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Grown Diamonds Offer an Eco-friendly Diamond Alternate, Finds Frost & Sullivan

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– Environmental impact remains a challenge for diamond industry; grown diamonds represent a long term solution

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Dec. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Environmental impact generated by diamonds is starting to play a key role in the decision making process by both consumers and trade members. Years of research and technological advancements now offer the diamond industry a new choice of rough diamonds grown above the earth which is both eco-friendly and human friendly. Moreover, these cultured or grown diamonds offer a source of sustainable raw material for the industry in the long term with negligible environmental impact.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Environmental Impact Analysis – Production of Rough Diamonds based on a study comparing the environmental impact of grown diamonds and mined diamonds, depicts that growing diamonds cause significantly less environmental impact as compared to mining diamonds. There are several aspects of environmental impact such as air pollution, water usage, energy usage, etc. There is also a significant level of human impact as well in the process of diamond production. This report quantifies and compares each of these aspects for grown and mined diamonds per carat of diamond produced.

The study compares nine parameters encompassing environmental and human impact. There is also an overall benchmarking done on a ratio scale as well as on a combined scale revealing a total environmental impact rating

Frost & Sullivan’s environmental impact study indicates that the scale of difference in impact of mined and grown diamonds is very large. The Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) process used to grow diamonds is a cleaner process with a significantly lower environmental impact as compared to mining. Moreover, on the human impact front, diamond growing process necessitates maintaining a clean room environment and has no life or occupational hazards to their employees.

Some of the key areas of concern for mined diamonds continue to be air emissions and waste generation in the mining process. However, there are a number of sustainability initiatives that are being carried out by mined diamond producers focused on people, environment and economy. Such initiatives include funding local hospitals, running programs to counter HIV and AIDS, protecting biodiversity in the region, etc. Most of these initiatives are long term in nature and are targeted at benefiting the region of operation in a more sustainable manner.

While mined diamond industry continues to pump in time and resources to control and reverse the environmental damage, the scale of impact generated is too significant to be ignored. Also, in some cases restoring the environment to a state of no impact is highly improbable, especially if the impact is continuous rather than one time. Moreover, there are issues in ascertaining the extent of the impact as well as they may not be recorded or tracked due to differing laws and regulations across countries. The impact generated by mining continues even after the diamond production from a mine ceases.

On the human impact side, the extent of hazards in diamond mining is quite intense ranging from mine explosions trapping miners and equipment accidents, to workplace induced illnesses such as tuberculosis, permanent hearing loss, slow poisoning and increased cancer risk. However, the nature of this impact is quite visible and is under constant focus and monitoring by the companies in the mined diamond industry as they continue to strive for zero harm.

However, for grown diamond industry, challenges in tracking are minimal as the process of growth happens in a “greenhouse” setup that is easy to track, monitor and control in terms of environmental, social or any other kind of impact.

Sustainability in the diamond industry will continue to be a key concern as it will impact both the environment as well as buying patterns of consumers. From a supply perspective, cultured or grown diamonds offer an option to cater to the new consumer segment looking for an eco and human friendly product.

The report may be downloaded through registering at this link: https://www.frost.com/sublib/display-market-insight.do?id=293005646

For media queries or if you are interested in more information on this study, please send an email to ariel.brown@frost.com.

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, works in collaboration with clients to leverage visionary innovation that addresses the global challenges and related growth opportunities that will make or break today’s market participants.

Our “Growth Partnership” supports clients by addressing these opportunities and incorporating two key elements driving visionary innovation: The Integrated Value Proposition and The Partnership Infrastructure.

  • The Integrated Value Proposition provides support to our clients throughout all phases of their journey to visionary innovation including: research, analysis, strategy, vision, innovation and implementation.
  • The Partnership Infrastructure is entirely unique as it constructs the foundation upon which visionary innovation becomes possible. This includes our 360 degree research, comprehensive industry coverage, career best practices as well as our global footprint of more than 40 offices.

