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Leading Health and Cancer Advocacy Groups Unite to Reduce Racial Disparities in Cancer Care

NCCN, ACS CAN, and NMQF present new polling data showing patient, caregiver and provider views of bias and suggest policy and practice changes to improve equity in access to high quality cancer care.

WASHINGTON and PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (

NCCN, ACS CAN, and NMQF present new polling data showing patient, caregiver and provider views of bias and suggest policy and practice changes to improve equity in access to high quality cancer care.

WASHINGTON and PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) presented new ideas for overcoming inequality in oncology. The recommendations—developed by a group of 17 national experts, representing patients and advocates, caregivers, healthcare providers, researchers, and industry—directly address how medical systems in the United States often disproportionately fail minority patients, particularly those who are Black and/or Indigenous, and draws on extensive polling data from a recent poll fielded by Public Opinion Strategies on behalf of the organizations to make clear the case for urgent action.

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Among the notable survey findings: 63% of African American and 67% of Latinx patients, survivors, and caregivers said they had a negative experience with their oncology care team, such as having assumptions made about them or their financial situation, or trouble getting questions answered; in contrast to 43% of white respondents who reported such experiences. As for oncologists, 2/3 of those surveyed believed that non-white patients experienced worse outcomes from cancer care but only 1/3 felt those patient populations were receiving worse care or poorer communication during care.

«The research shows disparities in outcomes that aren’t based on biology; they result from systemic inequality and bias in access and care delivery,» said Robert W. Carlson, MD, Chief Executive Officer, NCCN. «Racism exists in the United States and impacts everyone, including the medical community. One proven method for improving equity is using guideline-concordant care. We’re grateful to be able to learn from experts about what we can do right now to make sure everyone is getting the best evidence-based care possible; the process has been both humbling and inspiring. Now we’re committed to working together to make these recommendations a reality.»

«Communities of color and other medically underserved groups continue to have higher cancer rates and are less likely to be diagnosed early or receive optimal treatment compared to other groups,» said Lisa Lacasse, President of ACS CAN. «Ensuring quality clinical practices are in place and applied equitably to all patients regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or geographic location is essential to reducing those disparities. We cannot achieve our mission of a world without cancer until we lessen the burden of this disease across all communities; these recommendations provide important means to achieve that goal.»

«We can improve cancer outcomes for communities of color and rural areas by closing gaps in screening, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship, both in clinical practice and in policy,» said Gary A. Puckrein, PhD, NMQF President and CEO. «NMQF is pleased to collaborate with NCCN and ACS CAN to develop evidence-based recommendations using real-world data that allow us to design a system that delivers high-quality cancer care to all of America’s diverse populations.»

To address the inequalities in access to cancer care, the three organizations convened the Elevating Cancer Equity Working Group, co-chaired by Shonta Chambers, MSW, EVP Health Equity Initiatives and Community Engagement, Patient Advocate Foundation, and Robert Winn, MD, Director, VCU Massey Cancer Center. Workgroup recommendations include a new Equity Report Card to help providers, payers, and accreditation entities advance equitable care delivery. The report card includes 17 measurable practice changes, such as having health systems provide and require annual implicit bias training for all employees, offer culturally and linguistically representative patient navigators or community health workers through internal hiring or contracting with community-based organizations, and offer flexible hours for screening and treatment appointments. The full list of practice recommendations are broken down into the following categories:

  • Community Engagement
  • Accessibility of Care and Social Determinants of Health
  • Addressing Bias in Care Delivery
  • Quality and Comprehensiveness of Care

The recommendations will be explained in greater detail during a keynote address at the NCCN Virtual 2021 Annual Conference online on March 19.

The organizations also created a series of policy change recommendations targeted toward:

  • The United States Congress
  • CMS and Commercial Payers
  • Federal Agencies
  • State and Local Policymakers

Policy examples include measures to remove barriers to clinical trial participation and requiring the Food and Drug Administration to consider clinical trial diversity as part of a drug approval process, providing resources to historically black colleges and universities and other minority serving institutions with the goal of fostering a more diverse health care workforce, funding public awareness campaigns around cancer prevention that are linguistically and culturally reflective of diverse audiences, and ensuring access to and reimbursement for patient navigators to assist patients with all kinds of insurance.

The groups plan a series of ongoing engagements for providers, patients and lawmakers as a means to advance this work and improve patient care. A deeper analysis of the Public Opinion Strategies data— which was captured in two surveys, one geared toward patients, survivors, and family caregivers with an oversampling to assure minority representation, and another of oncologists— will be addressed in a future, peer-reviewed article.

To learn more about the working group and next steps, visit NCCN.org/policy. Join the conversation online with the hashtag #ElevatingCancerEquity.

About ACS CAN
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is making cancer a top priority for public officials and candidates at the federal, state and local levels. ACS CAN empowers advocates across the country to make their voices heard and influence evidence-based public policy change as well as legislative and regulatory solutions that will reduce the cancer burden. As the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN is critical to the fight for a world without cancer. For more information, visit www.fightcancer.org.

About the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is a not-for-profit alliance of leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education. NCCN is dedicated to improving and facilitating quality, effective, efficient, and accessible cancer care so patients can live better lives. Visit NCCN.org for more information on the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) and other initiatives. Follow NCCN on Facebook @NCCNorg, Instagram @NCCNorg and Twitter @NCCN.

