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Are you ready for #EarthDay? 🌍 How can nature help us solve the climate crisis? Join us on April 22 for a live broadcast. Check out the full program: https://wedonthavetime.org/events/nature Ask questions directly to the speakers in the comment field. Write which speaker you address before your inquiry). They will interact on stage and here on We Don't Have Time. #WeDontHaveTime @Ericsson @Exponential_Roadmap @Terraformation @earthday.org Part 1, Stockholm studio: https://youtu.be/JoTkF2mx8KY?t=834
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Ericsson has once again secured its position as one of the world's most sustainable large corporations, according to the annual list compiled by Corporate Knights. Since 2005, this Canadian media organization has assessed major listed companies using various performance indicators like sustainability reports and carbon productivity. In the 2024 Global 100 list, Ericsson stood out among 6,733 companies analyzed globally. Renowned for its sustainable business model, Ericsson's consistent presence on the Global 100 list reflects its commitment to sustainability across its operations and value chain. Heather Johnson, Head of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility at Ericsson, emphasized the company's dedication to embedding sustainability practices, which contribute to its recognition as a sustainable leader. CEO of Corporate Knights, Toby Heaps, highlighted the significance of the Global 100 index, attributing its success to companies' substantial investments in green initiatives like clean energy. This commitment positions these companies to excel in the emerging low-carbon economy, demonstrating Ericsson's forward-thinking approach to sustainability. Ericsson's continued recognition on the Global 100 list underscores its ongoing efforts to create value for stakeholders and society through sustainable practices. As the company remains steadfast in its sustainability journey, it reaffirms its commitment to corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship. https://www.ericsson.com/en/news/2024/1/ericsson-among-top-100-sustainable-companies
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The ICT sector has a huge potential to reduce emissions across society. Digitalization and energy efficiency can reduce emissions today while saving money but for the ICT sector to reach its climate goals we need the right conditions. Transition plans that outline what is needed from other stakeholders are crucial, as we cannot reach our goals without support from customers, suppliers, and policymakers. Transition plans are a hot topic within corporate climate action, as they are needed to describe how we are going to reach our net zero targets as a society and as companies. What does a net zero future look like, and what products do we need to achieve the sustainable development goals and stay below 1.5°C of global warming? Ericsson’s Climate Action Programme Manager, Emelie Öhlander, joined a panel from the COP28 Climate Hub in Dubai to discuss this question alongside Louise Rehbinder, Director, Exponential Roadmap Initiative; Emma Stewart, Netflix Sustainability Officer, Netflix; and Emilia Hagberg, VP Sustainability Development, Skanska. For a transition plan to be effective, the first step is to understand the meaning of net zero. Thankfully, a big part of the ICT sector seems to understand this, especially among the big players that have already set net zero targets. However, there is much to be done to spread this understanding to all actors globally. “Talking about the ICT industry,” added Emelie, “I think the major players here are our customers, the operators, who have really grasped the meaning of net zero.” Customer demand is an important lever for transitioning the whole ICT sector. When operators set demands that support their net zero targets, that helps us as network providers to put pressure on ourselves and our suppliers, creating a ripple effect throughout the whole value chain. Another important player in transforming the industry is the policymakers. For digitalization to reach its climate impact potential, investments need to be made in expanding renewable energy and developing infrastructure for digital solutions. This barrier is often overlooked, especially by governments developing their national climate plans. “If the whole ICT industry changed to renewables, 80% of our total emissions can be reduced,” said Emelie, stating that this is a daunting task, but that it’s “the biggest shift we need to do.” The ICT industry has the potential to reduce emissions drastically, but to make sure this happens in time to achieve the 1.5°C targets we need to see investments in both implementing the existing solutions and developing more efficient ways to do things. Emelie wrapped up the panel succinctly by stating that “Innovation is really needed.” Watch the full panel below: https://youtu.be/vwghWtoLjsA?t=2210 About the COP28 Climate Hub We Don’t Have Time hosted the COP28 Climate Hub, in partnership with Race To Zero, UNDP, the Exponential Roadmap Initiative, and the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, amplifying the important high-level discussions at COP28 to a global audience. The live broadcast spanned over 10 days and covered a variety of climate-related topics. Rewatch the COP28 Climate Hub anytime on We Don’t Have Time Play.
