Hitachi Energy Achieves 100% Fossil-free Electricity in Own Operations
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Jan 28, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi Energy today announced that it has achieved the first-step target set out in its Sustainability 2030(1) plan - the use of 100% fossil-free electricity in its own operations(2). The company is driving towards being carbon-neutral in its own operations by 2030(3), in line with its Purpose, 'Advancing a sustainable energy future for all'.Photovoltaic installation, Zhongshan, China"By achieving 100% fossil-free electricity in our own operations, we have reduced our CO2 equivalent emissions by over 50% compared to 2019," says Claudio Facchin, CEO of Hitachi Energy. He continued, "The Net Zero challenge is global and it's about acting now, innovating and collaborating across countries, industries and societies. Together with customers, partners, and all stakeholders, we are advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure."The targeted 50% reduction achieved ahead of plan will amount to approximately 175 kilo tonnes of CO2e per year, equivalent to removing over 35,000 passenger cars off the road.To achieve 100% fossil-free electricity in its own operations - and in support of the...
Fujitsu Reveals Technology Strategy for Sustainable Future at Fujitsu ActivateNow: Technology Summit 2022
TOKYO, Jan 5, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu will host its first ever online global event dedicated to technology, Fujitsu ActivateNow: Technology Summit 2022 from Wednesday, January 19 to Thursday, January 20, 2022, showcasing how it can leverage the transformative power of innovation to realize a more sustainable future. Participants will enjoy access to exclusive panel discussions highlighting Fujitsu's latest R&D use cases in the key areas computing, networks, AI, data & security and converging technologies(1), and strategies alongside an exploration of some of the urgent social and environmental issues facing the world today.REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/3EV3ICzThe event will offer insights from experts spanning a wide range of technological fields and disciplines, including academia, government, medical care and industrial organizations.This year's theme is: Towards a Sustainable World: Technologies Shaping a Better Future. The program will feature speakers including Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, who will discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the internet and how technology will support the future of the World Wide Web in...
Analogue Achieves HKQAA’s Green and Sustainable Finance Certificate and Issues First Green Loan Instrument
HONG KONG, Jan 4, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Analogue Holdings Limited (stock code: 1977) together with its subsidiaries (referred to as "ATAL Engineering Group", "ATAL" or the "Group"), a leading electrical and mechanical ("E&M") engineering services provider in Hong Kong, is pleased to announce that the Group has become the first E&M engineering group in Hong Kong to obtain the Green Loan Pre-Issuance Stage Certificate under the Green and Sustainable Finance Certification Scheme launched by Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency ("HKQAA"). This closely follows the Group's milestone of becoming the first E&M engineering group to be qualified for the CIC Sustainable Finance Certification Scheme in November, a further testimony to its dedication to protecting the environment. Mr Peter Cheng, CFO of Analogue Holdings Limited, receives awards on behalf of the Group at the "Hong Kong Green and Sustainable Finance Awards 2021" ceremony organised by HKQAAThe Green and Sustainable Finance Certification Scheme emphasises the importance of impact assessment, stakeholder engagement and transparency. In response to diversified market needs, it covers specific green and ...
4th CSRtech Innovation Summit (CSRtech 2021) Successfully Held, Empowering Innovative Startups
SHANGHAI, Nov 18, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 4th CSRtech Innovation Summit (CSRtech 2021), co-organised by Orange, Saint-Gobain, OPPO and Deutsche Telekom, and co-hosted by Impact Hub Shanghai, was held successfully in Shanghai on October 28. Startups, large domestic and foreign companies and investment institutions gathered for a sustainable development vision in the post-COVID-19 era. The summit looked into the prospects and explored CSR in the context of China's carbon peak and neutrality goals, and further promoted the practice of CSR by empowering innovative tech startups.CSRtech 2021: Thirteen outstanding startups selected for innovative products, services and technologies responding to the challenges of "Protect Our Planet", "Drive Sustainable Business" and "Value Everyone's Wellbeing".CSRtech 2021 consisted of keynote speeches, roundtables and startup pitches. The summit invited experts to elaborate the effect of climate change and China's carbon emission goals, enterprises to share their best practice and exploration of green transformation, and startups to present their innovative solutions. The summit offered a platform to connect innovative startups a...
