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What is B-Corp month all about? This is the month to celebrate Certified B Corporations worldwide. B Corps demonstrate what’s possible when Businesses think beyond profit, go beyond the expected, and prove that there’s a better way to do business. One of my personal favourite's is ENSO - 2023 Earthshot Prize Finalist. ENSO is a standout in the tyre industry and a 2023 Earthshot Prize Finalist. As the sole tyre company to earn B-Corp certification, ENSO’s dedication to sustainability is unparalleled. At the heart of ENSO’s innovation is their commitment to enhancing electric vehicles (EVs) through superior tyre technology. Their goal? To increase EV efficiency and slash tyre-related pollution—a staggering 6 million tons annually. By championing eco-friendly materials and processes, ENSO is steering the tyre industry towards a greener future. Join me in applauding ENSO and all B Corps this month for their visionary approach to business. 🌿 #BCorpMonth #SustainableBusiness #Innovation

𝗪𝗼𝘄 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗣𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗨𝗦𝗔 I Just returned from 𝗡𝗣𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 and its really a wow feeling. What an eye-opener! I was amazed to see innovations that felt like peeking into the future, offering a clear glimpse of where our industry is heading. The energy at the event was absolutely electric, with groundbreaking technologies and advancements at every turn. Meeting industry peers was another highlight that completely reshaped my thinking. The best part of these events is the incredible interactions with industry experts. They generously shared practical insights that are invaluable for formulating future strategies. These conversations are pure gold! Discussions on sustainability and cutting-edge materials truly ignited a fire in me. It was exhilarating to witness the future of materials across various industries — sustainable, advanced, and absolutely groundbreaking. I left feeling inspired, energized, and ready, more than ever to drive change in our industry. The future is bright, and we’re ready to lead the way. Here's to innovation and a fantastic journey ahead! #NPE #Innovation #Polymer #Sustainability #FutureForward #IndustryInsights #CALCO #events

Climate change is a pressing issue for our industry, and at Xella Group, we believe that collaboration is key to achieving a more sustainable future. That's why research and development (R&D) is at the core of our strategy. As the only AAC and CSU building materials company in Europe with our dedicated R&D facility, Xella Technologie- und Forschungsgesellschaft mbH and research labs at each plant, we have heavily invested in sustainable production solutions. But it's not just about funding - we foster a collaborative culture of innovation. And this approach pays off: we develop energy-efficient products with exceptional lifespans, exceeding traditional expectations and our recarbonation research shows the potential of AAC to absorb and store CO2 throughout its lifecycle, even after demolition. Read more about our efforts in our recently published 2023 Sustainability Report: https://lnkd.in/evhWcWsz #xella #research #development #innovation #sustainability #Co2

🌍 Speaker announcement! 🌍 We are proud to share that Marjon Castelijns 🌍 🌱 will be speaking at the upcoming RH2INE meeting during the #CEDays in Brussels on the 3rd of April. This significant event, generously hosted by the Benelux Union at their venue, focuses on a crucial theme: insetting. 🚀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗔 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🚀 Insetting is emerging as a promising method capable of accelerating the business case development for new sustainable technologies. It represents a transformative approach to integrating sustainability directly into the core operations of organizations, offering a path to not only reduce environmental footprints but also to foster innovation and economic growth. The meeting promises to be a ground-breaking gathering, with several leading entities announcing the start of a pilot project in this arena. It's an unparalleled opportunity to discuss, share, and collaborate on driving forward the adoption of sustainable technologies. 🛳️ 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗷𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗷𝗻𝘀: 𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 🛳️ As the project leader of Condor H2, a pioneering RH2INE-enabled zero-emission project, Marjon has been at the forefront of removing barriers for zero-emission ships powered by hydrogen. The CONDOR-project, supported by a consortium of around 50 value chain partners, marks a significant step towards sustainable waterborne transportation. Before leading Condor H2, Marjon worked with Future Proof Shipping, the company making a great impact these days, launching their second fully zero-emission electric inland ship on hydrogen in February 2024. Her passion as a "changemaker" is to connect organizations across continents, leveraging her background in project management and operations in Europe and Africa, to lead climate-positive solutions. 💡 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 💡 This RH2INE meeting is not just an event; it's a call to action for innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders to come together for a sustainable future. Let's explore how insetting can revolutionize our approach to sustainability in technology and beyond. If you are interested in attending the meeting, please contact the organisation by e-mail: rh2ine@pzh.nl #RH2INE #Sustainability #Insetting #ZeroEmission #ClimateChange #Innovation #CEdays #SustainableTechnology #MaritimeInnovation