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Having met and surpassed its first science-based 1.5°C-aligned emission reduction targets, Ericsson has decided on new climate action targets, that have been now approved by the Science Based Targets initiative. Ericsson has now committed to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% (from 2020 levels) by the end of 2040, and will neutralize the remaining 10% with approved carbon removal. This is a company that is walking the talk, and it is great to see! Read more: https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/2024/1/ericssons-second-round-of-climate-targets-toward-net-zero-approved-by-science-based-target-initiative
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Sophia Fahlen, Head of IU Ericsson Connected Recycling, leads the company's sustainable e-waste management venture. Ericsson is actively reducing waste through its digitalized reverse supply chain solution, Ericsson Connected Recycling (ECR), aiming to promote circularity, reduce carbon emissions, and preserve raw materials. ECR has shown a 40% reduction in waste volumes for a major retailer. The platform provides transparency, traceability, and real-time data, empowering retailers to complywith regulations, generate revenue, and work towards zero waste. Digitalization and connectivity play a crucial role in transforming the recycling industry, offering real-time tracking, reducing inefficiencies, and fostering a circular economy. Sophia Fahlen suggests businesses embrace digitalization, industry collaboration, and transparency for effective recycling strategies, contributing to a sustainable future and achieving net-zero objectives. https://sustainabilitymag.com/tech-ai/ericssons-sustainable-e-waste-management-business-venture
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Sustainability Magazine speaks to Sophia Fahlen, Head of IU Ericsson Connected Recycling about the circular economy of electronics and tackling e-waste
https://sustainabilitymag.com/tech-ai/ericssons-sustainable-e-waste-management-business-venture
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Digitalization is one of the cornerstones of our sustainability agenda at Ericsson. We know the potential that it has for both emissions reduction and energy efficiency. In order to communicate its value to a wider audience, be they customers or stakeholders, we need clear and decisive demonstrations of its capabilities through real life digitization projects. At Climate Week NYC, we highlighted such a project in the building sector. Buildings - Where 40% of global energy consumption occurs Taking to the stage at New York Climate Week during the We Don’t Have Time “Road To COP28” broadcast, we shared how even something that seems as incapable of being digitized as buildings can harness its power to become more energy efficient. Buildings have long been on the radar of organizations such as the International Energy Agency and the Science Based Targets Initiative, as they contribute (both in their construction and their ongoing operations) to “40% of all the energy in the world”, as Mats Pellbäck Scharp pointed out while on stage. “All the discussion on buildings has, to date, been on retro-fitting, changing the heating system, insulation, double glazing, and so on”, he further added, which while absolutely beneficial, doesn’t allow businesses to harness the power of data and smart, digitized systems to track, capture, analyze and reduce their energy consumption. The results have been self-evident, as businesses that we have partnered with on digitization initiatives have been able to reduce their energy consumption by as much as 6%, which, if scaled to account for all buildings, could yield as much as a 2-3% reduction in overall energy usage globally. The Kiona-Ericsson Partnership Joining Mats onstage was Viktor Vitell, Chief Marketing Officer at Kiona, a business that offers a platform for other businesses to seamlessly integrate their technology solutions and harness their own data. With over 55 000 buildings connected to their platform and many of them connected through the cellular network, Kiona was contacted by Ericsson to see if we could put their technology “to the test”. We picked two of the most sustainable energy producers in the world, Sweden and Finland, who also have a very high energy efficiency in their residential buildings. On top of that the Co2-cost of running the service, including Ericsson’s infrastructure, was added to the calculation. The study showed that the Kiona Edge AI solution was able to lower Co2-emissions from buildings by 6-7% in these markets. “The way we do it is by using sensors to measure indoor temperature and sensors to measure outdoor temperatures, then use AI in combination with millions of other data points to calculate how much heat is needed in the building.” explained Viktor. This goes above the capabilities of retrofitting, double glazing, and other heat-loss mitigation solutions, as it directly curbs the output of energy required for a building to stay at an appropriate temperature. It is also scalable, affordable, and easy to manage as Viktor pointed out: “[Firstly], it shouldn’t be a big financing decision [for a business] to go with a solution like this. The second thing is it needs to be scalable… to roll out… But if you want to build a long-term offering, it needs to be sustainable, and that’s what we’ve been able to provide.” If you would like to understand more about this case-study, you will find more information here. Putting these solutions into play at scale Alongside Ericsson and Kiona was a representative from the European Commission, Maciej Kowalczyk, from the EU’s Directorate Climate Action, who are seriously looking into digital technologies as “enablers” of emissions reductions for their significant milestone of generating a 55% reduction in emissions by 2050. In regards to energy efficiency in particular, they are looking to reduce the consumption of buildings throughout the EU by 11%, which is halfway achieved alone through these digital solutions offered by both Ericsson and Kiona, “as digital can fill a lot of gaps in the solutions for energy efficiency.” This is a fantastic stamp of approval for the efficacy of these solutions and their utilization through smart partnerships, and we are looking forward to scaling up our digitization efforts now and into the future as the proof of concept for them has been demonstrated. Watch Ericsson on stage with Kiona, Skanska, and the EU commission below: https://youtu.be/5h6NdTLmsK4?t=19596