About the National Minority Quality Forum
The National Minority Quality Forum assists health care providers, professionals, administrators, researchers, policymakers, and community and faith-based organizations in delivering appropriate health care to minority communities. This assistance is based on providing the evidence in the form of science, research, and analysis that will lead to the effective organization and management of system resources to improve the quality and safety of health care for the entire population of the U.S., including minorities. For more information, please visit www.nmqf.org.

Media Contacts:
ACS CAN: Allison Miller, allison.miller@cancer.org, 202-585-3241 
NCCN: Rachel Darwin, darwin@nccn.org, 267-622-6624
NMQF: Kelly Ann Collins, media@nmqf-pr.org, 202-413-1187

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Leading Health and Cancer Advocacy Groups Unite to Reduce Racial Disparities in Cancer Care

WASHINGTON and PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS…

WASHINGTON and PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) presented new ideas for overcoming inequality in oncology. The recommendations—developed by a group of 17 national experts, representing patients and advocates, caregivers, healthcare providers, researchers, and industry—directly address how medical systems in the United States often disproportionately fail minority patients, particularly those who are Black and/or Indigenous, and draws on extensive polling data from a recent poll fielded by Public Opinion Strategies on behalf of the organizations to make clear the case for urgent action.

Among the notable survey findings: 63% of African American and 67% of Latinx patients, survivors, and caregivers said they had a negative experience with their oncology care team, such as having assumptions made about them or their financial situation, or trouble getting questions answered; in contrast to 43% of white respondents who reported such experiences. As for oncologists, 2/3 of those surveyed believed that non-white patients experienced worse outcomes from cancer care but only 1/3 felt those patient populations were receiving worse care or poorer communication during care.

«The research shows disparities in outcomes that aren’t based on biology; they result from systemic inequality and bias in access and care delivery,» said Robert W. Carlson, MD, Chief Executive Officer, NCCN. «Racism exists in the United States and impacts everyone, including the medical community. One proven method for improving equity is using guideline-concordant care. We’re grateful to be able to learn from experts about what we can do right now to make sure everyone is getting the best evidence-based care possible; the process has been both humbling and inspiring. Now we’re committed to working together to make these recommendations a reality.»

«Communities of color and other medically underserved groups continue to have higher cancer rates and are less likely to be diagnosed early or receive optimal treatment compared to other groups,» said Lisa Lacasse, President of ACS CAN. «Ensuring quality clinical practices are in place and applied equitably to all patients regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or geographic location is essential to reducing those disparities. We cannot achieve our mission of a world without cancer until we lessen the burden of this disease across all communities; these recommendations provide important means to achieve that goal.»

«We can improve cancer outcomes for communities of color and rural areas by closing gaps in screening, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship, both in clinical practice and in policy,» said Gary A. Puckrein, PhD, NMQF President and CEO. «NMQF is pleased to collaborate with NCCN and ACS CAN to develop evidence-based recommendations using real-world data that allow us to design a system that delivers high-quality cancer care to all of America’s diverse populations.»

To address the inequalities in access to cancer care, the three organizations convened the Elevating Cancer Equity Working Group, co-chaired by Shonta Chambers, MSW, EVP Health Equity Initiatives and Community Engagement, Patient Advocate Foundation, and Robert Winn, MD, Director, VCU Massey Cancer Center. Workgroup recommendations include a new Equity Report Card to help providers, payers, and accreditation entities advance equitable care delivery. The report card includes 17 measurable practice changes, such as having health systems provide and require annual implicit bias training for all employees, offer culturally and linguistically representative patient navigators or community health workers through internal hiring or contracting with community-based organizations, and offer flexible hours for screening and treatment appointments. The full list of practice recommendations are broken down into the following categories:

  • Community Engagement
  • Accessibility of Care and Social Determinants of Health
  • Addressing Bias in Care Delivery
  • Quality and Comprehensiveness of Care

The recommendations will be explained in greater detail during a keynote address at the NCCN Virtual 2021 Annual Conference online on March 19.

The organizations also created a series of policy change recommendations targeted toward:

  • The United States Congress
  • CMS and Commercial Payers
  • Federal Agencies
  • State and Local Policymakers

Policy examples include measures to remove barriers to clinical trial participation and requiring the Food and Drug Administration to consider clinical trial diversity as part of a drug approval process, providing resources to historically black colleges and universities and other minority serving institutions with the goal of fostering a more diverse health care workforce, funding public awareness campaigns around cancer prevention that are linguistically and culturally reflective of diverse audiences, and ensuring access to and reimbursement for patient navigators to assist patients with all kinds of insurance.

The groups plan a series of ongoing engagements for providers, patients and lawmakers as a means to advance this work and improve patient care. A deeper analysis of the Public Opinion Strategies data— which was captured in two surveys, one geared toward patients, survivors, and family caregivers with an oversampling to assure minority representation, and another of oncologists— will be addressed in a future, peer-reviewed article.

To learn more about the working group and next steps, visit NCCN.org/policy. Join the conversation online with the hashtag #ElevatingCancerEquity.

