Month: August 2024

SANTOS, Brazil, August 26, 2024 /3BL/- DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has been granted with the Gold Seal standard for publishing a comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory verified by external audit. This achievement happened after the company’s participation on the 2024 Cycle of the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program.

Alcino Therezo, Human Resources and Sustainability Director at DP World in Brazil, said: “The inventory is the principal document in the country for quantifying a company’s greenhouse gas emissions. We are extremely proud to receive this recognition. Our operations are based on our commitment to addressing climate change, our sustainability efforts, and sector engagement,” says

Managed by the Center for Sustainability Studies at Fundação Getulio Vargas, the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program adapts the GHG Protocol methodology to the Brazilian context and develops tools for calculating corporate GHG emissions. The results of the 2024 Cycle were announced on August 21, 2024 at EAESP FGV in São Paulo.

The company has also been leading decarbonization initiatives among Brazil’s port terminals. For instance, it has invested approximately BRL 80 million in the electrification of RTGs (Rubber-Tired Gantry cranes) as part of its global strategy to neutralize 100% of carbon emissions by 2050. At the terminal, eight electrical centers have been installed in the back area to supply power to the 22 RTGs that have undergone electrification. Each electrical center can power four blocks of the container yard, with a rolling line of up to 300 meters.

Another significant initiative is the Zero Landfill project, which made DP World Brazil the first port terminal in Brazil to eliminate all waste sent to landfills in 2022.

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DP World Americas Media Contact:

Melina Vissat, Head of Communications 
M: (+1) 704-605-6159 
E: melina.vissat@dpworld.com

About DP World 

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 113,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses — Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW 
TO CHANGE WHAT’S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

Originally published in International Paper’s 2023 Sustainability Report

International Paper’s Global Fiber Procurement Policy serves as the foundation of our commitment to healthy and abundant forests. This policy states, “We will not knowingly accept fiber from illegally logged forests or from forests where high conservation values are threatened by management activities.”

To achieve our goal to source 100% of fiber from sustainably managed forests, we engage in responsible fiber sourcing, with the following highlights:

International Paper’s Fiber Supply Team is a diverse group of more than 225 professionals who work together to ensure fiber is responsibly sourced across our mill footprintOur industry-leading mapping platform ForSite™ (see page 29) exemplifies transparency, risk mitigation and targeted collaboration. It enables us to know where our direct non-certified wood purchases come from and ensures that the right decisions are made before the fiber enters our mill systemWe maintain chain-of-custody certification at all mills, including certification to the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Controlled Wood Standard and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) Fiber Sourcing StandardWe have developed and continue to support one of the largest private landowner assistance programs in the U.S. to offer FSC® Forest Management CertificationOur extensive fiber supply network and ForSite™ allow us to connect our forest conservation partners with private forest landowners to help make a positive impact on-the-ground and in the areas that matter most

ForSite™

ForSite™ is an innovative mapping tool used by our Fiber Supply Team to verify and track the fiber they are sourcing. This system guides our responsible fiber procurement on non-certified forestland in the U.S. It follows the framework and protocol of a HCVF Risk Assessment.

This system uses GIS technology to display and organize a variety of pieces of spatial data — critical information that our Fiber Supply Team uses to make informed decisions prior to the fiber entering our supply chain. ForSite™ data includes an array of environmental and spatial attributes, including:

Rare, threatened and endangered species by NatureServe Global Conservation Status Ranks (G1/G2, S1/S2)Priority forest types and landscapes (bottomland hardwood)Forest/wildlife conservation priority areasSoil types, topography and hydrologySatellite imagery updated weeklyLand ownership dataCritical biodiversity areas

By knowing the exact location of the direct fiber we purchase, we ensure not only that our fiber is derived from sustainably managed forests, but also that it is delivered to the most cost-effective facility location.

Using ForSite™ technology across our United States sourcing area, we have:

Identified 23M acres where pre-harvest due diligence can be appliedMade on-the-ground improvements to over 3,145 acres in ForSite™ since 2020Mapped every non-certified location of purchased open-market fiberMonitored sensitive and high-priority locations

ForSite™ in action

Since forest certification is not always feasible for private forest landowners, International Paper recognized that our industry needed to find a way to assure consumers and customers that our forests are being managed sustainably. The implementation of ForSite™ has changed IP’s procurement strategy. We now screen every uncertified tract through ForSite™ prior to purchase to determine whether additional due diligence is required before we accept timber from that tract. Our staff has access to this data both in the office and in the forests on their mobile devices and can monitor forest management activity. To learn more about ForSite™, watch this video.

Outcome

The ForSite™ tool shows areas of potential environmental risk, and indicates the location of the fiber we are considering for purchase. Some of the species and plants we have identified using ForSite™ include the Northern Long-eared Bat, Bald Eagle, Red-cocked Woodpecker, Louisiana Pine Snake, American Chaffseed and Gopher Tortoise, along with a variety of rare freshwater mussel species. Thanks to the use of ForSite™, landowners are able to accomplish their management objectives while protecting and improving habitats.

About International Paper

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com/.

About International Paper – EMEA

In Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), International Paper focuses on the production and marketing of fiber-based packaging and specialty pulp, employing approximately 4,400 people. As a leading supplier of high-quality corrugated containers for a multitude of applications, we serve customers throughout the region from our network of two recycled containerboard mills and 23 box plants in France, Italy, Morocco, Portugal and Spain. Specialty pulp is made in Gdansk, Poland. Other products available from International Paper in the region include a variety of Kraft linerboard and other pulp products.

