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19 Leading Companies Signal Support for Energy Transition Accelerator

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NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nineteen major companies today affirmed their support for an accelerated and just clean energy transition, discussing how high-integrity carbon credits can provide a critical source of climate finance and play an important role as part of individual corporate climate strategies. The discussion took place at a private sector roundtable at Climate Week NYC hosted by the Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA), a high-integrity carbon finance platform aimed at catalyzing private capital to support ambitious just energy transition strategies in developing and emerging economies.

Fourteen of the companies – Amazon, Bank of America, Boston Consulting Group, E.ON, Mastercard, McDonald’s, Meta, Morgan Stanley, Nike, PepsiCo, REI-Co-op, Salesforce, Schneider Electric, and Standard Chartered Bank – have signed a Letter of Interest since the ETA formed welcoming the ETA as an opportunity to support large-scale power sector transformation while accelerating progress towards their ambitious climate goals. “We further believe the ETA has the potential to serve as a model of high integrity in voluntary carbon markets,” the companies wrote in the letter.

The U.S. Department of State, the Bezos Earth Fund, and The Rockefeller Foundation formed the ETA in 2022 to eventually connect willing sellers and buyers employing high-integrity carbon crediting to support faster energy transition. The ETA will pioneer an innovative sectoral-scale approach to carbon crediting that will enable host countries to generate high-quality carbon credits as a way to finance their transition from fossil-generated to clean power, delivering faster, deeper greenhouse gas reductions and improving the lives of vulnerable people. The ETA is collaborating with the World Bank and its Scaling Climate Action by Lowering Emissions (SCALE) partnership to support host countries in developing power sector projects, policies, and carbon market infrastructure needed to generate high-integrity emissions reductions in a participatory and inclusive way.

Today’s roundtable featured remarks by former Secretary of State and Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, who serves as the Honorary Chair of the ETA Senior Consultative Group. In addition to the corporate leaders, he was joined by senior officials from the Department of State and the World Bank Group; senior representatives of the Bezos Earth Fund, The Rockefeller Foundation, and C2ES, serving as the ETA’s secretariat; members of ETA’s newly established Senior Consultative Group; and senior representatives from Chile and the Dominican Republic as ETA pilot countries and the Philippines as an observer country. The roundtable discussion centered on the essential leadership role corporations aim to play to accelerate clean energy investment and keep a 1.5°C limit on warming within reach.

The full text of the corporate letter is available here.

Roundtable participants included:

Secretary John Kerry, 68th U.S. Secretary of State, former Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, and Honorary Chair, ETA Senior Consultative Group
Sue Biniaz, Principal Deputy Special Envoy for Climate, U.S. Department of State
Elizabeth Yee, Executive Vice President, The Rockefeller Foundation
Kelley Kizzier, Director of Corporate Action and Markets, Bezos Earth Fund
Nat Keohane, President, C2ES and ETA Secretariat
Jennifer Sara, Global Director, World Bank Group’s Global Department for Climate Change
Demetrios Papathanasiou, Global Director, World Bank Group’s Energy and Extractives Global Department
Arunabha Ghosh, Founder-CEO, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)
Rachel Kyte, Co-Chair, Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) 
Mary Nichols, Vice Chair, California-China Climate Institute
Leila Pourarkin, Partner, Kaya Partners
Anne Finucane, Senior Advisor to TPG Rise Climate and Former Vice Chair, Bank of America
Amazon
Bank of America
Boston Consulting Group
E.ON
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Mastercard
McDonald’s
Meta
Morgan Stanley
Netflix
Nike
PepsiCo
REI-Co-op
Salesforce
Santander
Schneider Electric
Standard Chartered Bank
Tiffany & Co.
Trane Technologies
Minister Joel Santos Echavarria, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Dominican Republic
Chadia Abreu, Advisor, Energy Regulation and Climate Solutions, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Dominican Republic
Juan Pedro Searle, Head of Climate Change and Carbon Pricing, Ministry of Energy, Chile
Michael O. Sinocruz, Director, Department of Energy, Philippines

About the Bezos Earth Fund:
The Bezos Earth Fund is helping transform the fight against climate change with the largest ever philanthropic commitment to climate and nature protection. Jeff Bezos has committed $10 billion in this decisive decade to protect nature and address climate change. By providing funding and expertise, we partner with organizations to accelerate innovation, break down barriers to success and create a more equitable and sustainable world. Join us in our mission to create a world where people prosper in harmony with nature.

About The Rockefeller Foundation:
The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on collaborative partnerships at the frontiers of science, technology, and innovation that enable individuals, families, and communities to flourish. We make big bets to promote the well-being of humanity. Today, we are focused on advancing human opportunity and reversing the climate crisis by transforming systems in food, health, energy, and finance. For more information, sign up for our newsletter at rockefellerfoundation.org and follow us on X @RockefellerFdn.

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DreamSmart Held AI Ecosystem Launch Event to Unveil Its Full Range of Products

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BEIJING, Sept. 25, 2024 /CNW/ — On September 25, 2024, the DreamSmart AI Ecosystem Launch Event was held in Beijing. DreamSmart released a number of new technology products, including Meizu Lucky 08 AI smart phone, AR smart glasses StarV View, StarV Air 2, smart ring StarV Ring 2, Z10 STARBUFF customized e-sports car jointly created by DreamSmart and Lynk & Co, etc.

DreamSmart has developed an ecological layout in which the two major product series brands, namely Star and Meizu, are parallel, and the three product categories, namely smart phones, smart glasses and smart cars, are developing together.

