Accelerating Sustainable Technology: Insights from Climate Week and Beyond Webinar
Join us for our Accelerating Sustainable Technology: Insights from Climate Week and Beyond webinar series. Introducing GEC’s latest industry call-to-action of 100% sustainable electronics by 2050 for everyone, everywhere. This three-part webinar series recaps the Global Electronic Council’s live event at the Nest Climate Campus during Climate Week NYC and looks at initiatives beyond the event. The webinars will feature exclusive event footage of the most exciting moments between the brightest minds in the field.
Webinar 1: Highlights from Innovators and Leaders will spotlight visionary industry trailblazers and changemakers, offering their perspectives on shaping the future of sustainable electronics.
Webinar 2: Supply, Demand, and a Roadmap Forward will dive deeper into the market dynamics shaping sustainable technology solutions and how they are using their market leverage to prioritize the next generation of technology that aligns with both people and planet.
Webinar 3: Updated EPEAT Criteria: A Preview will provide an overview of our Updated EPEAT Criteria, a pivotal framework that will drive ICT product design for the next generation of electronics in 2025 and beyond.
Whether you’re involved in organizational sustainability, technology, or policy, this series will equip you with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable electronics.
Webinar Series Description
Webinar #1: Highlights from Innovators and Leaders
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 8:30 am PDT /11:00 am – 11:30 pm EDT / 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm CEST
Our three-part series begins with unparalleled insights from the industry’s top trailblazers and innovators. In this dynamic session, you’ll hear directly from leaders who are driving cutting-edge advancements and bold strategies to shape the future of sustainable electronics. Through their vision and expertise, we’ll explore how they are redefining the industry’s path toward sustainability. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the game-changers who are setting the stage for a more sustainable, innovative future.
Webinar #2: Supply, Demand, and a Roadmap Forward
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 8:30 am PDT /11:00 am – 11:30 pm EDT / 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm CEST
In the second webinar of GEC’s Accelerating Sustainable Technology: Insights from Climate Week and Beyond Virtual Event Series, we take a closer look at the powerful market forces driving sustainable technology solutions. Explore how key players are leveraging their influence to prioritize the development of next-generation tech that aligns with both environmental and human needs. This session will outline a clear, actionable roadmap for the future, highlighting the pivotal steps necessary to build a truly sustainable technology landscape. Don’t miss this deep dive into the strategies shaping a less negatively impactful tech industry.
Webinar #3: The Updated EPEAT Criteria: A Preview
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 8:30 am PDT /11:00 am – 11:30 pm EDT / 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm CEST
The final installment of GEC’s Accelerating Sustainable Technology: Insights from Climate Week and Beyond Virtual Event Series offers an exclusive first look at the Updated EPEAT Criteria. As the world’s leading ecolabel for sustainable electronics, these new criteria will set the benchmark for sustainable product design and manufacturing, driving the next wave of innovation across the industry. This session will provide invaluable insights into how these updates will impact your organization’s procurement strategies and support the global push towards sustainability. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and prepare for the future of sustainable electronics.
More about the Global Electronics Council
The Global Electronics Council (GEC) accelerates systemic change to create a 100% sustainable electronics industry by 2050.
- This means net-zero emissions, zero waste, water neutrality and minimal adverse impact on the environment and human rights throughout the life cycle of products and services.
- As stewards of the EPEAT ecolabel, we set the global standard for sustainable electronics.
- We empower electronics manufacturers and buyers to meet their sustainability goals through our world-leading accreditation, advocacy and leadership.
- We are reshaping the world’s relationship with technology and natural resources and enabling the transformation of electronics from an escalating environmental and social challenge into an empowering, sustainable solution.
Our work accelerates change across four critical areas of action:
- Climate action: Guide the market to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the manufacture, supply chains and use of electronics.
- Circularity: Ensure electronics producers design their products and packaging for longevity, reuse and recycling with a view to eliminate all waste from the industry.
- Chemicals of concern: Help eliminate the use of toxic chemicals that are hazardous to human health and the environment.
- Responsible supply chains: Safeguard responsible material sourcing, fair labor practices and worker health and safety in the electronics supply chain.
