Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Taking environmental issues and carbon reduction out of the political arena and placing among those who can actually do something promotes good stewardship—and good business. Check out The Carbon Almanac (click the photo on the web page). This book contains a wealth of facts and action items for us all.

Automation 26

Automation Sourcing Process control Manufacturing 26

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Image: narawit/stock.adobe.com Australian manufacturer Orica has achieved another milestone in its decarbonisation journey, eliminating one million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent from its Kooragang Island site. The Clean Energy Regulator also approved the project as eligible to generate Australian Carbon Credit Units.

Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Manufacturing 59

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Key Announcements Made related to Energy and Environment: Announcement 1: National Manufacturing Mission to boost Cleantech Manufacturing Impact: Indias dependency on imports for clean tech sector is very high (70-85%) for solar components, EV batteries, EV motors, Electrolyzers etc. GW by FY2032 ramping upto 100 GW by 2047.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Form Manufacturing 52

Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

We are all looking for new ways to reduce our carbon emissions and promote ethical and eco-friendly practices. As technology continues to advance, there are many ways that we can use tech in our daily lives to help reduce our impact on the environment. Environmental concerns are on everyone’s minds in 2021.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Offering targeted training programs and hands-on learning to address skill deficiencies, ensuring employees can effectively operate new systems, reduce error rates, and enhance productivity as companies transition to digital-first environments. Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Supply Chain 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Image: donwinni/stock.adobe.comi Industries like chemical manufacturing, fertiliser production and hydrogen generation could significantly cut emissions, improve efficiency and lower costs using a newly developed electrified reactor as an alternative to high-temperature industrial processes.

3D printing 98

3D printing Manufacturing 98

Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 5, 2023

Carbon capture technology decreases greenhouse gas emissions and saves energy. invests in ways to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions including small-scale carbon capture technology to decrease GHG emissions and save energy for commercial customers. CNW Group/FortisBC) SURREY — FortisBC Energy Inc., ”

Pharmaceutical 96

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 96

Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Click on the link on my homepage for the Carbon Almanac. It is a volunteer effort to compile information about carbon and climate change. Process automation technology developers have become focused on such areas as energy saving, carbon capture, methane leak detection, and so forth. ABB Energy Report.

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Form Manufacturing Automation 130

Gary Mintchell

MAY 5, 2023

There was a story in The New York Times today about pollution and emissions from petrochemical plants. Methane has more than 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide over the first 20 years after it reaches the atmosphere, according to the Environment Defense Fund. Surely that has been a big problem.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Automation 130

The Guardian Manufacturing

APRIL 29, 2024

Countries are for the first time considering restrictions on the global production of plastic – to reduce it by 40% in 15 years – in an attempt to protect human health and the environment. Motion sets out worldwide target in alignment with Paris agreement to limit global heating to 1.5C Continue reading.

Manufacturing 111

Manufacturing 111

Canadian Manufacturing

DECEMBER 19, 2024

CarbiCrete’s patented technology enables the production of cement-free concrete, avoiding cement-related emissions by replacing cement with a steel-making by-product and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by mineralizing CO2 into the concrete for permanent storage.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 3, 2022

We want to inspire others to do something now because we’re making our farm more sustainable, which is better for the environment.” . This will allow dairy farmers like Nikep’s to deliver a more economically and environmentally sustainable milk supply with a reduced carbon footprint.” .

Manufacturing 116

Manufacturing 116

E&T

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The sector is already responsible for 37 per cent of global CO 2 emissions, and it will need to curtail this rapidly if goals to reach net zero by 2050 are to be achieved. It also called for construction attempts to use fewer materials and embrace those with a lower carbon footprint, such as timber, bamboo and biomass.

Sourcing 111

Sourcing 111

Gary Mintchell

MARCH 4, 2024

What’s good for the environment is also good for business. Concrete is the second most consumed material on Earth, but its key ingredient, cement, is responsible for 7% of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions. I told my typically conservative boss early on at Automation World that the next issue’s topic was Green (as it was known then).

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Form Automation Manufacturing 130

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 15, 2023

Australian manufacturer DECO which provides specialised aluminium building products and protective metal coatings, have partnered with Capral Aluminium in an industry-leading decision to switch 100 per cent of their Capral aluminium purchases over to LocAl® Green – Capral’s lower Carbon aluminium option. Hamber said.

Value chain 98

Value chain Supply Chain Sourcing Manufacturing 98

E&T

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

To reduce the impact of the plant on the environment, Sizewell C is in discussions with EDF Energy Nuclear Generation to agree on a supply of zero-carbon electricity from the neighbouring power station Sizewell B.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 15, 2024

million of recycled industrial pollution pricing revenues to fund a major new emissions reduction project at St. In 2023, Votorantim Cimentos reduced CO2 emissions by 15 per cent, compared to 2010, achieving 556 kg of CO2 per tonne of cementitious material,” said Jorge Wagner, CEO, Votorantim Cimentos North America.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

. “Through this initiative, our goal is to promote the use of DBS in line with the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030, focusing on boosting resource recovery and supporting a circular economy, said environment minister Reece Whitby.

Manufacturing 54

Manufacturing 54

Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 18, 2022

An analysis suggests that Canada is using questionable methods to dramatically underestimate greenhouse gas emissions from the forestry industry, which it says equal those from Alberta’s oilsands in some years. Environment Canada reports direct emissions for almost all sectors of the economy. The report released on Oct.

