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The US recycling industry is expected to continue to grow, with revenue estimated to reach $42.3 billion by 2024. ♻️ With total quantity of USA metal scrap exports reaching 16.10 million metric tons in 2023, The United States exports metal scrap to more than 163 countries worldwide. 🗑️ Radius Recycling is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of recycled metal products in North America with operating facilities located in 25 states, Puerto Rico, and Western Canada. ✅ We travelled to Oakland, California to film them in action, and understand how they are helping this industry to stay booming. 🔆 With thanks to Diane Pognan, Luke Redrup & Ana Zavadil.

How crucial are electronics in the modern world? Global progress has been enabled thanks to the growth in the electronic industry, and in many ways the majority of modern products are defined by them. If innovation and even greater progress is to be possible, then a less fragmented electronics industry will be required. We travelled to Altium® HQ to discuss their plans to revolutionise the industry, by enabling to change the electronics design procedure and modernise an electronics creation process that has been a deeply manual process for too long. With thanks to Altium® CEO Aram Mirkazemi, Chief Ecosystem Officer & Head of Cloud Ted Pawela, CTO Leigh Gawne and CEO at Renesas Electronics Corp. Hidetoshi Shibata. Directed by Diane Pognan and Produced by Ana Zavadil.

The transportation sector is one of the worlds major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. ⛽ As the demand for transportation increases, tackling the challenges within this sector has become essential for achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. ♻️ SPIRO is Africa’s largest electric vehicle company and aims to become a key player in the global movement towards a more sustainable, healthy, and prosperous future for Africa and beyond. 🚗 We sat down with CEO Kaushik Burman to discuss his experiences as a prominent industry figure, and how he led SPIRO be listed in the Time 100 Most Influential Companies this year. 🎙️ With thanks to the Acumen Team, Constantin Pilavios, Diane Pognan, Ana Zavadil, Katy Allan and Eason Lin.  💫 Watch the full video on CNBC in November... 🎬 #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #Time100MostInfluentialCompanies

Traditional finance systems have been in place for hundreds of years and is firmly entrenched in all of our lives. However, it is a system that does not work for everyone, placing barriers to those that aspire to financial freedom. Could cryptocurrency and technology eventually provide a service to everyone across the globe, making financial independence more of an achievable goal? We travelled to Salt Lake City to sit down with leaders of 'cash to crypto' platform CoinZoom, who are pushing the cause from the 'Silicon Slopes.' With special thanks to Co-Founders & CEO Todd Crosland, Co-Founder & Head of Business Development Benjamin Crosland and Chief Technology Officer Paxton Powers. Directed by Pablo Schmitow Asún and Produced by Madeleine Bolster & Natasha Spencer-Cook

If the healthcare sector were a country, it would be the world’s fifth largest greenhouse gas emitters. ⛽ So, how can global healthcare providers balance the demands of delivering vital healthcare, whilst staying sustainable? ♻️ IHH Healthcare are a leading global healthcare provider that operates more than 80 hospitals in 10 countries across the world. They aim to measure success based on the lives and communities that are positively impacted by their work. 🩺 We sat down with IHH Healthcare Group CEO Dr Prem Kumar Nair and Group Head of Sustainability Yasemin Tecmen Stubbe, as they divulge the unique approach the business takes to healthcare and sustainability. 💫 With thanks to the Acumen team for all their hard work, Constantin Pilavios, Nicoleta Romanescu, Sylvia Powell, Ben Spencer. 🏆

Wood has proven its versatility since the dawn of civilisation. It remains indispensable in many areas, from construction to the production of paper and packaging materials, such as in the form of virgin fiber board. We travelled to Baiersbronn, Germany to sit down with FOLBB Group, to discuss their role in sustainable virgin fiber board production and the reduction of plastic use. FOLBB Group is a longstanding partner in the production of virgin fiber board. Whilst the business continues to place the highest value on the efficient use of renewable raw materials, it also strives to continuously develop its packaging materials, focusing on promoting a circular economy. With thanks to the FOLBB Group & Acumen Team for their collaboration, Franz Pehn FOLBB CEO, Peter Hommel FOLBB Manager Marketing, and Dietmar Kiechle FOLBB CFO. Director Sophi Bürger, Producers Paul K & Sascha Dass and Writer Gernot Lewerenz. 