Analogue Achieves CIC Sustainable Finance Certificate
HONG KONG, Nov 17, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Analogue Holdings Limited (stock code: 1977) together with its subsidiaries (referred to as "ATAL Engineering Group", "ATAL" or the "Group"), a leading electrical and mechanical ("E&M") engineering services provider in Hong Kong, is pleased to announce that the Group has become the first E&M engineering Group in Hong Kong to be qualified under the CIC Sustainable Finance Certification Scheme launched by the Construction Industry Council ("CIC"). ATAL receives the first green finance certificate under CIC Sustainable Finance Certification SchemeThe CIC Sustainable Finance Certification Scheme aims to provide a common framework and user-friendly assessment system to facilitate application of sustainable finance for the construction industry, in support of the HKSAR Government's recent pledge to position Hong Kong as a leading sustainable finance hub in Asia and achieve carbon neutrality before 2050. In line with its commitment in putting green and sustainability into action, the Group has its first Green Finance Framework in place, which will facilitate the Group to enter into Green Financing Transactions ("GFT") to...
Hitachi Energy Launches IdentiQ Digital Twin for Sustainable, Flexible and Secure Power Grids
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Nov 17, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Further to its press release on October 13, 2021, announcing its evolution to Hitachi Energy, the global technology and market leader in power grids today launched IdentiQ, its digital twin(1) solutions for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and power quality solutions. IdentiQ(2) will help to advance the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure, accelerating the transition towards a carbon-neutral future.IdentiQ is the digital twin of a HVDC converter station, STATCOM or other power quality solution. It provides all the relevant asset information, analytics and operational data in an intuitive and easy-to-navigate dashboard, which users can customize to match their needs. IdentiQ includes 3D interactive visualization of the complete asset, combined with one-click access to all the associated plant and equipment information, including engineering documentation, operational and maintenance procedures, safety training and live operational data for monitoring and analytics."IdentiQ is a game-changing digital twin solution built on our unique domain expertise and leadership in power grid tec...
Trial to use cleaner aviation fuel in Singapore to begin in 2022
SINGAPORE - The aviation industry in Singapore is piloting the use of cleaner fuels in planes next year. The trial to use lower-carbon fuels will be run by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Singapore's investment company Temasek. CAAS said in a statement on Saturday (Nov 13) that the pilot programme will run for a year, and producers and suppliers of sustainable aviation fuel have been invited to present their plans on delivering cleaner fuels. The trial is based on a study done earlier this year by the Government and the aviation industry on the commercial viability and use of sustainable aviation fuels in Changi Airport. CAAS director-general Han Kok Juan said the programme would involve the local production, certification and delivery of neat fuels - fuels that are unmixed or undiluted - to Changi Airport. "Sustainability will be a key priority of the aviation sector as it recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic and sustainable aviation fuel will be a critical enabler in the sector's decarbonisation efforts," he said. Ms Lee Wen Fen, senior vice-president of corporate planning at SIA, said the programme would support the SIA Group's commi...
Embrace technology to improve development of sustainable infrastructure: Indranee Rajah
SINGAPORE - With more data, financing sources and better use of the right technology, it is now possible to plan, design, construct, upgrade and maintain all types of infrastructure so that they are more sustainable, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Indranee Rajah. Ms Indranee, who is also Second Minister for National Development and Finance, said that despite significant efforts by governments around the world to catalyse sustainable financing and investing, Covid-19 has strained already limited financial resources. "To ensure that the development of sustainable infrastructure continues to advance in tandem with population and economic growth, we need to prioritise projects and embrace technology to support growth areas that align with the trinity of national interests, regional needs and global trends." She was speaking on Monday (Nov 8) at the inaugural meeting of the Asia Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory Panel, which she chairs. The meeting of the international panel of experts provides a platform for the public and private sectors to exchange views on global trends and best practices on sustainable infrastructure in Asia. The meeting is being held in Singapore o...
Hitachi Energy Announces EconiQ Transformers for Advancing a Sustainable Energy Future for All
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Oct 21, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi Energy today announced the introduction of EconiQ transformers reinforcing its Purpose: 'Advancing a sustainable energy future for all'.Eco-efficient by design and based on scientific methodologies for transparency, the EconiQ transformers are further evidence of the global technology and market leader's commitment towards carbon-neutrality - a target set out in the business' Sustainability 2030 strategic plan. In its recent "go live" press release, Hitachi Energy announced that it is championing the urgency of the energy transition by pioneering technologies to help accelerate a carbon-neutral future.Transformers are critical for enabling an efficient and safe flow of electricity by adapting voltage levels. From generation to final consumption, electricity passes through an average of four to five transformers; in this process, transformers are estimated to consume almost five percent of the electricity generated worldwide as heat losses.EconiQ transformers contribute additional environmental value in the areas of decar- bonization, enhanced safety for people, protection of ecosystems and responsible us...
