On today's episode of the Sustainability Podcast, analysts from the Energy Transition Team at ARC Advisory Group recap the sustainability workshop at the 2024 Leadership Forum. Sponsored by Siemens Energy, the workshop included conversations around the role software plays in the transition, upcoming regulations, and the importance of ingraining sustainability within the supply chain.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on o ..read more

In this episode of the Sustainability Podcast, host Jim Frazer takes listeners on a global tour of groundbreaking sustainability initiatives.  From Eastman's commitment to revolutionizing plastic recycling with a new molecular facility to Titan America's advancements in producing cleaner cement, each story showcases the innovative strides businesses and collaborations are making towards reducing their environmental footprints.  We also explore the UK's Green Power Park, a hub for clean energy and electrification technologies, and delve into Shell and Vertigy's partnership to scale ..read more

The “Global Energy Regulation Roundup” is dedicated to capturing and understanding emerging climate, energy, and reporting measures. Currently, international governments are increasingly establishing stricter policies on emissions reporting, trade, and energy. The purpose of this monthly blog is to highlight approaching regulations and educate key stakeholders about their effects on a range of industries. This episode covers the US's SEC final climate disclosure ruling, the EU passing of the CSDDD, and China's massive deployment of solar power and wind energy.  ..read more

 In a recent episode of our podcast, Peter Manos, Director of Research at ARC Advisory Group, discussed emissions monitoring and leak detection solutions with industry experts Krishna Uppuluri (VP/GM at mPACT2WO) and Chip Hilarides VP of Quality and Stewardship from Flint Hills Resources.   The discussion offers a deep dive into the transformative power of AI-driven technologies for refineries and the petrochemical industry, showcasing successful case studies and offering insights for companies aiming to enhance their operational efficiency and environmental stewardship.  K ..read more

Get all of the most recent energy regulation news here, in one digestible podcast episode. In this episode, host Gaven Simon reviews energy regulation news for December coming out of the US, Europe, and Asia.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com ..read more

Every month, ARC Advisory Group capsulizes the current environment of the global energy regulations into regional summaries.  This November Round Up covers the USA, Europe, and Asia. Special Announcement: COP28! Stick around for more highlights about the happenings of this year's Climate Change Conference of Parties.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the ep ..read more

Every month, ARC Advisory Group capsulizes the current environment of the global energy regulations into regional summaries.  This October Round Up covers the USA, Europe, and Asia. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com ..read more

The US has made significant strides in its commitment to a greener future, channeling over $50 billion into the Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) sector through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This investment marks a landmark moment in the advancement of low-carbon technologies and propels the nation closer to its net-zero goals. Join Jim Frazer and Gaven Simon of ARC as they dissect the monumental federal investments in the CCUS industry over the past two years. In this episode, Gaven sheds light on the expansion of the 45Q tax credit, the ..read more

ARC recently sat down with Suman Mahalanabis, director of product management for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to talk about the increasing role of sustainability in manufacturing and how new IoT-enabled systems can help end users reach their sustainability targets while providing a unified environment for things like reporting, visualization, and advanced decision-making capabilities.  TCS does this through its IUX platform, which is part of a new class of supervisory systems that can integrate data from various disparate systems and applications within the enterprise to create a unif ..read more

In a world rapidly embracing sustainable solutions, the wheels of innovation are turning towards a greener future.  In this episode, Jim  Frazer welcomes Alejandro Burgana, the co-founder of OBE Power, for an electrifying conversation that unveils the remarkable journey behind building a sustainable business around electric vehicle (EV) charging. Episode Highlights:  From Biofuels to EVs: Delve into Alejandro's inspiring background that led him to spearhead OBE Power's mission. Discover how his passion for the environment sparked his journey in biofuels production and his deter ..read more