About ACS CAN
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is making cancer a top priority for public officials and candidates at the federal, state and local levels. ACS CAN empowers advocates across the country to make their voices heard and influence evidence-based public policy change as well as legislative and regulatory solutions that will reduce the cancer burden. As the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN is critical to the fight for a world without cancer. For more information, visit www.fightcancer.org.

About the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is a not-for-profit alliance of leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education. NCCN is dedicated to improving and facilitating quality, effective, efficient, and accessible cancer care so patients can live better lives. Visit NCCN.org for more information on the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) and other initiatives. Follow NCCN on Facebook @NCCNorg, Instagram @NCCNorg and Twitter @NCCN.

About the National Minority Quality Forum
The National Minority Quality Forum assists health care providers, professionals, administrators, researchers, policymakers, and community and faith-based organizations in delivering appropriate health care to minority communities. This assistance is based on providing the evidence in the form of science, research, and analysis that will lead to the effective organization and management of system resources to improve the quality and safety of health care for the entire population of the U.S., including minorities. For more information, please visit www.nmqf.org.

Media Contacts:
ACS CAN: Allison Miller, allison.miller@cancer.org, 202-585-3241 
NCCN: Rachel Darwin, darwin@nccn.org, 267-622-6624
NMQF: Kelly Ann Collins, media@nmqf-pr.org, 202-413-1187

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ENOC opens Service Station of the Future at Expo 2020 Dubai

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ENOC Group, the Official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, unveiled its innovatively designed Service Station of the Future, located at the Expo 2020 site.

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ENOC Group, the Official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, unveiled its innovatively designed Service Station of the Future, located at the Expo 2020 site.

In addition to supporting the logistical needs of Expo 2020’s fleet ahead of the global event, it will serve the public at District 2020, the smart human-centric community that will become Expo’s physical legacy after the event concludes on 31 March 2022.

The station is the world’s first LEED Platinum certified and the region’s first to incorporate on-grid wind turbine for power generation and carbon fibre in the construction of its canopy, with the design inspired by the ghaf, UAE’s national tree.

Over 43,000m2/37 tonnes of carbon fibre have been used to build the 133 multi-layer canopy frame. The leaf-shaped ethylene tetrafluoroethylene cushion canopy is 100 per cent UV ray-protected and corrosion-proof, and illuminated with more than 3,800 LED light modules. The nine tree designs that support the station were built from another 22,500m2 of carbon fibre. Some 283 solar photovoltaic panels generate 143 MWh of solar power per year and a 25-metre wind turbine produce 12.7 MWh of wind energy annually.

Highlighting the group’s aspirations to ‘Reimagine Energy’, HE Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO, ENOC, said: «Our role as Official Integrated Energy Partner for Expo 2020 Dubai provides us the opportunity to showcase our industry and country on the global stage. The station further underlines our participation at the event. The first-of-its-kind in the world which harnesses the power of renewables, it heralds a new era in fuel retail.»

The station uses carbon filtration technologies to recycle grey water for irrigation, and has drinkable air units with ozonation techniques to convert water molecules from the air to drinkable water for staff. Machine learning, artificial intelligence and data analytics customise retail offerings, managing queue and waiting times at the forecourt, and improving the customer journey.

Vehicle mapping surface lighting direct vehicles to the fuelling area, as well as entry and exits. Over 12 million LED chips illuminate the digital screens. For enhanced safety, the station uses advanced fuel management and gauging systems, providing 24-hour leak detection.

ENOC recorded 400,000 manhours during the build process, with zero lost time injury, demonstrating its commitment to adhering to best practices in health, safety and environment.

Contact: 
Srishti Soni 
srishti.soni@bcw-global.com   
+971 506473920

 

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1PointFive Selects Worley for FEED on Milestone Direct Air Capture Facility

Global EPC firm Worley has been awarded the initial engineering phase of 1PointFive’s first direct air capture facility, the first commercial scale deployment of Carbon Engineering’s direct air capture technology.

HOUSTON, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 1PointFive announced today…

Global EPC firm Worley has been awarded the initial engineering phase of 1PointFive’s first direct air capture facility, the first commercial scale deployment of Carbon Engineering’s direct air capture technology.

HOUSTON, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 1PointFive announced today its selection of Worley for the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) phase of its first direct air capture (DAC) facility in the U.S. Permian Basin—DAC 1. The project will support 1PointFive’s mission to stabilize the climate through the commercialization and deployment of Carbon Engineering’s DAC technology that captures CO2 directly from the atmosphere. DAC 1 represents the technology’s first commercial-scale deployment. This FEED agreement is the first step of an alliance between 1PointFive and Worley. The initial focus of this collaboration is on the Permian Clean Campus targeting DAC 1 through DAC 4.

This first-of-its-kind facility is taking on one of the greatest challenges of our time.

When complete, this facility will be capable of extracting one million metric tons of atmospheric CO2 annually, serving as a starting point for the acceleration of commercial-scale DAC deployment as critical infrastructure to help companies around the world meet CO2 emission reduction targets. The FEED phase for DAC 1 will focus on the first train, which will capture 500,000 metric tons of CO2 annually, and  is scheduled to begin within the next 90 days, with completion estimated by the end of 2021. Upon completion of FEED, the alliance will move into the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) phase.  

