Media Tech Sustainability Series

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“In terms of our approach to sustainability, I think there are two things that are critically important when you're putting together a sustainability program. One is that it has to really be authentic and true to who you are as a company. In other words, you don't want to look at it like a coat of green paint that you're putting on top of your company; it has to be deeply embedded in everything you do. The second principle is you don't have to invent everything yourselves because there's a substantial body of thought out there now on sustainability and how it should work. So we very much stand on the shoulders of giants by using these international frameworks, like the Science-Based Target Initiatives and the UN Global Compact. We've essentially designed our sustainability program by taking the most relevant things from all those programs for us and putting in place, a set of measures.” - Doug Lowther, the CEO of Irdeto. We hope you had a chance to attend the CEO Panel on the ethical and business role of sustainability for a wealth of constructive insights. With that, we are continuing the third day of our IBC journey, so come say hi, and don’t forget to join us for Happy Hour at 4 pm! #Irdeto #VideoEntertainment #Sustainability #EnvironmentalImpact #CorporateResponsibility #IBC2024

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Interesting insights from the Media Tech Sustainability Series panel this morning, where Serge Van Herck was part of the CEO lineup to discuss why sustainability is not only an ethical choice but also a smart business strategy. The panel touched on topics that are key parts of the sustainability conversation for businesses, including supply chains, profitability, data, company culture, and the role of regulations and policies. Serge highlighted EVS’s commitment to a transversal and transparent approach, with sustainability promoted across all levels of the organization. For EVS, striving to make a positive change is a priority, and the focus is on all ESG pillars, not just the E, but also the S and the G. Our latest sustainability report, which is aligned with CSRD regulations and includes a comprehensive double materiality assessment is available here: https://lnkd.in/eP4rWpKp Thank you to MTSS for bringing this panel together and to Lisa Collins for moderating the session! #EVSforLive #MTSS #IBC2024 #sustainability #ESG

Barbara Lange opens our action in sustainability session during IBC - International Broadcasting Convention today. We are running. 10-1pm today feel free to drop in to up your sustainability knowledge (room E102)

We’re looking forward to our Sustainability in Action sessions tomorrow! Make sure you secure your seat if you haven’t already done so: https://lnkd.in/eRM4zv9y ▶ SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT: Lee Wright ◀ Lee began his career in 2003 as a dialup networking technician for a national internet services provider. In 2004, he joined the IT department at The Royal Mint, where he managed the data networks of office and heavy manufacturing environments. Working in conjunction with the project team responsible for shop floor automation, he was able to hone his skills with the real-time data networks of the manufacturing plant and shop floor data collection systems. In 2007, Lee took the opportunity to join the computing department at Formula 1, where he specialised in the IT infrastructure for racing systems and TV broadcast. During his 15 years at Formula 1, he has consulted as a subject matter expert on many strategic projects including the standard communications system that delivers on-board camera and telemetry from the cars; the introduction of AWS and cloud computing; remote production and operation; and the refurbishment of the technical and production facilities at the Media & Technology Centre. Today, Lee is the Head of IT Operations, responsible for the end-to-end IT infrastructure.

🔷 SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT: Thomas Bostrøm Jørgensen 🔷 Thomas joined Appear as CEO in January 2021, leading the charge to accelerate growth and increase market share for Appear within the media-tech industry. He previously led AllClear ID's EMEA operations, acquired through Encap Security, where he propelled the startup into a VC-backed industry leader serving 40+ banks and 3 million users. Earlier, as Luup's CEO, he transformed it into a global B2B mobile services provider for entities like Deutsche Bank. Thomas kickstarted his career at TANDBERG Television, specializing in digital TV broadcasting tech. He holds a Master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering from NTNU and UCSB. ➡ Secure your free seat for our Sustainability in Action sessions on 15 September: https://lnkd.in/eRM4zv9y

It's the first day of IBC - International Broadcasting Convention and we're happy to announce the full list of exhibitors who have qualified for our Sustainable Exhibitor Stamp. Thank you for making a difference! Congratulations to: SDVI Corporation, Videndum plc, Eutelsat Group, Limecraft, BLUESHAPE, Broadpeak, ToolsOnAir Broadcast Engineering GmbH, Norsk, Storj, Sony, Ultra HD Forum, Squared Paper Ltd, LiveU, EMG, Projective Technology and Cuez by TinkerList.tv.

✳ SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT: Tom Dunning ✳ Tom has been developing since he was six years old and has built high-end systems for many industries. Before founding Ad Signal in 2018, Tom focused on the advertising, media and entertainment industries. He discovered several “unfixable” issues for broadcasters, agencies and content producers which led him to found Ad Signal. Ad Signal created The Clearcast Library, which is now responsible for all UK linear advertising clearance. Ad Signal is one of the co-founding organizations which formed the Digital Sustainability Alliance in 2023. ▶ Secure your free seat for our Sustainability in Action sessions on 15 September: https://lnkd.in/eRM4zv9y

🔹 SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT: Serge Van Herck 🔹 Serge joined EVS Broadcast Equipment in September 2019. He holds an electrical engineering degree from the University of Ghent and an MBA degree from the Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School in Belgium. Serge has more than 30 years of experience in the broadcast and satellite industry and over 15 years of experience as CEO, having worked for various market-leading companies such as Newtec, Accenture and Belgacom (now Proximus). Before joining Newtec in 2003 he served for two years as Senior Manager in the Communications and High Tech practice of Accenture in Brussels. In 2003, he became Newtec’s Director Business Development for Asia and General Manager of Skyware, a former subsidiary of Newtec in Germany. He was appointed CEO and Chairman of the Board of Newtec on March 1st 2006 and left the company in 2017. He transformed and successfully grew the company from a regional niche player selling broadcast modulators to a widely recognized industry leader setting standards and selling complex satellite network solutions across the globe. In 2008, he joined the WTA (World Teleport Association) and ESOA (European Satellite Operator Association) as a board member. He also served as a board member at VOKA (Flanders' Chamber of Commerce and Industry). He currently is serving as board member at Agoria (Belgium's largest employers' organization and trade association). ✅ Secure your free seat for our Sustainability in Action sessions on 15 September: https://lnkd.in/eRM4zv9y