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Ericsson leads the charge in pioneering a sustainable future through global collaboration and digital innovation. We're on track to reduce carbon emissions by 15% by 2030 and reach Net Zero across our value chain by 2040, ten years ahead of the UN's goal. Our commitment to sustainability is evident in the steps we're taking. From harnessing ambient energy with zero-energy devices to connecting nature-based solutions like our Connected Mangroves project, we're making a tangible impact. We understand the vital role of digitalization in climate action. Technologies like 5G, AI, and IoT are driving decarbonization across industries. Cellular connectivity will revolutionize manufacturing, renewable energy, and transportation. Sustainability is at the core of our purpose. We're dedicated to addressing climate change, reducing environmental impacts, and fostering a circular economy. Global collaboration is key, and we're actively engaging with partners, governments, and academia. The battle against climate change requires collective effort, and we're committed to leading the charge. Together, we can achieve a 1.5°C future and create a world where limitless connectivity pioneers a sustainable future. Lets all join in realizing this vision. https://www.ericsson.com/en/about-us/new-world-of-possibilities/pioneering-a-sustainable-future
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https://www.ericsson.com/4aa14d/assets/local/about-ericsson/sustainability-and-corporate-responsibility/documents/2022/breaking-the-energy-curve-report.pdf 5G has been deployed globally in over 200 live networks. As we move towards 2025, Ericsson believes it is possible to scale up 5G, while simultaneously reducing total network energy consumption. The demand on mobile networks will continue to grow and without action, energy use and related emissions will too. In order to reach Net Zero, it is important to reduce energy consumption and break the energy curve. 1.Sustainable network evolution Many service providers are entering a scaling phase as they already run a 5G network, and our insights can help while we consistently work to improve the energy performance of our products. Network planning and operations need to evolve to cater for achieving business targets and sustainability ambitions with the lowest energy consumption possible. By applying a work process that prioritizes a holistic view of all perspectives, including an evaluation of organizational objectives and network realities, the resulting network evolution plan becomes the foundation to achieve the desired outcomes. 2. Expand and modernize Executing a sustainable network evolution plan with a stepwise 5G expansion provides an opportunity to modernize existing networks with low energy consumption and carbon emissions. Expanding sites with new 5G solutions often includes deploying new frequency bands, which requires adding more equipment. To avoid increasing energy consumption, the installed equipment needs to be modernized. This is key to changing the energy consumption trajectory in mobile networks. With a combined view of investments and operating costs, our latest generations of multi-band and massive multiple-input and multiple output (MIMO) radios, and basebands can help service providers to cut energy consumption and greatly improve their energy costs and total cost of ownership going forward. 3. Operate intelligently As traffic varies daily, the use of energy-saving applications is fundamental to adjusting the capacity of mobile networks to match demand and to delivering the best user experience with the lowest energy use. This can be achieved through a portfolio of tools and capabilities including the latest artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) – as well as automation solutions which can help to reduce perceived complexity barriers. Ericsson is well equipped to support service providers in keeping energy use and carbon emissions at a minimum, with zero-touch problem solving and predictive energy management.
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Marine Stephan
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Ericsson just launched the Green Financing Framework to support investments in energy-efficient technologies as well as renewable energy. The framework enables the company to issue green bonds and other green financing instruments. The framework will enable the telecom network operator to issue what’s known as Green Securities, which allow Ericsson to finance or refinance assets with the aim of transitioning to a low-carbon and environmentally sustainable society. Designed in line with current best practices and verified by S&P Global’s second-party opinion provider CICERO Shades of Green, the framework will undergo third-party review post-issuance. This framework is a concrete step in further embedding sustainability across the company, in this case strengthening their climate action and financial activities. Read more: https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/2022/12/ericsson-presents-a-green-financing-framework
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During the UN climate conference COP27, Ericsson participated in the COP27 Climate Hub broadcast, an on-site and digital broadcast hosted by We Don’t Have Time from Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt. Emelie Öhlander, Climate Action Programme Manager for Ericsson joined the broadcast from Sharm El-Sheikh to talk about Ericsson’s journey to decarbonize the company while providing solutions for other companies to lower their emissions as well. The ICT sector is responsible for only a tiny fraction of global emissions - 1.4% according to Ericsson research - but its role in supporting climate action in other sectors is significant: ICT has the potential to be able to reduce global emissions by 15% or more by implementing digital technologies in other sectors. Emelie mentioned examples like helping nature based solutions be more effective through digital monitoring, or supporting victims of climate-related extreme weather to connect to the internet quickly so that they can coordinate the emergency response. This doesn’t mean that decarbonizing the ICT sector is insignificant. Setting clear climate goals and working to reach them is imperative to become a credible actor when helping other companies to decarbonize. It is also clear that customers and investors want to see continued climate action from companies like Ericsson if they are to continue putting their money into the company. This all comes down to transforming whole businesses, both outside of Ericsson but also inside. Emelie said: "To be truly sustainable, we are changing everything. It's not only sustainability teams that work on this now, it's the whole company, across all operations." https://youtu.be/06fapRvkkoI?t=9567 Rewatch the COP27 Climate Hub anytime on We Don’t Have Time Play.