«We partnered with Worley for this historic project because our organizations are like-minded in their vision of sustainability,» said 1PointFive Chairman Richard Jackson. «Worley has a proven track record of true innovation, and that will be essential to bring DAC to commercial scale. This first-of-its-kind facility is taking on one of the greatest challenges of our time. Our combined knowledge and expertise will not only make the project a success but also make real progress in the creation of a circular economy.»

«Partnering with 1PointFive on this project aligns perfectly with our desire to deliver a more sustainable world,» noted Worley CEO Chris Ashton. «And their vision of a circular economy that includes direct air capture has the power to drive future sustainability at the intersection of economics, energy and the environment. Climate change is a big challenge to take on. But we’ll have some of the brightest minds in the world on this historic project.»

In DAC 1’s FEED, Worley and 1PointFive will explore next-generation technology, materials and manufacturing approaches consistent with a circular economy—from recycled plastics to 3D printing and fully integrated zero-emission power. These innovations will contribute to the facilities’ sustainability and capital efficiency while creating data-driven optimization for continuous improvement of future DAC facilities.

About 1PointFive
1PointFive’s mission is to stabilize the climate by limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius or less in coming years. To make this happen, they are dedicated to the deployment and commercialization of Carbon Engineering’s proven Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology at scale—enabling the removal of atmospheric CO2 via a network of DAC facilities. More at 1PointFive.com.

About Worley
Worley is a global company headquartered in Australia and our purpose is delivering a more sustainable world. Worley is a leading global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors. As a knowledge-based service provider, we use our knowledge and capabilities to support our customers to reduce their emissions and move towards a low carbon future. Visit Worley.com for more information.

About Carbon Engineering (CE):
Founded in 2009, CE is a Canadian-based clean energy company focused on the global deployment of Direct Air Capture technology that captures CO₂ directly from the atmosphere so it can be stored permanently underground, or synthesized into clean, affordable transportation fuels. From a pilot plant in Squamish, B.C., CE has been removing CO₂ from the atmosphere since 2015 and converting it into fuels since 2017. Learn more: www.carbonengineering.com.

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World Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market Report 2020: Thermal, Incineration, Pyrolysis, Gasification, Biological

DUBLIN, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market – Global Industry Analysis (2017-2020). Growth Trends and Market…

DUBLIN, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Market – Global Industry Analysis (2017-2020). Growth Trends and Market Forecast (2021-2025)» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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The global demand for waste-to-energy (WtE) market is expected to witness high surge in demand as governments across the globe invest in developing sustainable solutions for generating energy from waste.

This is being encouraged by improved awareness amongst consumers about the depletion of the non-renewable energy resources and soaring levels of pollution across land, water and air. Collectively, these factors have contributed to rise in demand for the incineration process and public waste-to-energy expenditure.

The positive approach to waste-to-energy technologies has led to its widespread acceptance in various countries. The need to cater to the rising demand of electricity consumption is also triggering the demand for these alternative technologies. Government bodies are increasingly implementing several federal laws and regulations to control usage of non-renewable energy resources. Countries are moving towards achieving the zero emission sources, bolstering the demand for the global waste-to-energy market.

However, there are certain restraints affecting the growth of the global market such as environmental hazards associated with the incineration process.

The type segment in the waste-to-energy market is segregated into thermal and biological. The thermal segment is further segmented into incineration, pyrolysis, and gasification. Among these, the incineration segment is expected to lead the global waste-to-energy market by registering a rising CAGR over the forecast period. There has been a rise in waste generation across the globe leading to increased demand for incineration process globally. This process is increasingly rising in demand as it can treat multiple types of wastes.

North America is expected to lead the global waste-to-energy market as this region has high potential due to developed economies in this region. North America has high potential for growth with steady installations of waste to energy plants. The government policies in this region are strict, adhering to the Paris Climate Change Agreement hence, bolstering demand for better alternatives of non renewable energy sources.

Europe is also expected to rise in demand during the forecast period as this region is heavily focusing on an energy system that depends lesser on fossil fuels.

Key players in the market are actively focusing on strategies such as mergers and acquisitions. There has been a rise in investment for research and development activities as investors are actively seeking reliable sources of energy conversion to create lucrative market growth opportunities.

The key players operating in the global waste-to-energy market are Covanta Energy Corporation, Veolia, Seuz Environment, China Everbright International Limited, EDF, AVR, EQT AB, Wheelabrator, Hitachi Zosen Inova AG, Babcock & Wilcox V?lund A/S, Viridor, Ramboll Group and GCL Poly.

