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Cision Canada
31-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Enhance's Origins CCS Hub receives regulatory approval
CALGARY, AB, /CNW/ - Enhance Energy, operator of Alberta's largest carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative and founding partner of the Alberta Carbon Trunk Line (ACTL) Project, has received regulatory approval (Directive 065) from the Alberta Energy Regulator for its Origins saline aquifer CCS project in central Alberta. The project will enable commercial-scale emissions management for industrial emitters through permanent sequestration of captured CO2. Enhance has been operating the Clive CCS project with enhanced oil recovery for over five years with 7 million tonnes of Alberta industrial sector CO2 emissions permanently and safely stored. This project has resulted in economic revival of legacy hydrocarbon fields, with sustained jobs and tax base in the local economy. Repurposing existing mature infrastructure to permanently store CO2 and produce previously unrecoverable resources is one way of growing Alberta's low carbon energy sector. Enhance is Canada's largest geological sequestration operator that credits emission reductions under provincial and federal compliance programs. "We are incredibly proud of our role in energy production and emissions reduction. The Origins Project will leverage the skills and expertise of Albertans, create jobs both locally and provincially, and generate new economic activity across Alberta. Having a CCS hub connected to existing CO2 transportation infrastructure provides certainty to investment in Alberta's low carbon economy," says Chris Kupchenko, President and COO of Enhance. The project is positioned to manage CO2 from hard-to-abate industries, like cement, oil and gas, power generation, and petrochemicals that exist along Alberta's Edmonton-Calgary Corridor — including the Alberta Industrial Heartland, but also from existing large emissions sources or carbon dioxide removals in central and southern Alberta. About Enhance Energy Inc. Enhance develops world-class and trusted CCS projects that decarbonize global commodities and the energy we produce. The Enhance team has extensive experience in the planning and implementation of large-scale CCS projects that permanently sequester CO2 emissions. For more information, please visit
Business Wire
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Trex Company Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report Highlighting How Circular Innovation Is Adding Value to the Business
WINCHESTER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE:TREX), the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance, wood-alternative decking and railing, today announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report. The comprehensive report details the company's continued leadership in materials circularity, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility—core to Trex's identity since its founding more than 30 years ago. 'I am proud of how Trex has seamlessly integrated sustainability into our business—not as an add-on, but as a core strategy,' said Bryan Fairbanks, President and CEO of Trex Company. 'Our sustainability program is built into our distinctive brand, enhances resilience, and drives stronger returns for our shareholders. This makes sustainability a win-win for both our business and society at large.' The company's 2024 Sustainability Report charts progress across the board. Key points include: Commitment to Circularity: In 2024, Trex sourced over 1 billion pounds of reclaimed polyethylene (PE) film and wood scrap—including 377 million pounds of waste plastic, making Trex one of one of North America's largest recyclers of PE. Innovative Products: Trex decking and railing products are designed for durability, aesthetic appeal, and long-lasting performance, with limited warranties of up to 50 years. Our Enhance deck boards, built and priced to compete directly with wood, come with a 25-year warranty—about twice the lifespan of typical wood decking in outdoor conditions. This extended longevity significantly reduces the need for replacements, lowering the environmental impact. Efficiency in Manufacturing: Trex maximized resource efficiency by recycling nearly 100% of its production scrap. Trex also recycled 31% of its general waste that would otherwise have gone to landfill. Creating Opportunity for Employees: Trex expanded its learning and development programs and increased employee engagement. In 2024 alone, employees benefited from over 62,000 hours of training. External Recognition: Trex was recognized as a Green Builder® Sustainable Brand Leader, included in Barron's 2024 list of Top Sustainable Companies, and received the Greater Good Award for Large Business of the Year from The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber. The report also outlines forward-looking initiatives, including expanded end-of-life product recycling pilots and new sourcing strategies to build resilience amid growing demand for recycled materials. 'Sustainability has always been integral to who we are,' said Amy Fernandez, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer of Trex Company. 'Our 2024 report reflects our unwavering commitment to responsible growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.' The full 2024 Sustainability Report is available at About Trex Company For more than 30 years, Trex Company (NYSE:TREX) has invented, reinvented and defined the composite decking category. Today, the Company is the world's #1 brand of sustainably made, wood-alternative decking and railing, and a leader in high performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products. Trex boasts the industry's strongest distribution network with products sold through more than 6,700 retail outlets across six continents. Through strategic licensing agreements, the Company offers a comprehensive outdoor living portfolio that includes deck drainage, flashing tapes, LED lighting, outdoor kitchen components, pergolas, spiral stairs, fencing, lattice, cornhole and outdoor furniture – all marketed under the Trex ® brand. Based in Winchester, Va., Trex earned top honors in this year's Environment + Energy (E+E) Leader Awards. Trex ® composite decking was not only named Product