Month: September 2025

The ongoing partnership highlights the importance of ocean conservation and the vital role that sea otters play in a healthy marine ecosystem.

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga., Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SeaPak, the #1 selling retail frozen shrimp brand within the specialty seafood category, today announced a $25,000 donation to Ocean Conservancy during Sea Otter Awareness Week (September 21-27). The contribution underscores SeaPak’s long-standing commitment to ocean health and invites consumers to join in to help support Ocean Conservancy’s crucial work.

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Sea Otter Awareness Week celebrates one of the ocean’s most beloved and ecologically important species (and the inspiration behind SeaPak’s Otterford family). Sea otters are known for their playful personalities, but they are also vital to keeping our ecosystems in balance. Just as sea otters play a keystone role in regulating kelp forest health, careful Indigenous-led management can help wildlife populations and habitats thrive together.

“Beyond being adorable, sea otters are essential to the health of our oceans, preserving and restoring marine habitats,” said Kelly Rabinowitz, Director Marketing, Frozen Retail Brands at Rich Products Corp., parent company of SeaPak. “We’re proud to partner with Ocean Conservancy to protect marine life and raise awareness of the role sea otters play in maintaining balance in our seas.”

A Shared Mission for Ocean Health

As one of the world’s most respected environmental organizations, Ocean Conservancy unites science, people and policy to protect our ocean, today and for generations to come. For over 50 years, Ocean Conservancy has worked to reduce plastic pollution, safeguard vulnerable marine species, and support sustainable fisheries.

“Partnerships with companies like SeaPak enable us to extend our impact and inspire new audiences to take action for the world’s oceans,” said Chris Dorsett, Vice President of Conservation at Ocean Conservancy. “Every contribution, large or small, fuels programs that protect marine life and the communities that depend on marine life, from cleaning up beaches to saving keystone species like sea otters.”

SeaPak and Ocean Conservancy: A History of Collaboration

This year’s Sea Otter Awareness Week donation builds on a history of impactful partnerships between SeaPak and Ocean Conservancy:

• Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI): SeaPak and sister brand Morey’s are proud to support GGGI to address the problem of abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear.
• International Coastal Cleanup: SeaPak is an ongoing supporter of efforts to keep beaches and coastal communities plastic-free.

Why Oceans Need Our Help

The Ocean produces half the world’s oxygen, absorbs 90% of excess heat, and supports billions of people and millions of species. But it faces mounting threats: 11 million metric tons of plastic enter oceans annually; 84% of the world’s coral reefs have experienced bleaching-level heat stress; and countless species are at risk of habitat loss. (source)

Sea otters, once nearly driven to extinction, represent both the fragility and resilience of the ocean. By protecting them and the ecosystems they sustain, we can safeguard biodiversity and contribute to the fight against the impacts of climate change.

How Consumers Can Join In

During Sea Otter Awareness Week, SeaPak is encouraging people to support Ocean Conservancy by making donations through the organization’s website. Funds will support Ocean Conservancy’s work to sustain marine ecosystems, protect sea otters, and advocate for stronger ocean protections worldwide.

ABOUT SEAPAK
SeaPak has been using coastal-inspired recipes to make great-tasting shrimp and seafood for more than 75 years. As the trusted name for delicious seafood,  SeaPak is the #1 selling retail frozen shrimp brand within the specialty seafood category. SeaPak is highly regarded for its commitment to the highest quality standards and resource management. Learn more about the brand at seapak.com, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

ABOUT OCEAN CONSERVANCY
Ocean Conservancy is working to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together, we create evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it. For more information, visit oceanconservancy.org, or follow us on  on  Facebook, X (formerly Twitter)  or  Instagram.

 

 

 

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PORT OF GREATER BATON ROUGE, La., Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AtmosClear BR, LLC is pleased to announce that it has selected ExxonMobil to provide CO₂ transportation and storage services for its carbon removal project located at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge in Louisiana. The ExxonMobil^™ Carbon Capture and Storage system will be used to transport and permanently store up to 680,000 metric tons per annum of biogenic CO₂ from AtmosClear’s biomass energy with carbon capture (“BECCS”) facility, with the potential for additional volumes. The BECCS facility will generate clean energy from biomass while capturing the resulting CO₂ emissions. ExxonMobil’s integrated system — including Class VI wells, existing pipelines, and advanced monitoring systems — will enable efficient, secure, and cost-effective CO₂ transportation and storage for AtmosClear’s carbon removal project, which will provide CDR credits for Microsoft and other customers.

