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Japan – NEC named to the CDP “A List” for advanced Climate Change and Water Security initiatives five years in a row

NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP(1), securing a place on its prestigious “A List” five years in a row for tackling climate change, as well as acting to protect water security. NEC has set forth a policy for “Living harmoniously with the earth to secure the future” under the NEC 2030VISION and positioned decarbonization as a priority management theme, materiality, from an ESG perspective. While working on the Mid-term Management Plan 2025, NEC is striving to provide solutions that contribute to realizing a decarbonized society, responding to global ... Read more

Global Advanced Metals Declared Conformant to Minerals Due Diligence Audit Standard for 14 Consecutive Years

Tokyo, Japan, Boyertown, PA, and Perth, Australia, Jan 18, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Global Advanced Metals Pty Ltd (GAM), a leading producer of tantalum powders and metallurgical products, has successfully undergone conflict minerals due diligence audits by the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI). GAM has achieved another milestone in the furtherance of its leadership role in due diligence and responsible minerals trade: following September 2023 audits, RMAP-RMI has determined GAM Aizu, Japan and Boyertown-Pennsylvania, USA facilities conformant to its audit standard for 14 consecutive years.    To earn RMAP conformance status, a company must ... Read more

Japan – MHI Invests in Advanced Ionics, a U.S. Startup, to Enhance and Diversify the Hydrogen Value Chain

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announced today that it has invested in Advanced Ionics, Inc., a high efficiency, low-temperature water vapor electrolysis technology startup company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The investment has been executed through Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA), which joins a consortium of investors, including bp. Ventures (bp), Clean Energy Ventures (CEV) and others. Novel electrolyser in Laboratory of Advanced Ionics Advanced Ionics is developing a water vapor electrolyzer that utilizes low-temperature water vapor (from 100degC) to produce hydrogen with more than 30% less power consumption than typical water electrolyzers. Since the low-temperature water vapor used can ... Read more

Denali Advanced Integration Names Industry Veteran Robert Vrij CEO

 Denali today announced the appointment of esteemed executive Robert Vrij as CEO of the 30-year-old, family-owned company, effective immediately. To support Denali’s global growth and expansion plans, the founding Daher brothers, Mohamad (Alex), Majdi and Mitch, will continue to oversee the company through the Board of Directors in which they will hold all seats. Alex will remain in his role as Chairman of the Board. All three will support and influence the strategy and direction of the company. Quarterly Board Meetings will be used to report on company objectives and results. In addition, Majdi Daher will support new business development ... Read more

Japan – MHI: Advanced light water reactor “SRZ-1200”

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) in collaboration with four Japanese PWR utilities*, has developed the conceptual design of an advanced light water reactor “SRZ-1200”. This reactor has additional safety features when compared to conventional pressurized light water reactors. It is in the intention of MHI to take the SRZ-1200 conceptual design and proceed with basic design efforts. These efforts will ensure new innovative nuclear technologies are available toward a stable energy supply for Japan. Advanced light water reactor “SRZ-1200” The SRZ-1200 is a 1,200MWe class advanced light water reactor designed based on enhanced Japanese regulatory safety standards which incorporates lessons ... Read more