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Volkswagen Group 2014 sustainability report shows progress on key environmental performance indicators; Strategy 2018 and leadership in e-mobility

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The report provides information on the progress achieved in economic, environmental and social sustainability in 2013, and was drawn up in accordance with the G3 Guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). of the global passenger car market. Strategy 2018. By 2018, “Think Blue. million, which equates to 12.8%

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International Copper Association pledges to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050

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The Copper—The Pathway to Net Zero roadmap builds on previous best practice guidelines by ICA. Refined copper production emitted an estimated 97 million tons of CO 2 equivalent in 2018. Regarding Scope 3 emissions, members will work with value chain partners to reduce emissions 10% by 2030, 30-40% by 2040, and 60-70% by 2050.

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UQM Technologies to collaborate with Lightning Systems for Ford’s Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifier (eQVM) program

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The Ford eQVM program provides recognition to aftermarket equipment installers that meet manufacturing guidelines and best practices for alternative fuels and advanced technologies (such as electric vehicles and hydraulic hybrids). Earlier post.)

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European Commission approves up to €5.4B of public support for IPCEI Hy2Tech; 41 hydrogen projects

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Where private initiatives supporting breakthrough innovation fail to materialize because of the significant risks such projects entail, IPCEI enable Member States jointly to fill the gap to overcome these market failures. The Commission has found that the IPCEI Hy2Tech fulfills the required conditions set out in its Communication.

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Taseko Mines: EPA issues draft permit for Florence Copper Project in Arizona

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The Phase 1 facility, which included 24 injection, recovery and monitoring wells and an SX/EW (solvent extraction-electrowinning, a copper production technology) plant, commenced operation in December 2018. First copper cathode harvest at Florence Copper in 2019.

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My Tour Operator Is a B Corp. What Does That Mean? Should I Care?

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But Hayley Peacock-Gower, Aurora’s chief marketing officer, said the company has focused on sustainable travel since its inception. With more than 2,909 employees, Intrepid Travel is the largest B Corp in the travel industry, earning its certification in 2018. The reality is, B Corps generally skew to the luxury side of the market.

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Germany’s BMVI awarding €23.5M to hydrogen mobility projects

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The program is intended to support the first products required for market activation in various fields of application. In 2018 NIP 2 was granted 20 additional service stations via a first call for support. Specifically for transport, this involves sector-wide procurement of applications with hydrogen and fuel cell technology.

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