Zeronauts Assessment Platform Goes Live in Q4 2021
Wil, Switzerland / SEAPRWire / October 19, 2021 / – Recently, Zeronauts has launched the beta tester program for their crypto assessment platform. The official platform will go live at the end of Q4/2021. Zeronauts is the first crypto review platform from the crypto community for the community with a focus on sustainability. The Swiss crypto project Zeronauts emerges as a leader and pioneer in creating a more sustainable crypto market. Based on the crypto token ZNS, it pursues the vision of bringing ecological and social responsibility to crypto. The challenge of an unsustainable crypto market The team behind Zeronauts has recognized the issue that the concept of sustainability has been strongly neglected in crypto. The crypto market is known for fraud, pump and dump schemes and the high energy consumption of Bitcoin. 98% of cryptos that were created during the crypto bubble between 2016 and 2018 do not exist anymore. Most projects were scams or colossal failures. Unfortunately, the negative image of crypto also hits long-term valuable crypto projects that have found a way to use the Blockchain technology in a meaningful way. In this market circle, it is about time that investors c...
Me & My Money: Sustainable investing more than just a job for finance executive
Finance executive Jenn-Hui Tan believes in playing the long game when it comes to investing, so the notion of going sustainable fits him to a T. His job as global head of stewardship and sustainable investing at investment management firm Fidelity International is not about reaping a quick buck but focusing instead on the opportunities that can come when there is not a deadline clock ticking, as well as the broader impact on employees and the environment. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.
Fujitsu Unveils New Global Business Brand Fujitsu Uvance to Create Sustainable World, Resolve Social Issues Through Digital Innovation
TOKYO, Oct 7, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu today unveiled Fujitsu Uvance a new global business brand delivering a transformation portfolio for a sustainable world. Fujitsu Uvance will leverage Fujitsu's technological capabilities and problem-solving expertise across seven key focus areas to offer unprecedented value to customers, while contributing to the achievement of its ultimate purpose -- "to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation."Delivering a Sustainable World Through Seven Key Focus AreasThe word "Uvance" embodies a concept of making all (Universal) things move forward (Advance) in a sustainable direction. It demonstrates Fujitsu's determination of "building new possibilities by connecting people, technology and ideas, creating a more sustainable world where anyone can advance their dreams."Fujitsu Uvance will play a central role in driving the growth of Fujitsu's core business, comprising seven key focus areas. Four of these consist of cross industry vertical business areas, which relate to the ideal state of the world and possible social issues confronting us in the present as well as in the future: "Sustainabl...
Temasek and HSBC to invest $150 million for debt financing platform to fund sustainable infrastructure projects
SINGAPORE - State investor Temasek is setting up a debt financing platform with HSBC to help fund sustainable infrastructure projects with an initial focus on South-east Asia. They will invest up to a combined amount of US$150 million (S$203.5 million) in the initiative. Temasek and HSBC said in a joint statement on Thursday (Sept 30): "In Asia, there is a significant funding gap for sustainable infrastructure required to address challenges and opportunities presented by climate change. "Many infrastructure projects in the region face varying degrees of barriers to bankability. Private capital can play a unique role in bridging this gap." The longer-term goal is to build a pipeline of projects to scale, with the platform aiming to dispense over US$1 billion of loans within five years, they added. The funds will be directed at renewable energy and storage, water and waste treatment and sustainable transport, which will help meet carbon reduction targets and offset the impact of climate change. The two organisations noted that a meaningful portion of the loan portfolio will target marginally bankable, sustainable infrastructure projects by providing development expertise, technical a...
