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What in Life Do You Regret Because You Let It Happen? Dear HVAC&R Industry Professionals, Have you ever wondered how different your life could be if you hadn't accepted certain circumstances, if you had stood up for yourself instead of letting others push you around? Now is the time to channel that inner strength and make a significant impact. This is one of those moments where standing up and fighting can make an important difference. If you have some time today, I highly recommend listening to this podcast. It highlights the significance of our actions by exploring the connection between Teflon, invented by Roy J. Plunkett—a DuPont refrigerant scientist—and the development of new F-Gas refrigerants. Astonishingly, 60% of PFAS pollution worldwide stems from these F-Gas refrigerants. You can listen to the podcast here: Podcast Link. After listening, please consider whether you are willing to switch your air-conditioning systems from R410a and R32 to natural refrigerant air-conditioners. Together, we can make a meaningful change. #HVAC #Refrigeration #Sustainability #EnvironmentalImpact #NaturalRefrigerants #PFAS #ClimateChange #GreenEnergy #HVACIndustry #CleanerAir #GlobalWarming #IndustryLeadership Best wishes, George Haydock

🎙️ In our most recent podcast episode, Brit and Mette engage in a compelling dialogue about advancing sustainability within the healthcare system in Denmark. Their primary aim is to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% before 2030 through initiatives like the adoption of reusable products and involving healthcare professionals in seeking eco-conscious solutions. Successful outcomes have been realized via collaborations with private suppliers, emphasizing the importance of considering product lifecycles and financial implications in procurement practices. The active participation of healthcare professionals and the encouragement of collaboration between public and private entities play a vital role in driving sustainable transformations in healthcare. Full episode link in the first comment! #FrontlineHeroes

In the latest episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, my colleague Katie Martin, Director of Sustainability & Innovation at Avetta, joins Tom Raftery to discuss the intricacies of managing scope 3 emissions. Katie shares how Avetta assists companies in identifying high-risk suppliers, streamlining data collection, and transitioning from estimated to direct emissions data. Tune in to learn about the importance of proactive supplier engagement and practical steps for SMBs to leverage technology in meeting new sustainability demands. #Sustainability #SupplyChain #Avetta

Excited to speak with Tom Raftery about #supplychain emissions and how companies can better collect, measure, and manage GHG data. In a world where heightened #greenwashing backlash is driving standards bodies to require more direct data capture from suppliers, we need to build these communication channels and data expectations now. #sustainablesupplychain

In the latest episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, Katie Martin, Director of Sustainability & Innovation at Avetta, sits down with Tom Raftery to discuss the complexities and importance of managing scope 3 emissions. Katie shares how Avetta's platform helps companies identify high-risk suppliers, streamline data collection, and transition to direct emissions data. The episode also covers future trends such as potential emissions caps, the rising focus on methane management, and the role of sustainability in driving cost efficiency and resilience. Listen now to learn how Avetta is helping businesses turn sustainability into a competitive advantage and prepare for a greener future. https://lnkd.in/gh5ixuX2 #SustainableSupplyChain #Scope3Emissions

Carrier knows sustainability & health are a hot topics - here's how they are helping provide clean air! Listen to the podcast here - https://bit.ly/3usKDYO #prm #profitroadmappodcast #newpodcast #hvac #hvaclife

Exploring ways to gradually replace #EUETS allowances with #CDRCredits appears to be overdue. While allowances are not associated with any immediate environmental benefit, #CarbonRemoval credits would not only help to facilitate urgently needed private CDR investments, they would document tangible direct contributions towards #netzerocarbon...

✨ Podcast alert: The new Plastisphere episode is out! Magnus Løvold takes us on a journey through the global #PlasticsTreaty negotiations - with all you need for a good story: Hope, ambition, drama, bad faith, and magical diplomacy. Yes, we dove deep into the diplomatic gyre! And this is a bit nerdy but nonetheless important. In the first part of our conversation, we revisit the first round of negotiations in Uruguay, where great ambitions quickly got locked in a bracket. Listen to all three parts to prepare for the final treaty negotiations this year! --- For those of you who are just starting to follow the negotiations to end #plasticpollution, here's some extra background: This year, 2024, is the crucial year for the plastics treaty negotiations. The United Nations are working on an international, legally binding agreement to end plastic pollution. It’s been called the most important environmental deal since the Paris climate accord. Many countries want it to be an ambitious agreement that covers the full lifecycle of plastics, from production to disposal. But some countries are not so keen on this, and they have held up the development of the treaty. How and why exactly did they do this, and is there still hope for a strong and effective international agreement? To explore this, I connected with Magnus, an expert in Peace and Conflict Studies, and advisor with Lex International and the Norwegian Academy of International Law (NAIL). In his blog „Points of Order“, Magnus describes his observations at the diplomatic meetings he attends. In three podcast conversations ahead of the next negotiation session in Canada (INC-4), we take you back to each previous meeting of the treaty negotiations - INC-1 in Uruguay, INC-2 in France and INC-3 in Kenya. We’ll talk diplomacy and give you a better understanding of what’s going on on the international stage. https://lnkd.in/eGbEXgcB

Has EPR been a topic of conversation for your company? If so, this podcast is for you! Tune into the latest episode of Sustainable Packaging Podcast with Cory Connors and guest EPR expert,Michelle Carvell, COO of Lorax EPI! There's no doubt that EPR can get complex. So, don't miss this insightful discussion on navigating the evolving landscape of EPR, strategies to implement for sustainability and compliance initiatives, and overall trends with EPR. https://lnkd.in/gqXGrkG2 #SustainablePackaging #EPR #LoraxEPI

ESG is sometimes misunderstood, and sometimes used as a marketing buzzword. Love it or hate it, initiatives aligned with ESG will affect electronics production and ultimately your company's sourcing strategy. I discussed these points with Tom Raftery in this Altium® OnTrack podcast episode. Go give it a listen to learn more about important ESG initiatives in our industry. https://lnkd.in/gsVDw35W #supplychain #electronicsmanufacturing #altium