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Will Japan Ban All PFAS Chemicals in Textile Production?
The government has so far only banned the use of PFOA and PFOS, which are PFAS subgroups, and it plans to ban PFHxS in June 2024.
Shell Accelerates Energy Transition with Strategic Shift Towards EV Charging
This decision is set to reduce Shell’s retail footprint by 2.1% from its current tally of 47,000 locations worldwide underscores Shell’s proactive approach to redefining its retail network in alignment with the accelerating energy transition.
IKEA, Mer to Launch Major EV Charging Network in Germany
In a significant move to bolster EV infrastructure, Mer will collaborate with IKEA to develop one of the largest retail-based EV charging networks in Germany.
Volkswagen Group U.K., Ecobat Partner for Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling
In a significant stride toward enhancing sustainability in the automotive industry, Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd. (VWG U.K.) has forged a pivotal partnership with Ecobat, the foremost authority in battery recycling. This collaboration underscores VWG U.K.’s commitment to fostering a circular energy economy and amplifying its sustainability efforts.
U.K. Withdraws from Energy Charter Treaty After Failure to Modernize
The United Kingdom is among several countries that have recently decided to withdraw from the 1994 agreement meant to facilitate and protect investment in fossil fuels.
Salzgitter Group, Octopus Energy to Decarbonize Steel Production with Solar Power
The two companies agreed that Octopus will supply Salzgitter with 126 GHh of clean electricity per year from the Schiebsdorf solar farm in Brandenburg.
ACC Raises $4.7 Billion for New Lithium-Ion Battery Factories in Europe
The debt package is supported by the company’s three shareholders — Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, and Saft — and will help fund construction of three EV battery gigafactories.
Transportation, Logistics Industry Slow to Adopt AI, Sustainability Goals
A survey from HERE Technologies shows that many companies have yet to adopt basic data analytics and AI software, potentially limiting their ability to set climate targets or make sustainability progress in supply chains.
Oxford Researchers Release Guidance for Circular Carbon Plastics Economy
The study says the way plastics are manufactured must shift away from dependence on fossil fuels and instead use renewable raw materials, like waste biomass and carbon dioxide.