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ERA Convention opens in Lisbon The ERA - European Rental Association Convention has been offically opened in Lisbon, Portugal, this afternoon by Arne Severin, CEO of Zeppelin Rental. The show, which runs from the 15 to 16 of May, will see more than 350 leading voices from the European rental industry attend over the next two days, a record number for the event. The Convention returns amidst a backdrop of a number of critical issues in Europe’s rental sector, most notably the energy transition and wider sustainability goals. A packed programme throughout the course of the event will explore the theme of ‘The Future of Rental,’ emphasising decarbonisation and the equipment rental industry’s role in the energy transition. This year features a three-part plenary session, which once again takes place alongside several workshops. Speaking at the opening, Arne Severin said, “The theme of this year’s Convention is “The future of Rental Solutions”. Why this topic? Because the landscape of rental solutions is rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in technology, changes in consumer behaviour, shifts in the global economy and most of all by the necessity of reducing the contribution of the industry to climate change. “It’s imperative that we explore and anticipate these changes to ensure that our industry remains innovative, competitive and responsive to the needs of our customers and addresses the environment challenges.” Meanwhile, the European Rental Awards, which is jointly organised by the European Rental Association and International Rental News, will also be held this evening. There are a number of awards up for grabs, inlcuding Rental Product of the Year, Large Rental Company of the Year and ERA Sustainability Committee Award: Best emission reduction case study involving rental products. For more information on the Construction, Mining Equipment and Allied Industries, please reach us at www.equipmenttimes.in Ramamurthy Mayavan Philip Varghese #sustainability #decarbonisation #energytransition #emission #constructionmachinery #infrastructure #constructionequipment #manufacturing #equipment #construction

Attending Calix ConneXions? Doing exciting sustainability things like saving money with energy efficient network architecture, or improving the lives of your subscribers with technology enabled solutions? Do we have the award opportunity for you! As part of our commitment to sustainability, we are proud to present the Calix ConneXions Sustainability Award, which recognizes the achievements of customers that have made a positive impact on their communities and the planet.    We are currently accepting self-nominations for the 2024 ConneXions Sustainability Awards to recognize your efforts in building world-class networks, responsibly. Nominate your company here: https://lnkd.in/gq76UwQD   The winner will be announced at the conference based on the following criteria:   >Demonstrated use of technology to promote durability, efficiency, and recyclability. >Impactful cultural & social Initiatives that uplift communities through technology.  #sustainability #CalixConneXions24 https://lnkd.in/gBzxyywc

We want to thank all our attendees who joined us for the 2024 ULI Netherlands Annual Conference - we were thrilled to facilitate thoughtful discussions and innovative explorations of the resilient future of the European and Global built environment. Our personal key takeaways from the theme of 'Future Proof Cities' include: 🔵 It is impossible to shape cities by merely investing in tangible assets (‘stones’) without improving the position of human beings. Investing in people, particularly in education, is essential — from the speech of Ahmed Aboutaleb, Mayor of #Rotterdam. 🔵 Understanding who we are building for is essential – 'While context, culture, and climate may vary, human behaviour is universal' - from the presentation by Morten Kjer Jeppesen 🔵 Enhancing existing spaces should be a focus of already dense European cities such as #Paris – presented by Marion Waller. 🔵 Disruptive technologies, diverse energy sources, and a sustainable ecosystem in our urban areas can be part of a collective international approach to changing the economic function of our cities. – from the presentation by Brigit van Dijk - van de Reijt Speakers Marion Waller, Jeroen Lokerse, Morten Kjer Jeppesen, Ahmed Aboutaleb, Brigit van Dijk - van de Reijt, and moderator Susanne Heering brought their insight into regional and pan-European trends, from investment, finance and sustainable construction to anticipating change and moving with the times. Thank you to CBRE for hosting this event, and to our Executive Director Inger Kammeraat. Find all photos of the event here: https://lnkd.in/eW3hiQxu

Are you looking to organise a planet-conscious event? At coBALT DMC, we know that sustainability is top of mind for many event planners, and Stockholm is setting a new benchmark for eco-friendly destinations. With innovative green initiatives across its museums, restaurants, and hotels, the Swedish capital offers the perfect backdrop for hosting responsible and impactful events. ♻️ Museums Leading the Charge Stockholm’s museums, like the Museum of Technology, are embracing sustainability not only through exhibits on climate change but with cutting-edge, eco-friendly structures like the Wisdome—a striking wooden hall designed with green principles. 🌱 Green Dining at Its Best Restaurants such as those in the Fotografiska Museum are reducing food waste through hydroponic gardens and sustainable sourcing. Even the Nationalmuseum, Sweden has adopted technology to monitor and minimize waste. 🏨 Eco-Conscious Hotels Hotels like the Bank Hotel have transformed historic buildings while staying committed to green certifications, local sourcing, and recycling programs. #SustainableEvents #GreenTravel #EcoFriendlyVenues #CorporateEvents #Stockholm

