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Working towards strict IRMA standard for lithium mining
30.03.2021
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| The BMW Group became the first automotive manufacturer worldwide to join the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) in early 2020. IRMA is a multi-stakeholder governed initiative that has developed guidelines for responsible extraction of raw materials and defined strict requirements for meeting its environmental and social standards. more >> |
BMW Group steps up sustainable sourcing of lithium for battery cell production to ensure rapid e-mobility expansion
30.03.2021
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| Multi-year contract worth around 285 million euros with US company Livent Responsible extraction of lithium in Argentina Participating in study of sustainable lithium extraction in South America Wendt: "Making ourselves technologically, geographically and more >> |
MINI Plant Oxford and Imperial take another step towards sustainability with new fleet of LNG lorries
29.03.2021
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| A new fleet of lorries powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) is helping to drive sustainable logistics at MINI Plant Oxford. 18 LNG lorries from Imperial have now hit the road, transporting parts and components from suppliers on 15 different routes across t more >> |
SKODA AUTO takes part in Earth Hour for ninth time
29.03.2021
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| › Lights were switched off at ŠKODA AUTO for one hour last Saturday› ŠKODA AUTO has taken part in the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) initiative for the ninth time in a row, setting an example for global climate and environmental protection› ŠKODA AUTO is continuously working on reducing its energy an more >> |
Mercedes−Benz to source CO2−free electricity from solar, wind and hydropower from 2022 onwards
26.03.2021
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| Unique green power concept: Another milestone towards CO2-neutral production and implementation of Ambition 2039
Together with the energy supplier Enovos and the Norwegian energy producer Statkraft, Mercedes-B more >> |
Volvo Cars’ Daqing car plant powered by 100 per cent climate-neutral electricity
26.03.2021
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Volvo Cars’ manufacturing plant in Daqing, China, is now powered by 100 per cent climate-neutral electricity and follows in the footsteps of the company’s other large Chinese manufacturing plant in Chengdu, which reached the same mil more >> |
Audi CO2 program: sustainable aluminum for Audi e-tron GT wheels
24.03.2021
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| 20-inch wheels for the Audi e-tron GT1 made of CO2-reduced aluminum Innovative aluminum smelting technology releases oxygen instead of CO2
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World Water Day: SKODA AUTO impresses with sustainable water management
22.03.2021
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| › Car manufacturer recycled more than 45% of its annual water consumption thanks to state-of-the-art technologies› Water consumption per vehicle manufactured has fallen by almost 37% between 2010 and 2020› Brand’s environmental activities and objectives are consolidated within its GreenFuture strategy more >> |
Porsche Consulting helps companies unite business and sustainability goals
22.03.2021
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| Economic success and sustainability belong togetherPorsche Consulting GmbH is expanding its consulting services for sustainability issues and strengthening its own efforts in the field. “Sustainability is becoming a decisive factor fo more >> |
Audi plans to cut water consumption in production in half by 2035
21.03.2021
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| Audi México has been wastewater-free since 2018 Closed water cycle at the Neckarsulm site by 2025 Peter Kössler, Board Member for Production an Logistics: “Our vision is to have closed water cycles at all our production sites” more >> |
European CEO Alliance advocates for ambitious climate strategy
20.03.2021
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| 10 European business leaders invest 100 billion in decarbonising their companies and products as part of their corporate strategies and call for far-reaching climate protection measures at the occasion of the international climate strike The “CEO Alliance for Europe’s Recovery, Reform and Resilience” was form more >> |
Latest figures confirm significant boost to sustainability at Bentley’s environmentally-friendly Crewe HQ
20.03.2021
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| Latest environmental data confirms British marque is on course to become the world’s most sustainable luxury car maker
Positive advances against Bentley’s plans to reduce production-related environmental im more >> |
Groupe Renault, Veolia & Solvay join forces to recycle end-of-life EV battery metals in a closed loop
19.03.2021
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| The consortium illustrates a new type of collaboration across the battery value chain to preserve resources, reduce carbon emissions and create value.Today, Groupe Renault alongside Veolia, the global leader in optimised resource management, and Sol more >> |
