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JCB Achieves 82.4% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by FY2025 Aug. 5, 2026. - JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's sole international payment brand, has announced a significant reduction in its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, achieving an 82.4% decrease by fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2013 levels. This accomplishment surpasses the company's target of reducing emissions by more than 80% by the end of FY2025. The reduction was primarily driven by JCB's strategic shift […]
Hitachi, MOL, and JAL Launch Japan’s First Direct Ocean Capture Pilot Test Aug. 5, 2026. - Hitachi Ltd., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL), and Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. (JAL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate Japan's first pilot test of Direct Ocean Capture (DOC) technology on Kume Island, Okinawa Prefecture. The initiative aims to separate and capture CO2 dissolved in seawater, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to address emissions in hard-to-abate […]
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Fujitsu, Monash University, and CSIRO Collaborate on Quantum Computing Advancement Aug. 4, 2026. - Australian researchers and students are set to benefit from a new collaboration between Fujitsu, Monash University, and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) focused on advancing quantum computing technology. This partnership aims to accelerate the development of practical quantum applications, bolster Australia's quantum capabilities, and prepare a skilled workforce for the emerging quantum economy. The collaboration aligns with […]
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