Preparing my presentation for the forthcoming Smart City Expo Curitiba on 'The rise of 20-minute neighbourhoods –how cities can become greener, wilder, more inclusive, livable and poetic. I will be joining a conversation with peer urbanists facilitated by Glaico Gundim dos Santos in one of my best cities of Brazil, Curitiba- home of IPPUC - Instituto de Pesquisa e Planejamento Urbano de Curitiba and of so many co-workers over the years. The overall topic for the discussion is: How can cities foster circular economy and reduce ecological footprint? Do you have any tested ideas...? #SCECWB2024

London Drowns Its Green Pioneers as Oceandiva Heads Back to the EU. It’s been a long journey for Oceandiva London, built in a Dutch shipyard and the result of a partnership between a Dutch events company and the Smart Group Ltd but today its trading company has expressed its huge disappointment that the front line battle over the River Thames is over, citing that London’s lack of green readiness is drowning its green pioneers. The decision, made by the owners, comes after prolonged challenges in navigating the complex web of regulatory and certification processes in the UK. For Oceandiva, a frontrunner in sustainable floating event venues, the combination of regulatory challenges and infrastructural inadequacies proved too great to overcome. The 'Oceandiva London' stood as a beacon for the future, the world’s first carbon-neutral floating event venue of its caliber. "This vessel is our vision for the future of sustainable events, a dream we hoped to realize in London. It's disheartening that instead of embracing such innovations, infrastructural and bureaucratic barriers have made it impossible to continue our operations in the city,” lamented Edwin Petersen, CEO of Oceandiva. Although thousands of worried Londons residents disagreed, fighting tirelessly to stop Europe's biggest party boat docking close to their homes fearing the vessel, which is longer than a jumbo jet, will cause huge disruption. The boat's operators invested in two piers near Butlers Wharf & West India Pier near Canary Wharf. The vessel was last moored at King George V Dock in east London. It was proposed that passengers in London were to jump the £25m vessel at Butler's Wharf Pier owned by long standing River Thames operators Livett's, where the boat was to stay moored for the events duration or cruise along the river. The wharf now contains some of the city's most desirable properties, with two-bedroom flats going for no less than £2m. The decision also impacts another long standing family river operator Thames Marine Services Ltd who were to Captain & manage the vessels operation. It was also understood that they were to work in collaboration with Oceandiva via its other business, Net Zero Marine Services (NZMS) headed by Miles Cole HM Dip, MSc, to develop a new electric river highway. It was proposed at the time that NZMS would install the first charging point at West India Pier on the River Thames in London for Oceandiva, supported by a loan from the Port of London Authority (PLA) but this never materialized. The successful campaigners have insisted they were not NIMBYs and were protecting the Thames for everyone. National Shipbuilding Office Department for Business and Trade Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Transport for London #thames #riverthames #netzero #maritime #inlandwaterways #london Maritime and Coastguard Agency #events #smes Mayor of London The Royal Docks Team

🏘️ Strategies for Implementation of Green Spaces in Cities and Urban Mobility Planning 🚴🏼 Dr. Sergi Sauri will be in #Singapore this Sunday (June 2nd) for the prestigious World Cities Summit. His presentation will address the critical challenges of urban development and the importance of greens paces for sustainable urban mobility. 🕑 2.10 pm (GMT+8) 📍 Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 405B  🔗 https://lnkd.in/gPZNg-Vz In his talk, part of the “Science of Climate Adaptive Cities” panel, the head of CIMNE's Innovation Unit for Innovation in Multimodal Transport (#CENIT) will discuss: 🚗 Car-Oriented Urban Development and Its Impact: Transportation is responsible for 29% of greenhouse gas emissions and the wide use of private vehicles reduces public space for other transport modes, pedestrians, and other activities. 🌱 Climate Change and the Need for Green Spaces: Expanding green spaces in cities can mitigate the increase in temperatures. This would involve reorganizing urban space to create more space for green areas and pedestrians and reducing space for private vehicles. 🌳 Challenges and Strategies in Implementing Green Areas: Combining green urban spaces with an optimal transportation network for freight and passengers can be challenging. The CENIT group studied how to keep transportation running smoothly in these areas. ℹ️ Learn how the CENIT Innovation Unit works at the forefront of transport sustainability: www.cimne.com/space/2192 #WCSScienceOfCities #SustainableCities #UrbanMobility #CIMNE #Mobility

Aerosol specialists, this is for you! Did you miss the abstract submission deadline for START 2025 in Winterthur? No need to worry! Today, we decided to stick to the good old tradition to extend the abstract submission for another two weeks until November 10th 23:59. We also updated the programme. Go and check it out! It fits the wide range of research interests of GAeF members. Were you wondering what these session formats are all about? Here an explanation: Tandem sessions: One topic, two viewpoints, one talk! Two speakers discuss on stage about a topic, illuminating the many facets of the topic. Discussion tables: One topic & twelve tables of eight experts! We discuss at each table carefully prepared cross-cutting questions related to the topic using the "brain writing" approach. This is a format that allows (and requires!) each and every expert at the table to contribute. Join us on 25-26 Feb 2025 at the interactive START in Winterthur! Submit your abstract and register early. We have a strict limit of 96 participants. #GAeF #START2025 #SCOEH #Aerosols GAeF Gesellschaft für Aerosolforschung e.V. Swiss Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health (SCOEH) https://lnkd.in/erXNnj2B

