The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has unveiled LEED v5, a comprehensive update to its globally renowned green building certification system. Designed to elevate building performance while reducing carbon footprints, LEED v5 shifts the focus to decarbonization, climate resilience, and occupant health. With half of the certi...
JFE Steel’s $2.2B Investment in Carbon-Neutral Steel Production
JFE Steel Corporation is making a significant move towards carbon-neutral steel production with a $2.2 billion investment in a new high-efficiency electric arc furnace at its Kurashiki facility in West Japan. This ambitious project, supported by a government grant of up to $690 million, aligns with Japan’s national decarbonizati...