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After decades of fits and starts, the multibillion dollar successor to the Hubble telescope is expected to launch as soon as this fall.
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Khan Brings 15+ Years of Professional Experience in Renewables
BLACKWOOD, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — #Switchtosolar–In the peak of January, Vision Solar LLC executives chose a seasoned renewable energy professional, Faraz Khan as their new Chief Financial Officer. Khan is eager to help drive company growth, and collaborate in the successful efforts of the company in the years to come.
Faraz Khan has over 15+ years of professional experience within the energy industry. Prior to joining Vision Solar, Khan served as Senior Director of Corporate Finance at Hardinge Inc., following his experience as CFO for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy. His diverse background experience has created a strong reputation for delivering financial results and driving business transformation across the Renewable Energy enterprise.
Khan is extremely passionate about being a part of the switch to renewable energies.
“I think it is a great time to join the renewable energy revolution. Because of this, I am excited to become a part of Vision Solar’s success, while helping them grow with the right financial discipline,” Khan stated.
Khan’s goals for his position is to help the company grow profitably, while improving their margin. He is dedicated to growing in a sustainable way, in order to expand on their current markets.
For any inquiries or interview requests regarding this press release, please feel free to contact Ellen Granson at (856)-693-5352 egranson@visionsolar.llc or John Czelusniak at jczelusniak@visionsolar.llc – Text or email is the preferred form of communication.
About Vision Solar
Vision Solar is one of the fastest growing solar energy companies in the United States. Their full-service renewable energy company installs solar services for residential homes in Pennsylvania, Arizona, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Florida. Over the past three years, Vision Solar has grossed over $100 million in revenue, with significant increase in projected growth for 2021. To learn more visit https://visionsolar.llc/.
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Ellen Granson, (856)-693-5352
John Czelusniak
The court will hear arguments on a technical legal question in a case that demands fossil fuel companies help pay for the costs of dealing with climate change.
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SAN DIEGO — (BUSINESS WIRE) — EDF Renewables North America today announced the Space City Solar Project is progressing with critical development milestones having signed the first tranche of 55 megawatts (MWac) / 73 MWdc to BASF through a Power Purchase Agreement. The Project’s total capacity is up to 345 MWac / 455 MWdc. Space City Solar, located in Wharton County, Texas, is expected to commence construction in Summer 2021 and begin delivery of clean electricity in Summer 2022.
Approximately 300 jobs are expected to be created during the construction phase with more than $30 million generated in new tax revenue over the operating life for Wharton County taxing entities. In addition to providing stable payments to local landowners who chose to lease their land, the Louise Independent School District has the ability to receive $2.5 million in revenue, including $1.8 million in the first year of operation providing the district enacts a Chapter 313 Agreement by December 31, 2020.
Space City Solar is specially designed to generate clean energy while minimizing impacts to wildlife, habitat, and other environmental resources. The project will utilize high efficiency bifacial solar photovoltaic (PV) modules.
“This transaction demonstrates EDF Renewables’ continued commitment to helping corporate customers meet their wholesale power supply needs and sustainability initiatives,” said Matt McCluskey, Vice President, South Region Development for EDF Renewables. “Space City Solar will provide an economic boost to the local economy through construction jobs, local spend and an expanded tax base.”
With 35 years of experience and 16 gigawatts of renewable projects developed throughout North America, EDF Renewables provides a fully integrated bundle of energy solutions from grid-scale wind, solar, and solar plus storage projects to electric vehicle charging and energy storage management.
About EDF Renewables North America:
EDF Renewables North America is a market leading independent power producer and service provider with 35 years of expertise in renewable energy. The Company delivers grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distributed solutions: solar, solar+storage, EV charging and energy management; and asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial skills to maximize performance of generating projects. EDF Renewables’ North American portfolio consists of 16 GW of developed projects and 11 GW under service contracts. EDF Renewables North America is a subsidiary of EDF Renouvelables, the dedicated renewable energy affiliate of the EDF Group. For more information visit: www.edf-re.com. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
About BASF:
BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 20,000 employees in North America and had sales of $19.7 billion in 2018. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com.
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately 122,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of around €63 billion in 2018. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com.
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Environmental goals build on previously announced D&I commitments to enhance the company’s enterprise ESG efforts
PRINCETON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced it is strengthening its commitment to environmental sustainability on a global basis by setting new 2030 and 2040 goals. By 2030, the company will purchase 100% of the electricity it uses from renewable sources, and by 2040, it will be carbon neutral in its Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2 (indirect) emissions and reach the targets of equitable water use, zero waste to landfill and 100% electric vehicles in its fleet.
These new environmental goals are in line with Bristol Myers Squibb’s strategy to leverage sustainability to drive innovation, build resiliency and manage non-financial risks across its operations and portfolio. Today’s announcement builds upon this year’s $300 million combined investment by Bristol Myers Squibb and the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation in a series of commitments to Diversity & Inclusion and Health Equity, further enhancing the company’s efforts on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
In addition to setting new 2030 and 2040 goals, Bristol Myers Squibb commits to set approved science-based emissions reductions targets in alignment with the Science Based Targets Initiative as a key step in the roadmap to delivering these environmental commitments.
“As a leading global biopharma company dedicated to transforming patients’ lives through science, we understand our responsibility to create maximum positive impact while minimizing our environmental footprint. Now, after 20 years of setting global sustainability goals, we are honing our focus to continue to reduce our energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improve water use and reduce waste,” said Danielle Menture, vice president of Sustainability, EHS and Occupational Health. “Along with announcing these goals, we commit to increased transparency in reporting our progress to internal and external stakeholders.”
Bristol Myers Squibb has a longstanding commitment to environmental sustainability. The company has been a signatory to the UN Global Compact (UNGC) for more than a decade, and has been reporting in alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework since 2010. As part of its enhanced focus on transparency, the company will expand its reporting to include additional validated ESG frameworks such as SASB and TCFD, and publish ESG updates annually beginning in 2021.
About Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
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