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Korea Herald
24-07-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Xinhua Silk Road: China's TISCO leads green and low-carbon development in steel industry
BEIJING, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent years, Taiyuan Iron and Steel (Group) or TISCO, a subsidiary of China Baowu Steel Group Corporation, has placed green and low-carbon development at the core of its sustainable development strategy. The company has been actively advancing carbon reduction, strengthening environmental governance, and embedding green principles into its corporate DNA. To date, TISCO has reduced the carbon footprint of its products by over 60 percent, issued 11 Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and achieved a green logistics coverage rate of more than 80 percent. Green practices have been integrated throughout the entire production process, supporting the company's transition toward a more sustainable future.
Business Wire
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Neal Gerber Eisenberg Achieves LEED Platinum Certification for New Office at The Bell
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is proud to announce that its newly built-out office at Chicago Landmark building, The Bell, has achieved LEED Platinum Certification under the LEED v4 Interior Design & Construction (ID+C) rating system—the highest level awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council. Based on public data, NGE is the only law firm in Chicago to have achieved this distinction. The firm's relocation to 225 W. Randolph in May 2025 was guided by a commitment to environmental excellence. The project earned 85 points across all eight LEED categories, making it the second largest LEED v4 ID+C Platinum Certified interiors project in Illinois. 'Our goal was to create a space that reflects our values—efficient, inclusive, and forward-thinking,' said Sonia Menon, Chief Operating Officer of NGE. 'We didn't just want a beautiful office; we wanted one that actively reduces our environmental impact and supports the well-being of our people. This certification validates the rigor and intentionality behind every design and construction decision.' Key sustainability achievements include: Materials & Resources: NGE earned nearly every available point in this category by diverting over 75% of construction waste from landfills, reusing existing furniture and selecting products with proven low-carbon footprints through Environmental Product Declarations, as well as carbon reduction plans. A full life-cycle assessment guided material choices, resulting in a 32% reduction in embodied carbon. Water Efficiency: Achieved over 40% water use reduction from EPA baselines across all plumbing fixtures, saving a projected 170,000 gallons annually through low-flow, touchless automatic fixtures and collaboration with the base building owner. Energy & Atmosphere: An 18% reduction in energy consumption beyond code, achieved through high-efficiency HVAC systems, LED lighting with daylight and occupancy sensors and ENERGY STAR-rated equipment. Indoor Environmental Quality: The 'right to light' was a major theme of the project's design and ensuring that employees have access to natural daylight became a primary design element. The design prioritized daylight access, acoustic comfort and healthy air. Low-emitting materials were used throughout, and enhanced air quality strategies and acoustic performance measures support a healthier, more productive workplace Innovation & Regional Priority: The project achieved exemplary performance across multiple credits, and NGE's comprehensive composting program qualified the project to document a related LEED Pilot Credit, which are proposed credits that are used to test and evaluate innovative strategies before they can be considered for formal incorporation into the LEED rating system. Location & Transportation: The office is steps from major transit lines and bike routes, enabling employees to reduce their commuting footprint. The building's central location also provides easy access to essential services, reinforcing NGE's commitment to sustainable urban integration. 'This isn't just about a certification—it's about leadership,' said Robert G. Gerber, Managing Partner. 'We're proud to set a new standard for sustainability in the legal industry and to show that environmental responsibility and business performance can go hand in hand.' The project was guided by sustainability consultant Laci Hoskins of NovoSustainability, who added: 'NGE's achievement is a model for how tenant spaces can push the boundaries of sustainable design. Their commitment to transparency, innovation and measurable impact is truly exceptional.' NGE plans to build on this momentum by advancing its ESG initiatives and sharing best practices with peers across the legal and business communities. About NGE Neal Gerber Eisenberg is a leading law firm trusted by entrepreneurs, public companies, private businesses, and their owners to handle sophisticated legal matters. With nearly forty years of client partnerships that span the globe, the firm delivers personalized service and practical solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. More than one-third of NGE attorneys are recognized in the latest Best Lawyers in America listing, and the firm represents numerous Fortune 100 companies as well as many of the most respected private enterprises. NGE is also a valued advisor to startups and growth-stage companies, offering strategic counsel that evolves with their business.
