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Scoop
05-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Autex Leads The Industrial Re-Evolution With The Launch Of The Regenerative Autex Future Lab
Press Release – Autex Future Lab With a 58-year history in New Zealand, Autex now has a global presence, supplying a diverse and sophisticated range of products to the architecture, design, and building industries. Autex, market-leading producer of modern acoustic panels and insulation products, has unveiled its groundbreaking Autex Future Lab (AFL) – a new home for research and development (R&D) that provides a clear pathway to developing high-performance materials, products and solutions that respect and preserve our natural resources. With a 58-year history in New Zealand, Autex now has a global presence, supplying a diverse and sophisticated range of products to the architecture, design, and building industries. AFL will serve as a revolutionary new platform to progress the adaptation and innovation that have been hard-baked into Autex's culture from the very beginning. With firmly backed science and revolutionary new manufacturing and agriculture systems, Autex is leading an industrial re-evolution from the front. Jonathan Mountfort, Creative Director at Autex, says, 'From our inception, we've been driven by a commitment to leaving our planet better than we found it. Our PET products, which are staple in the market, already have carefully considered systems around them to close the technical loop and reduce waste – because at the end of the day, a material can't be sustainable on its own, it's the systems that surround it. 'That's why we're so excited to unveil AFL and apply this philosophy to natural fibres, creating the blueprint for how we work in partnership with the natural world to responsibly use both biological and technical resources – something that the industry has struggled to do for a long time.' All innovations emerging from AFL strive to move beyond Carbon Zero and achieve NaturePositive+ Certification, by creating products that enrich biodiversity, and benefit the health of generations to come. They are walking the walk, with tangible metrics to reach these ambitious sustainability goals. 'NaturePositive+' is a world-first benchmark for environmental standards by the world's most trusted and widely recognised eco-label – Global GreenTag International. Collaboration to drive industry-wide change Autex is collaborating with scientists, primary producers, product designers, architects, advocacy groups, government and industry representatives to bring AFL to life. Making fundamental and transformational change takes committed collaboration, and this has the potential to push multiple industries forward while also enhancing New Zealand's reputation for leading-edge innovation. AFL was officially launched at an event on Wednesday night where a room of key partners, industry representatives, designers, and architects heard about AFL's vision for the future. Hon. Mark Patterson, Minister for Rural Communities and Associate Minister of Agriculture, spoke at the evening about how AFL can lead the way for a more sustainable Aotearoa. 'When it comes to our country's agriculture industry, we must set ambitious targets for the future to ensure future generations can thrive. It's encouraging to see companies like Autex pushing forward with innovative solutions that recognise the power of working together across industries to drive real change for our farming and manufacturing sectors.' Wool product as the first proof point of AFL The first innovation to emerge from AFL is Autex's very first wool-fibre product, Embrace – an architectural surface that combines tactile warmth with all the high-performance qualities Autex is known for. In line with AFL's philosophy, Embrace considers every part of the closed loop system to ensure it's truly regenerative, and this includes the farming practices. This was conducted with the support of key collaborator, Rubisco. Guy Wills, CEO of Rubisco, says 'We've been working in partnership with Autex for 4 years, delivering the New Zealand strong wool used in the Embrace product system from a single-source farm, we take the fleece from farm to yarn. We are incredibly proud of our accomplishments to date and have some exciting developments on the way. Rubisco is a next-generation natural fibre innovation company, and we believe deeply in natural materials done right. We see Autex Future Lab as an exciting step forward.' And this is just the beginning. AFL is set to continue growing and paving the way for more innovations that enrich biodiversity, store carbon and provide other benefits crucial to the health of generations to come.