Key Highlights

  • Rise in demand for sustainable energy sources to boost the demand for the global market.
  • Stricter government laws and regulations are forcing the key players to invest in alternative sources of energy generation.
  • The incineration segment expected to rise, owing to its ability to treat multiple types of wastes.
  • Players to focus on investing in research and development activities to stay at the top of the game.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary
1.1. Global Waste to Energy (WtE) Market Snapshot
1.2. Future Projections
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Analyst Recommendations

2. Market Overview
2.1. Market Definitions and Segmentations
2.2. Market Dynamics
2.2.1. Drivers
2.2.2. Restraints
2.2.3. Market Opportunities
2.3. Value Chain Analysis
2.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
2.5. Covid-19 Impact Analysis
2.5.1. Supply Chain
2.5.2. Demand
2.6. Economic Overview
2.6.1. Microeconomic Trends
2.6.2. Macroeconomic Trends
2.7. Raw Materials Impact Analysis

3. Price Trends Analysis and Future Projects, 2017-2025
3.1. Key Highlights
3.2. By Technology/By Application
3.3. By Region

4. Global Waste to Energy (WtE) Market Outlook, 2017-2025
4.1. Global Waste to Energy (WtE) Market Outlook, by Technology, Volume (Million Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2017-2025
4.1.1. Key Highlights
4.1.1.1. Thermal
4.1.1.1.1. Incineration
4.1.1.1.2. Pyrolysis
4.1.1.1.3. Gasification
4.1.1.2. Biological
4.1.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
4.2. Global Waste to Energy (WtE) Market Outlook, by Application, Volume (Million Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2017-2025
4.2.1. Key Highlights
4.2.1.1. Electricity Generation
4.2.1.2. Steam Exports
4.2.1.3. Combined Heat & Power (CHP)
4.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
4.3. Global Waste to Energy (WtE) Market Outlook, by Region, Volume (Million Tons) and Value (US$ Mn), 2017-2025
4.3.1. Key Highlights
4.3.1.1. North America
4.3.1.2. Europe
4.3.1.3. Asia Pacific
4.3.1.4. Rest of the World (RoW)
4.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis

5. North America Waste to Energy (WtE) Market Outlook, 2017-2025

6. Europe Waste to Energy (WtE) Market Outlook, 2017-2025

7. Asia Pacific Waste to Energy (WtE) Market Outlook, 2017-2025

8. Rest of the World (RoW)Waste to Energy (WtE) Market Outlook, 2017-2025

9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Company Market Share Analysis, 2019
9.2. Product Heatmap
9.3. Strategic Collaborations
9.4. Company Profiles

  • AVR
  • Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
  • China Everbright Environment Group Limited
  • Covanta Energy Corporation
  • EQT AB
  • Hitachi Zosen Inova AG
  • Ramboll Group
  • Sembcorp Industries
  • Seuz
  • Veolia
  • Viridor
  • Wheelabrator Technologies Inc.

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Channel Capital lanza empresa de servicios de gobernanza extraterritorial bajo la dirección de Mark Cook

SÍDNEY y GEORGE TOWN, Gran Caimán, 22 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Channel Capital Pty Ltd. (Channel), una compañía australiana líder en gestión de inversiones múltiples que administra más de AUD 16,000 millones en activos, creó recientemente Channel Capital Cayman, una empresa de servicios de gobernanza extraterritorial con sede en las Islas Caimán.

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SÍDNEY y GEORGE TOWN, Gran Caimán, 22 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Channel Capital Pty Ltd. (Channel), una compañía australiana líder en gestión de inversiones múltiples que administra más de AUD 16,000 millones en activos, creó recientemente Channel Capital Cayman, una empresa de servicios de gobernanza extraterritorial con sede en las Islas Caimán.

Mark Cook, director ejecutivo de Channel Capital Cayman

La empresa estará dirigida por Mark Cook, director con vasta experiencia en las Islas Caimán y en fondos de inversión. Su enfoque se centrará en crear y operar fondos de inversión con domicilio en los Estados Unidos, las Islas Caimán y otros centros financieros extraterritoriales, al igual que en asegurar el cumplimiento permanente de obligaciones regulatorias, incluidas las leyes contra el lavado de dinero y la transparencia fiscal.

Desde su llegada a las Islas Caimán en 2005, Mark ha trabajado con varias administradoras de fondos e instituciones financieras de renombre internacional. Después de calificar como contador público en Australia y ejercer en el sector público durante más de 10 años, obtuvo experiencia en administración de fondos con Citco Fund Services en las Islas Caimán, y desde 2008 ha desempeñado cargos directivos en fondos de inversión.

Islas Caimán es líder a nivel mundial en creación de fondos de inversión extraterritoriales gracias a su neutralidad fiscal, la estabilidad de su economía, un sector bancario sofisticado y su industria profesional de servicios financieros. Cerca del 70 % de los fondos de inversiones alternativas gestionadas por consultores registrados ante la SEC de los Estados Unidos, que no están domiciliados en ese país, tienen su domicilio en las Islas Caimán.  

«Estamos muy entusiasmados por asociarnos con Mark en las Islas Caimán», expresó Glen Holding, cofundador y director administrativo de Channel. «Consideramos esta una extensión natural al respaldo y control que tradicionalmente hemos ofrecido a las administradoras de fondos en Australia, y es consecuente con nuestra estrategia de construir una plataforma global capaz de apoyar a las administradoras de inversiones y a sus clientes en las principales jurisdicciones».

Mark Cook, director ejecutivo de Channel Capital Cayman, comentó: «Islas Caimán sigue siendo, con gran ventaja, la jurisdicción más popular para fondos de cobertura, de capital de riesgo y de infraestructuras. Estoy muy entusiasmado por trabajar con el equipo de Channel y potenciar la plataforma que ellos han desarrollado. Puedo anticipar diferentes oportunidades en todo el espectro de servicios de gobernanza y de asistir de manera más integral las necesidades comerciales de las administradoras de inversiones».