Fibre2Fashion
04-06-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
US' Dow debuts low-carbon silicone blends for beauty care
Dow (NYSE: Dow) will debut a broader portfolio of skin, hair and color cosmetics, and introduce its first low carbon silicone elastomer blends under the Decarbia reduced carbon platform. The Company's newest product offering includes targeted products for conditioning and deposition aid, styling, cleanser, film formers for color cosmetics and sun care applications – empowering formulators to create high-performing consumer loved products. Dow will also unveil inspiring prototypes under the theme 'From Shower to Sensational', designed to elevate everyday routines into indulgent self-care experiences. Complementing this is the launch of the 'ProtecTress 2.0 program', focusing on effective hair heat protection options. Dow is set to debut a broader beauty portfolio and its first low-carbon silicone elastomer blends under the Decarbia platform. Highlights include the 'From Shower to Sensational' kit, ProtecTress 2.0 heat protection program, and new polymers for hair, skin, and colour cosmetics. These innovations offer high performance, sustainability, and verified low-carbon impact. 'Today's brand owners are eager to ride the wave of trends and go viral – but they also care deeply about the longevity of their established product ranges through continually enhanced performance, just as we do. Consumers demand long-lasting results, whether they're trying out a new product or reaching for a trusted favorite. That is what helps them feel confident throughout the day', said Jennifer Marques, Global Strategic Marketing Leader at Dow Personal Care . 'We approach every launch through multiple lenses to ensure we offer the most effective and versatile ingredients. Our scientific know-how, performance testing capabilities, and regulatory expertise aren't just appreciated—they're relied on by our customers who know they can create products that truly resonate with consumers', adds Marques. It goes hand in hand with industry evolution, which increasingly recognizes the opportunity to do more for our people and the planet with high-performing products that can make a meaningful difference. In line with this, Dow is introducing its four first low-carbon DOWSIL Silicone Elastomers Blends, as part of Dow's Decarbia portfolio of reduced carbon materials. These carbon-neutral ingredients are a result of Dow's decarbonization of its silicon metal feedstocks. With a fully integrated supply chain. Dow optimizes every step from raw materials to finished products. Each is backed by verified carbon compensation certification, supported by third party Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and certified Life Cycle Analyses (LCAs) Dow's new featured trade products and programs include: From Shower to Sensational formulation kit: Composed of 12 thoughtfully crafted formulas powered by innovative ingredients like silicone elastomers, gum blends, organic skin-conditioning polymers, a bio-based SPF booster, and upcycled rice husk silica, this kit is designed to transform everyday routines into a refreshing and inspiring beauty experience. Composed of 12 thoughtfully crafted formulas powered by innovative ingredients like silicone elastomers, gum blends, organic skin-conditioning polymers, a bio-based SPF booster, and upcycled rice husk silica, this kit is designed to transform everyday routines into a refreshing and inspiring beauty experience. DEXCARE CD-2 Polymer: A low viscosity, dual cationic dextran used as a conditioning agent and deposition aid for silicones and natural oils. It enhances formulations' conditioning power with a bio-fermented polymer, improving dry and wet combing. Supplied in an easy-to-use liquid format, it is non-GMO, biodegradable, and contains over 80% bio-based content. A low viscosity, dual cationic dextran used as a conditioning agent and deposition aid for silicones and natural oils. It enhances formulations' conditioning power with a bio-fermented polymer, improving dry and wet combing. Supplied in an easy-to-use liquid format, it is non-GMO, biodegradable, and contains over 80% bio-based content. ACUDYNE 2000 Polymer: A low viscosity, water soluble emulsion that is easy to handle and readily disperses in water. This hair styling polymer allows hair product formulators to achieve long lasting style control with high levels of hold, excellent humidity resistance and no flaking. A low viscosity, water soluble emulsion that is easy to handle and readily disperses in water. This hair styling polymer allows hair product formulators to achieve long lasting style control with high levels of hold, excellent humidity resistance and no flaking. ACULYN F1 Polymer: A rheology modifier for cleansing formulations offering clear transparency and good suspension across a pH range of 3 to 