Habitat for Humanity: Innovation Awards at the Virtual Asia-Pacific Housing Forum to Promote Winning Sustainable Solutions for Affordable Housing
BANGKOK, Sep 3, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Asia-Pacific Housing Forum's Innovation Awards recognize and celebrate innovators and disruptors in the affordable housing sector. Startup and scaleup companies, policymakers and advocates, architects and engineers are invited to submit sustainable and practical solutions for affordable housing. Paulette Liu"The Asia-Pacific region faces complex housing challenges, compounded by rapid urbanization, natural and human-made disasters, the negative effects of climate change, and persistent poverty and inequality," said Luis Noda, Asia-Pacific vice president of Habitat for Humanity. "We need everyone working together and every possible creative solution that is locally adapted to address the housing deficit.""The recognition allowed us to expand our circle of influence, created more awareness about our advocacy in the community and open more opportunities to help others," said Paulette Liu, president of SKILLS and a 2019 Innovation Awards winner. The Innovation Awards (visit aphousingforum.org/innovation-awards) underscores the importance of strategic collaboration, specifically by multiple sector partnerships that foster inn...
NEC to host NEC Visionary Week 2021
TOKYO, Aug 16, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced the Global Program for NEC Visionary Week 2021, an online annual event taking place from September 16 to 17, 2021. During the event, NEC will present a shared vision of the future that highlights its latest technologies, solutions and customer case studies from various business domains.Themed "Seize the Future Together," this NEC flagship event will offer exclusive global sessions over a two-day period, envisioning and co-creating a brighter, more sustainable world with partners and stakeholders. The sessions will focus on how innovative technologies, such as AI and 5G, can contribute to addressing critical challenges for society, such as overcoming COVID-19 and implementing essential digital transformation measures in key industries. Thought leaders from around the world will gather to share their insights on the future of society and business. These sessions will be available on-demand until October 30. The opening keynote will be presented by Takayuki Morita, President and CEO of NEC Corporation, on September 16 from 15:00-15:20 (JST). Distinguished speakers will include Jef...
Leo Secures a Total of HKD1.15 Billion Green Loan after Successful Completion of Third Round of Green Financing
HONG KONG, Jul 28, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Leo Paper Group (Hong Kong) Limited (the "Group"), a global printing communications company based in Hong Kong, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Leo Paper Group Finance Limited ("Leo"), has signed a HKD400 million four-year green term loan and revolving credit facility ("Green Loan") with a group of eight major banks today. Together with the green loans totalling HKD750 million obtained in 2018 and 2019, the Group has secured a total of HKD1.15 billion in Green Financing. Also, the Group has been recognised as the first batch of local companies eligible for the Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority ("HKMA"), entitling it to full subsidy for all external review service expenses. The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has raised notably worldwide attention on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) endeavours of business corporations. In the "14th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Circular Economy" recently released by the National Development and Reform Commission, there is a clear direction of achieving full implementation of "circular production" by 2025, encour...
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is evolving to become Hitachi Energy and broadens commitment to a sustainable energy future
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Jul 2, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi ABB Power Grids today announced that it will be evolving to become Hitachi Energy from October 2021. The decision to change name has board and shareholder consent and coincides with the business' first-year anniversary since it started operations on 1 July, 2020. Hitachi Ltd. has an 80.1 percent stake in the joint venture and ABB Ltd. holds the balance.Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the global technology and market leader brings a rich heritage of pioneering breakthroughs, which have helped to increase access to safe, secure, and reliable electricity for more than one century. These range from pioneering innovations such as long distance commercial HVDC(1) technology, that enables countries to efficiently transmit large amounts of power with minimum losses over thousands of kilometers while reducing carbon footprint, to providing microgrids and energy storage solutions that combined with state-of-the-art intelligent control systems, ensure reliable distributed power availability. The business has played a leading role enabling a stronger, smarter and greener global energy system.Today, combating cl...
Opportunities for public-private tie-ups in sustainable infrastructure development despite Covid-19: Indranee Rajah
SINGAPORE - Delivering quality and sustainable infrastructure has been made more challenging with the pandemic, and will be even more complex due to climate change and rapid urbanisation. But there are opportunities for partnerships and co-creation among governments, multilateral development banks and private sector, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Indranee Rajah. She was delivering a keynote address at the Asia Infrastructure Forum on Wednesday (June 23) at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Held in a hybrid format this year due to Covid-19, the event, jointly organised by the Ministry of Finance, Enterprise Singapore, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Infrastructure Asia, drew more than 2,000 participants. Ms Indranee, who is also Second Minister for Finance and National Development, said Covid-19 has led to an almost 4.5 per cent drop in global economic growth. In Asean last year, all countries experienced an average fiscal deficit of 7.6 per cent of gross domestic product. "Asian governments and multilateral development banks have identified infrastructure as an important means of achieving economic recovery through increased access to financial f...