For more than 50 years, we have been developing growth strategies for the global 1000, emerging businesses, the public sector and the investment community. Is your organization prepared for the next profound wave of industry convergence, disruptive technologies, increasing competitive intensity, Mega Trends, breakthrough best practices, changing customer dynamics and emerging economies?

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Emery Oleochemicals’ Natural-based Solutions Designed to Safeguard the Future of Bees, Credited as ‘Non-toxic’

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CINCINNATI, Ohio, December 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Various organisations around the world have placed great importance to ensure the sustainability of the food supply, which is reliant on pollinators such as honey bees, native bees, birds, bats and butterflies. These pollinators, particularly honey bee colonies, are affected as a result of four primary factors: poor nutrition, pathogens, parasites [varroa mites] and insecticides. In recognising the need for non-toxic and renewable-based products to safe-guard against the population decline of honey bees, Emery Oleochemicals, through a recently completed evaluation by an independent testing laboratory, has concluded that the range of fatty acids offered as part of the EMERION™ 7000 and 8000 series are non-toxic and pollinator-friendly.

The EMERION™ 7000 product in itself, currently available in the marketplace, consists of ammonium nonanoate; and has been designed to complement the current portfolio of non-selective herbicide and bioactive ingredients suitable for all crops and home and garden. Also tested was the EMERION™ 8300, which offers natural-based properties through a custom blend of C8, C9 and C10 fatty acids in clay. Further formulations are currently being undertaken for this product.

The evaluation was conducted by an independent and AAALAC (Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care) accredited contract research facility focused on the professional assessment of products in the areas of mammalian and environmental toxicology, animal health, entomology, analytical services, and in vitro studies. The objective of the study was to ascertain the acute contact toxicity of the Emery Oleochemicals’ products when administered to honey bees.

In this test, the colony of Apis mellifera – worker honey bee, that is disease and pest free with no previous pesticide exposure, were observed for a total of 48 hours. The species, selected as part of regulatory guidelines for these types of studies, were carefully tested by experts to ensure there are no significant differences in mortality between the test substance group and the control in bees. Tests results showed that toxicity to be greater than 100 microgram a.i./bee and therefore, non-toxic to honey bees.

Species such as honey bees are said by researchers to be responsible for pollinating around one-third of the world’s crop production. In US alone, honey bees are reported to add more than USD$15bn in value to local agriculture and over USD$29bn annually in Europe. With increasing concern from farmers and the community alike on the collapse of the bee population, industry players are hard pressed to look at alternatives and improvements to current farming practices.

The timely introduction of these new products precedes Emery Oleochemicals’ next effort which is to determine the efficacy of the EMERION™ fatty acid blend in controlling the varroa mite. In addition, the company plans to demonstrate that its natural-based solutions ensure the safety of consumers and the environment – addressing the rising global concern of food production security, sustainability of crop growth and the impact of farming practices on the environment.

With a strong portfolio in renewable agricultural solutions, Emery Oleochemicals’ Agro Green business unit offers a wide range of products with applications ranging from weed and crop management, surfactants, abiotic stress control, solvents, de-suckering agents and herbicides. Currently its trademark portfolio includes EMERION™, EMERLIFE™, EMTROL™ and EMEREEN™ with solutions that are additionally OMRI® certified, providing the marketplace with alternative, natural-based solutions that focuses on the need for environmentally responsible agrochemical formulations. Its product innovations provide continued advancements in agricultural productivity, meeting today’s evolving farming practices towards sustainable living.

About Emery Oleochemicals

Emery Oleochemicals is a leading producer of natural-based chemicals made predominantly from natural oils and fats such as plant-based oil and tallow. We offer an extensive product portfolio, including renewable solutions for the Agro Green, Bio-Lubricants, Eco-Friendly Polyols, Green Polymer Additives, Home & Personal Wellness and OleoBasics markets.

With revenue of US$1billion (2013), the company is headquartered in Malaysia with manufacturing plants spanning three continents – Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe. Emery Oleochemicals’ global operations are backed by a diverse workforce and an extensive distribution network covering over 50 countries worldwide.

