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Cathay FHC Delivers for Businesses, People, and the Planet

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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TAIPEI, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change—COP27—called for more commitments and aggressive action on an array of issues critical to tackling our current climate emergency. As world-leaders, negotiators, civil groups, climate activists, and CEOs met in Sharm el-Sheikh from November 6 to 18, Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay FHC) invited people with resources from around the world—from the industrial, governmental, and academic sectors—to take urgent action to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, build resilience, adapt to the inevitable impact of climate change, and deliver on commitments to finance climate action in nature and developing regions.

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  • Cathay FHC recognizes that "speed and scope" are important in a unified effort to fighting climate change.
  • Hong-Tu Tsai, the chairman of Cathay FHC, was invited to open the 2022 WCF Investment COP with a keynote speech.
  • Chang-Ken Lee, president of Cathay FHC, also joined a WCS/Investment COP highlighted session entitled "Enabling Climate Solutions of Tomorrow."
  • With an event like this, Cathay FHC hopes to accompany and guide peopleespecially in the business sectorin identifying paths to sustainability.

Landscape Architects Aim for Zero Emissions by 2040

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Saturday, November 12, 2022
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Together the ASLA Climate Action Plan and the Climate Action Field Guide for ASLA Members chart a pathway for landscape architects to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions in their projects and operations and increase carbon sequestration by 2040.

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  • Together the ASLA Climate Action Plan and the Climate Action Field Guide for ASLA Members chart a pathway for landscape architects to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions in their projects and operations and increase carbon sequestration by 2040.
  • By 2040, all landscape architecture projects will simultaneously:
    Provide significant economic benefits in the form of measurable ecosystem services, health co-benefits, sequestration, and green jobs
    Landscape architects are already helping communities achieve this vision.
  • To accomplish the plan, ASLA, as a non-profit association, has also committed to achieving zero emissions in its operations by 2040.
  • Founded in 1899, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is the professional association for landscape architects in the United States, representing more than 15,000 members.

Huawei Calls for Network Evolution at COP27 to Enable Green Development

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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A Huawei executive said Thursday information and communications technologies, or ICT, will enable the digitalization of industry, spark innovation and make other industries green.

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  • A Huawei executive said Thursday information and communications technologies, or ICT, will enable the digitalization of industry, spark innovation and make other industries green.
  • To this end, members of the ITU-T, including Huawei, have proposed a standard for measuring network energy use.
  • The UNFCCC UGIH session, titled ICT for Green, addressed the ways in which transformative ICT technology could be utilized to enable the green development of a wide range of industries, facilitating the worlds path to net-zero emissions.
  • Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices.

ASHRAE and Building Industry Organizations Assume Leadership Role in Global Decarbonization Efforts

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Atlanta, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASHRAE, along with 23 of the worlds leading building industry organizations issued a statement to government representatives attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 27) pledging to assume a leadership role in decarbonization efforts in the built environment.

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  • Atlanta, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASHRAE, along with 23 of the worlds leading building industry organizations issued a statement to government representatives attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 27) pledging to assume a leadership role in decarbonization efforts in the built environment.
  • In a video presentation, 2022-23 ASHRAE President Farooq Mehboob, Fellow Life Member ASHRAE, presented a roadmap for addressing climate change, reading directly from the statement.
  • The Society is showcasing integrated building solutions and sustainability in action through the opening of the ASHRAE Global Headquarters building in metro-Atlanta, Georgia.
  • For more information and to stay up-to-date on ASHRAE, visit ashrae.org and connect on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , Twitter and YouTube .

Canada's Role in a Sustainable Energy Future Ought to Shine in Egypt

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Approximately a hundred heads of state are in attendance this week for the 27th Session of the UN Conference of Parties to the Framework Convention on Climate Change.

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  • Approximately a hundred heads of state are in attendance this week for the 27th Session of the UN Conference of Parties to the Framework Convention on Climate Change.
  • They'llset the tone of the conference, while ministerial meetings are set for next week in order finalize the outcomes of the session.
  • "Canada has an important role to play in helping meet the challenges of the current global energy landscape.
  • "So it's crystal clear that Canada has a key role to play in these discussions, andwe're glad support for Canada's superior record is steadily growing," Battershill said.

