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How a one-man scrap metal recycler became the world’s most sustainable corporation

Corporate Knights

And about a third comes from forging recycled scrap steel into finished products in electric arc furnaces that are powered by hydropower, making the metal extremely low carbon. In the meantime, we are still pursuing Scope 3 emissions-reduction initiatives that provide low- and net-zero-carbon solutions for our customers.

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How Electrification Fits in the World of Cleaner Energy

3BL Media

Energy industry leaders and manufacturers are gathering in Charlotte, N.C., Duke Energy is one of the convention sponsors, so three leaders are participating in discussions on electrification of truck and bus fleets, how to make the technology affordable and net-zero carbon emissions. What’s next? million homes and businesses.

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Dow, X-Energy To Drive Carbon Emissions Reductions Through Deployment of Advanced Small Modular Nuclear Power

3BL Media

Dow is first manufacturer to announce intention to develop small modular nuclear technology options. X-energy's technology is among the most advanced, and when deployed will deliver safe, reliable, low-carbon power and steam. "X-energy's Dow operates 104 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people.

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AllianceBernstein: The Long View: Russia-Ukraine War Has Lasting Implications for Investing

3BL Media

Possibly more inflation, because companies won’t necessarily be manufacturing in the most efficient location. The energy crunch has prompted big questions about the global push toward net-zero carbon emissions. He joined AB's institutional research business in 2005 as a senior analyst covering the European food retail sector.

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How Duke Energy Plans for a Reliable, Affordable, Low-Carbon Future

3BL Media

Energy companies, including Duke Energy, have goals to generate electricity with less carbon emissions and more renewables while still providing reliable, affordable power. Duke Energy has already reduced its carbon output by 40 percent since 2005 and plans to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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The American Energy Transformation

American Clean Power

Clean energy is building the next generation of American manufacturing jobs and is already employing nearly 443,000 workers, with wind turbine technicians and solar installers already among the fastest-growing occupations in the U.S. This also means more jobs for American workers.

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IRA: A Driver of Increased M&A Activity?

Chris Hall

These provisions represent novel and financially rewarding opportunities for companies to cut their current emissions, which is likely to give rise to changes in those entities’ manufacturing or operating models. Some of these provisions are likely to increase the supply of and demand for companies who directly benefit from the IRA.