Sustainability

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    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
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    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 • Sept. 24, 2024
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    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 • 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
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    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 • Sept. 17, 2024
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    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 • Sept. 12, 2024
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    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 • Sept. 11, 2024
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    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
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    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 • Sept. 11, 2024
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    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 • Sept. 10, 2024
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    PPG to sell silicas products business for $310M

    The pending sale to chemical maker Qemetica includes manufacturing plants in Louisiana and the Netherlands.

    By • Sept. 6, 2024
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    American Battery Technology Co. taps Rivian exec as COO

    Steven Wu will succeed Andrés Meza, whose last day was on Sept. 1.

    By • Sept. 3, 2024
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    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 • Aug. 29, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    Microchip Technology hit by cyberattack

    The semiconductor maker said the security breach impacted its manufacturing operations.

    By • Aug. 21, 2024
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    Courtesy of Heliene.

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    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 • Aug. 19, 2024
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    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 • Aug. 16, 2024
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    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 • Aug. 13, 2024
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    Qcells scores $1.4B DOE loan guarantee for Georgia solar factory

    The money will help build one of the country’s largest ingot and wafer plant, expected to begin production later this year. 

    By • Aug. 8, 2024
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    DOE offers $33M for clean energy smart manufacturing

    The money aims to boost R&D related to circular supply chains and sustainable materials and equipment. 

    By • July 26, 2024
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    Volvo to receive $208M to accelerate heavy-duty electric truck production

    The funds will modify plants in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia, where Mack and Volvo will produce new equipment or powertrain components.

    By • July 25, 2024
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    Courtesy of the Environmental Protection Agency.

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    EPA awards $160M grants for clean construction materials

    The Inflation Reduction Act funds will support 38 projects chosen to develop materials with low-carbon emissions.

    By • July 24, 2024
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    Italy-based Westrafo to build its first US transformer plant

    The Ohio medium transformer manufacturing facility will have an output of 12 gigawatts per year starting in 2027.

    By • July 12, 2024
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    Courtesy of Enso and Arup.

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    Enso to build $500M carbon-neutral EV tire factory

    The London-based startup aims to phase out fossil fuel-based raw materials from its tires by 2030.

    By • July 9, 2024