Join Sweden-US Green Transition Initiative in accelerating the green transition! 🌍 We host roundtables, organize digital seminars and events, and match-make to create consortia to showcase green tech solutions and drive innovation projects. We started in fall 2022 and are working to establish real-life examples – from words to implementation – across the U.S. 🌐 Find out more about GTI: gti-sweden.se  📚 Examples of Swedish strength areas: https://lnkd.in/dNQbXXU8 🤝 Do you want to collaborate? https://lnkd.in/dPgQAwpA 🎥 In this video, we share some examples of events, discussions, dialogues, innovation projects, and system pilots. A big shout-out to everyone who has partnered with us so far in this significant journey!    Business Sweden Embassy of Sweden in USA Swedish Energy Agency Vinnova SACC-USA (Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce) SIREUS Atlantic Council Global Energy Center Volvo Group Volvo Construction Equipment Atlas Copco Husqvarna Construction Husqvarna Group Nordic Innovation House - Silicon Valley Swedish INDTECH Viable Cities Future Mobility Electrification Hub Sweden Innovation Days Drive Sweden Automation Region Smart City Sweden IVL Sweco Berkeley SkyDeck ClimateView Position Green AstraZeneca Nasdaq Ecogain S&P Global We Don't Have Time Resources for the Future Arlington County Government City of San José City of Alexandria, Virginia and many more!   🏷️ #greentransition #electrification #emobility #sustainablebuildings  #renewableenergy #greencities #sustainableindustry #sustainability

🌍 Innovation Zero has been a whirlwind of innovation and inspiration today! Hosted at London Olympia, this year's conference brought together pioneers in sustainability to accelerate meaningful action towards a low carbon economy and society. Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband took to the main stage to emphasise the urgency of our collective efforts. If elected, he pledged to tackle the “four horsemen of the apocalypse” - grid delays, planning delays, supply chain delays and skills gaps. Great to see so many innovative companies working towards shaping a brighter, greener tomorrow! 🌿💡 #RenewableFuture #InnovationZero #NetZero #SustainableEnergy

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Today was my last day working with the TfWM Influencing Transport Lab team. It has been a whirlwind of a year where I have learnt a lot, met loads of brilliant and talented people and had countless fascinating conversations about how we can collaborate to enable transport behaviour change. So, what will I be taking away from my time at TfWM? Firstly, as much as this East Midlander loaths to admit it, I have grown a special place in my heart for Birmingham and the West Midlands. It is a powerhouse within the UK, facing some tricky challenges but with people who are proud of where they come from and, above all, have a great sense of humour. Secondly, I have had the privilege of working alongside some of the most knowledgeable, hardest-working, and tenacious people in Transport. The innovation team Mark Collins James Bullen Christopher C Brown Matthew Shelton Lewis Kelly Robert Gregory (apologies to anyone not tagged!) at TfWM is putting in the graft to deliver sustainable, equitable, and net-zero Transport for the region. The challenge is massive, yet I am optimistic it is achievable with this team on the case. I will be returning to working at Cenex full-time as Mobility and Human Insight Manager, although I will continue to champion and support the ITL team Prabs Johal Hannah Begum and their important work. We know that technology alone cannot meet the transition challenge to net-zero Transport, and we must harness behavioural science to help us do this. However, transport innovators need help finding a path to incorporating behaviour in their work. If this question is troubling your organisation then look out for work coming out of the ITL to help light the way, and if you need a guiding hand, get in touch. (Picture is from my first day just over a year ago at the TfWM reimagining transport conference)

🌍✨ Celebrating a Sustainable Triumph in 2023 at PROSE Technologies! 🏆   We are thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements in our environmental endeavors for 2023! 🌱   - 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝟭 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝟲𝟭.𝟱% - 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝟮𝟲% 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝟮 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝟯.𝟴% 𝗰𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝟯 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀   This is a monumental win for our planet, and at PROSE, we are proud to have not only met but exceeded our climate goals. We pledged to make a positive impact on the Earth, and our results speak volumes. Our commitment to sustainability is ingrained in our operations, fostering lighter designs, and integrating energy-saving technology into the core of our practices.   Discover more about our journey and the numbers that reflect our dedication to a greener future: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gYaDDuCd   #Sustainability #EnvironmentalLeadership #NetZero #PROSEGoesGreen #ConnectTheEveryday 🌿

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