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Frost & Sullivan Recognises Europe’s Top Achievers at Excellence in Best Practices Awards Banquet in Monaco

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– More than 20 awards to be presented for exemplary best practices

LONDON, Oct. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan will host its Excellence in Best Practices Awards Banquet at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort in Monaco on 30th October, 2014. The much anticipated, two-part event celebrates the exceptional performances of companies as well as their strategies, processes and executives.

The 2014 Best Practices Awards Banquet features a veritable who’s who of industry’s premier companies and their leaders. The select recipients are chosen by expert industry analysts on the basis of rigorous performance measurements and comparisons using proprietary methodologies.

Jan E. Kristiansen, Senior Partner and Global Head of Growth Consulting at Frost & Sullivan observes: “Our long-established awards programme recognises companies that have demonstrated a unique approach to doing business in their markets.” We are celebrating the innovation, vision and overall contribution of the following exceptional leaders to business and society. 

During the evening awards ceremony, Olivier Courtade, CEO M2M Solutions, Erik Grab, Vice President Strategic Anticipation, Innovation and Sustainable Development, and Martin Peronnet, CEO Monato Telecom, will be accepting Growth, Innovation & Leadership (GIL) awards honouring the exemplary achievements and best practices these individuals continue to demonstrate within their respective domains.

More than 20 awardees have been drawn from a wide spectrum of sectors spanning IT, healthcare, energy, building technologies, automation, banking, aerospace, chemicals, and materials. Some of the areas of excellence in which best-in-class players will be honoured include product leadership, product innovation, customer service leadership, technology innovation as well as competitive strategy innovation and leadership.

On the night, Frost & Sullivan will award, among others, cross-industry giants such as Siemens and Orange; materials majors, DSM Biomedical and Mibelle Group Biochemistry; energy solution innovators, Asetek and Redavia Solar, and technology trailblazers, Artificial Solutions, Cyan Technology and Humavox.

Given below is the complete list of award recipients:

  • Lamda Guard – 2014 Global Aerospace Product Leadership Award
  • Guaranty Trust Bank – 2014 Nigerian Banking for Small and Medium Enterprises Product Leadership Award
  • Chr. Hansen – 2014 Global Wine Industry New Product Innovation Leadership Award
  • DSM Biomedical – 2014 North American Medical Device Coatings Growth Excellence Leadership Award
  • Mibelle Group Biochemistry – 2014 European Anti-Aging Skin Care New Product Innovation Leadership Award
  • Asetek – 2014 Global Data Center Cooling Solutions New Product Innovation Leadership Award
  • Socomec – 2014 European UPS Company of the Year Award
  • Redavia Solar – 2014 Tanzanian Solar/Diesel Hybrid Power Technology Innovation Leadership Award
  • IDT Biologika – 2014 European Biopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing Customer Service Leadership Award
  • Orange Healthcare and Weinmann Technologies – 2014 European Homecare Monitoring Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership Award
  • Edit Microsystems (Pty) Ldt – 2014 South African eEducation Customer Service Leadership Award
  • Keypasco – 2014 European Secure Authentication New Product Innovation Leadership Award
  • Atlas Copco – 2014 European Service Partnership for Compressors Company of the Year Award
  • Emerson Process Management – 2014 European Industrial Services for Process Automation Company of the Year Award
  • Peroni Pompe – 2014 Global Reciprocating Pumps in Oil and Gas Customer Value Leadership Award
  • AlertMe – 2014 European Connected Home in Internet of Things New Product Innovation Leadership Award
  • ADOCIA – 2014 European Therapeutic Proteins Technology Innovation Leadership Award
  • APATEQ – PWT S.A. – 2014 European Advanced Filtration Technology Innovation Leadership Award
  • Artificial Solutions – 2014 European Natural Language Interaction Platform Enabling Technology Leadership Award
  • Cyan Technology Ltd – 2014 European Smart Metering Technology Innovation Leadership Award
  • Humavox – 2014 Israeli Wireless Charging for Wearable Devices Technology Innovation Leadership Award

The Best Practices Awards Banquet showcases the unparalleled accomplishments of leaders and innovators across industry. Join Frost & Sullivan in applauding these luminaries whose visionary leadership and best practices continues to redefine industry standards.