Fidelis Co-Founder and CEO, Dan Shapiro said, “We are excited to announce our carbon transport and storage agreement with ExxonMobil, a collaboration that enables large-scale carbon removal for AtmosClear. ExxonMobil was selected for its extensive existing infrastructure, world-class safety culture, and proven operational excellence, making them the clear choice for AtmosClear’s facility. This agreement is a critical step toward delivering CDR credits to Microsoft under the Carbon Removal Unit Purchase Agreement we signed in March, one of the largest Carbon Dioxide Removal purchase agreements in history to date. By leveraging ExxonMobil’s unmatched expertise and mature CCS systems, we can deliver high-integrity carbon removals with strong economic advantages through scalable, cost-efficient operations while ensuring the highest standards of safety and reliability.”

President of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions, Barry Engle said, “We’re proud to be the selected transportation and storage provider for this exciting project — which is set to create jobs, drive investment in local communities, and strengthen America’s energy future. Louisiana is where energy meets opportunity. With this agreement, we’ve now signed five offtake contracts with Louisiana customers and are continuing to scale our one-of-a-kind CCS system, the largest in the world.”

About AtmosClear
AtmosClear is developing a carbon capture facility at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge in Louisiana. The plant will use sustainable materials like sugarcane bagasse and products from responsible forest management to produce clean energy while capturing 680,000 metric tons of biogenic carbon dioxide per year for permanent storage or beneficial use, like as a feedstock for low-carbon natural gas or other synthetic fuels. Learn more at www.atmosclear.earth.

About Fidelis
Fidelis is an energy infrastructure company driving decarbonization through infrastructure development and investments in biofuels, low- or negative-carbon intensity products, and carbon capture and storage. Fidelis employs a growing portfolio of proprietary, patented, and patent-pending technologies to address energy security and climate challenges. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Fidelis also maintains an office in Copenhagen, Denmark. Learn more at www.fidelisinfra.com.

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At Italian Exhibition Group’s leading and increasingly international green technologies exhibition,  focus on global environmental challenges and innovative solutions with the aim of defining a sustainable future

RIMINI, Italy, Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From 4^th to 7^th November 2025, Ecomondo, Europe and the Mediterranean basin’s leading green economy event, organized by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), will be back to turn the spotlight on the circular, green and blue economies at Rimini Expo Centre in Italy.

“With over 166,000 m² of exhibition area, the event once again confirms its role as the quintessential platform for international debate and comparison for companies, institutions and the academic world with a program of over 100 high profile events,” announced IEG CEO, Corrado Peraboni.

Maurizio Ermeti, president of IEG, said, “One of the most highly anticipated events on the programme, and the main moment of strategic discussion on environmental policies, is the States General of the Green Economy, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment and the National Council of the Green Economy.”

“The conference schedule, organized by Ecomondo’s Scientific Committee, chaired by Professor Fabio Fava,” explained Alessandra Astolfi, head of IEG’s Green&Technology Division, “will explore the crucial themes for every area of  sustainability, including the sites & soil restoration sector with the fourth edition of the General States for soil health.”

Considerable attention will be paid to the use of satellite technologies, in particular Earth Observation, with the conference “From sky to ground”, organized by the Polytechnic of Turin, CINECA and Spatial Agency.

Technological solutions for the reuse of end-of-life materials will be the focus of “Technological solutions for resources recovery from end-of-life products and materials in the Mediterranean landscape”, organized by Società Chimica Italiana-CABC Division, ISWA international and ATIA-ISWA.

The “European and Mediterranean nature-based, digital and cyber-physical initiatives projects” conference on innovative water management, organized by Ecomondo’s STC with the European Commission and other international partners, particularly stands out. Another highlight will be the “What bioeconomy for the next generation?” event on regenerative bioeconomy as an opportunity for young generations in the Mediterranean and Africa.

Africa will be a protagonist again with the fifth edition of the Africa Green Growth Forum. Investors, policy makers and professionals from across the continent will discuss experiences and case studies in the field of sustainable development.