London Drowns Its Green Pioneers as Oceandiva Heads Back to the EU. It’s been a long journey for Oceandiva London, built in a Dutch shipyard and the result of a partnership between a Dutch events company and the Smart Group Ltd but today its trading company has expressed its huge disappointment that the front line battle over the River Thames is over, citing that London’s lack of green readiness is drowning its green pioneers. The decision, made by the owners, comes after prolonged challenges in navigating the complex web of regulatory and certification processes in the UK. For Oceandiva, a frontrunner in sustainable floating event venues, the combination of regulatory challenges and infrastructural inadequacies proved too great to overcome. The 'Oceandiva London' stood as a beacon for the future, the world’s first carbon-neutral floating event venue of its caliber. "This vessel is our vision for the future of sustainable events, a dream we hoped to realize in London. It's disheartening that instead of embracing such innovations, infrastructural and bureaucratic barriers have made it impossible to continue our operations in the city,” lamented Edwin Petersen, CEO of Oceandiva. Although thousands of worried London's residents disagreed, fighting tirelessly to stop Europe's biggest party boat docking close to their homes fearing the vessel, which is longer than a jumbo jet, will cause huge disruption. The boat's operators invested in two piers near Butlers Wharf and West India Pier near Canary Wharf. The vessel was last moored at King George V Dock in east London. It was proposed that passengers in London were to jump the £25m vessel at Butler's Wharf Pier owned by long standing River Thames operators  Livett's, where the boat was to stay moored for the events duration or cruise along the river. The wharf now contains some of the city's most desirable properties, with two-bedroom flats going for no less than £2m. The decision also impacts another long standing family river operator Thames Marine Services Ltd who were to Captain & manage the vessels operation. It was also understood that they were to work in collaboration with Oceandiva via its other business, Net Zero Marine Services (NZMS) headed by Miles Cole HM Dip, MSc, to develop a new electric river highway. It was proposed at the time that NZMS would install the first charging point at West India Pier on the River Thames in London for Oceandiva, supported by a loan from the Port of London Authority (PLA) but this never materialized. The successful campaigners have insisted they were not NIMBYs and were protecting the Thames for everyone. National Shipbuilding Office Department for Business and Trade Department for Energy Security and Net ZeroDepartment for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom Transport for London #thames #riverthames #netzero #maritime #inlandwaterways #london Maritime and Coastguard Agency #events #smes Mayor of London The Royal Docks Team

We're excited to announce that Sasha Novakovich, our Founder & CEO, will host Day 1 of The European Networking Group's 14th Annual Summit on NPD and Innovation in the Chemicals Industry. The line up of industry leaders is phenomenal! Henrik Hahn, Chief Digital Officer, Evonik is one of the first and longest tenured CDOs in the industry. He will kick off the day with the key note: Next level in chemicals R&D digitalization Algreit Dume, Policy Officer for the European Commission will provide regulatory insight: Transition pathway for the chemical industry, state of play Sandra Blázquez Borrás, Managing Director at All4Zero Repsol will present: All4Zero, powering change through collaboration Sasha Novakovich, CEO of Alchemy Cloud, Inc. will discuss: The transformative nature of deploying AI & DOE at the bench Tommy Detemmerman, Senior Regional R&D Director, EMEA and Director Core R&D EU, Dow will lead an exciting panel discussion: Putting the green lens on long term innovation projects with esteemed panelists from 4 companies - Dr. Daniel Witthaut, MBA, Executive Director Research & Innovation, Cefic - Marco Jansen, Business Director Biopolymers EMEA, Braskem - Lars Peter Lindfors, Senior Advisor to the CEO, Neste CORPORATION - Jaime Martin Juez, Executive Director, Refining Chemicals Division, Repsol Dr. Daniel Witthaut, MBA, Executive Director Research & Innovation, Cefic will provide legislative landscape and outlook: Navigating European legislation: shaping performance and competitiveness in the chemical industry Marco Jansen, Business Director Biopolymers EMEA, Braskem, will share valuable insights: Building a sustainable portfolio for a carbon-neutral circular plastics industry Roger Blokland, CEO & Co-Founder of Relement, will cover cooperation: The collaborative approach to scaling up innovation in chemicals Jeroen van Dorp, Commercial Manager, ChainCraft will wrap up the day with a discussion on upcycling: Transforming organic waste into high-value biochemicals, enabling innovations in various end-markets For more information on the event visit https://lnkd.in/dFCgJvGV #NPD #innovation #knowledgesharing #networking