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KINGSEY FALLS, QC, Jan. 21, 2020 (CNW) -Toronto-based Corporate Knights, renowned for its contribution to promoting clean capitalism, has just released its annual list of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, following an in-depth analysis of over 7,000 international organizations with revenues exceeding $1 billion. In keeping with tradition, the announcement was made on the sidelines of World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
Read moreLONDON, Jan. 20, 2020 (Press Release) -DS Smith, the leading provider of sustainable packaging, has today announced it has joined 4evergreen, a new industry alliance to increase awareness of the benefits of fibre-based packaging materials in a circular and sustainable economy.
4evergreen was created as a forum to engage and connect industry members from across the fibre-based packaging value chain, from paper and board producers to packaging converters, brand-owners and retailers, technology and material suppliers, waste sorters and collectors.
Read moreSAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17, 2020 (Fastmarkets RISI) -International Paper (IP) is among numerous companies bringing a class-action anti-trust lawsuit against the four biggest US railroads over fuel surcharges, according to media reports.
The case includes Class 1 rail carriers BNSF, Union Pacific, CSX and Norfolk Southern. The companies are seeking to move the litigation to one of two locations, according to a Dec. 19 court filing,Freightwavesreported. That will be heard Jan. 30.
Read moreDELAWARE, OH, Jan. 16, 2020 (PRNewswire) -Greif, Inc., a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, today announced it earned two prestigious recognitions in December 2019 for its continued corporate social responsibility efforts.
In its December 23, 2019 rating, MSCI recognized Greif with an "A" rating in sustainability performance. The "A" rating reflects Greif's concerted efforts towards reducing the Company's environmental impact and advancing responsible business practices.
Read morePORT HAWKESBURY, NS, Jan. 13, 2020 (Local News) -The provincial regulator will hold a hearing next month into a proposed new power rate for Port Hawkesbury Paper, the largest employer in the Strait of Canso area.
The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board has set Feb. 11 as the opening date for the hearing, with Feb. 12-14 reserved and an evening session on Feb. 10, if necessary. The hearing is to be held at the board offices at Summit Place on Lower Water Street in Halifax.
The hearing is open to the public. Written comments can also be made to the board.
Read moreLAHTI, Finland, Jan. 16, 2020 (Press Release) -The new bio-boiler plant has been put into operation at UPM Joensuu Plywood Mill. It replaces the combined heat and power plant which was built in 1962. The modern bio-boiler plant not only improves the mill's energy efficiency but also environmental performance, occupational safety and fire safety.
The boiler uses biofuel, i.e. by-products of plywood production, such as bark and wood chips. Thus, no additional trees are cut down to generate thermal energy.
Read moreLAHTI, Finland, Jan. 16, 2020 (Press Release) -The new bio-boiler plant has been put into operation at UPM Joensuu Plywood Mill. It replaces the combined heat and power plant which was built in 1962. The modern bio-boiler plant not only improves the mill's energy efficiency but also environmental performance, occupational safety and fire safety.
The boiler uses biofuel, i.e. by-products of plywood production, such as bark and wood chips. Thus, no additional trees are cut down to generate thermal energy.
Read moreESSEN, Germany, Jan. 16, 2020 (Press Release) -Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, today announces the inauguration of a new warehouse facility in Dongguan, South China. The newly built facility is located in the province of Guangdong which is one of the largest economic provinces in China. Operations have already started.
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