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How can we use digital solutions to help us accelerate the race to zero? That was the key topic of the sixth Exponential Climate Action Summit, which this time was a part of the STHLM+50 Climate Hub. As Åsa Tamsons pointed out in her introduction keynote, a lot has changed since the first mobile telephone was released in 1973. We have learned that technology can be used for the common good, it’s now time to show that technology can also be for the planet’s good. “Let's use technology to make the most exponential transformation needed, so we can protect our planet and move toward a sustainable future,” Åsa Tamsons Ericsson’s Connected Mangroves project is one of many examples. Since 2017, IoT technologies, and later on AI and machine learning solutions, have been used to improve the survival rate of mangrove saplings in the Philippines. Developed in collaboration with PLDT Inc and local communities, this unique solution has even led to re-discovering a bird species that was thought to be extinct. Digitalization will be key in the decarbonization of society and industries and could enable a reduction of carbon emissions by 15% by 2030. So how do we include digital solutions in different industries? This topic was discussed by Mats Pellbäck Scharp, Head of Sustainability, Ericsson, Ellen Kugelberg, Chief Product Office, Einride and Marc Hoffman, CEO, E.ON Sweden. They shared their experience on how companies can use digital solutions to disrupt entire industries and enable climate action. To comply with the Paris Agreement the ICT sector will need to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 45% from 2020 to 2030. But how to decarbonize an exponentially growing industry? A key answer is given by our Responsible Sourcing, Program Manager, Louise Rehbinder: close collaboration with suppliers. Ericsson is one of the 1.5°C Supply Chain Leaders, an initiative founded by the Exponential Roadmap Initiative, to support suppliers to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. This initiative will be a key enabler to reaching Ericsson’s goal to halve supply chain emissions by 2030, as part of our Net Zero ambition. Watch the Exponential Climate Action Summit IV, Maximizing impact with digitalization at the STHLM+50 Climate Hub: https://youtu.be/1QeKV76wzAo ABOUT STHLM+50 CLIMATE HUB 50 years after the very first UN Environment Conference, placing nature and poverty at the forefront of the international agenda, Stockholm welcomed the world again in June 2022. Together with partners, We Don'tHave Time and UNDP hosted a public arena for the entire week of Stockholm+50, leading up to World Environment Day 2022. The five-day event was broadcast live from SPACE Arena in central Stockholm. On Twitter alone, the broadcasts reached more than 31 million viewers from 160 countries.