Event Schedule

Venue:              Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, Monaco

18:30 – 19:30:    Registration and Drinks Reception

19:35 – 19:45:   Welcome Speech and Keynote Address

19:45 onwards:  Awards Ceremony and Dinner

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, works in collaboration with clients to leverage visionary innovation that addresses the global challenges and related growth opportunities that will make or break today’s market participants.

Our “Growth Partnership” supports clients by addressing these opportunities and incorporating two key elements driving visionary innovation: The Integrated Value Proposition and The Partnership Infrastructure.

  • The Integrated Value Proposition provides support to our clients throughout all phases of their journey to visionary innovation including: research, analysis, strategy, vision, innovation and implementation.
  • The Partnership Infrastructure is entirely unique as it constructs the foundation upon which visionary innovation becomes possible. This includes our 360 degree research, comprehensive industry coverage, career best practices as well as our global footprint of more than 40 offices.

For more than 50 years, we have been developing growth strategies for the global 1000, emerging businesses, the public sector and the investment community. Is your organisation prepared for the next profound wave of industry convergence, disruptive technologies, increasing competitive intensity, Mega Trends, breakthrough best practices, changing customer dynamics and emerging economies?

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Asia’s Top Companies celebrated for industry excellence at Frost & Sullivan 2014 Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Lauded for their best practices and continued success within their respective industries, Asia’s leading companies were recognized at the 2014 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

In its seventh year, the annual Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards recognize companies that have implemented best practices in their industry, as well as demonstrated excellent achievements and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation and strategic product and service development. These industries include Energy & Power, Environmental & Building Technologies, Healthcare, Industrial Technologies, Logistics and Information & Communication Technologies.

In his remarks at the evening gala, Manoj Menon, Senior Partner & Asia Pacific Managing Director, Frost & Sullivan said, “On a global scale, we are seeing significant economic challenges which can significantly impact company performance. Hence, it is a necessity for companies to continually drive innovation and growth to remain competitive.”

Our industry research program identifies and recognizes companies that have successfully implemented these strategies within their respective industries. The awards tonight celebrate their stellar performance.”

The awards recognize companies across the region and seek to showcase best practices in industry segments which are synonymous with Frost & Sullivan’s in-depth analysis and coverage of these industries. In keeping with our dedication to excellence and innovation, the awards offered are carefully reviewed and evaluated to reflect the current market landscape and includes new emerging sectors.

For more details on the 2014 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards, please visit http://www.apacbp-awards.com

Media partners for the awards banquet include Asia Research News, Asia Pacific Broadcasting magazine, Top 10 of Asia, August Man, Prestige, (PIN) Prestige.

To obtain photographs from the event, please contact Melissa Tan at melissa.tan@frost.com

CATEGORY

AWARD

RECIPIENT

Country

Greater China Contact Center Outsourcing Customer Service Leadership Award

PCCW Teleservices (Hong Kong) Limited

Malaysia Enterprise Telephony System Integrator of the Year

Jumbohan

Thailand Data Communication Service Provider of the Year

UIH

Japan Aged Care Service Company of the Year

NICHII GAKKAN COMPANY

Southeast Asia

ASEAN Unified Communications System Integrator of the Year

Jebsen & Jessen Communications

ASEAN Contact Center Applications System Integrator of the Year

Southeast Asia UPS Industry Product Line Strategy Leadership Award

Eaton

Southeast Asia UPS Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership Award

Fuji Electric Co. Ltd

Southeast Asia UPS Vendor of the Year

Schneider Electric

Southeast Asia UPS Service Provider of the Year

Schneider Electric

Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific CRO Growth Excellence Leadership Award

Covance Inc.