Acerca Channel Capital

Creada en 2013, Channel cuenta con 30 empleados en Sídney, Brisbane, Melbourne y Gran Caimán, y actualmente está asociada con ocho firmas de gestión de inversiones. Channel ofrece servicios empresariales operacionales y responsables de incubación y distribución para un selecto grupo de firmas de gestión de inversiones y sus clientes en el campo de inversión institucional, de empresa familiar, de alto patrimonio neto y por consultoría. CIML, subsidiaria de Channel, ofrece servicios empresariales responsables a un conjunto limitado de fondos. https://www.channel.capital

Contactos para los medios

Para Channel Capital:                                      

Para Channel Capital Cayman:

Angela Dovitsas                                             

Mark Cook

Channel Capital                                             

Channel Capital Cayman

Cel.: +61 417 277 683                                       

Cel.: +1 345 325 2540

angela.dovitsas@channelcapital.com.au      

mark.cook@channelcapital.ky

 

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1863 Ventures Launches 3Rs Business Development Program with Funding from Capital One and The Rockefeller Foundation

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 1863 Ventures has launched 3Rs – Recovery, Rebuild, Resilience – business development program with funding from Capital One and The Rockefeller Foundation.

In light of the detrimental effects COVID-19 has caused in communities of color, 1863 Ventures launched the 3Rs program to empower Black founders through an online curated business development curriculum, business coaching, and monetary…

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 1863 Ventures has launched 3Rs – Recovery, Rebuild, Resilience – business development program with funding from Capital One and The Rockefeller Foundation.

In light of the detrimental effects COVID-19 has caused in communities of color, 1863 Ventures launched the 3Rs program to empower Black founders through an online curated business development curriculum, business coaching, and monetary grants. The program helps Black businesses navigate the short-term uncertainty of the pandemic, while reevaluating their business models, pivoting where necessary, setting a targeted growth strategy, and executing with a clear roadmap.

Through its partnership with Capital One, 1863 Ventures is providing 100 Black businesses incorporated in the District of Columbia with curated online business development content, $5,000 grants and 3-months of business coaching.

Through funding from The Rockefeller Foundation, 1863 Ventures is providing an additional 1,400 Black businesses across 14 cities in the United States with the same opportunity and grant awards. The respective cities are:

  • Oakland, CA
  • Chicago, IL
  • Newark, NJ
  • Louisville, KY
  • Baltimore, MD
  • El Paso, TX
  • Gainesville, FL
  • Boston, MA
  • Houston, TX
  • Miami-Dade, FL
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Jackson, MI
  • DC Metropolitan Region (DMV)

«1863 Ventures is humbled to work with Capital One and The Rockefeller Foundation to help Black entrepreneurs in place. Black entrepreneurs were the hardest hit during the pandemic but received the lowest levels of investment to survive,» said Melissa Bradley, Founder and Managing Partner of 1863 Ventures. «This program is important because Black businesses are the fastest growing segment of the nation’s small business owners. According to a report by the Center for Global Policy Solutions, ‘America is currently forgoing an estimated 1.1 million businesses owned by people of color because of past and present discrimination in American society. These missing businesses could produce an estimated 9 million more jobs and boost our national income by $300 billion.’ Investing in these businesses is not just a moral imperative but an economic one for Black communities and this country.»

Although 3Rs DC with Capital One commenced in November 2020, the program is open through June 1, 2021. 1863 Ventures hopes to not only have this program serve as a quick avenue to provide development coaching and grants to entrepreneurs in DC, but to also continue to build its long-term support of Black owned businesses in the Nation’s Capital.

For participants in The Rockefeller Foundation based cities, the business development portal is now open. Grant funding for these cities is expected to commence at the beginning of April 2021.

1863 Ventures Chief Operating Officer, Danny Wright says «now is a pivotal point in time for the world of philanthropy to truly accept the challenge of funding opportunities that foster generational wealth and economic mobility for communities that have been most marginalized in our country. Without organizations actually putting the necessary level of funding behind their missions and like causes, poverty will always exist, regardless of how wealth our nation is on paper.»

1863 Ventures is welcoming additional funding partners that can help expand grant awards to other hard-hit communities across the United States. Further, 1863 Ventures welcomes community partners that can help disseminate the program information to businesses that can benefit from the 3Rs program. 

About 1863 Ventures

1863 Ventures is the #1 national business development nonprofit for New Majority Entrepreneurs; individuals who have been historically marginalized (e.g. BIPOC). The DC based non-profit organization’s mission is to create $100 billion in New Wealth, by and for New Majority Entrepreneurs, by 2030. The organization was founded by Melissa Bradley, entrepreneur, VC investor and Georgetown University associate professor. This year, 1863 Ventures will support over 1,500 New Majority entrepreneurs across the United States, through programming and grant support. Learn more at 1863ventures.net.

 

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Alternative Fueling Leader U.S. Gain Leverages AMPLY Power for Electric Vehicle Fleet Charging Solution

APPLETON, Wis., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. Gain, a leader in the development and distribution of alternative fuel and renewable energy, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with <a target="_blank"…

APPLETON, Wis., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. Gain, a leader in the development and distribution of alternative fuel and renewable energy, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with AMPLY Power, a leader in commercial electric vehicle charging. Together, the companies will offer turnkey, cost-effective charging solutions for the growing number of electrified fleets throughout the United States and Canada.

