Earth Day 2022: First-Ever ‘Energy Storage Sustainability

FREMONT, Ohio, April 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Energy storage demand has almost tripled since 2020. And as the world decarbonizes, many companies are committed to aggressive climate and sustainability goals throughout their supply chains. Crown Battery, one of the world’s longest-operating energy storage companies, invested more than 1,000 hours creating the first-ever “Sustainability Fact Book” to help battery users improve sustainability. “Right now, the battery industry is in an investment gold rush, and we’re seeing a rise in aggressive environmental claims and marketing,” says John Connell, Vice President of Crown Battery’s SLI Products Group. “For instance, some batteries are touted as ‘green’ but are recycled just 5% of the time. You’d never know that from reading their brochure.” Connell adds, “Separating battery fact from ‘greenwashing’ starts with education. But…

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