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Om the opening screen of each PC of every Ericsson employee right now, clearly announcing that IF they travel, low-carbon alternatives shall be preferred. Great Action Ericsson! Source of this news: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6920528320065392640?commentUrn=urn%3Ali%3Acomment%3A%28activity%3A6920528320065392640%2C6920593129469313024%29
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Ericsson, together with PLDT Inc., the Philippines’ largest fully integrated telecommunications company, and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc., are strengthening their partnership for nature conservation in the Philippines with the signing of a new Memorandum of Agreement. The partnership aims to leverage the use of technology and advanced machine learning solutions to support environmental sustainability in Sasmuan, an area on the northern island of the Philippines. Under the memorandum, Ericsson will deploy CCTV cameras enabled with artificial intelligence (AI) to identify migratory bird species and enable better preservation of endangered wildlife in Sasmuan. PLDT will host the cloud system for the data that will be collected by the AI cameras, while Smart will provide end-to-end internet mobile connectivity. The relevant data will then be processed via a dashboard made available to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Local Government Unit of Sasmuan, Pampanga. This latest partnership follows a previous Connected Mangroves project in 2017, where an Internet of Things (IoT) solution for the reforestation of mangroves was deployed in the same Local Government Unit in Pampanga. Data such as water level, humidity, soil moisture, and temperature were also captured by solar-powered sensors via wireless connectivity over a cloud system. Martin Wiktorin, Head of Ericsson Singapore, Brunei, and the Philippines, says, “Our approach to sustainability and corporate responsibility is an integral part of Ericsson’s strategy and culture that is embedded across all our operations. Our vision is to create a world where limitless connectivity improves lives, redefines business, and pioneers a sustainable future, and this latest partnership embodies this. As a long-standing partner to Smart, we are constantly striving to leverage technology to create a positive impact on communities, first with the use of IoT to connect mangroves and now with AI to further protect nature as well as the ecological biodiversity in the Philippines.” Read more: https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/2/2022/1/ericsson-pldt-and-smart-connect-for-environmental-conservation-in-the-philippines
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I'd highly recommend Ericsson to collaborate with TU Delft, for 2 reasons: 1. 5G is causing a significant increase in energy needs for mobile networks. TU Delft has a solution. 2.The same solution may also benefit Ericsson's ambitious goal of zero-energy devices. A part of the challenge in this is reducing the energy consumption of devices e.g. when searching for cell towers. I believe the same solution from TU Delft can also be extended to help solve this problem bringing the world one step closer to a future with zero-energy devices. https://www.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/current/nodes/stories/how-not-to-waste-energy-on-5g
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Muhammad Fahd Khan
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How awesome would it be if we may have our cell phones working without the need of charging? Means, we do not have to carry chargers, charging cables and powerbanks! I like this freedom and I admire Ericsson's imagination. Ericsson, in collaboration with MIT is working to find out how zero-energy devices could harness energy from their surroundings and work on that energy. Read & Image: https://www.ericsson.com/en/blog/2021/9/zero-energy-devices-opportunity-6g
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Ericsson's Emelie Öhlander work on saving mangroves, which are natural carbon sinks is great climate action. Do you agree?
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It not easy to find ways to prevent loss of biodiversity, but there are impact startups, creative mind with solutions how to solve it. @Blokgarden (Finland) is an impact startup protecting our fragile ecosystems and biodiversity locally by providing people and companies an easy way to have their own gardens in the cities. With their Urban Oasis Project they are seeking to develop their wonderful gardening concept while doing something good for the environment. Taking more tangible actions in sustainability does not have to be hard and we know you're up for it! It can be as simple as purchasing their urban gardening boxes and placing them to your office rooftop. Perhaps pair it with another impact creator, such as the @HumblebeeHousingProject? We strongly believe that the environmental issues are solved through impact startup cooperation. Are you ready to accept the challenge? This is where to take the action: https://crowdforimpact.com/project-details/innercity-oasis-project-4190acb6
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ERICSSON SIGNS USD 2 BILLION SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH FINANCING USD 2 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility signed Transaction underlines the confidence in Ericsson’s financial and sustainable performance Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has signed a USD 2 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility, renewing an undrawn USD 2 billion credit facility signed in 2013. The successful transaction underlines the confidence in Ericsson’s financial and sustainable performance and the facility is backed by a group of leading global and regional banks. The renewed facility has a clear link to Ericsson’s sustainability work for a better world and its interest margin will be linked to two of Ericsson’s sustainability KPIs. The first KPI is tied to carbon neutrality in Ericsson’s own operations by 2030 and the second connects with suppliers setting 1.5 C° aligned climate targets. The facility has a five-year tenor with two one-year extension options and will serve as a facility for general corporate purposes. With 18 banks participating, Ericsson has a very strong and diversified bank group. All banks invited to participate in the facility accepted. Carl Mellander, CFO, says: “Sustainability is an integral part of Ericsson’s strategy and has been critical for our success in recent years, not least when it comes to work within energy consumption and the energy performance of our products. Incorporating sustainability KPIs into this new credit facility is an important step in our continuous work to integrate our sustainability ambitions throughout our operations”. Heather Johnson, VP of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility, says: “With over two decades of sustainability research and lifecycle assessments, Ericsson has a long and proud history in the sustainability space. We are delighted that we now also can link our climate action targets to our Ericsson financial activities. Taking this step fully reflects our company purpose, where sustainability is fundamental to the way we do business.” HSBC and SEB acted as Coordinators for the facility, whilst SEB also acted as Sustainability Coordinator. Swedbank is the Facility Agent. https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/2021/9/ericsson-signs-usd-2-billion-sustainability-linked-revolving-credit-facility?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=social_organic&utm_campaign=TeamEricsson&utm_content=f1479950-fad6-4200-ba0d-68d8a51295f4
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Habeeb UL Rehman
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Can we imagine life without aeroplane . Can we run without fuel, Cars without fuel, industry without use of hydrocarbon. First we should stop use of hydrocarbon in our lives. Use of renewable sources of energy only. If you want to save climate.