Asia Pacific Emerging CRO Company of the Year

CMIC

Asia Pacific Mobile Health & Wellness Tracking New Product Innovation Award

Zensorium

Asia Pacific Healthcare Telecommunication Services Company of the Year

SK Telecom

Asia Pacific Healthcare IT Company of the Year

GE Healthcare

Asia Pacific Networking Equipment Product Line Differentiation Award

Huawei

Asia Pacific Banking Industry Unified Communication Solutions Product Innovation Leadership Award

Thailand Enterprise Telephony Vendor of the Year

Avaya

Thailand Unified Communications Vendor of the Year

Malaysia Contact Center Applications Vendor of the Year

Philippines Contact Center Applications Vendor of the Year

ASEAN Contact Center Applications Vendor of the Year

ASEAN Unified Communications Vendor of the Year

Asia Pacific Multi-Purpose Terminal Operator of the Year

Jurong Port

Asia Pacific Logistics Infrastructure Developer Of The Year

Mapletree Logistics

Asia Pacific Regional Logistics Service Provider of the Year

CWT Limited

Asia Pacific Water Filtration Product Line Strategy Leadership Award

Elken

Asia Pacific Water Filtration Company of the Year

Amway

Asia Pacific Water Technology Company of the Year

Hyflux

Asia Pacific Bottled Water Company of the Year

Spritzer

Asia Pacific Facilities Management Growth Excellence Leadership Award

ISS

Asia Pacific Facilities Management Company of the Year

Asia Pacific Data Center Green Innovation Leadership Award

Equinix

Asia Pacific Data Center Integrated Power Infrastructure Growth Excellence Leadership Award

Emerson Network Power

Asia Pacific Data Center Integrated Power Infrastructure Company of the Year

Schneider Electric

Asia Pacific Advanced Metering Infrastructure Company of the Year

Toshiba

Asia Pacific Cloud Contact Center Service Provider of the Year

Orange Business Services

Asia Pacific Unified Communications Headset Vendor of the Year

Jabra GN Netcom(S) Pte Ltd

Asia Pacific Headset Vendor of the Year

Asia Pacific Enterprise Networking Customer Value Enhancement Award

Avaya

Asia Pacific Data Communications Product Line Differentiation Award

Pacnet

Asia Pacific Inbound Contact Routing Systems Market Share Leadership Award

Avaya

Asia Pacific Self-Service Systems Market Share Leadership Award

Asia Pacific Call Monitoring Systems Market Share Leadership Award

Verint Systems

Asia Pacific Video Collaboration Price Performance Value Leadership Award

Lifesize

Asia Pacific Video Collaboration Growth Excellence Leadership Award

Avaya

Asia Pacific Customer Value Enhancement Award in DC Power Systems

Enatel

Global

Global DC Power Systems Product Leadership Award

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, works in collaboration with clients to leverage visionary innovation that addresses the global challenges and related growth opportunities that will make or break today’s market participants. For more than 50 years, we have been developing growth strategies for the global 1000, emerging businesses, the public sector and the investment community. Is your organization prepared for the next profound wave of industry convergence, disruptive technologies, increasing competitive intensity, Mega Trends, breakthrough best practices, changing customer dynamics and emerging economies? Contact us: Start the discussion

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U.N. Biodiversity Convention Opens in S. Korea

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SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Some 20,000 government officials, environmentalists and businesspeople from around the world gathered in the eastern city of Pyeongchang on Monday for a U.N. environmental convention on biodiversity, the environment ministry said.

The 12th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, dubbed COP 12, kicked off with a ceremony for a 19-day run, with about 20,000 representatives from 194 countries attending, the ministry said.

During the conference themed “Biodiversity for sustainable development,” the participants will address agenda items that include a midterm evaluation of a 2011-2020 strategic plan for biodiversity and the application of the biodiversity goals to the post-2015 U.N. sustainable development goals.

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), informally known as the Biodiversity Convention, was adopted at the U.N. Conference on Environment and Development (UNECD) held in Brazil in 1992 to address environmental problems facing the planet.

