Value chain

Port Houston Partners in Maritime Education

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Last week, the Port Houston Partners in Maritime Education (PHPME) Executive Advisory Council held a day-long workshop and reviewed the program's annual performance measures and initiatives.

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  • Last week, the Port Houston Partners in Maritime Education (PHPME) Executive Advisory Council held a day-long workshop and reviewed the program's annual performance measures and initiatives.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231212718083/en/
    Students enjoyed an activity at the Maritime & Logistics Youth Expo earlier this year.
  • This annual event, supported by Port of Houston Partners in Maritime Education, enables students across multiple school districts to interact with more than 35 maritime partners and learn more about different careers in the industry.
  • Since its inception, PHPME has provided over $255,000 in support of local maritime education.

Smart Harvest Market Global Analysis 2023-2028: Optimizing Farm Profitability through Climate-Resilient Smart Harvest Solutions - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

The "Smart Harvest Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Product, Application, Startup, Patent, Value Chain, and Country-Wise Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Smart Harvest Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Product, Application, Startup, Patent, Value Chain, and Country-Wise Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Smart harvest technologies offer precise and targeted approaches for production management, optimized harvesting application, and effective harvesting.
  • During the projected timeframe (2023-2028), on-field agriculture application is expected to occupy a significant market share in the global smart harvest market.
  • The self-propelled smart harvester segment is expected to hold a significant market share in the global smart harvest market during the forecast period (2023-2028).

COP28: IBEROSTAR UNVEILS CIRCULAR ECONOMY ROADMAP

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iberostar Group, a leader in responsible tourism, unveils its new roadmap showcasing its commitment to circular economy principles at the 28th edition of the United Nations Conference (COP28) in Dubai, at the UNWTO event: Tourism United for Climate Action – Delivering on the Commitments of the Glasgow Declaration.

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  • PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iberostar Group, a leader in responsible tourism, unveils its new roadmap showcasing its commitment to circular economy principles at the 28th edition of the United Nations Conference (COP28) in Dubai, at the UNWTO event: Tourism United for Climate Action – Delivering on the Commitments of the Glasgow Declaration.
  • Acknowledging this, Iberostar is actively engaging the value chain, and in public-private partnerships to drive sector development, particularly in waste and energy.
  • Gloria Fluxà, Vice-Chairman and Chief Sustainability Officer of Iberostar Group, states, "Our roadmap explores the transformative power of circular thinking.
  • The roadmap supplements previous strategies on responsible consumption of seafood, coastal health, and decarbonization, emphasizing Iberostar's commitment to reduce its impact.

Avantor® Hosts Investor Day, Announces New Strategic Operating Model to Drive Growth and Productivity

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

During the event, Avantor will outline its plans to transform the business by implementing a new operating model and advancing a multi-year cost optimization initiative.

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  • During the event, Avantor will outline its plans to transform the business by implementing a new operating model and advancing a multi-year cost optimization initiative.
  • "Over the past decade, we have built a Fortune 500 Life Science Tools leader, and our new operating model builds on the strength of Avantor's platform and will position our company for long-term growth.
  • The live virtual event will be available on the Events & Presentations page in the Investor section of Avantor's website, ir.avantorsciences.com .
  • The investor presentation and a replay of the webcast will also be available on the investor relations website following the event.

LONGi Achieves Nearly 40% Reduction in Operational Emissions in Climate Action White Paper Released at COP28

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (LONGi), a global leader in solar technology, today released its 2023 Climate Action White Paper, a comprehensive report outlining the company's commitment, achievements, and future strategies to promote sustainable development through clean energy. The white paper highlights monumental strides toward clean energy development, including where LONGi slashed operational emissions per revenue unit by nearly 40 percent in 2022. Additionally, 47 percent of LONGi's total electricity consumption is now sourced from sustainable alternatives, eliminating approximately 2.5 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

Key Points: 
  • The white paper highlights monumental strides toward clean energy development, including where LONGi slashed operational emissions per revenue unit by nearly 40 percent in 2022.
  • Additionally, 47 percent of LONGi's total electricity consumption is now sourced from sustainable alternatives, eliminating approximately 2.5 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
  • The accompanying white paper delves into four key chapters: Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures Accelerating Operational Emissions Reduction, Enhancing a Low-carbon Value Chain, and Advancing Toward a Zero-carbon Future.
  • "The annual publishing of our white paper is meant to show our firm ambition, pragmatic action, and progress in climate action to all of society.