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Welcome to Exponential Climate Action Summit III Live on September 23rd at 2 pm - 8 pm CEST / 8 am - 2 pm EDT. Ask questions directly to our speakers on stage by commenting on this post. They will answer here in the app during and after the broadcast. Read about how the We Don't have Time review system works: https://app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/07a9b6ba-09ff-4710-9677-0f40f0d52eaf Speaker program and more info: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/circularity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBFZmOeQ5dM
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Robot jellyfish, and staying in your pajamas – how are these things helping to save the world? We explore how technology is tackling some of the planet’s biggest environmental concerns. Some of these initiatives help humans, some help trees, some help the sea – but all help planet earth! The environment is a mess: out-of-control wildfires, deforestation, the destruction of coral reefs, pollution. Can technology help reverse climate change and the environmental damage done by our ancestors? Unlike the industrial revolution, technological advancements are no longer primarily powered by steam, iron, and coal mines. Instead, new technologies have led to more sustainable methodologies, better stewardship of our natural resources, and conversion to solar and renewable energy sources. And these have been shown to have an enormous positive impact on the environment. Naturally, in an ideal world all citizens and corporations would voluntarily adopt better practices to reduce environmental damage. After all, don’t we want to leave the planet a better place for future generations? But let’s face it - voluntary compliance is difficult to obtain and planet earth doesn’t have time to waste. Instead, technological developments, such as automation and artificial intelligence, are helping mankind take immediate steps towards sustainability. There has never been a more exciting time for environmental technologies and innovation. The following examples show how a wide range of technological advancements that are having a lasting positive impact – from small projects that focus on addressing a specific environmental problem, to large scales initiatives being rolled out on a global scale. Under the sea The ocean has an important role to play in preventing global warming. Did you know that oceans absorb about 30 percent of carbon dioxide (CO2) that is released in the atmosphere? Some of the last areas of pristine, untouched wilderness on Earth exist beneath the seas. Marine ecosystems, especially coral reefs, are under constant threat from the effects of climate change, pollution, unsustainable fishing practices, the growing offshore industry, and human exploration. Roboticists and engineers are working to address this problem, searching for new ways to create technological advancements to inspect, maintain, or repair aquatic life. Robot jellyfish https://youtu.be/U1Yt2v0vyNI This is one smart jellyfish! In 2021, jellyfish are no longer brainless, heartless blobs – instead robot jellyfish are set to save coral reefs. Researchers at the universities of Southampton and Edinburgh have just released the latest aquatic robot – the robot jellyfish – which is designed to safely explore endangered coral reefs. Jellyfish robots take on tasks that are too delicate for human divers, such as the observation, exploration, and restoration of delicate coral reefs. Created by a 3D printer, they are made of soft, flexible rubber material and use small but powerful propellers to swim. These robots not only look like an Aurelia aurita (common jellyfish) but were designed to match its propulsive efficiency. While traditional aquatic robots have been used for decades, few of these combine efficient travel with high maneuverability. The latest tests suggest the jellyfish robot can propel itself in a way that is “ten to 50 times more efficient than typical small underwater vehicles powered by propellers”. The development of autonomous deep-sea robots is likely to grow in the next few years, to keep up with offshore developments that increasingly put fragile marine environments at risk. Solving the problem from above – and below. By providing a bird’s eye view (or fish-eye view) of land and sea, technology is an effective way to make sure environment-related laws and regulations are followed. The latest tech advancements are regularly being incorporated into wildlife protection initiatives, from monitoring endangered species to tracking poachers. Endangered wildlife can be tracked through drones, data and digital mapping. In Africa, increased poaching activity in Garamba National Park devastated the elephant population. In the 1970s, Garamba’s herd included 22,000 elephants but by 2017, it dropped to 1,200. In the past three years, Garamba reduced elephant poaching by 97 percent following the implementation of location intelligence that allows dedicated surveillance teams to continue to track and monitor each animal 24 hours a day – through a combination of GIS and the Internet of Things (IoT). Sea creatures are also being tracked. In West Papua, Indonesia aerial drones are being used to track giant manta-rays – one of the world’s most intelligent and threatened marine species. The National University of Singapore has gone one step further, by not only tracking manta-rays but also creating manta-ray shaped drones. A finalist in Ericsson’s Innovation Awards 2019, these drones can be used for underwater surveillance to study marine biodiversity, measure hydrographic data and perform search operations. https://youtu.be/2lsdsuNoTjw And wildlife is not only being monitored, whole habitats are being dropped from the sky via drones – a novel way to tackle deforestation. Flash Forest is firing seed pods directly into the ground. This is the fastest and most effective way to plant a large number of trees; arguably 10 times faster than manual plantation by humans. Wildfires Fire was one of the first technological ‘inventions’ by mankind. However, we have always been aware of its destructive ability. Climate change has