The multilateral treaty handling all aspects of biological diversity, including genetic resources, species and ecosystems, is one of the three U.N. conventions aimed at protecting the environment along with the Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Convention to Combat Desertification.

Also to be held during the Pyeongchang conference is the 7th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (Sept. 29-Oct. 3) and the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing (Oct. 13-17).

The COP 12 will adopt a “Pyeongchang Road Map” that sets out ways to achieve U.N. sustainable development goals and a “Gangwon Declaration” containing the results of the conference.

The Gangwon Declaration is expected to include the South Korean government’s interest in the preservation of biodiversity in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) located at the inter-Korean border.

“South Korea will make it an eco-friendly conference and a chance to enhance the value of preserving biological diversity in the world,” said Kim Sang-hoon, director general of the Korean Secretariat of the U.N. Biodiversity Conference 2014.

“We expect this will be a good opportunity for Gangwon Province to increase the world’s awareness of Pyeongchang, the host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics in the province, and its capacity to host a large-scale international event ahead of the Olympics.”

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International Bio Expo Kicks off in S. Korea

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CHEONGJU, South Korea, Sept. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — A large-scale international bio industry exposition opened in a central South Korean city on Friday to display state-of-the-art biotechnologies and to promote the city as a global mecca in the field.

International bio expo kicks off in S. Korea

International bio expo kicks off in S. Korea

Hosted by the government of North Chungcheong Province, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the local municipal government, the Osong International Bio Industry Exposition began its 17-day run after a brief opening ceremony in Osong, some 120 kilometers south of Seoul.

Under the theme of “The Secret of Life, Beautiful Future,” the expo will showcase how the nation’s bio industry has developed over the past decades and provide a glimpse into a future employing many of the industry’s finest innovations.

The official opening ceremony is scheduled to be held in the afternoon with hundreds of dignitaries from the central and provincial governments, lawmakers and other figures from all walks of life attending.

The ceremony will be followed by performances by popular Korean pop artists. Before the ceremony, there will be an air show and traditional Korean music and B-boy dance performances, according to the organizers.

Visitors will also experience diverse medical treatments with the latest technologies, such as the diagnosis of a disease with a drop of blood, and get information on life-threatening diseases.

Visitors will also have the chance to make cosmetics and conduct scientific experiments to learn basic knowledge about the life sciences, according to the organizer.

Among various outdoor exhibitions, large-scale model organs are to be on display, and several rides featuring human cells will allow visitors to learn about science in a unique way, according to the organizers.

A rare cloned puppy, “Donggyeong,” created by a veterinary professor at Seoul National University, Lee Byeong-cheon, and his team earlier this month will also be there to meet visitors.

Organizers say the expo will host 303 companies from in and outside of the country and some 700 buyers.

“We prepared diverse special events that will stimulate five senses of visitors,” said Lee Cha-yeong, secretary-general of the expo’s organizing committee. “The nation’s largest bio festival will unfold right before your eyes.” 

Media Contact

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+82-70-7707-3784

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CO2 Emissions Bury the UN Climate Summit: Why Carbon Capture and Storage is a Critical Part of the Solution to Climate Change

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GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ —

A coal pile buries the UN Headquarters and New York is lost under a mountain of CO
2
. These scenes, illustrating actual quantities, bring home the sheer scale of global carbon emissions and the urgency for action.
  

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/72762541-wbcsd-carbon-capture-and-storage

This four-minute film launched today allows us to visualize the critical part carbon capture and storage (CCS) can play in limiting global temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The animation is a call to help catalyze action to reduce carbon emissions.

Led by the WBCSD, Action2020 is a science-based platform for business action on sustainable development to 2020 and beyond, covering a range of solutions addressing the key mitigation levers for climate change. This animation, supported by companies working on the CCS business solution, focuses on this technology, one of the essential solutions at risk of being overlooked.

