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Sustainable Petrochemical Company Expands Risk-Based Inspection Philosophy

CIO

As a global chemical company and producer of PET, Indorama Ventures Limited (IVL) has made sustainability a priority for over a decade, from energy and greenhouse gas reductions to increased renewable energy and recycling. This disparity could lead to minor or even catastrophic chemical releases. “In

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Auditing IT resources can enhance your ESG programs

Capgemini

Transitioning toward a sustainable economy Global regulations regarding ESG targets have become stricter, requiring companies to be more accountable for how they address the adverse impacts of their operations. ServiceNow’s workflow engine breaks down siloed data to speed up sustainability reporting and improve the reliability of the results.

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Nanome raises $3 million to help scientists get up close with molecular structures in VR

TechCrunch

Part of that comes from the need to closely examine every relevant molecule, studying its chemical composition and interactions as well as its physical structure at the atomic level. So far, Nanome has worked largely on projects with companies in the food and beverage industry, as well as another to develop more sustainable batteries.

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How adopting sustainability as a service can drive business success and help the planet

CIO

Sustainability is a major priority in business boardrooms already, and pressures from regulators, shareholders, board members and employees are likely to further drive this trend. There is a clear company risk in not being sustainable, both to the planet and to the business. Businesses need to do more than just track carbon output.

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Your future shrimp meal could come from Atarraya’s farming technology

TechCrunch

Atarraya , creator of Shrimpbox, a sustainable “plug-and-play” shrimp farming technology, is swimming to the surface after being in stealth mode since 2019. We wanted to make the shrimp business more sustainable and more efficient without destroying the environment,” Russek said. “We million in Series A dollars, and a new U.S.

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Korean VC Sopoong closes $8M fund for startups focused on environmental impact

TechCrunch

Though some businesses may never be truly sustainable, a venture firm in Seoul argues that emerging climate-tech startups will help big manufacturers do better overall. Nine of the 16 portfolio companies are participating in Sopoong’s first accelerator program, which launched in June and runs for six months.

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AgBiome lands $166M for safer crop protection technology

TechCrunch

As part of farmers’ integrated pest program, they often spray fungicide applications 12 times per year in order to yield fruits and vegetables. Obloj said AgBiome is operating in a $60 billion market where the problems include products that put toxic chemicals into the ground that end up in water systems.