Rooted in transportation, U.S. Gain has built an extensive portfolio within the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry – with more than 25 development projects, 50 public and private fueling stations, more than 100 independent distribution points and several thermal energy supply agreements. Although RNG offers tremendous value to transportation-related emissions, U.S. Gain is confident that a polyfuel approach will be widely embraced by fleets and therefore, is excited to add electric supply and charging to its suite of Sustainable Energy SolutionsSM.

«We look forward to assisting fleets in their transition to any alternative fuel, and with regard to electric, think we can bring value to solve the infrastructure dilemma faced by so many,» commented Jon Summersett, director of product management at U.S. Gain. «Figuring out where and when to charge can be complex and feel overwhelming, but with the combined expertise of AMPLY Power and U.S. Gain, the process will be efficient, affordable and seamless. AMPLY Power is tenured in commercial fleet charging and electrical energy consumption while we bring knowledge specific to electric supply and credit generation. Further, U.S. Gain can assist fleets with other alternative fueling supply and infrastructure needs – spanning from natural gas, electric, hydrogen, propane, biodiesel and renewable diesel.»

AMPLY Power is focused on transforming commercial fleet infrastructure by removing the challenges, surprises and the learning curve that fleet operators often face when switching to electricity as a fuel. Their expertise removes the risk of time-of-use and demand-charge driven pricing variances, while offering real-time energy-flow management technology to keep fleets charged at the best cost. Together, U.S. Gain and AMPLY Power will enable commercial fleets to benefit from predictable, affordable energy charges.

«AMPLY’s Charging-as-a-Service solutions, incorporating our patent-pending Charge Management System, deliver a cost-efficient and reliable downstream fueling service for electric fleets,» said Vic Shao, Founder and CEO of AMPLY Power. «We are excited to extend this offering through U.S. Gain’s upstream and renewable energy experience so that their customers can become polyfuel consumers–our combined expertise delivering a simplified migration to zero-emission fleets.»

Additionally, further value can be derived from electric charging through credit generation. U.S. Gain has been generating and monetizing credits under California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) since the program’s inception. They have done this for nearly all eligible fuel types including renewable natural gas, renewable diesel, biodiesel, ethanol and propane. Their large volume of transactions, relationships with regulated parties seeking credits and experience with Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) maximizes credit values for their fueling and charging customers.

«While our primary business is rooted in natural gas, at U.S. Gain, we believe in the value proposition a polyfuel future offers and are crafting a portfolio of sustainable energy solutions to reflect that,» said Mike Koel, president of U.S. Gain. «A partnership with AMPLY Power is the most appropriate next step in our expansion, satisfying the growing need for efficient commercial charging solutions. We’re excited to bring our expertise of electricity supply and credit generation to the table, strengthening the economic value proposition for fleets.»

As transit agencies, schools, refuse companies, municipalities, shippers and carriers adopt polyfuel strategies inclusive of electrification, U.S. Gain and AMPLY Power offer the best path to environmental and economic success.

About U.S. Gain
U.S. Gain is a leader in development and distribution of alternative fuel and renewable thermal energy. Over the past 10 years we’ve diversified throughout the renewable natural gas supply chain, becoming vertically integrated to provide the cleanest fuel and energy at the best value. We’re developing renewable natural gas at farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants to reduce emissions for sustainably driven organizations. Further, we continue to build out a platform of alternative fuel solutions that enable the polyfuel future fleets demand. Backed by the strength and size of U.S. Venture, Inc., a leading provider of transportation products and insight driving the world forward, we are committed to finding a better way to succeed, by offering unrivaled expertise, tenacity and character in all we do. To learn more, visit www.usgain.com.

About AMPLY Power
Fleet charging, Simplified. AMPLY Power provides Charging-as-a-Service to de-risk and accelerates the adoption of electric buses, trucks, and passenger vehicles by public and private fleets through its simple price-per-mile-driven model. AMPLY Power provides a fully managed charging solution that enables municipal and commercial fleets to deploy electric vehicles confidently and without hassles. AMPLY Power handles all aspects of charging operations on behalf of fleet owners, and AMPLY Power’s charging systems are optimized for the lowest electricity costs.

 

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MUFG Union Bank Launches Green Deposits in the United States

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MUFG Union Bank, N.A., today announced that it has launched Green Deposits for commercial and corporate clients to support sustainable projects that benefit the environment.

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MUFG Union Bank, N.A., today announced that it has launched Green Deposits for commercial and corporate clients to support sustainable projects that benefit the environment.

Available in the United States, Green Deposits give clients the opportunity to invest their deposits in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) projects. MUFG will use the deposited funds to finance ESG projects such as energy efficiency; renewable energy; green transport; sustainable food, agriculture, and forestry; waste management; and greenhouse gas reduction, among others.

«Our new Green Deposits offering aligns with our clients’ commitment to the environment by embracing social responsibility and sustainable investing,» said Ranjana Clark, Head of Global & Americas Transaction Banking and Bay Area President. «MUFG is focused on developing innovative products and services that support our clients’ objectives and that leverage our business strengths, such as Project Finance and Liquidity Management.»