11. Efficient in sulfate-free surfactant systems, it can suspend both beads and bubbles and supports softer preservatives. Cold processable, it ensures smooth flow and clarity in shampoos, facial, and body cleansers. A rheology modifier for cleansing formulations offering clear transparency and good suspension across a pH range of 3 to 11. Efficient in sulfate-free surfactant systems, it can suspend both beads and bubbles and supports softer preservatives. Cold processable, it ensures smooth flow and clarity in shampoos, facial, and body cleansers. DOWSIL MQ-1610 ID Resin and DOWSIL MQ-1650 ID Resin: Two film formers for color cosmetics and sun care applications, offering long wear with good sebum and water repellency. Supplied as a liquid, they support easy formulation and feature a broad compatibility with most cosmetic ingredients, including sunscreen actives. Two film formers for color cosmetics and sun care applications, offering long wear with good sebum and water repellency. Supplied as a liquid, they support easy formulation and feature a broad compatibility with most cosmetic ingredients, including sunscreen actives. ProtecTress 2.0: A hair heat protection program that highlights Dow's hair care ingredients, tested for their effectiveness in preventing heat damage and breakage and using most recent test methods. "The team is eager to engage with the beauty care industry and demonstrate how our forward-looking products can support consumer-driven formulations', commented Jennifer Marques, Global Strategic Marketing Leader at Dow Personal Care . Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
Business Upturn
03-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
NBC Bearings Reinforces Sustainability Leadership by Publishing Environmental Product Declarations for Its Range of Bearings
By Business Wire India Published on June 3, 2025, 14:55 IST National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings) Jaipur, Rajasthan, India: National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NEI), manufacturer of the NBC brand of bearings and part of the The CKA Birla Group, an Indian multinational conglomerate with a multibillion-dollar revenue, has announced the successful publication of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for eight different types of bearings. An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is an independently verified and standardized document that transparently reports a product's environmental impact throughout its life cycle—from raw material extraction to manufacturing, usage, and end-of-life disposal. NBC's EPDs follow globally accepted protocols, including ISO 14025 and EN 15804, and are registered with the International EPD® System. This initiative is a key milestone in NBC's ongoing efforts to embed sustainability across the value chain and support global customers in meeting their ESG and Scope 3 reporting requirements. With these EPDs, NBC Bearings joins a select group of global bearing manufacturers to offer verified life cycle data for their products. Rohit Saboo, President & CEO, NEI, said, 'We believe that true sustainability begins with transparency. By publishing EPDs for our bearings, we are empowering our customers with credible data to make responsible choices and reduce their carbon footprint. This initiative not only strengthens NBC's position as a responsible engineering partner but also prepares us to participate in green supply chains across the world.' These declarations are not just tools for transparency — they also serve as a roadmap for internal product and process improvements, helping identify high-impact materials, reduce waste, optimize energy use, and support sustainable procurement by OEMs and industrial customers globally. NBC Bearings' sustainability roadmap includes adopting clean energy, improving manufacturing efficiency, supporting green transportation, and contributing to circular economy principles through initiatives like bearing remanufacturing. About National Engineering Industries Ltd. Founded in 1946, National Engineering Industries Ltd (NBC), is an integral part of the CKA Birla group (formerly the CK Birla Group) and manufacturer of the NBC brand of bearings. CKA Birla Group is today a multibillion-dollar diversified conglomerate with over 35,000 employees and 50+ manufacturing facilities across India and the world, with a presence in diverse sectors including technology, automotive, home and building and healthcare. NBC is India's leading manufacturer and exporter of bearings with manufacturing capacity of 250 Mn bearings annually in over 3100+ variants for application across automotive, railways, aerospace and industrial segments to serve customers in more than 30 countries. It also serves the Indian aftermarket through a countrywide network of over 550 authorized stockiest and thousands of retailers. Headquartered