of the Year but also the Judges' Choice Winner as the top-scoring entry in the Consumer + Residential category. Trex is proud to have been named America's Most Trusted ® Outdoor Decking * 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025). The Company was also included on the Barron's list of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies (2024 and 2025), named one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek and ranked as one of the 100 Best ESG Companies by Investor's Business Daily. For more information, visit You may also follow Trex on Facebook (trexcompany), Instagram (trexcompany), X (Trex_Company), LinkedIn (trex-company), TikTok (trexcompany), Pinterest (trexcompany) and Houzz (trex-company-inc), or view product and demonstration videos on the brand's YouTube channel (TheTrexCo). *: Trex received the highest numerical score in the proprietary Lifestory Research 2021-2025 America's Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking studies. Study results are based on the experiences and perceptions of people surveyed. Your experiences may vary. Visit
Digital Trends
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
I played Lumines Arise and now it's my most anticipated game of the year with a bullet
June 4 was a big day for me, as I got my Nintendo Switch 2 that morning. You think that I would have rushed to try out Mario Kart World even Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour first, but neither christened my device. Instead, the first thing I played was Lumines Remastered. The PSP puzzle game has become a go-to console testing game for me over the years, as it's a great test for control precision and screen latency. As I was playing it, sinking back into its familiar rhythm, a very serious question crossed my mind: Is Lumines the best game ever made? Then, came a second, more pressing question: Why the heck haven't we gotten a new one in ages? Little did I know that my prayers would be answered hours later when Sony's State of Play kicked off with the shock announcement of Lumines Arise, the latest project from the developers of Tetris Effect. I couldn't believe it. It felt like I had willed it into existence somehow. I couldn't wait to play it — and I wouldn't need to. As fate would have it, it turned out that I already had an appointment to demo it at Summer Game Fest (one I booked for a then 'unannounced' game by Enhance). I was nervous to try it out. Could it really live up to what had ballooned into some very lofty expectations? Recommended Videos Yes, it could. Lumines Arise is everything I have ever dreamed of and so much more. Return of the king If you've never entered the church of the block, let me hand you a brochure. Lumines is a rhythm puzzle series that began its life as a PSP cult classic. In it, players drop two-toned square blocks into a horizontal, rectangular grid. The goal is to match colors together to create 4×4 squares, chaining them together as much as possible. There's a twist, though: Matched squares don't clear until a line, that moves to the beat of the soundtrack, passes over them. The real skill comes from creating combos out of boxes before the line comes back around. There's no good comparison point for it. You could point to Puyo Puyo as an insufficient reference, but Lumines is just Lumines. That classic hook hasn't been changed for Lumines Arise. As soon as I pick up the control during my demo, I'm able to start dropping blocks and making chains without missing a beat. It's an immediate pleasure to do so, too, as the Enhance delivers the tight controls and snappy feel that the series needs to succeed. That alone would already constitute a job well done. Enhance isn't just dropping the same game again with a few new songs, though. It's offering its own spin on the formula in the same way that it did in Tetris Effect. The twist here is a new burst system. As I play and make combos, a number ticks up next to the screen-crossing line. When that number hits 40, I can press a button to enter burst mode. Doing so will create one mega block that I can build a combo off of as a timer ticks by. The longer I wait to use my burst, the longer time will stay in burst mode and allow me to set up an even bigger chain. If I play my cards right, I can create a block that takes over the entire well by the time the burst window ends. It's a smart addition, because it tests an entirely different skill for Lumines players. While the core game is usually about creating setups to elongate combos, burst time tests how well I can continue to build off of one square. I need to keep the color I'm matching free during burst time, lest I accidentally box myself in and waste the bonus period. It's a subtle, but different change to the puzzle format that builds out on an elegant idea without throwing what works away. Of course, what's especially about Lumines getting the Tetris Effect treatment is the psychedelic imagery surrounding the puzzle board. My demo run took me through three themes, each one soundtracked by the original new music by Tetris Effect's composer. For instance, the second phase gave the board a mechanical theme with my blocks turning into metal crates. The third one was the most memorable of the run, as the screen was surrounded by neon lizards and fireworks-like explosions. It's a total spectacle and I am dying to see how it all looks in VR. When I finished my run, a developer from Enhance looked a little surprised. He noted that the demo usually takes around 20 minutes, but I had racked up my score so fast that I was done in eight. He asked if I wanted another go since I still had 20 minutes left in my appointment. I didn't hesitate: Hell yes I did. If that's already my response after my first session of Lumines Arise, I can't imagine how many runs are in my future. Lumines Arise launches on PS5 and PC. It will feature PlayStation VR2 support.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Legal tech platform Definely raises $30M Series B to make contract reviewing more efficient