Architects urge COP27 attendees to address built environment and hold firm on emissions reduction targets

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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AIA will continue its work leading the building sector in the global effort to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

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  • AIA will continue its work leading the building sector in the global effort to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
  • Architects work at the leading edge of a $1.6 trillion U.S. construction industry.
  • More importantly, however, AIA continues to prioritize and advocate for a global focus on the needs of our planet and our communities.
  • Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards.

Delta Attends COP27 UN Climate Change Conference and Hosts Official Side Event to Share its Solutions for Islands' Power Grid Resilience and its Coral Restoration Initiatives

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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This year, Delta will host an official side event, participatein the Action Hub section of the Conference, and have a booth in the COP27 Blue Zone to share with delegations from around the world its solutions and initiatives, which help ensure power grid resilience and coral restoration for islands.

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  • This year, Delta will host an official side event, participatein the Action Hub section of the Conference, and have a booth in the COP27 Blue Zone to share with delegations from around the world its solutions and initiatives, which help ensure power grid resilience and coral restoration for islands.
  • In the press conference today in Taipei, Delta's representatives also shared first-hand observations from COP27.
  • Shan Shan Guo, Vice Chairperson of the Delta Electronics Foundation, said, "Delta continuously innovates to create solutions capable of helping mankind achieve its sustainability goals.
  • In the face of climate disasters, Delta developed an energy storage solution to strengthen the resilience and reduce the carbon footprint of Orchid Island's electricity grid.

OMRON Declares Its Commitment to Doubling Energy Productivity by 2040 to Achieve Carbon Neutrality, Becoming Japan's First Manufacturing Company to Join EP100

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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With its Industrial Automation and Healthcare businesses joining theInitiative, OMRON commits to doubling its energy productivity.

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  • With its Industrial Automation and Healthcare businesses joining theInitiative, OMRON commits to doubling its energy productivity.
  • To achieve both zero carbon and business growth, OMRON is developing uniqueinitiatives to reduce absolute energy consumption and improve productivity --with the end goal of realizing double energy productivity.
  • (*1) An international corporate initiative in which companies participate with the goal of doubling the energy productivity of their operations (e.g.,improving energy efficiency by 50%).
  • Abbreviation of "100% Energy Productivity," meaning doubling the energy efficiency (Energy Productivity) of a business.

Citi GPS Releases New Climate Research Ahead of COP27

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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Citi today announced the release of three Global Perspectives & Solutions (Citi GPS) reports that highlight a range of challenges and opportunities related to the climate crisis.

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  • Citi today announced the release of three Global Perspectives & Solutions (Citi GPS) reports that highlight a range of challenges and opportunities related to the climate crisis.
  • This research will be launched in partnership with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at COP27 on November 9.
  • In addition to these GPS reports, Citi will host a panel event at COP27 on November 10 to present new research focused on the importance of a sustainable ocean economy.
  • Citi GPS accesses the best elements of our global conversation and harvests the thought leadership of our research analysts and a wide range of senior professionals across our firm.

RTI International Delegation Convening at COP27 in Egypt to Present Climate Change Research

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Top climate experts from RTI International, a nonprofit research institute and leading international development organization, will contribute to climate action at the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, beginning Nov. 7. The event brings together leaders and representatives from more than 190 countries as well as scientists, researchers and implementers to discuss ways to develop and scale climate smart solutions.

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  • The team, including leading RTI climate experts, will join negotiations as official observers
    RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Top climate experts from RTI International, a nonprofit research institute and leading international development organization, will contribute to climate action at the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, beginning Nov. 7.
  • "To drive real change, climate solutions must be locally led, grounded in science and data, and take a long-term view," said Paul Weisenfeld , executive vice president for international development and head of RTI's delegation.
  • RTI's delegation will serve in an official observer capacity andpresent on a range of research findingsincluding locally led solutions, nature-based solutions, climate mitigation, climate finance, climate adaptation and climate resilience.
  • Our delegation of experts from RTI's Center for Climate Solutions will connect with other participants to help scale proven and innovative climate solutions that will reduce emissions and build resilience to climate change."