Month: May 2025
Google Backs AgTech Projects to Save 2 Billion Liters of Water on U.S. Farms
Australia’s emissions up slightly in 2024 as Labor faces heat over ‘climate-wrecking’ gas project
Lawmakers Form First Extreme Heat Caucus, Citing ‘Deadly Risk’
Clean Energy Systems Appoints Energy Tech Veteran Mark McGough as New CEO
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Clean Energy Systems (CES), a pioneering force in carbon-free combustion technology and zero-emission power solutions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mark McGough as its new Chief Executive Officer. This strategic leadership addition marks a significant inflection point for CES as it scales its breakthrough technology to meet surging global demand for clean energy.
With more than 30 years of experience building high-growth energy technology companies, McGough brings an extraordinary track record of innovation, international commercialization, and shareholder value creation. His leadership is expected to catalyze CES’s mission to redefine how the world powers industry—without carbon emissions.
“With global demand for clean, carbon-free energy solutions reaching an all-time high, his arrival is perfectly timed,” said Jonathan Goldberg, Board Director at Clean Energy Systems. “Mark’s track record of scaling innovative technologies and accelerating commercial deployment makes him the ideal leader to guide CES through this critical phase of growth and market opportunity.”
CES is on a mission to revolutionize energy production through its patented oxy-fuel combustion systems—derived from proven rocket engine principles—to eliminate carbon emissions from industrial processes and power generation. With rising global pressure for decarbonization, CES’s technology is at the heart of a new industrial energy paradigm.
“I’m honored to take the helm at such a dynamic and pivotal time,” said McGough. “CES under my predecessor has built a world-class platform with game-changing technology. My focus will be on accelerating commercialization, deepening global partnerships, and scaling our footprint to meet the urgent global demand for zero-emission solutions.”
Clean Energy Systems is uniquely positioned to lead the clean industrial revolution, turning carbon-free combustion into a practical, profitable reality for energy-intensive industries worldwide.
For more information, please contact:
Rebecca Hollis, VP of Business Development
+1 916 638 7967 x 1001
rhollis@cleanenergysystems.com
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The Home Depot Names Angie Brown EVP and Chief Information Officer
ATLANTA, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced that Angie Brown has been named executive vice president (EVP) and chief information officer (CIO). As CIO, Brown will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s technology strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity and software development for The Home Depot’s 2,350 retail stores and more than 790 branches, its supply chain facilities, store support centers and online systems.
“Angie is an exceptional leader whose customer-first mindset consistently drives meaningful innovation across our business,” said Ted Decker, chair, president and CEO. “Her strategic vision and deep expertise have been instrumental in transforming The Home Depot’s interconnected experience, making home improvement more modern, more seamless and more convenient for our customers.”
A 27-year veteran of The Home Depot, Brown brings depth and breadth of experience, holding roles of increasing responsibility across virtually every aspect of the company’s technology operations. She was most recently senior vice president of information technology, where she was responsible for delivering technology solutions for the company’s merchandising, customer experience, online, customer, marketing, reliability engineering, pro and supply chain functions. Under Brown’s leadership, The Home Depot has delivered transformative digital capabilities that enhance the customer and associate experience, including advancements in personalization, supply chain visibility and merchandising analytics.
Brown replaces Fahim Siddiqui, who is leaving The Home Depot.
“Fahim has been instrumental in improving our infrastructure across our stores, supply chain facilities and support centers,” said Decker. “His leadership has been impactful in modernizing our technology foundation, and I want to thank him for his support to drive our strategies forward.”
ABOUT THE HOME DEPOT
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer. At the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the company operated a total of 2,350 retail stores and over 790 branches across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The Company employs over 470,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.
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The Silent Majority? What Business Leaders Are Really Doing To Push Back
NORTHAMPTON, Mass., May 29, 2025 /3BL/ – What does the rule of law have to do with the bottom line? Everything. That’s the message from Daniella Ballou-Aares, Founder and CEO of the Leadership Now Project. In the latest episode of 3BL’s video series, “What the…?” we unpack the uncomfortable truths and unexpected intersections of sustainability, business, and society.
Full Episode here.
In this latest installment, Ballou-Aares, a seasoned strategist, founder of Dalberg, and former Senior Advisor in the Obama Administration, makes a compelling case for why business leaders need to treat democratic stability as a core risk and responsibility. She warns that growing political instability and anti-business policies aren’t just bad for governance—they’re bad for business.
“We really think it’s important to be prepared for that, be ready to respond and work in kind of your current coalitions and maybe some unlikely coalitions to push back if and when it’s needed,” said Ballou-Aares.
She urges corporate leaders not to shy away from their values when under political pressure, highlighting the importance of consistency and depth in a company’s commitments.