Scoop
05-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Autex Leads The Industrial Re-Evolution With The Launch Of The Regenerative Autex Future Lab
Autex, market-leading producer of modern acoustic panels and insulation products, has unveiled its groundbreaking Autex Future Lab (AFL) - a new home for research and development (R&D) that provides a clear pathway to developing high-performance materials, products and solutions that respect and preserve our natural resources. With a 58-year history in New Zealand, Autex now has a global presence, supplying a diverse and sophisticated range of products to the architecture, design, and building industries. AFL will serve as a revolutionary new platform to progress the adaptation and innovation that have been hard-baked into Autex's culture from the very beginning. With firmly backed science and revolutionary new manufacturing and agriculture systems, Autex is leading an industrial re-evolution from the front. Jonathan Mountfort, Creative Director at Autex, says, "From our inception, we've been driven by a commitment to leaving our planet better than we found it. Our PET products, which are staple in the market, already have carefully considered systems around them to close the technical loop and reduce waste – because at the end of the day, a material can't be sustainable on its own, it's the systems that surround it. 'That's why we're so excited to unveil AFL and apply this philosophy to natural fibres, creating the blueprint for how we work in partnership with the natural world to responsibly use both biological and technical resources – something that the industry has struggled to do for a long time.' All innovations emerging from AFL strive to move beyond Carbon Zero and achieve NaturePositive+ Certification, by creating products that enrich biodiversity, and benefit the health of generations to come. They are walking the walk, with tangible metrics to reach these ambitious sustainability goals. "NaturePositive+" is a world-first benchmark for environmental standards by the world's most trusted and widely recognised eco-label - Global GreenTag International. Collaboration to drive industry-wide change Autex is collaborating with scientists, primary producers, product designers, architects, advocacy groups, government and industry representatives to bring AFL to life. Making fundamental and transformational change takes committed collaboration, and this has the potential to push multiple industries forward while also enhancing New Zealand's reputation for leading-edge innovation. AFL was officially launched at an event on Wednesday night where a room of key partners, industry representatives, designers, and architects heard about AFL's vision for the future. Hon. Mark Patterson, Minister for Rural Communities and Associate Minister of Agriculture, spoke at the evening about how AFL can lead the way for a more sustainable Aotearoa. 'When it comes to our country's agriculture industry, we must set ambitious targets for the future to ensure future generations can thrive. It's encouraging to see companies like Autex pushing forward with innovative solutions that recognise the power of working together across industries to drive real change for our farming and manufacturing sectors.' Wool product as the first proof point of AFL The first innovation to emerge from AFL is Autex's very first wool-fibre product, Embrace – an architectural surface that combines tactile warmth with all the high-performance qualities Autex is known for. In line with AFL's philosophy, Embrace considers every part of the closed loop system to ensure it's truly regenerative, and this includes the farming practices. This was conducted with the support of key collaborator, Rubisco. Guy Wills, CEO of Rubisco, says 'We've been working in partnership with Autex for 4 years, delivering the New Zealand strong wool used in the Embrace product system from a single-source farm, we take the fleece from farm to yarn. We are incredibly proud of our accomplishments to date and have some exciting developments on the way. Rubisco is a next-generation natural fibre innovation company, and we believe deeply in natural materials done right. We see Autex Future Lab as an exciting step forward.' And this is just the beginning. AFL is set to continue growing and paving the way for more innovations that enrich biodiversity, store carbon and provide other benefits crucial to the health of generations to come.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Corporate Carbon Group scales up with ION's Carbon Zero, leading Australia's carbon market
LONDON, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ION Commodities, a global leader in energy and commodity management solutions, announces that Corporate Carbon Group (CCG), a leading Australian carbon abatement project developer, has implemented ION's Carbon Zero solution to enhance its operations and ensure future scalability. CCG has played a significant role in Australia's carbon market since its inception in 2010. It boasts over 100 verified carbon development projects, delivering more than 15 million Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) to government and commercial clients, and achieving 15 million tonnes of emissions reduction to date. Global investment in energy transition is rising as countries strive to meet ambitious carbon emission requirements. More governments are implementing market-based carbon pricing schemes to engage corporate stakeholders in contributing to national sustainability targets. Australia began developing its emissions trading system (ETS) in 2008. To seize this opportunity and scale its operations, CCG recognized the need to enhance its management capabilities and selected Carbon Zero. CCG chose the solution for its comprehensive features tailored to the intricacies of project financing and other complex deal structures, along with its quick deployment and intuitive, user-centric design. With a flexible reporting suite designed for renewable certificates, Carbon Zero has enabled CCG to analyze risk across various projects and portfolios while stress-testing performance through different trading and price scenarios. Carbon Zero has also eliminated numerous manual processes, including reporting tasks such as Value at Risk (VaR), liquidity, and inventory valuation reports, all of which are now accessible with live data within the application. Angus Robertson, Head of Carbon Trading at Corporate Carbon Group, said: "Since going live with Carbon Zero, we have witnessed transformative effects on our operations, decision-making capabilities, and data reliability, positioning the company for sustained success in the dynamic Australian carbon market and preparing us to scale internationally." Sunil Biswas, Chief Executive Officer at ION Corporates, said: "We are proud to partner with pioneers like Corporate Carbon Group. Their leadership in the carbon abatement market aligns with our mission to deliver innovative solutions for a sustainable future." About ION ION provides mission-critical trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics and insights, and strategic consulting to financial institutions, central banks, governments, and corporate organizations. Our solutions and services simplify complex processes, boost efficiency, and enable better decision-making. We build long-term partnerships with our clients, helping transform their businesses for sustained success through continuous innovation. For more information, visit About ION Commodities ION Commodities delivers data-driven energy and commodities trading and risk management solutions across the supply chain. Our scalable ETRM and CTRM solutions equip clients to use real-time risk analytics and reporting, minimize supply chain risks, automate critical business processes, and make faster, more informed decisions. We provide full support and transparency for procurement, supply, and trading to a global community of over 1,200 clients. For more information, visit About Corporate Carbon Group (CCG) Corporate Carbon Group is a leading Australian carbon abatement project developer, engaged in over 100 projects within the Australian Government's Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). They combine carbon projects with agricultural production to enhance biodiversity, improve soil health, and reduce emissions, while ensuring the highest standards of integrity and transparency. CCG has delivered over 15 million Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) to government and commercial clients. All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ION Sign in to access your portfolio