MINI boost for Tiny Forest initiative
19.03.2021
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| MINI UK has partnered with Earthwatch Europe to support the Tiny Forest programme, boosting biodiversity in urban areas and creating accessible green space for communities to reconnect with nature.A Tiny Forest is made up of 600 densely packed native trees in a s more >> |
Goodyear strengthens commitment to sustainable procurement of soybeans
18.03.2021
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| The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced a new sustainable soybean oil procurement policy that reflects its strong commitment to the responsible sourcing of raw materials. The company believes that, through this policy, it can help more >> |
EBRD invests in PPC’s sustainability-linked bond issue in Greece
12.03.2021
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| EBRD invests €50 million in PPC’s €650 million sustainability-linked bond issue First sustainability-linked bond in the regions where the EBRD invests PPC aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 40 per cent by end 2022
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EBRD and Green Climate Fund extend cooperation by US$ 500 million
11.03.2021
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| Extension is part of a US$ 1.4 billion programme that spans 10 countries across three regions Extension maintains momentum in scaling up gender-responsive green intermediate financing Extension will avoid CO2 emissions of 800,000 tonnes a year more >> |
Porsche strengthens Sustainability Council
11.03.2021
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| More international, digital, value-basedPorsche has expanded its Sustainability Council from five to six members. Since the beginning of the year, committee membership has been increased to include Sarah Jastram, Raffaela Rein and Adnan Amin. They will be collaborating with well-known experts Klaus Töpfer and Ortwin Renn. Lucia Rei more >> |
CAKE and West Coast EV announce joint venture
10.03.2021
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| The partnership establishes CAKE’s first authorized US retail location, test track, and service center in California’s central valley. First authorized US retail location, test track, and service center in California’s Central Valley. more >> |
Audi Environmental Foundation honors research work - Interactions between humans and the climate
10.03.2021
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| Interactions between humans and the climate: Audi Environmental Foundation and Thurn und Taxis honour research work. In the picture (from left to right): Simon Thorn, winner of the Thurn und Taxis Förderpreis für Forstwissenschaft (forestry sponsorship award), R&u more >> |
Next Milestone Ambition 2039: The global Mercedes-Benz supply chain is becoming CO2 neutral
09.03.2021
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| As part of the Ambition 2039, Mercedes-Benz is pushing ahead with the transformation to CO2 neutrality with a package of measures along the entire value chain. The supplier network is a key element for achieving the climate goals of Mercedes-Benz due to the higher energy demand in the production of fully electric vehicles.
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Solar nanogrids with Audi e-tron battery modules
04.03.2021
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| - Audi Environmental Foundation and start-up Nunam enter into second project phase New purpose for used battery modules: Nunam tests prototype of a second-life energy storage system in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh more >> |
DS Automobiles reveals eco conscious fashion collection that absorbs CO2
03.03.2021
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| DS Automobiles has collaborated with French high-end fashion designers EGONlab and London-based innovative research and design studio Post Carbon Lab to create a unisex four-piece fashion collection The CO2-absorbing clothing collection forms a part DS’ Future Craft philosophy combining French luxury savoir-faire with in more >> |
Volkswagen and Microsoft Deutschland choose the most innovative sustainability project
02.03.2021
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| Data-driven innovations to combat climate change:
The 10toGO thinkathon hosted by Volkswagen AG and Microsoft Deutschland has been won by the Pina team from Munich, which will receive funding of €100,000 for its sustainable forestry more >> |
Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group complete creation of fuel-cell joint venture: cellcentric
01.03.2021
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| Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group today completed the transaction to form the previously announced fuel-cell joint venture. The Volvo Group has acquired 50 percent of the partnership interests in the existing Daimler Truck Fuel Cell GmbH & Co. KG for approximately EUR 0.6 billion on a cash and debt-free basis. more >> |
Sunfire joins eFuel Alliance
27.02.2021