LONGi Achieves Nearly 40% Reduction in Operational Emissions in Climate Action White Paper Released at COP28

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (LONGi), a global leader in solar technology, today released its 2023 Climate Action White Paper, a comprehensive report outlining the company's commitment, achievements, and future strategies to promote sustainable development through clean energy. The white paper highlights monumental strides toward clean energy development, including where LONGi slashed operational emissions per revenue unit by nearly 40 percent in 2022. Additionally, 47 percent of LONGi's total electricity consumption is now sourced from sustainable alternatives, eliminating approximately 2.5 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

Key Points: 
  • The white paper highlights monumental strides toward clean energy development, including where LONGi slashed operational emissions per revenue unit by nearly 40 percent in 2022.
  • Additionally, 47 percent of LONGi's total electricity consumption is now sourced from sustainable alternatives, eliminating approximately 2.5 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
  • The accompanying white paper delves into four key chapters: Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures Accelerating Operational Emissions Reduction, Enhancing a Low-carbon Value Chain, and Advancing Toward a Zero-carbon Future.
  • "The annual publishing of our white paper is meant to show our firm ambition, pragmatic action, and progress in climate action to all of society.

BDA Appoints Matt Ferrari as Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

WOODINVILLE, Wash., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, LLC (BDA), the nation's premier Merchandise Agency™ for iconic brands including Major League Baseball, Johnson & Johnson, The Home Depot, NBC, and Mercedes Benz, today announced the appointment of Matt Ferrari as Chief Operating Officer. Matt is an accomplished leader bringing more than fifteen years of supply chain expertise from global heritage brands such as Johnson & Johnson, The North Face, and Timberland. As COO, Matt will oversee BDA's global operations, fulfillment centers, supplier partners, and sales support.

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  • Ferrari Brings Mastery of Supply Chain Excellence Having Managed Global Operations for Johnson & Johnson, The North Face, and Timberland
    WOODINVILLE, Wash., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bensussen Deutsch & Associates , LLC (BDA), the nation's premier Merchandise Agency™ for iconic brands including Major League Baseball, Johnson & Johnson, The Home Depot, NBC, and Mercedes Benz, today announced the appointment of Matt Ferrari as Chief Operating Officer.
  • As COO, Matt will oversee BDA's global operations, fulfillment centers, supplier partners, and sales support.
  • "Matt is completely dialed into the best practices of managing a worldwide network," said Jay Deutsch, CEO and co-founder of BDA.
  • With Matt on board, BDA will continue to lead the industry with top-tier customer value creation and exceptional execution."

ketteQ Announces Executive Advisory Board, Appoints Top Supply Chain Leaders and Visionaries

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

ATLANTA, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ketteQ, a trail-blazing provider of supply chain planning and optimization solutions that deliver break-through levels of supply chain operating and financial performance, today announced the formation of its Executive Advisory Board (EAB) comprised of top leaders from some of the most recognized companies in the world. This distinguished board brings together accomplished supply chain experts and visionaries from diverse industries with the goal of driving continued supply chain technology innovation, excellence, and business value delivery.

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  • ketteQ is at the forefront of revolutionizing supply chain practices and delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to organizations seeking to improve their supply chain performance.
  • The newly appointed members of the ketteQ Executive Advisory Board are:
    Rick McDonald: Chief Supply Chain Officer for The Clorox Company.
  • Cheryl Capps: Former SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Corning Inc., and SVP Global Supply Chain at Bristol-Myers Squibb.
  • Andrew Downard: EVP, Global Supply Chain at Mativ, former Gartner Research Director and SVP Supply Chain, Apex Tool Group, LLC.

Today Essity holds the webcast - Innovating for profitable and sustainable growth

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Monday, November 27, 2023

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Welcome to Essity's live webcast on innovation, today at 15:00-16:30 CET.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Welcome to Essity's live webcast on innovation, today at 15:00-16:30 CET.
  • Every day, Essity improves the hygiene and health of one billion people in 150 countries.
  • Innovation is key to continue increasing customer and consumer satisfaction worldwide, further strengthening leading market positions and contribute to a more sustainable society.
  • The webcast will start with a presentation of Essity and its strategy for value creation and will subsequently focus on how the company innovates for profitable and sustainable growth.

Today Essity holds the webcast - Innovating for profitable and sustainable growth

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 27, 2023

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Welcome to Essity's live webcast on innovation, today at 15:00-16:30 CET.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Welcome to Essity's live webcast on innovation, today at 15:00-16:30 CET.
  • Every day, Essity improves the hygiene and health of one billion people in 150 countries.
  • Innovation is key to continue increasing customer and consumer satisfaction worldwide, further strengthening leading market positions and contribute to a more sustainable society.
  • The webcast will start with a presentation of Essity and its strategy for value creation and will subsequently focus on how the company innovates for profitable and sustainable growth.