The programme is available on the link

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LONDON, Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The commercial real estate sector is approaching a critical juncture, driven by increasing ESG compliance requirements, tightening retrofit deadlines, and shifting investor expectations. At a closed-door summit held at The Cadogan Hotel in London, senior leaders from RICS, PAREF Group, BuildingMinds, Arcadis, Leon Capital, VerusSol, GRESB, Longevity Partners, and Optiml highlighted the strategic challenges ahead and the unique opportunity for the industry to reinvent itself through innovation, collaboration, and forward-looking investment strategies.

“We’re not talking about gradual transition. We’re seeing portfolios where most assets will require immediate action to retain marketability.”
— Dr. Jens Hirsch, Chief Scientific Officer, BuildingMinds

Mortgage Defaults Surging, Portfolios “Technically Insolvent”

“We are seeing a tremendous amount of mortgage defaults,” stated Maureen Ehrenberg, RICS Acting President-Elect. “Investors are bundling shopping centres and commercial portfolios to offload at rock-bottom prices. The capital necessary to convert or upgrade them simply isn’t there.”

Ehrenberg called on asset owners to conduct immediate risk assessments:

“Some portfolios may already be technically insolvent—and don’t know it yet.”

From Asset to Liability: Resilience, Climate Risk & 14 Threat Factors

“We’ve moved beyond energy efficiency. We’re seeing risk repricing in real time—driven by insurers. From seismic activity and droughts to aging infrastructure and climate migration, owners are evaluating portfolios against 14 risk dimensions—and the numbers are devastating.”
— Maureen Ehrenberg, RICS Acting President-Elect.

Data Breakdown Paralyzes ESG Finance

“It’s madness. Asset managers are still manually collecting invoices, chasing tenants across portfolios of 100+ buildings. This isn’t sustainable.”
— James Fenna, Head of Data & Digital Transformation, Longevity Partners

Banks and ESG lenders now demand automated, verifiable data pipelines before unlocking finance.

“We’re advising most of our clients to abandon outdated collection models and move to live metering and direct database. Without real data, decarbonization dies on paper.”
James Fenna — Head of Data & Digital Transformation, Longevity Partners

“Garbage In, Garbage Out”: AI needs good data

“If you want to use AI for decision making, you must ensure high quality data foundation. Although AI can help, you cannot AI your way out of garbage data.”
— Dr. Michael Soucek, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, BuildingMinds

From Brown to Investable: Data-driven strategies as catalysts to unlock scalable capital flows

“Retrofitting existing buildings isn’t just about sustainability mandate and meeting ESG labels, it’s a value play coupled with long-term asset resilience. Backed by real data and credible governance, brown-to-green approaches can outperform through increased tenant demand, regulatory alignment, and a tangible green premium.”
— Jacek Kulakowski, Executive Investment Director, PAREF Group

Regulation Defines Minimum Expectations but Leaves Leadership Unrecognized

“Regulation tends to establish a ‘new floor’ that all must meet, but it falls short of rewarding those who push beyond compliance. Real competitive advantage will come from measured performance and continuous innovation” said Mathilde Petriat, Chief Customer Success Officer at GRESB.

Moving forward, consistent frameworks will be crucial to highlight the differences between minimum compliance and true leadership in the market.

Data’s Impact on Capital Raising and Pricing

“Portfolio managers with a proven track record of improving their ESG scores are diversifying the sources of capital they can access, particularly in Europe. While ESG data may not always move valuations directly, it absolutely affects pricing and investor due diligence. Without credible data, improvements simply aren’t reflected in purchase prices.”
— Trisha Taneja, Head of ESG Investment Advisory & Strategy, Arcadis

What Now?

• For Investors: Conduct whole-portfolio ESG and mortgage exposure reviews; transition will determine survival.
• For Asset Owners: Install metering, digitize emissions data, and implement transition strategies—delay equals capital loss.
• For Regulators & Governments: Standardize valuation risk models, accelerate retrofit incentives, and enforce ESG audit compliance.
• For Pension Funds: Scrutinize sustainability plans—and exit exposure where transition is unverifiable.

“We’re seeing buildings devalued, tenants walking away, and insurers redlining entire asset classes. This is not tomorrow’s problem — it’s unfolding now.”
— Maureen Ehrenberg, RICS Acting President-Elect.