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| Innovative electrolysis technology company Sunfire joins the eFuel Alliance, a climate protection initiative
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Bringing nature to life at the home of Rolls-Royce
26.02.2021
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| Rolls-Royce announces ‘rewilding’ of the Wildlife Garden at Goodwood manufacturing site Children aged 5-11 invited to submit designs for new wildlife-friendly features in UK-wide competition more >> |
The new Michelin e.Primacy hits the shelves
26.02.2021
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| Fuel savings, CO2 savings and carbon neutral at the point of purchaseMotorists can now make an eco-responsible choice, save money and increase range as Michelin’s e.Primacy tyre hits the shelves. more >> |
Michelin tyres will be 100% sustainable by 2050
24.02.2021
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| By 2050, Michelin tyres will be made entirely from renewable, recycled, biosourced or otherwise sustainable materials. Michelin reveals how to make a tyre more >> |
New EV-dismantling facility helps SYNETIQ to enhance sustainable motoring solutions
24.02.2021
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| Multimillion-pound investment to prepare Winsford site ahead of peak future EV/Hybrid green parts demand; optimises EV reuse and green parts supply Growing year-on-year requirement for EV processing SYNETIQ figures reveal ‘UK’s most crashed car’, Toyota Prius, is most popul more >> |
Honda leads Auto Industry with eight ENERGY STAR plants in America
23.02.2021
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| All Honda Mass Production Auto Plants Earn 2020 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR Certification for Outstanding Energy Efficiency
Honda's four mass production auto plants, two transmission plants a more >> |
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Started Operation of a Rooftop Solar Power System at Its Laemchabang Factory in Thailand
19.02.2021
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| MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) started operation of a 5-megawatt (MW*1) capacity rooftop solar power system at the Laemchabang Factory of Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MMTh), a production and sales company in Thailand.
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SKODA AUTO and energy services provider CEZ expand photovoltaic systems at the Mlada Boleslav plant
12.02.2021
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| - ŠKODA AUTO CEO Thomas Schäfer and Daniel Beneš, CEO of the ČEZ Group, agree on extended collaboration on construction projects for sustainable energy generation- ŠKODA AUTO commissions ČEZ with the construction and operation of the largest roof photovoltaic system in the Czech Republic while ŠKO-ENERGO will be re more >> |
Nissan and the Arbor Day Foundation join forces to plant 20,000 trees in Europe
09.02.2021
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| ...in celebration of 10 years of Nissan LEAF Nissan and non-profit conservation organisation, the Arbor Day Foundation, partner to plant 20,000 trees across Europe in 2021 In celebration of the pioneerin more >> |
Mazda first OEM to join the eFuel Alliance
07.02.2021
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| Mazda announced that it has become the first automotive manufacturer to join the eFuel Alliance.The Alliance brings together organisations and interested parties that support the goal of establishing and promoting CO2-neutral e-fuels and hydroge more >> |
AIR Index vehicle emissions rating system offers first realistic, fully-fledged alternative to official data
04.02.2021
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| Broad coverage of vehicles offers complete system of ratings for the first time Alternative to misleading official nitrogen oxide (NOx) and carbon dioxide (CO2) figures For use by cities, fleets, consumers and manufacturers Based on thousands of independent, real-world test more >> |
Volkswagen Group Components commences battery recycling
02.02.2021
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| Pilot plant in Salzgitter goes into operation The goal is to achieve a closed-loop process for recovering valuable raw materials from lithium-ion batteries Group Board Member Thomas Schmall: “A future-oriented issue that makes a major contribution to climate protection and raw material suppl more >> |
BMW Group sources aluminium produced using solar energy - Harnessing the power of the desert sun
02.02.2021
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| Aluminium produced using solar energy will meet almost half the annual requirements of the light metal foundry at Plant Landshut
- Triple-digit million-euro contract with Emirates Global Aluminium to supply 43 more >> |
Ford and BirdLife South Africa celebrate World Wetlands Day
29.01.2021
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| • World Wetlands Day serves as an important reminder of the role of Wetland areas• More than 25 bird species inhabiting Wetland areas are listed as a conservation concern• Ford Ranger enables BirdLife South Africa to reach otherwise inaccessible areas more >> |