Nnamdi Emelifeonwu was always curious about what work life was like for his colleague Feargus MacDaeid, one of the few registered blind lawyers in the U.K. Both practiced law at the global firm Freshfields. When asking about what would make his life easier, the answer was clear: 'Help me navigate definitions in complex contracts without losing context,' Emelifeonwu told TechCrunch. He realized the fix to MacDaeid's request would be useful to every lawyer. So in 2017, Emelifeonwu and MacDaeid teamed up to launch Definely, an AI legal tech startup allowing lawyers to more seamlessly review and edit complex contracts. The company, based in the U.K., announced earlier this week a $30 million Series B from a mix of European and North American investors, including Revaia, Alumni Ventures, and Beacon Capital. It had previously raised a $7 million Series A last May. Definely offers a productivity suite to streamline the legal drafting and review process. It has a Draft feature that lets lawyers read contracts and navigate definitions and clauses without losing their place in the document; it has a Vault, that lets users insert clauses with a single click; it has a Proof feature, which uses AI to check for inconsistencies and broken cross-references, and it has a PDF feature that lets users extract and analyze points from scanned legal documents. 'Looking ahead, we're building on these capabilities with an agentic AI system we recently launched called Enhance,' Emelifeonwu said, adding that it has AI agents that work with Microsoft Word. 'These agents collaborate to complete tasks across drafting, reviewing, and proofreading, streamlining work for legal professionals where they already operate.' Emelifeonwu described the fundraising process this time around as 'arduous.' 'A close second [word] might be rewarding,' he said. The company met this round's lead investor, Revaia, through an introduction. The rest of the investors came to the company directly. 'We didn't reach out to one investor during Series B.' The fresh capital will be used to further the company's expansion into the U.S., which now accounts for 30% of the company's revenue, it says. It also hopes to further invest in the AI space and hire more employees. Others working in the legal contract space in this way include the companies Luminance, Robin AI, and ContractPodAi. Emelifeonwu, a Nigerian immigrant in the U.K., said he dreamed of being a lawyer since he was a kid but once he became one, he was hit with the entrepreneurial spirit. 'I've always had ideas, and I explored a few, but when the right idea came along, one that tapped directly into the challenges I experienced firsthand as a lawyer, I knew I had to pursue it,' he continued. He also understands the importance of such a big round when Black founders don't, statistically, account for much of the annual venture fundraising activity. 'Having raised fresh capital and building toward a truly global business, it's both a personal milestone and, I hope, a signal to others that it's possible,' he said. 'I want this to inspire the next wave of builders who may not come from traditional paths but have just as much potential to create lasting impact.' Sign in to access your portfolio
TechCrunch
12-06-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Legal tech platform Definely raises $30M Series B to make contract reviewing more efficient
Nnamdi Emelifeonwu was always curious about what work life was like for his colleague Feargus MacDaeid, one of the few registered blind lawyers in the U.K. Both practiced law at the global firm Freshfields. When asking about what would make his life easier, the answer was clear: 'Help me navigate definitions in complex contracts without losing context,' Emelifeonwu told TechCrunch. He realized the fix to MacDaeid's request would be useful to every lawyer. So in 2017, Emelifeonwu and MacDaeid teamed up to launch Definely, an AI legal tech startup allowing lawyers to more seamlessly review and edit complex contracts. The company, based in the U.K., announced earlier this week a $30 million Series B from a mix of European and North American investors, including Revaia, Alumni Ventures, and Beacon Capital. It had previously raised a $7 million Series A last May. Definely offers a productivity suite to streamline the legal drafting and review process. It has a Draft feature that lets lawyers read contracts and navigate definitions and clauses without losing their place in the document; it has a Vault, that lets users insert clauses with a single click; it has a Proof feature, which uses AI to check for inconsistencies and broken cross-references, and it has a PDF feature that lets users extract and analyze points from scanned legal documents. 'Looking ahead, we're building on these capabilities with an agentic AI system we recently launched called Enhance,' Emelifeonwu said, adding that it has AI agents that work with Microsoft Word. 'These agents collaborate to complete tasks across drafting, reviewing, and proofreading, streamlining work for legal professionals where they already operate.' Emelifeonwu described the fundraising process this time around as 'arduous.' Techcrunch event Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Boston, MA | REGISTER NOW 'A close second [word] might be rewarding,' he said. The company met this round's lead investor, Revaia, through an introduction. The rest of the investors came to the company directly. 'We didn't reach out to one investor during Series B.' The fresh capital will be used to further the company's expansion into the U.S., which now accounts for 30% of the company's revenue, it says. It also hopes to further invest in the AI space and hire more employees. Others working in the legal contract space in this way include the companies Luminance, Robin AI, and ContractPodAi. Emelifeonwu, a Nigerian immigrant in the U.K., said he dreamed of being a lawyer since he was a kid but once he became one, he was hit with the entrepreneurial spirit. 'I've always had ideas, and I explored a few, but when the right idea came along, one that tapped directly into the challenges I experienced firsthand as a lawyer, I knew I had to pursue it,' he continued. He also understands the importance of such a big round when Black founders don't, statistically, account for much of the annual venture fundraising activity. 'Having raised fresh capital and building toward a truly global business, it's both a personal milestone and, I hope, a signal to others that it's possible,' he said. 'I want this to inspire the next wave of builders who may not come from traditional paths but have just as much potential to create lasting impact.'
