Sustainability
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What Trump’s reelection could mean for the IRA
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act and stop offshore wind development, but environmental groups say his administration could benefit from both.
By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 7, 2024 -
8 manufacturers set to produce cold-climate heat pumps
Companies such as Bosch, Carrier and Daikin participated in the Energy Department's challenge to improve heat pump performance in cold weather.
By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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What’s in your facility’s drinking water? Your guide to water bottle fillers and PFAS filtration
A comprehensive guide on why water bottle filling stations and purification systems are essential for providing healthy drinking water in your workplace.
Nov. 4, 2024 -
Denim meets decarbonization: Levi’s unveils first climate transition plan
The denim manufacturer has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and reducing scope 3 emissions 42% by 2030.
By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 31, 2024 -
Energy Department allocates over $43M to advance decarbonization technologies
The projects selected for the funding are expected to have implications for operators of industrial and commercial buildings, a DOE official says.
By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 15, 2024 -
Lacks Enterprises brings on PFAS destruction system
The auto component manufacturer bought the equipment from Axine Water Technologies, part of a growing emphasis among manufacturers to effectively treat and destroy forever chemicals.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 9, 2024 -
JBS unlocks renewable gas production at US beef and poultry plants
The meat giant will use GreenGasUSA’s on-site systems at processing plants in Nebraska, South Carolina and Utah.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Siemens Mobility to build New York rail car facility
The company will produce electric train cars for Brightline West's upcoming rail system project.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 24, 2024 -
EPA delays PFAS reporting rule to 2025
Manufacturers will now have from July 2025 to January 2026 to submit information about the presence of forever chemicals in their supply chains to the agency.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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How Lilly is balancing manufacturing growth and sustainability
The drugmaker's head of ESG is keeping the focus on sustainability as the company pours $18 billion into production efforts across the globe.
By Michael Gibney • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Solar manufacturers score new DOE funding
The money aims to boost sustainable management of end-of-life solar modules, as concerns grow over how to deal with waste produced by the sector.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 17, 2024 -
TMEIC to expand in Houston
The solar manufacturer's new plant begins production next month and plans to relocate its headquarters to the city’s Energy Corridor.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 12, 2024 -
BYK Additives to phase out PFAS by 2026
The chemical maker also plans to convert all its manufacturing facilities worldwide to make firefighting foam without forever chemicals.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Nasdaq, Crux partner to help companies access clean energy tax credits
The team-up will grant Nasdaq ESG Solution clients access to Crux’s platform of clean energy project developers and manufacturers to purchase transferable tax credits.
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Trump, Harris spar over manufacturing, trade and tariffs
In Tuesday’s presidential debate, the candidates offered vastly different strategies for how to grow the economy and compete with China on clean vehicles and advanced technology.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 11, 2024 -
National Science Foundation to launch biotech, robotics centers
Universities will lead the institutes aiming to address the country’s biggest engineering and manufacturing challenges.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 10, 2024 -
PPG to sell silicas products business for $310M
The pending sale to chemical maker Qemetica includes manufacturing plants in Louisiana and the Netherlands.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 6, 2024 -
American Battery Technology Co. taps Rivian exec as COO
Steven Wu will succeed Andrés Meza, whose last day was on Sept. 1.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 3, 2024 -
Chemours opens EV battery innovation center in Delaware
The research and development facility will focus on developing and improving lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Chang Robotics offers PFAS alternative for food-contact fiber packaging
The startup is trying to make the carbon-based material more sustainable and cost-friendly for manufacturers by mixing it with pulp.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 29, 2024 -
General Motors to lean on solar power for three assembly plants
The car manufacturer has signed a 15-year renewable power purchase agreement to support its operations at three assembly plants located in Michigan and Missouri.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Microchip Technology hit by cyberattack
The semiconductor maker said the security breach impacted its manufacturing operations.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Heliene, Premier Energies to build joint Minnesota solar plant
The upcoming facility aims to meet growing demand for solar modules and projects due to Inflation Reduction Act tax credits.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Inflation Reduction Act: 2 years later
Since the law was passed in August 2022, companies have announced 334 related projects worth at least $126 billion.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 16, 2024 -
Ebon Solar to build $942M New Mexico plant
The manufacturer is the second company to make a massive investment in Albuquerque’s solar sector.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 13, 2024