Today we get over 80% of our energy from fossil fuels. To stay below 2 degrees Celsius warming, we cannot emit more than 1 trillion tonnes of carbon. World population is expected to rise to 9 billion by 2050, doubling energy demand. The most ambitious plans to replace fossil fuels see only about half of our energy needs being met by zero-carbon renewables by 2050. With the rise in energy demand, the concentration of CO2 will exceed the agreed limit of dangerous climate change.

To stay within emissions targets, we must have CCS in our portfolio. CCS keeps CO2 out of the atmosphere by returning emissions below several layers of rock into the geosphere. A price on CO2 coupled with ambitious reduction targets would help CCS to be deployed extensively. We need a robust technology, policy, legal and infrastructure pathway to be implemented now.

Peter Bakker, President and CEO of the WBCSD said:

“WBCSD’s Action2020 platform presents a range of solutions that together will generate bold action on climate change. As part of this, we asked Carbon Visuals to create a piece of compelling narrative which took us from global fossil fuel use to focus on carbon capture and storage, an essential, but often overlooked contributor to staying below 2 degrees Celsius global warming. The resulting animation is both informative and starkly engaging. Among all of the documents, reports and images being released around the UN summit, we hope that this film will stand out and benefit all participants, as well as anyone who watches it around the world.”

The WBCSD, a CEO-led organization of some 200 forward-thinking global companies, is committed to galvanizing the global business community to create a sustainable future for business, society and the environment. http://www.wbcsd.org.

Video: 
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/72762541-wbcsd-carbon-capture-and-storage

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Dr. Gregory Myers Joins The Cloudburst Group As Director, Private Sector Engagement, Land Tenure

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Cloudburst Group, a leading consulting firm serving public and private sector clients in natural resource management, housing and community development, and public health, announced today that Dr. Gregory Myers has joined the company as Director of Private Sector Engagement. Dr. Myers will oversee Cloudburst’s growing practice area supporting private sector clients in improving their policies and practices for managing land tenure and property rights issues related to their investments. 

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Prior to joining Cloudburst, Dr. Myers spent 13 years leading the United States Agency for International Development’s work on land tenure and property rights. As the Director of USAID’s Office of Land Tenure and Resource Management, Dr. Myers managed a $700 million global program focused on improving land and resource governance in developing countries.

During his time at USAID, Dr. Myers served as the United States Government’s senior technical adviser on land governance issues. In this capacity, he played a key role in the development of the United Nations Committee for World Food Security’s two landmark agreements in this sector: the Voluntary Guidelines for Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests (VGGT) and the forthcoming Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (RAI). Dr. Myers served as the Chair of the negotiations for the former and the lead negotiator for the United States Government for the latter. Dr. Myers was a leading force in developing a global group for the donor community focused on land governance.  With over 20 donor members and nearly 3 billion dollars invested, this group has become the preeminent body focused on supporting implementation of the VGGT, and is positioned to also support the forthcoming RAI. Since 2012 Dr. Myers has worked closely with the White House, providing technical support for G7/G8 agreements.

“Dr. Gregory Myers is widely recognized as a global thought leader on land tenure, property rights and responsible agricultural investment,” said Cloudburst President, J. Patrick Moynahan. “Dr. Myers’ energetic thought leadership and deep expertise – both in the field and in high-level international fora – will be a tremendously valuable asset for The Cloudburst Group. We are delighted to welcome him to our team.”

Dr. Myers has worked on land governance issues in over 25 countries for more than 25 years. He speaks and writes frequently on the subject of property rights and investment. To keep up with Dr. Myers’ work and publications, follow him on Twitter at @Gregorywmyers.

About The Cloudburst Group

Since 2005, The Cloudburst Group has worked to improve the effectiveness of programs that assist underserved socially and economically disadvantaged persons in the United States and around the world. With expertise in research and evaluation, data and knowledge management, policy analysis, technical assistance, training, and communications, Cloudburst provides services to government and industry clients across practice areas including natural resource management; public health; housing and community and economic development.  For more information, visit www.cloudburstgroup.com and follow us on Twitter at @CloudburstGroup.

Contact: Jeremy Green, Program Analyst, +1-240-582-3611, jeremy.green@cloudburstgroup.com