MUFG partnered with Sustainalytics, a leading ESG research, ratings and data firm, to develop the bank’s Green Deposit Framework to capture and account for qualifying green activities within the MUFG portfolio, and ensure alignment with industry best practices and standards.

«Liquidity vehicles such as this Green Deposit product meet many clients’ needs who want to ensure their surplus cash deposits are being used for the greater good,» said Managing Director Olu Adebiyi, Liquidity Product Head, Transaction Banking Americas. «We are proud to be at the forefront of our clients’ focus on environmentally beneficial initiatives by adding a bank deposit option to accompany the growing number of non-bank ESG investment vehicles in the market.»

MUFG’s Environmental Commitment
MUFG has committed to participating in CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project). CDP is a project through which institutional investors from around the world work together and urge corporations to disclose their strategies on climate change as well as detailed data on their greenhouse gas emissions. MUFG has participated in the project since 2004.

On July 1, 2020, MUFG began applying the Equator Principles 4, which includes due diligence on the impact of physical and transition risks posed by climate change on projects and enhanced engagement with indigenous peoples. MUFG has also committed to gradually decreasing the balance of MUFG’s exposure to coal-fired power generation projects with a target reduction of 50 percent from FY2019 to FY2030 and down to zero by FY2040.

In the Americas, MUFG is on track to exceed its five-year, $41 billion Community Service Action Plan sustainable finance goals announced in 2016, surpassing a cumulative $50 billion during 2020, including more than $40 billion for environmental finance, for projects including green affordable housing, solar and wind energy, agricultural operations that conserve natural resources, green and social bonds and sustainability linked bonds and loans, mass-transit systems, and public water infrastructure.

MUFG intends to commit ¥8 trillion (approximately $72 billion) of finance in the environmental field, including initiatives to counter climate change. We promote renewable energy through project finance, issue MUFG Green Bonds (which ensure that the net proceeds are allocated to eligible Green Projects), provide commodities and services aimed at mitigating environmental loads, and encourage the climate change countermeasure consulting business.

«As an organization, MUFG is focused on what we can do to drive the transition toward a more sustainable environment in the communities we serve,» said Dr. Tobi Petrocelli, Director Environmental and Sustainability Management, Corporate Social Responsibility for the Americas. «Environmental Stewardship is one of our core values, and it is important that we pursue ways to reduce our collective environmental footprint.»

To learn more about the bank’s Green Deposits offering, visit https://mufgamericas.com/what-we-do/transaction-banking.

About MUFG Union Bank, N.A.
As of September 30, 2020, MUFG Union Bank, N.A. operated 348 branches, consisting primarily of retail banking branches in the West Coast states, along with commercial branches in Texas, Illinois, New York, and Georgia. We provide a wide spectrum of corporate, commercial, and retail banking and wealth management solutions to meet the needs of our clients. We also offer an extensive portfolio of value-added solutions for clients, including investment banking, personal and corporate trust, global custody, transaction banking, capital markets, and other services. With assets of $132.5 billion, as of September 30, 2020, MUFG Union Bank has strong capital reserves, credit ratings, and capital ratios relative to peer banks. MUFG Union Bank is a proud member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE: MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with total assets of approximately ¥348.4 trillion (JPY) or $3.3 trillion (USD)¹, as of September 30, 2020. The corporate headquarters (principal executive office) for MUFG Americas Holdings Corporation, which is the financial holding company, and MUFG Union Bank, is in New York City. The main banking office of MUFG Union Bank is in San Francisco, California.

1 Exchange rate of 1 USD=¥105.8 (JPY) as of September 30, 2020

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Direct: 415-773-2497
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Q Hydrogen CEO Whitaker Irvin Jr. Applauds President Biden’s Selection of David Turk as Deputy Secretary of Energy

PARK CITY, Utah, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Whitaker B. Irvin, Jr., CEO of Q Hydrogen Commercialization (http://www.qhydrogen.com), a Park City, Utah, based company that has developed a new technology for turning water into clean, efficient…

PARK CITY, Utah, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Whitaker B. Irvin, Jr., CEO of Q Hydrogen Commercialization (http://www.qhydrogen.com), a Park City, Utah, based company that has developed a new technology for turning water into clean, efficient and renewable hydrogen for use in energy and electricity production, transportation and industry, applauds President Biden’s selection of David Turk as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy.

«David Turk’s passion for promoting clean, green energy, and his great work with the International Energy Agency, particularly in the hydrogen space, makes him an excellent choice for the U.S. Department of Energy,» Irvin said. «We in the sustainable hydrogen production industry are excited to work with him to ensure the U.S. and the global economy can quickly and safely transition from polluting fossil fuels to clean, renewable hydrogen.»

About Q Hydrogen Commercialization
Q Hydrogen Commercialization (Q Hydrogen; http://www.qhydrogen.com) is poised to become a dominant player in the renewable energy market. Its proprietary technology generates hydrogen from water using hydrodynamic forces created within a turbine featuring a unique design and metallurgy. This allows for hydrogen production at a lower cost and without the carbon impact of conventional methods that utilize natural gas and other fossil fuel sources. The technology’s economic viability is well-suited for use in energy, electricity production, transportation and industry. The company aims to further develop and commercialize hydrogen as a low-cost fuel source that is readily available to the world.

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