in Jaipur, NBC is the only bearing manufacturer in the world to win the prestigious Deming Grand Prize (2015). With an employee strength of over 3,000 and five manufacturing plants in Jaipur (2), Bagru (Rajasthan), Newai (Rajasthan) and Vadodara (Gujarat), NBC is equipped with global manufacturing and process technology and has one of the best R&D centers in India. Apart from being technologically advanced, the company practices methods of sustainability by using alternate sources of energy and increasing the efficiency of the manufacturing process by leveraging on the power of digitization. In 2020, National Engineering Industries Ltd, acquired Kinex bearings in Europe through its subsidiary NBC Global Ag, to enhance, diversify and provide best-in-class products to its existing and potential customers. In 2022, NBC Global Ag opened its Global Technology Centre in Germany to support innovation and provide support to NBC's global growth. In 2024, NBC Bearings has ventured into the aerospace segment, leveraging its precision engineering expertise to support India's growing ambitions in aviation and space technologies. For details, visit: Submit your press release Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Business Wire India, established in 2002, India's premier media distribution company ensures guaranteed media coverage through its network of 30+ cities and top news agencies.
Mid East Info
22-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
PYROGUARD SECURES INTERTEK LISTINGS FOR FORSTER PROFILES IN THE MIDDLE EAST - Middle East Business News and Information
Pyroguard, the world's leading independent provider of fire safety glass, has achieved Intertek certification for a wide range of its fire-rated glazing systems in collaboration with Forster steel profiles, marking a significant step forward in the company's expansion across the Middle East. The newly certified systems, tested to EN 1364-1 and EN 1634-1 standards for applications such as curtain walling and screens, are now listed on Spec Direct – Intertek, the Middle East's leading building product certification database, and available to Forster's accredited fabricator network across the region. The certifications follow a successful test and audit programme covering a range of Pyroguard products by Intertek in accredited laboratories, widening the company's scope of compliance with regional building codes and fire safety standards. Lee Coates, Pyroguard's Business Development Director for the region, commented: 'We're delighted to have secured these Intertek listings, which represent a major milestone in our Middle East growth strategy. Working closely with Forster Profile Systems, we can now offer specifiers and contractors a wider choice of fully certified fire safety glazing solutions to support code-compliant project delivery.' The listings include large-format sizes, butt-jointed applications and 30, 60, 90 & 120-minute fire rated systems, as well as a range of 30 & 60 minute products from Pyroguard Advance, the company's latest range of cuttable fire safety glass, featuring a unique and innovative gel interlayer for exceptional fire protection. Many of these certified products are already stocked locally and readily available for quick distribution across the region. 'We're pleased to support Pyroguard in achieving Intertek certification for these glazing systems. Our rigorous testing and certification process ensures that only high-performing products make it to market, giving designers and contractors peace of mind when selecting approved materials for critical fire safety applications.' – Cristina Perez Domper, Regional Operations Manager – South Europe and MEA Building & Construction, Intertek Pyroguard is planning further certifications in the coming months, with additional products in the pipeline for future listings. With 40 years' experience and a proven track record across timber, steel and aluminium applications, Pyroguard operates manufacturing sites in the UK and France and serves markets globally. The company also provides full Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to support LEED and BREEAM accreditations. For more information visit -ENDS- Part of the Technical Fire Safety Group and the svt Group of companies, Pyroguard is the world's leading independent provider of high-performance fire safety glass. Dedicated to continuous product development and testing, Pyroguard offers a variety of solutions, systems and expert technical advice to help architects, specifiers and installers create beautiful and safe living and working spaces. From cuttable and toughened fire safety glass to solutions that can provide protection against smoke and manual attack, Pyroguard delivers one of the largest and most fully tested ranges to markets across Europe and further afield, including the Middle East, India and North America.
