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Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
E Ink Earns Double 'A List' on the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the First Time
Ranks Among Top 2% of Companies Globally and Recognized as a Sustainability Leader in the Supply Chain E Ink Earns Double 'A List' on the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the First Time BILLERICA, Mass., July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- E Ink, the global leader in ePaper technology, announced today that it has been awarded top scores in the 2024 CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) assessments for the first time, being included in the prestigious 'A List' for both Climate Change and Water Security. Additionally, E Ink was named a Supplier Engagement Leader, the highest level of recognition in the Supplier Engagement Rating. These achievements place E Ink among the top 2% of companies globally to receive CDP's highest ratings. 'We firmly believe that sustainability is not only a responsibility, but also a key strategy for long-term competitiveness and stable profitability,' said Johnson Lee, Chairman of E Ink. 'This CDP recognition affirms our long-standing efforts and commitment to sustainability. ESG has become deeply integrated into our core operations, supported by a board-level Sustainability Committee. At E Ink, we treat sustainability and profitability as equally important goals. We will continue to drive low-carbon product innovation, collaborate with our supply chain partners, and pursue a future that delivers greater value for both the environment and the market.' More than 22,700 companies participated in CDP's 2024 assessments, but only about 2% earned an 'A' rating in any category. E Ink advanced from A- and B ratings in previous years to an A in both Climate Change and Water Security, and maintained its status as a Supplier Engagement Leader. These results highlight E Ink's excellence in implementing sustainable strategies, managing carbon risks, and enhancing supply chain collaboration. In the 2024 Climate Change evaluation, E Ink received 13 'A' scores out of 16 categories, covering key areas such as governance, environmental policies, risk and opportunity disclosures, GHG emissions, decarbonization strategies, and product innovation. For Water Security, the company received 7 'A' scores across 11 categories, including governance, environmental policy, and risk disclosures. E Ink has actively adopted international frameworks such as the TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) and TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures) to analyze dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities along its value chain. The company also supports the SBTi (Science-Based Targets initiative) and RE100, committing to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. As of the end of 2024, E Ink's global renewable energy usage rate reached RE58, reducing 29,309 metric tons of CO₂e emissions. Compared to 2021, the company has cut GHG emissions by 42% and reduced water intensity by 33%, demonstrating tangible carbon reduction outcomes. To advance low-carbon transformation across the entire product lifecycle, E Ink has completed product carbon footprint assessments for two products based on the ISO 14067 standard. The company continues to invest in the development and manufacturing optimization of low-power, low-carbon ePaper technology. E Ink also participates in the environmental report compilation of the Worldwide Display Industry Cooperation Committee (WDICC), promoting sustainability consensus and technical exchange within the industry. On the supply chain front, E Ink achieved 'Advanced' certification under ISO 20400 for sustainable procurement by SGS. It has also established a comprehensive supply chain management system that includes ESG surveys, risk assessments, and regular supplier summits, encouraging suppliers to set carbon reduction targets and move toward a net-zero future. As an inherently green and low-energy display technology, ePaper plays a vital role in E Ink's sustainability vision. The company has established a unique ' framework that positions its core product technologies as solutions to environmental challenges. Looking forward, E Ink will continue to innovate for sustainability, working hand in hand with global supply chain partners to contribute to a smarter, net-zero carbon world. To learn more about E Ink's sustainability initiatives, click here. About E InkE Ink Holdings Inc. ( based on technology from MIT's Media Lab, provides an ideal display medium for applications spanning eReaders and eNotes, retail, home, hospital, transportation, logistics, and more, enabling customers to put displays in locations previously impossible. E Ink's electrophoretic display products make it the worldwide leader for ePaper. Its low power displays enable customers to reach their sustainability goals, and E Ink has pledged using 100% renewable energy in 2030 and reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2040. E Ink has been recognized for their efforts by receiving validation from Science-Based Targets (SBTi) and is listed in both the DJSI World and DJSI Emerging Indexes. Listed in Taiwan's Taipei Exchange (TPEx) and the Luxembourg market, E Ink Holdings is now the world's largest supplier of ePaper displays. For more information please visit E Ink. We Make Surfaces Smart and Green. 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Zawya