“I think these were companies that had a deep commitment, like for a very long time, these were not superficial commitments. And I think that’s the key, when something has been superficial, then it’s the most vulnerable for attack.”
Key Insights from the Episode:
- Political Instability Is a Business Risk: Executive actions, such as targeted tariffs and political attacks on ESG and DEI, are disrupting business as usual.
- Core Values Provide Stability: Companies with longstanding commitments to inclusion and integrity are more resilient in the face of political backlash.
- Coalitions Are Critical: Cross-sector and even unlikely partnerships can help companies push back against threats to democratic norms.
Watch the full conversation with Daniella Ballou-Aares here.
About 3BL
3BL is the leading sustainability and social impact communications partner, connecting organizations’ stories of purpose and progress with the audiences who matter most.
3BL partners with over 1,500 companies – from global corporations and mid-sized enterprises to NGOs and nonprofits – to elevate their reputations as players in the world of responsible business. We do this through unrivaled news and content distribution, bespoke storytelling support, and our digital media division, TriplePundit.
Pan American Silver Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) (“Pan American” or the “Company”) today released its 2024 Sustainability Report (the “Report”), outlining Pan American’s approach and performance in environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters. Spanish and Portuguese versions of the Report will be available shortly. Highlights of Pan American’s 2024 ESG performance include: Reduced water use by over 220,000 m3 compared to the 2024 base case1.
Amyris Takes Full Ownership of Brazilian Industrial Fermentation Plant and Invests in Completion of Fourth Precision Fermentation Line
EMERYVILLE, Calif., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Amyris, Inc., a vertically integrated synthetic biology company and leading innovator in the field of industrial biotechnology, today announced that it has acquired Ingredion’s 31% stake in the RealSweet Joint Venture to take full ownership of the industrial precision fermentation plant in Barra Bonita, Brazil. This follows an agreement with Ingredion to wind down their RealSweet joint venture, whereby Ingredion will gain exclusive access to Amyris’ technology to manufacture and commercialize fermented Reb M, with Amyris earning royalties on Ingredion’s future sales of fermented Reb M.
In line with the approval and funding of the company’s 2030 strategic plan announced last November, Amyris is completing construction of the fourth independent precision fermentation line at the Barra Bonita plant. This line, which will be operational in early 2026, will further increase capacity and flexibility for producing specialty ingredients.
“Resuming full ownership and control of our state-of-the-art precision fermentation facility in Barra Bonita is an important milestone that will enable us to optimize our manufacturing portfolio to drive profitability and serve our customers most effectively,” said Kathy Fortmann, Amyris’ Chief Executive Officer. “We are also delighted to announce our additional investment in capacity at Barra Bonita, which will maximize flexibility of our plant and accelerate development and commercialization of innovative and sustainable products.”
“With exclusive access to Amyris’ fermented Reb M technology, we are excited about meeting the growing global demand for our comprehensive Stevia portfolio, what we call the ‘perfectly sweet trifecta’ of extracted, bioconverted and fermented Reb M,” commented Jim Zallie, Ingredion’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
“This trifecta enables us to provide nature-based, clean-label sugar-reduction solutions meeting the needs of all our customers. We look forward to continuing to grow the market for fermented RebM,” added Nate Yates, Vice President and General Manager of Sugar Reduction and Fiber Fortification at Ingredion.
About Amyris, Inc.
Amyris is a vertically integrated synthetic biology company that creates sustainable ingredients utilizing proprietary advanced precision fermentation technology and world-class platforms. Leveraging two decades of experience, Amyris collaborates with companies to co-create innovative ingredients at unprecedented speed and scale. This enables partners to deliver products with differentiated performance that meet sustainability and economic objectives. Its renewable and traceable ingredients are included in thousands of products from the world’s top brands, reaching millions of consumers. For more information, please visit http://www.amyris.com.
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Pueble S.A., the Largest Case IH Dealership in Argentina, Opens Its Doors in Tucumán
Pueble S.A., an official Case IH dealership under CNH, celebrated the inauguration of its new headquarters located in Tucumán, Argentina.
This opening represented a great investment, consolidating the trajectory and sustained growth of the company in northern Argentina.
“We chose this location because of its accessibility and direct connection with the agricultural activity of the region. This opening reaffirms our commitment to customers and to Case IH, investing in infrastructure, technology and comfort,” said Carlos Puente, president of Pueble S.A.
The new headquarters was designed under the New Gen Partners concept, with a focus on functionality, sustainability and customer experience. The building offers a large exhibition yard, offices, workshop, spare parts area, warehouse and a modern training room.
The construction incorporated sustainable practices, such as a water heating system through solar panels hidden in the roof structure, highlighting CNH’s environmental commitment.