About BuildingMinds

BuildingMinds is a real estate software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider that offers a comprehensive, data-driven platform for optimizing building performance and sustainability. Through innovative technology and analytics, BuildingMinds enables real estate owners and managers to monitor, analyze, and optimize their assets, supporting the transition to a more sustainable and data-driven real estate industry.

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Pioneering consortium transforming CO₂ into nutritious food is entering into a new phase, where promising solutions will be scaled and food prototypes will be produced and tested. The Acetate Consortium initiative is funded by Gates Foundation and the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Imagine if we were able to turn one of our biggest environmental challenges – CO₂ – into nutritious food. The idea is not as far out as it may sound.

Since 2023, a consortium consisting of research institutions and private companies has been working with a radically new approach to food production that makes it possible to replace sugar in fermentation processes with CO₂-derived acetate.

The goal is to mitigate food insecurity and climate change as well as eliminating land use for food production. The principle behind is based on natural processes that can be scaled into financially viable production of nutritious food without using agricultural land.

The consortium has now been renewed for another two years with funding up to DKK 162.2 million (€21.7 million) split evenly between Gates Foundation and the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

“We need tangible solutions that can feed more people without putting pressure on our natural resources and enabling food production in areas that have very little or no agricultural land. When the consortium began its work two years ago, making food derived from CO₂ seemed like something taken from a science fiction movie. Within the next two years, we can expect to see actual prototypes of food products that will be tested by consumers. The collaboration in the consortium is a good example of what we can achieve with biosolutions when researchers and companies combine their strengths and work towards a clear common goal,” says Claus Felby, Vice President for Agri-Food at the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Introducing food prototypes and consumer testing
In the second phase of the work, the consortium will focus on optimizing and scaling the technologies and methods as well as developing and testing food prototypes.

This new scope introduces a broader consortium with new partners that bring expertise in food science, consumer behavior, gastronomy, and socio-economic modeling. This expertise will complement the continued development and scaling of the technological platform developed in the first phase of the consortium. During the next phase, the technical, economic, and environmental impact of the technological solution developed by the consortium will also be modeled.

Denmark has a strong tradition of collaboration between researchers and industry within food production and biosolutions. This provides a solid foundation for translating new technologies into tangible products.

At the same time, the Danish gastronomic scene contributes a unique culture of experimenting with food. This is a capability the consortium will benefit from through the inclusion of Spora, whose founder, Rasmus Munk, is also head chef at the 2-star Michelin restaurant Alchemist in Copenhagen.

The new composition of the consortium creates a strong framework for connecting science, technology, and consumer experiences.

“One of Denmark’s strengths is the ability to bridge research, industry, and gastronomy. This makes us an ideal test country for new technologies such as this, where CO₂ can be used as a raw material for future food. Here we can develop and test prototypes in close collaboration with researchers, companies, and chefs, and share our findings to benefit communities and industries worldwide,” says Claus Felby, Vice President, Agri-Food, Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Technology platform and key results from phase 1
The Acetate Consortium has developed an integrated platform that converts CO₂ into acetate, which is then used to ferment single-cell and precision proteins. This makes it possible to directly feed fermenting microorganisms with acetate – the basic component of their metabolism – and avoid adding sugar to the process. This approach eliminates the need for sugar in fermentation, significantly reducing the use of land and water.

Phase 1 results include:

• Development of microbial strains that grow on 100% acetate and contain >40% protein.
• Completion of pilot facilities at Aarhus University in Denmark for individual acetate production modules.
• Identification of key cost drivers: electricity and infrastructure.

Consortium partners and funding
Moving forward, the consortium will consist of the following partners:

• Topsoe
• Novonesis
• Orkla Foods
• Spora
• The Novo Nordisk Foundation CO₂ Research Center (CORC)
• Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University
• Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen
• Department of Food and Resource Economy, University of Copenhagen
• Northwestern University
• Copenhagen Process

The total funding budget is up to DKK 162.2 million (€21.7 million) and covers a two-year period (2025-2027).

The funding of the consortium is split evenly between Gates Foundation and the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Gates Foundation is funding activities at Novonesis A/S, Copenhagen Process ApS and Northwestern University, while the Novo Nordisk Foundation is funding the remaining partners.

About the Novo Nordisk Foundation
Established in Denmark in 1924, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives. The vision of the Foundation is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Foundation’s mission is to progress research and innovation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic and infectious diseases as well as to advance knowledge and solutions to support a green transformation of society.

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