09-07-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio Launches National Water Security and WASH Access Project, Calls for Collective Action on Clean Water and Sanitation
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has officially launched the Water Security and WASH Access Project, a landmark $180 million, World Bank-funded initiative under the theme 'Securing Water, Enabling Dignity, and Advancing Development.' The 10-year Multiphase Programmatic Approach aims to reach 4 million people by 2035, achieving 90% national WASH coverage. In his keynote address, President Bio described the launch as a historic milestone in Sierra Leone's ongoing quest for equity, dignity, and sustainable development. He emphasized that access to safe water and sanitation is a fundamental right, not a privilege. 'My government is guided by the belief that access to safe water and sanitation is not a favour extended to the few, but a right guaranteed to all,' the President declared. 'That is why WASH is at the heart of our National Development Plan and central to our Human Capital Development agenda.' The President decried the daily challenges faced by citizens, stating that no child should have to walk miles for water before school, no mother should risk infection during childbirth due to lack of clean water, and no community should endure the indignity of open defecation or waterborne diseases in the 21st century. He affirmed that the new WASH programme marks a decisive step to break the cycle of deprivation. Structured in three progressive phases, the initiative provides a coherent roadmap to achieving water security and sanitation access nationwide. Each phase, he assured, will be robustly monitored, implemented with transparency, and tied to incentive-based delivery mechanisms. President Bio said the programme envisions a future where water poverty is eradicated, girls stay in school thanks to improved sanitation, health facilities are safe and functional, ecosystems are protected, and 5,000 jobs, including 2,000 for women, are created through a gender-responsive recovery. He also announced plans to establish a Water Administration House to consolidate oversight, regulation, and coordination within the sector. The President reaffirmed his government's support to strengthen the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, to enforce standards, attract investment, and coordinate stakeholders. 'This multiphase programmatic approach is a shining example of what is possible when national ownership meets international solidarity,' he said, adding that the project aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for All. President Bio acknowledged the efforts of the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, the WASH sector public servants, GUMA Valley Water Company, SALWACO, EWRC, and the National Water Resources Management Agency (NWRMA), calling on all stakeholders to deliver with integrity and excellence. 'As your President, I reaffirm my full commitment to this agenda. We will ensure the programme is fully resourced and that every Sierra Leonean, in both rural hamlets and urban wards, feels the impact of this transformative investment,' he declared. 'Water is not just a development commodity; it is a symbol of justice, a foundation of peace, and a building block of national resilience.' World Bank Country Manager Dr Abdu Muwonge praised President Bio for his strong advocacy on behalf of the country, recalling how, President Bio personally made a plea in Washington for investment in Sierra Leone's WASH sector two years ago, which, he noted, resulted in funding this transformative initiative. Dr Muwonge urged a holistic and inclusive strategy, strengthening the capacity of sector institutions such as GUMA, SALWACO, and local councils, while calling for nationwide engagement in the stewardship of water resources. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Dr Sao-Kpato Hannah Max-Kyne, described the occasion as a defining moment in delivering President Bio's development vision and called for national collaboration on implementation and the development of a clear, focused roadmap to address WASH sector challenges. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State House Sierra Leone.
