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Getting to Zero: Maritime Climate Change Effort Earns Plaudits

Associations Now

Last fall, a number of groups—led by the World Economic Forum, the Global Maritime Forum, and Friends of Ocean Action—launched the Getting to Zero Coalition, an effort that aims to deliver zero-emission vessels on deep-sea routes by 2030 and cut emissions by half in 2050 compared to 2008.

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Rotterdam will host the World Energy Congress in 2025

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A Dutch bid by WEC The Netherlands, together with proposed host city Rotterdam and several bid partners, was announced the winner of an international bid process for the 2025 edition of this event by the World Energy Council (London). In addition, Rotterdam is taking a frontrunner role with its goal of becoming a climate neutral city by 2050.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.24.17

Reid All About it

The subscription economy is booming—along with the technology needed to support it. Technology has revolutionized data, making it possible to measure every detail of your event—pre-event engagement, onsite attendee reactions, audience interests and insights into your offerings, and everything in between. What else did I read this week?

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Sustainable Venue Spotlight: BMA House – modern, green events with heritage

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Home to the British Medical Association since 1925, the sustainable venue boasts 22 unique and versatile spaces for up to 320, including 11 purpose-built meeting rooms, all fitted with cutting edge AV technology. million litres per year. Since January 2019, BMA House has recycled 46,760kg of waste and saved 140 trees.

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How to Set a Vision, Fast

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Richard Willis, VP of research, engineering, and technology at NAPA. By November 2021, the task force was prepared to come to the board with a plan: Dubbed the Road Forward , it was an industry-wide pledge to reach net-zero carbon emission asphalt pavements by 2050. “It

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A Spotlight on 10 Top Impact Investors Driving Social Change

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In this article, we’ll introduce you to remarkable social good investors who are actively seeking out companies committed to positive change, including anything from fundraising technology vendors to Google Grants agencies. They also pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Innovation Challenge Brings Members and Startups Together to Address Climate Change

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The Global Cement and Concrete Association’s initiative is designed to speed new technologies to reduce its industry’s carbon footprint. The Innovandi Open Challenge , run by the Global Cement and Concrete Association, is part of the association’s strategic goal of net-zero emissions from concrete by 2050.