resulted in more frequent wildfires, which have had a devastating impact on property, wildlife, and human life – at a global scale. Between 2018 to 2020 Australia and parts of the United States were ravaged by bushfires. The Australian fires killed roughly 3 billion animals and destroyed 97,000 sq kms. Researchers are looking into how technology can provide more early protection to help avoid these apocalyptic scenes. Ericsson ONE intrapreneurs are currently working on a new design that will allow early detection of wildfires in remote areas using network extension, sensors and edge computing equipment. This technological advancement will replace satellite-based systems that are much slower and cannot detect small fires, and aerial systems with limited range. Most importantly, the new set up will allow low-cost deployment of network and sensors, which will make the solution affordable for underserved areas. Reducing plastic waste Follow the plastic brick road…you could soon be eating or driving on your old water bottles. Most of us are aware that the majority of the world’s plastic doesn’t get recycled at convention plants. To solve this issue, researchers are coming up with a wide range of solutions - from melting plastic down to create roads, or removing plastic bottles altogether and making containers from seaweed. We might never look at a plastic water bottle the same way again. But what is being done to remove more than five trillion pieces of plastic that already litter the ocean? Ocean Cleanup estimates it would take thousands of years and billions of dollars to tackle this issue through conventional methods alone (vessels and nets). The enormity of the problem dawns on you when you realize there is not one, but five garbage patches in the ocean. The largest, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is choked with 80,000 tons of plastic - this is equivalent to 500 jumbo jets. Ocean Cleanup brought together engineers, researchers, scientists and computational modelers to design a solution: long floating barriers that act as artificial coastlines, and enable winds, waves and currents to passively catch and concentrate the plastic. They have also gone full circle in their mission by transforming plastic extracted from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch into sunglasses. This is certainly an example of how technology can ‘turn trash into treasure.’ Ocean Cleanup have designed long floating barriers to tackle plastic waste choking the ocean Recycling old clothes Transforming old jeans into Circulose® pulp, Renewell have developed a new way to reprocess old clothes. Everything old is new again! Here’s a staggering statistic: the production of one single pair of jeans requires 10,000 to 20,000 liters of water. To significantly reduce this water consumption, Swedish sustaintech company, Renewcell has developed a new way to reprocess old clothes – and uses 80 percent less water in the process. They are able to dissolve cotton and other cellulose fibers and transform them into a new, biodegradable raw material called Circulose® pulp. This pulp is then used to make biodegradable virgin quality viscose or lyocell textile fibers. With some 80 billion items of clothing produced globally each year, there is huge potential for recycling. 5G is creating pajama clad superheroes During the corona pandemic, humans have been able to directly support the environment – by simply working from home in their pajamas. The world ‘shutting down’ had a positive impact on nature. There was an astounding improvement in air quality, and substantially decreased levels of air pollution – which even resulted in a population spurt for the honey bees. Water quality improved, and wildlife started to return to urban areas. Essentially, connectivity allowed society to continue to function during the pandemic, and less commuting saw less hazy skies. The rollout of 5G will continue this trend, with many workers finding that they can work from anywhere and enjoy optimal internet connectivity. In fact, Global Workplace Analytics estimates that 25 percent to 30 percent of the labor force will work from home multiple days a week by the end of 2021. Renewable energy An article on sustainable environmental technology wouldn’t be complete without mentioning renewable energy. Renewable energy has been a buzzword for the last decade – but it isn’t just hype. Renewable energy, also known as ‘clean energy’, is collected from renewable resources. These naturally replenished sources include sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves and geothermal heat. Some of the most recognized and important eco-friendly tech advancements in recent years have been in the clean energy sector. Renewable sources of energy like solar, wind and hydroelectric power have become much more widespread, as well as cheaper. And this sector is expected to continue to grow at a staggering rate. Global renewable energy installations hit record levels in 2020 - causing experts to predict that it will overtake coal to become the world’s largest energy source by 2025. Imagine a world where all kinds of environmental technological devices and sensors were able to communicate without human involvement – from smart cars to IoT. Experts are predicting that cities of the future will be places where every car, phone, air conditioner, light and more are interconnected, bringing about the concept of energy efficient smart cities. And I am sure planet earth is looking forward to these technological advancements. Technology is tackling some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. There is still much to develop and improve, but initial results are pointing to exciting and helpful signs for the future of our planet. What will the next 10 years bring? Are you a startup or partner interested in collaborating with our projects? Get in touch. Learn more What are sustainable energy solutions? What is Ericsson doing to help achieve environmental sustainability? COP26: climate action and the role of policy, business and technology in 2021 Are you a university student with a bold technological solutions to address global challenges? Originally posted on the Ericsson blog.
