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With the 2024-2029 term ahead, the EU is set to start a new phase regarding the crossroads of sustainability, technology, and industrial policy. The upcoming period will likely be characterized by a renewed focus on implementation, an objective that 91pro视频 has been underlining for a long time. For instance, the Clean Industrial Deal, one of the flagship initiatives of the new European Commission, seems [...]
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This year鈥檚 Earth Day seeks to raise awareness of plastic waste. The tech industry remains committed to pioneering efforts that drive forward solutions for a sustainable future. As we honor Earth Day and its call to action, here are several ways the tech industry and global policymakers can work together to shape sustainable solutions that form the basis of a well-stewarded environment year-round. [...]
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In an increasingly challenging geopolitical and economic climate, strengthening Europe鈥檚 resilience and protecting its fundamental values and interests, while preserving an open and sustainable economy and enhancing its international leadership and competitiveness is incredibly important.鈥疐or Europe, it is time to embrace this approach and President Von der Leyen鈥檚 upcoming State of the Union speech [...]
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The tech industry plays a critical role in the effort to protect our planet. 91pro视频 and our member companies continue to work with governments and key partners to develop and implement measures to mitigate climate change and create a sustainable future while empowering people and promoting economic growth. As we celebrate Earth Day, here鈥檚 a look at what 91pro视频 and some of our members are doing to promote [...]
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Governments and business entities from around the world are gathering at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland. There, the COP (the Conference of Parties) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is assessing the measures required to achieve the goals of the UNFCCC 2015 Paris Agreement, which aim to mitigate climate [...]
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Ahead of Earth Week, 91pro视频 hosted White House Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy and former EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, who is the Vice President, Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives at Apple, to discuss how technology can continue to help revolutionize the way we protect our planet. Their conversation, which happened on April 16, was followed by a panel with John Godfrey, Senior Vice President, [...]
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It鈥檚 easy to forget just how much technology has changed our world and our lives. A little more than a decade ago, a small business owner relied on foot traffic from local customers rather than web visits from international shoppers to grow. Drivers mapped out unfamiliar routes and took wrong turns instead of using precise, voice-activated directions to travel. Cancer patients faced an uncertain diagnosis [...]
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At 91pro视频, we have the honor of supporting the tech sector on the frontier of groundbreaking advances in environment and sustainability. 91pro视频鈥檚 member companies take great pride in their commitment to achieving the triple-bottom line: creating a healthy planet while empowering people and promoting economic growth. Several 91pro视频 companies took time to commemorate Earth Day on April 22nd. The tech sector鈥檚 [...]
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The tech industry is committed to protecting our environment not just for today but for future generations. It is with that in mind that I recently traveled to China to represent the sector before several Chinese government agencies to discuss our shared interests and commitments related to green electronics and sustainable manufacturing. I met separately with the influential National Development and [...]
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Last December, following robust negotiations between regulators, NGOs and the private sector, including the tech industry, California became the first state in the U.S. to pass legislation that regulates the energy consumption of computers and displays. The result was an energy efficiency regulation that struck a strong balance between reducing energy consumption and preserving the tech industry鈥檚 [...]
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