CTV News
23-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Saskatchewan River flows to peak on Thursday after heavy weekend rains
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is warning Saskatchewan residents to be cautious around the South Saskatchewan River, as heavy rainfall will bring flows to a peak this week. Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan were hit with significant rainfall over the weekend, with some parts of southern Sask. seeing up to 80 millimetres. To prep for the rain, the WSA says the province of Alberta began releasing water from reservoirs to make room to store the incoming precipitation. That reservoir outflow, coupled with the rainfall pouring into tributaries of the South Saskatchewan River over the weekend, will bring waters to a peak around June 26 this week between Alberta and Lake Diefenbaker — and other water bodies along the way. Flows along the South Saskatchewan River are expected to increase from 100 cubic metres per second to around 830 cubic metres per second, the WSA said in a news release Friday. Water levels in Lake Diefenbaker will rise approximately one metre in the coming days, the provincial water regulator says. 'Lake Diefenbaker has sufficient storage to capture the increases in inflows, but WSA will increase outflows on the South Saskatchewan to better manage the expected increases to lake levels at the reservoir.' Gardiner Dam Some experts say the Gardiner Dam at Lake Diefenbaker will produce less power if the irrigation project moves forward. (Jeremy Simes/CTV Regina) The water flowing from Lake Diefenbaker to Saskatoon is set to increase from the current rate of 65 cubic metres per second, up to 75, although the WSA said those were estimates that could change depending on rainfall intensity, duration and location. Last month, the captain of Saskatoon's iconic riverboat the Prairie Lily called on the WSA to release more water from Lake Diefenbaker to wash away the sandbars that are keeping him from setting sail for a final season on the water. In response, the WSA said it was proceeding conservatively with the water, as the river has faced several years of below-normal runoff at its source in the Rocky Mountains. Seasonal melt from the mountain snowpack along the Alberta and British Columbia border contributes 90 per cent of the water that flows downstream into Saskatoon, according to University of Saskatchewan hydrologists. The WSA cautions residents to take sensible precautions around lakes and rivers. 'Be aware that flows and levels can change rapidly and without warning. Please check local conditions before venturing on or near water bodies.'
Arab News
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
OIC's COMSTECH to hold International Water Conference in Islamabad this week
ISLAMABAD: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) will hold an International Water Conference in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad on May 6–7, the committee said on Sunday, aiming to ensure sustainable management of water resources. The conference on 'Emerging Technologies for Water Security and Socio-Economic Development' will take place at the OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat Islamabad. It will convene researchers, practitioners, academicians, and policymakers from around the world to address critical issues related to water management and sustainability. Water security remains a critical issue for many OIC member states, while challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, pollution and inefficient resource management continue to threaten economic and social development. Pakistan is among countries with highest rate of water consumption in the world. Rainfall has steadily declined over the past few decades and experts have been warning for years the South Asian country will approach 'absolute scarcity' of water by 2025. 'The conference aims to foster in-depth discussions that will inform policy and practice, stimulate cross-sectoral collaboration, and promote innovative approaches for the sustainable management of water resources,' COMSTECH said on Sunday. 'Proceedings and a detailed post-conference report will be published to capture key insights, research findings, and actionable recommendations for long-term impact.' Pakistan witnessed drought conditions in several areas amid a below-normal rainfall deficit of 40 percent from Sept. 1 to Mar. 21, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. There was an 'acute shortage' of stored water in the Tarbela and Mangla dams, while water in different rivers flowed at an 'extreme low level.' Pakistan's agriculture sector, which contributes nearly a quarter of Pakistan's gross domestic product (GDP) and employs 37 percent of the national labor force, uses the most amount of fresh water than any other sector. The South Asian country generally relies on water from the Indus river which bisects it from north to south, where it empties into the Arabian Sea. The water conference is being held at a time when Islamabad is facing a threat from India to suspend the 1960 World Bank-brokered Indus Waters Treaty, which ensures water for 80 percent of Pakistani farms, amid tensions between the two neighbors over an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists on April 22. Islamabad has described the move as an 'act of war' and said it would take 'all appropriate steps' to safeguard its due share of water. COMSTECH said the International Water Conference in Islamabad will provide a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and collaborative dialogue, with attendees engaging in academic presentations, interactive panel discussions, and specialized technical sessions. 'Over 80 scholarly papers will be presented under diverse sub-themes, including Environment and Climate Change, Food and Agriculture, Glaciology and Snow Hydrology, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Circular Water Economy, Policy and Governance, and Artificial Intelligence for Water Security,' it said. COMTECH is organizing the conference in collaboration with the Riphah Institute of Public Policy, Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR), Water Aid and the University of Haripur.
