies as a new renewable fuel. With the continued support of EU policies, Neste therefore has its eyes set on the short, medium, and long-term uptake opportunities for renewable solutions in fuels and in materials. Original source: Neste Corp., website: https://www.neste.com/, Copyright Neste Corp. 2021., research and development; waste emissions and pollution; waste utilization and recycling; biodiesel; biofuels; carbon dioxide; greenhouse gases; Neste MY Renewable Diesel; organic waste; renewable feedstocks; sustainable chemicals; waste; [...]

Neste, the world's leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, launches Neste MY Renewable Diesel, in the Belgian market. The fuel, produced from 100% renewable raw materials, is brought to the Belgian market in collaboration with the channel partner EG Group. Neste MY Renewable Diesel enables customers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% over the fuel's life cycle compared to fossil diesel. Besides Belgium, Neste MY Renewable Diesel is available for customers in the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and the US in California and Oregon. Neste's Rotterdam refinery together with the company's Singapore refinery, are the world's biggest and most advanced renewable diesel and renewable products refineries. The total production capacity of Neste's renewable diesel and other renewable products is currently 3.2 M tonnes/y, and, by 1Q 2023, it will increase to close to 4.5 M tonnes/y. Original source: Neste Corp., website: https://www.neste.com/, Copyright Neste Corp. 2021., new material; plant capacity; plant restructuring; sales agreement; waste emissions and pollution; biodiesel; greenhouse gases; Neste MY Renewable Diesel; refinery products; renewable feedstocks; sustainable chemicals; EG Group; [...]

Wiesbaden, Germany: Federal Statistical Office of Germany has issued the following press release: Substances affecting the climate have an impact on global warming and contribute to climate change. The strongest [...]

Republic of Moldova reduced by approx. 69% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to 1990, exceeding by 4% its commitments under the Paris Agreement, included in the intermediate targets for [...]

Business aviation company Jetflite is a first-mover in offering lower-emission private business flights in Finland. Jetflite is committed to sustainable aviation and is now taking the first steps in reducing greenhouse gas emissions with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. In its neat form, the fuel helps reduce life cycle greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to fossil jet fuel use. The first lower-emission flight by Jetflite will take place in May 2021. Jetflite, belonging to a large Finnish industrial conglomerate Wihuri Group, specializes in business flights, group charter, and air ambulance. Jetflite is also managing aircraft and offering air cargo services. Jetflite wants to respond to its clients' need to increase their contribution towards combating climate change as part of the Frankly Wihuri Sustainability Program. Jetflite has five aircraft in its fleet. The company also has an extensive network of partner operators offering altogether 600 to 700 flights per year, under normal circumstances. The aviation industry has already taken steps in the right direction by committing to the target of achieving carbon-neutral growth from 2020 onwards. Neste is committed to helping the aviation industry with this target. Neste continues to make the sustainable aviation fuel available for airlines but also to businesses, public institutions and other organizations with ambitious climate commitments. The partnership between Neste and Jetflite and the collaboration recently announced with Finnair serve as showcases for other businesses to reduce business air travel emissions. In the US and Europe, Neste's sustainable aviation fuel supply capacity is currently 100,000 tonnes/y. With the Singapore refinery expansion on the way, Neste will have the capacity to produce over 1.5 M tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel in 2023, including the recently announced additional investment in Rotterdam. Original source: Neste Corp., website: https://www.neste.com/, Copyright Neste Corp. 2021., plant capacity; plant restructuring; sales agreement; waste emissions and pollution; aviation fuels; biofuels; carbon dioxide; greenhouse gases; Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel; Finnair; Jetflite; Neste; Wihuri [...]

Neste, the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, has joined the eFuel Alliance, an interest group dedicated to the industrial production of synthetic fuels from renewable sources. The eFuel Alliance is based in Berlin and Brussels and brings together companies and organizations that share the goal of establishing and promoting power- and bio-based synthetic fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport. Already on 25 Mar 2022, customers using the Neste MY Renewable Diesel made from 100% renewable raw materials can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil diesel. The high-quality fuel is a drop-in solution, which means that it can be used without modifications to existing diesel engines or logistics. The fuel is available to customers in Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and in the US in California and Oregon. Original source: Neste Corp., website: https://www.neste.com/, Copyright Neste Corp. 2021., joint venture; waste emissions and pollution; biodiesel; biofuels; greenhouse gases; Neste MY Renewable Diesel; renewable feedstocks; [...]

In Jun 2020, Neste announced that Posti Group, the main Finnish postal service, will use Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its light distribution fleet. The use of Neste's renewable diesel will enable the company to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of its e-commerce parcel transport over the fuel's life cycle by up to 90% compared to fossil diesel. With the use of the fuel, the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions achieved by Posti is equivalent to removing almost 1300 cars from the roads for a year. The change in purchasing and consumption behaviour and the spread of e-commerce have strongly increased Posti's e-commerce and parcel business over the past decade. Posti's current target of reducing its CO2 emissions by 30% from 2007 levels will be achieved by the end of 2020 on schedule. The remaining emissions are offset in certified international climate projects. Over the past decade, climate strategies with multiple agendas have enabled significant reductions in Posti's emissions and at the same time enabled the development of more climate-friendly services. Posti's Zero Carbon 2030 programme aims to zero emissions from its own operations by the end of the decade. The commitment includes both emission reductions from the company's own terminal and warehousing operations and the development of low-emission logistics. Original source: Neste Corp., website: https://www.neste.com/, Copyright Neste Corp. 2021., sales agreement; waste emissions and pollution; biodiesel; carbon dioxide; greenhouse gases; Neste MY Renewable Diesel; Neste; Posti [...]

Globally, greenhouse gas emissions from the waste management sector account for only about 3-4%, but mitigation measures associated with waste management have a potential to reduce global emissions. of GHG [...]

London: United Kingdom House of Commons has issued the following written answer: Answered by: Baroness Vere of NorbitonAnswered on: 07 October 2019 Passengers expect high quality rail services and we [...]

The Ministry for the Ecological Transition has published the Advance of the Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) , linked to climate change, corresponding to 2018. These preliminary data - [...]

2020 AUG 4 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Life Science Weekly -- New research on sustainability research is the subject of a new report. According to [...]