Curiosity is a fundamental part of humanity, driving us to explore and learn throughout our lives. It pushes us to ask questions about the world around us, leading to scientific discoveries, artistic creations, and philosophical insights. Todays digital world, curiosity has led T. Rowe Price to investigate deeper insights into planning and investing, specifically regarding retirement. T. Rowe Price’s dedication to understanding both the financial and lifestyle aspects of retirement aims to help people to thrive in an evolving world, living longer and better. The business believe that with proper planning and guidance, retirement can be an enjoyable and rewarding phase, by building innovative strategies that empower clients to confidently navigate their financial futures in a rapidly changing world. With thanks to the whole team at T. Rowe Price, and a special thank you to Head of Global Distribution Dee Sawyer, Head of Global Retirement Strategy Michael Davis, Director of Retirement Thought Leadership Judith Ward, CFP® and Chief U.S. Econominst in the Fixed Income Division Blerina Uruci. Directed by Keir Siewert, Produced by Hans Coessens & Ana Zavadil and Written by Katy Allan. Stay tuned for the film...

Without semiconductors, the electronic devices and technology we all rely on and utilise on a daily basis would just not exist. Whether it is a phone, car or piece of medical equipment, they are critical in producing ever more powerful products that help the modern world function. The Acumen team travelled to PDF Solutions HQ in Santa Clara, California to discuss everything from test data to harnessing the power of AI to enable innovation. With thanks to the whole team at PDF Solutions for their collaboration! President & CEO John Kibarian, Co-Founder and SVP Kimon Michaels, Indranil De Vice President of Engineering, Dennis Ciplickas Prior VP & R&D & Ramune Nagisetty Technology Development Industry Leader Directed by Keir Siewert, Produced by Max Critchlow & Natasha Spencer-Cook and Written by Katy Allan.

#onset - Acumen with Johnson Controls Arabia. The Building Management Systems and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) industry is vital to modern life, significantly enhancing comfort, health, and productivity. Technological advancement has made HVAC systems an essential of modern infrastructure, playing a crucial role in building a sustainable future by supporting global efforts to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. Johnson Controls Arabia are aiming to redefine industry standards by driving sustainability. This commitment extends to the training and empowerment of the local workforce, ensuring that the region develops the expertise necessary to sustain and advance the industry. With thanks to CEO Mohanad AlShaikh, Chief Marketing, Innovation & Information Officer Khaled Almushare, and Regional Director, PMO, Product Management & Compliance, Engineered Products Group Maher Mousa, MBA, CMI. Directed by Fleur Dyer, Produced by Yousef El Said & Max Critchlow and Written by Katy Allan.

The online food delivery market has rapidly expanded in the last two decades, providing countless opportunities for businesses of all sizes to thrive in a competitive landscape. We sat down with talabat & Delivery Hero to understand how they are committed to staying competitive, whilst sustainable and responsible. The business aims to donate 1% of GMV, minimise food waste, increase health awareness, eliminate plastic use, reduce packaging consumption, and lower delivery emissions across its ecosystem in order to provide convenience to the population, whilst staying kind to the planet. With thanks to Founders, Abdulaziz Al Loughani & Mohammed Jaffar, Khaled Al Otaibi, CEO Tomaso Rodriguez & CEO of Delivery Hero Niklas Östberg and Hussam Hassan El Batta, Founder, CEO & Managing Partner MAMA'ESH Directed by Eva Kandri, Produced by Madeleine Bolster and Written by Katy Allan.