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland and SAN JOSE, Calif., August 26, 2024 /3BL/ – Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) announced today the winners of the annual Future Positive Challenge, a technology challenge designed to identify disruptive sustainable solutions in electronics. Six companies from around the globe were selected for their trailblazing solutions across printed circuit boards (PCB), batteries, materials, packaging, integrated circuits, and business models.

The winners are:

LITE-ON: A technology company that transforms multi-layered printed circuit board membranes by reducing material usage, energy consumption, and overall carbon footprint in keyboard devices.Pragmatic Semiconductor:An alternative to silicon, the company designs and manufactures sustainable, ultra-thin, flexible integrated circuit (FlexIC) technology.Achelous Pure Metal: A recycling and waste recovery company that recovers lithium-ion batteries and other valuable metals from waste.TPIPLASTIC: A research and development company focused on developing high-quality post-consumer recycled and ocean-bound plastic materials in computer products.Stora Enso: A provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction.Bin-e: A provider of AI-enabled smart recycling bins that are placed in public spaces and designed for easy sorting and simplified recycling.

Logitech continually looks for groundbreaking, next-generation materials, components, and processes to boost the company’s Design for Sustainability efforts. Logitech’s Future Positive Challenge searches the globe for cutting-edge solutions to engineering and process design challenges in electronic devices. Winners were selected from a wide candidate pool and represent an accomplished group of entrepreneurs and innovators. Each company will be offered the opportunity to work with Logitech on a Proof of Concept collaboration project.

“The Future Positive Challenge was conceived to find breakthrough, disruptive innovations that are integral to advancing lower carbon impact technologies. We congratulate all the companies who presented innovative ideas across a range of areas,” said Prakash Arunkundrum, chief operating officer at Logitech. “We saw increased interest this year from companies globally, all interested in solving for carbon reduction. We need these solutions to tackle today’s engineering challenges. The next step is harnessing and scaling these solutions within Logitech products and across the tech ecosystem to drive the change necessary for a positive future.”

In addition to this year’s winners, two additional companies received distinguished recognition for their creative engineering solutions:

Nanoramic, an energy storage company that has identified a solution for eliminating toxic materials used in conventional lithium-ion battery manufacturingNiron Magnetics, a company that combines nanomaterial engineering with metallurgical methods to deliver high performance, rare-earth-free permanent magnets.

The 2025 Future Positive Challenge will re-open again later this year for the 2025 competition. Interested applicants are encouraged to subscribe to receive updates on timing or email FuturePositive@logitech.com for more information about next year’s challenge. Learn more about all of Logitech’s sustainability initiatives in the FY24 Impact Report or on the website.

About Logitech 
Logitech designs software-enabled hardware solutions that help businesses thrive and bring people together when working, creating, gaming and streaming. As the point of connection between people and the digital world, our mission is to extend human potential in work and play, in a way that is good for people and the planet. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). Find Logitech and its other brands, including Logitech G, at www.logitech.com or company blog.

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Editorial Contacts: 
Marie Perriard, Head of Sustainability Communications – USA mperriard@logitech.com 
Ben Starkie, Corporate Communications – Europe +41 (0) 79-292-3499

Chemours, a global leader in delivering innovative performance chemistry, recently released its latest Sustainability Report, highlighting last year’s achievements on the company’s sustainability journey—including progress towards greater resource efficiency and circularity.

For example, in 2023 the company’s Thermal & Specialized Solutions business—a market leader in producing refrigerants, thermal management solutions, propellants, blowing agents, and specialty solvents—created an international F-gas Lifecycle Program across the Americas, Asia, and Europe. The program aims to advance the global recovery, reclaim, and reuse of fluorinated gases (F-gases) safely across Chemours’ low global warming potential (GWP) Opteon™ products, Freon™ refrigerants, and FM-200™ portfolios.

This program, which began as region and country-specific initiatives, now includes global oversight to drive additional adoption, partnerships, and reclamation. As part of the program, Chemours will complete a global review to identify opportunities for expansion and increased collaboration. This work reinforces Chemours’ commitment to supporting a global circular economy and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. It also advances the net zero objectives of Chemours, broader industry, and global legislative bodies through overall emission reduction.

Joe Martinko, President of Thermal & Specialized Solutions at Chemours, emphasized the importance of the program, stating, “We have committed to, and are advancing, significant emission reduction within our gates. Now, we’re expanding our focus to emission reduction throughout the product lifecycle.”

F-gases, unlike many “natural” alternatives like ammonia or propane, can be recovered, reclaimed, and reused across multiple applications. This maximizes resource efficiency while minimizing waste and lowering emissions.

“This international F-gas Lifecycle Program will help advance circularity and sustainability around the world, ultimately supporting global climate targets and minimizing impact on our shared planet,” Martinko added.

In addition to offering the potential for circularity, Chemours’ portfolio of F-gas technologies plays an important role in decarbonization applications and delivers significant socioeconomic value through innovation, reliability, safety, and efficiency.

Learn more about Chemours sustainability and circularity efforts in its 2023 Sustainability Report titled, “Partnering for Progress.”