Manufacturing 92

Manufacturing 92

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MARCH 4, 2025

As industries seek to reduce carbon footprints and enhance operational efficiency, electrified equipment is emerging as a cornerstone of sustainable development. This transition will be propelled by government incentives, declining battery costs, and emissions mandates in construction and mining operations.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Compliance Form Automation 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MARCH 4, 2025

As industries seek to reduce carbon footprints and enhance operational efficiency, electrified equipment is emerging as a cornerstone of sustainable development. This transition will be propelled by government incentives, declining battery costs, and emissions mandates in construction and mining operations.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Compliance Form Automation 52

E&T

JUNE 1, 2023

The invention aims to reduce waste and carbon, whilst also improving living conditions for those who cannot afford expensive refurbishments. Some 11 per cent of global energy-related carbon emissions are from construction materials and processes, (known as embodied carbon), according to the World Green Building Council.

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Prototype  Manufacturing 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 14, 2023

In November last year, Capral introduced LocAl®, its own lower-carbon primary aluminium option. In 2022, Capral committed to reaching Net Zero emissions by 2050 – a significant step change – driving rapid innovation and cultural evolution throughout the business, most notably within procurement and operations.

Manufacturing 97

Manufacturing Supply Chain Value chain Sourcing 97

E&T

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

There are two approaches to producing hydrogen: blue hydrogen (made by splitting natural gas into hydrogen and carbon dioxide) and green hydrogen (produced by splitting water via electrolysis into hydrogen and oxygen). One study showed that hydrogen derived from fossil fuels can actually be more carbon intensive than using gas.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Sourcing Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 26, 2024

Funded by government, industry and UQ, the Biosustainability Hub aims to be a one-stop-shop for big companies to transform their production practices and create carbon neutral economically viable products and materials. Reducing pollution and recovering resources needed to achieve global net zero carbon with global mining group Rio Tinto.

Beverage 105

Beverage Food Production Energy Solutions Manufacturing 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 22, 2023

Chemical engineers at Monash University have developed an industrial process to produce acetic acid that uses the excess carbon dioxide(CO2) in the atmosphere, and has a potential to create negative carbon emissions. CO2 is over abundant in the atmosphere, and the main cause of global warming and climate change.

Form 98

Form Manufacturing 98

E&T

MARCH 13, 2023

I was thinking they would say regulators and governments will start to set reporting standards [for things like emissions]”. The most recent men’s football jamboree was billed as the first ever carbon-neutral World Cup. Qatar accounted for its carbon neutrality by buying lots of carbon offsets, mainly for renewable energy projects.

Benchmarking 105

Benchmarking Sourcing Logistics 105

E&T

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The major new report from the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and other climate bodies found that 2030 production levels are 69 per cent more than what would be consistent with a less ambitious 2°C warming scenario. 151 national governments have pledged to achieve net zero emissions.

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E&T

JANUARY 12, 2023

Requiring fossil fuel companies to pay to clean up their carbon emissions could help curb dangerous global warming at a relatively affordable cost, a group of scientists from Oxford, the US and the Netherlands have suggested. . That puts the drive to reduce emissions in the right place.”. Who pays?”

Energy Optimization 98

Energy Optimization Food Production Continuous Production 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Ready to accelerate Australia’s transition to net zero emissions? CSE23 will showcase the latest solutions to pave the way for net zero emissions in Australia. With Australia’s street lighting costing $400 million and causing 60% of local emissions annually, transitioning to solar is now vital.

Energy Solutions 98

Energy Solutions Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 3, 2024

Image: Peera / stock.adobe.com Former CEO of GE Australia, Sam Maresh, has been appointed to the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA’s) Board for the next five years. The EPA Board plans to leverage Maresh’s expertise to spearhead new initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable development.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 98

SMMT

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Sector leads UK’s Net Zero journey as Europe’s biggest zero emission bus market, with 45.1% 3 Uptake has been supported by Zero Emission Bus Regional Area (ZEBRA) funding, originally awarded in 2022, with finance eventually trickling through during last year. Market up 44.6% on previous year but remains -16.0% down on 2019.

Automotive 132

Automotive Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing 132

SMMT

APRIL 19, 2024

The average car in use saw CO2 emissions decline by -2.1%, notably thanks to incentivised investment by business fleets into EVs. One in 40 of all vehicles on roads now zero emission, including 960,896 cars, 61,161 vans, 2,383 HGVs and 1,922 buses. Zero emission workhorses also recorded a boost – with BEV van volumes rising by 43.5%

Supply Chain 143

Supply Chain Manufacturing 143

E&T

JULY 3, 2023

The new limits have been announced in a package of reforms presented by the UK Emissions Trading Scheme Authority (UK ETS), the joint body comprising the UK Government, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland.

Form 98

Form Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 15, 2023

Researchers have unlocked an industrial process that harnesses excess atmospheric carbon dioxide to produce acetic acid. As the world grapples with the growing threat of climate change, scientists and researchers are exploring innovative solutions to combat rising carbon dioxide levels.

Sourcing 94

Sourcing Form Manufacturing 94

E&T

JANUARY 20, 2023

Under a Funded Space Act Agreement, Boeing will work with Nasa to build, test and fly a full-scale demonstrator aircraft and validate technologies aimed at lowering emissions. Nasa will invest $425m over the next seven years, while Boeing and its partners will contribute the remainder of the agreement funding, estimated to be around $725m.

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Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 4, 2024

The proposed plant will be designed to utilize production technology available for nitrogen fertilizer production, along with design options to also enable reduced greenhouse gas emissions while exploring renewable-based hydrogen, electricity options, and carbon capture.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 105