Sustainability News

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a California-based company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced a partnership with Virgin Atlantic, a premium long-haul UK airline, that will see the companies partner on the launch of Joby’s revolutionary air taxi service in the UK. The partnership builds on an existing agreement between Joby and Delta Air Lines – which owns a 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic – to launch...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSX: GFP) (“GreenFirst” or the “Company”) announced results for the year ended December 31, 2024. Company’s audited financial statements ("Financial Statements") and related Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the year ended December 31, 2024 are available on GreenFirst’s website at www.greenfirst.ca and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Highlights Q4 2024 net loss from continuing operations was $26.6 million or $1.39 los...

TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Champion Homes, Inc. (“Champion Homes”) shows its commitment to sustainability with the launch of EcoWise™, an upgrade of high-performance enhancements that make a manufactured home so energy efficient, a renewable energy system could offset most or all the home's annual energy use. Showcasing Champion Homes’s most energy efficient designs to date, EcoWise™ homes meet or exceed the federal government's most rigorous guidelines for high-performance homes as a part o...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Synthetic Leather Market by Type (PU Based, PVC Based, and Bio Based), End-Use Industry (Footwear, Furnishing, Automotive, Clothing, Bags, Purses, & Wallets), and Region - Global Forecast to 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The synthetic leather market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.3% between 2024 and 2029, in terms of value. The synthetic leather market size is projected to reach USD 93.25 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 5....

PICO RIVERA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., today announced the grand opening of Azul, a new, gated, townhome community in Pico Rivera, California. The new homes are designed for the way people live today, with popular interior features like modern kitchens overlooking large great rooms, bedrooms with walk-in closets, and ample storage space. The three-story townhomes offer up to four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bath...

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., today announced the grand opening of Novi, a new-home community located in highly desirable southwest Las Vegas. The new homes at Novi are designed for the way people live today, with popular interior features like modern kitchens overlooking large great rooms, bedroom suites with walk-in closets, and ample storage space. The one- and two-story floor plans offer up to five bedrooms and...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced that it has been named the Official Venue Infrastructure Partner for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. With an unprecedented scope that includes infrastructure architecture, engineering, planning, program management, and construction management services, AECOM will support the comprehensive delivery of the venue infrastructure program for the Games that will feature 50+ Olympi...

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nutrien Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: NTR) released its 2024 Sustainability Report today, detailing company performance and providing an update on its sustainability initiatives. The 2024 Sustainability Report can be reviewed and downloaded from the Sustainability section of Nutrien's website at https://www.nutrien.com/sustainability/sustainability-highlights. About Nutrien Nutrien is a leading global provider of crop inputs and services. We operate a world-class...

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Origin Materials, Inc. (“Origin,” “Origin Materials,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ORGN, ORGNW), a technology company with a mission to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. “This year was transformational for Origin and Q4 was an inflection point for our caps and closures business,” said Origin CEO and Co-Founder John Bissell. “In 2024 we int...

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is proud to receive the Transport Topics Sustainability Pathfinder Award for its continued leadership in sustainability within the transportation industry. The company was one of two recipients this year, along with IMC Logistics. The award, introduced in 2024, recognizes companies that excel in promoting environmental responsibility and implementing innovative sustainable pra...