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What is the carbon footprint of the ICT industry? It’s a question that isn’t always easy to answer. But is there a way to calculate carbon emissions more easily from mobile networks, especially those from materials and production – the so called ‘embodied emissions'? We outline a more streamlined and accessible approach. “I want to do more for the environment, but I don’t know which action is best.” I’ve been hearing this a lot during discussions with friends. Because although most people want to live more sustainably, they need more help doing so. Consumers are struggling to find accessible and reliable information that details the impact different technologies have on the environment. I have a strong interest in sustainability, but also a background in computer science. And the industry I’m very likely to work in – the ICT industry – releases devices and new technologies at a rapid rate. Market push for the latest technology can result in environmental assessments having a hard time keeping up with the development. After all, it takes a lot of time and labor to properly conduct an environmental impact assessment into all stages of a product’s lifecycle. This is why we need to find more efficient ways to assess their environmental footprint, so we can make informed decisions about how to minimize our own digital carbon footprints. For my master’s thesis, I joined Ericsson Sustainability Research to research how to make environmental information about telecommunication networks more readily available. In this post I explore the outcome of my work. Why is this important? To make it possible for you to call, send text messages and browse the internet wherever you are, communications service providers (CSPs) have deployed large infrastructures that allow smartphones and other devices to communicate. The main building blocks of this infrastructure are radio base stations. Whether they are on the roof of a building, on top of a mountain or steel tower, the base stations send, receive and transmit the radio signal – 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G and now 5G. These base stations need electricity to operate. Traditionally, this use of energy has caused the majority of emissions during a base station’s lifecycle. Fortunately, service providers are progressively shifting to low-carbon sources for this electricity. Therefore, once the carbon emissions related to the use of equipment reduce, the emissions related to the materials and production processes (the so called ‘embodied footprint’) represent a larger share of the overall carbon footprint. This footprint is what I’ve been focusing on. Read more about the method in the full article on the Ericsson blog.
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🏅 Our USA 5G Smart Factory has been awarded the LEED Gold certification for these major sustainability changes and then some: 🌊 Capturing and reusing rainwater 🚮 Diverting waste away from landfills 🔋 On-site solar panels Find out more on the 5G Smart Factory and its recent environmental accreditation with the full release here: https://www.ericsson.com/en/blog/2021/4/ericsson-usa-5g-smart-factory-achieves-leed-gold-certification
In our campaign to save Nyando River, we're looking at a Streambank Stewardship program where each family who's land is touching the river is given tree seedlings to plant along the banks and after three years, they are given beehives to create apearies along the river to act as a source of income and to guard the trees from further cutting by firewood sellers and charcoal burners. We already started working with an institution that is committed to about 200,000 tree seedlings per year and this will lead us to 1 million trees in five years. Our target is 1.8 million trees in 3 years. We also need logistical support to transport distribute and monitor the success of these trees atleast for a period of 3 years. A total operations and logistics budget Will be US$0.50 per tree, meaning we're looking for US$900,000. We're making progress and it's a commendable one. So far we've a commitment of 200,000 seedlings per year. But we need more help with logistics and ensuring that each tree survives beyond planting. This is where we come back to you. How can you help? There are several ways to contribute 1. You can mobilize your company to raise more tree seedlings commitment so that we can reach 1.8 million trees sooner. 2. You can also mobilize your company to help us raise the funds needed for logistics and after planting care of US$0.50 per seedling which is a total of US$900,000 for 1.8 million trees. 3. You can click on the link below and agree with us to add your voice to this campaign. 4. You can also share with your friends and family network, they could know someone willing to help. 5. You can do a combination of all the above actions. Reach out to us through farmhubafrika@gmail.com
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