Meizu Lucky 08 comes in two colors, namely starshine white and meteorite black, with a 6.78-inch 8T LTPO 144Hz 1.5K screen. Equipped with a second-generation Snapdragon 7s mobile platform, a 6000mAh battery, and a 100-million-pixel ultra-clear main camera with an ultra-wide field of view, Meizu Lucky 08 adopts new star rail technology aesthetics to create a unique sense of spatial hierarchy. In addition, Meizu Lucky 08 is specially equipped with a multi-functional AI button supporting more than 100 flagship AI technologies.

Optical waveguide display solution is adopted for StarV Air2 AR smart glasses, which weigh only 44 grams. Equipped with the self-developed StarVision system and a 0.15cc ultra-small single green light engine, StarV Air 2 AR smart glasses support real-time dialogue translation based on AI, flash memory based on AI, AI voice assistant, AR navigation and other functions.

Another StarV View AR glasses equipped with a “high-definition giant screen” use BirdBath technology to create a giant screen experience equivalent to a 188-inch screen effect from 6 meters away. To meet the needs of myopia users, StarV View supports 0-600 degree myopia regulation for the left and right eyes respectively, without the need to install myopia lenses.

StarV Ring 2, a two-in-one smart ring, supports non-invasive blood glucose trend detection and touch interaction in an innovative manner, supports sleep stress monitoring, body temperature trend and blood oxygen monitoring, exercise heart rate monitoring and other functions, as well as realizes multi-device control and operation interconnection. Users can easily use the ring to control StarV Air 2 glasses and smart phones.

As the first customized e-sports car jointly created by DreamSmart and Lynk & Co, Z10 STARBUFF is deeply customized for e-sports fans. It is equipped with the world’s first Flyme Auto high-energy e-sports entertainment cockpit which has a gaming function comparable to that of a PC, as well as a number of hardcore devices including ECARX Makalu Computing Platform, AMD V2000A desktop chip, AMD RX6600M discrete graphics card, water-cooled heat dissipation, Samsung OLED automotive grade high-refresh screen, 1TB solid-state drive and 5G high-speed in-vehicle network. The cockpit layout is also customizable for e-sports users, and it is equipped with Harman Kardon 23-speaker luxury audio for a more immersive in-cabin audio experience.

As presented at the DreamSmart AI Ecosystem Launch Event, Flyme AIOS has deeply integrated AI into all levels of the operating system, providing users with a total of more than 100 AI functions. AI smart phones have been widely recognized by users; XR smart glasses have accompanied users to travel to more than 30 countries and regions, with the “multilingual AI translation” function being used for more than 100,000 hours; Flyme Auto smart cockpit operating system serves nearly 200,000 car owners; and Flyme Auto open platform has supported 14 car models, and is about to support more automotive brands.

At the launch event, Su Jing, CEO of DreamSmart, and Liao Qinghong, COO of DreamSmart, invited partner representatives and user representatives to the stage to jointly light up Sphere, the world’s largest spherical immersive venue in Las Vegas. DreamSmart showed the world its strong scientific and technological strength and broad development prospects.

DreamSmart is a global technology company with a business footprint that has expanded from the Chinese market to overseas regions including Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Latin America. In the future, DreamSmart will work with a number of partners to jointly build a global intelligent travel technology ecosystem, providing users with multi-terminal, full-scenario, and immersive integration experiences.

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Sucden Financial Appoints Head of Exchange-Traded Derivatives

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LONDON, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sucden Financial, the multi-asset execution, clearing and liquidity provider, has appointed Rob Noyce as Head of Exchange-Traded Derivatives.

Rob has spent the past 20 years at major global financial institutions, including UBS, Citigroup, and Barclays Capital, focusing on listed derivatives and electronic execution. He will lead Sucden Financial’s non-LME exchange-traded business, with a particular focus on growth and adding value for clients through technology, innovation and electronification.

Before joining Sucden Financial, Rob spent over five years as Director of EMEA Electronic Execution Sales for Listed Derivatives at UBS, where he was responsible for new business and monetisation of existing futures and options e-execution clients. Prior roles include Head of Futures E-Trading Sales and Relationship Management at Citigroup Global Markets, Vice President of Futures E-Sales at Barclays Capital and EMEA Derivatives and FX Sales Director at Bloomberg Tradebook Europe. 

Marc Bailey, CEO of Sucden Financial, said:

“Rob has an excellent track record of implementing technological change and driving business growth at some very large financial institutions. We’re delighted to welcome him to the Sucden Financial team. Rob will play an important role in driving innovation, continuing to grow our business and providing clients with an enhanced service.”

Rob Noyce as Head of Exchange-Traded Derivatives, Sucden Financial, commented:

“I am delighted to have joined Sucden Financial, which has a strong background in the ETD space. I believe there is a significant opportunity to grow the listed derivatives business and increase efficiency by focusing on technology, innovation and electronification.”   

About Sucden Financial

With a history and heritage in commodity futures and options trading, Sucden Financial has evolved and diversified to become a leading global multi-asset execution, clearing and liquidity provider across FX, fixed income, and commodities.

Sucden Financial has a proven track record of over 50 years in financial markets. Since its foundation in 1973, it has been supported by its parent, Sucden, one of the world’s leading soft commodity trading groups, while remaining fully independent in its day-to-day trading operations.

Sucden Financial Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Baseus Creates Sound That Moves You with the New Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones

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NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As a global leader in the consumer electronics industry, Baseus has always been passionate about creating minimalist products that are easy to use and prioritize the user’s needs. To add to this extensive and innovative range of products, Baseus is excited to unveil the latest Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones. These incredible head-tracking spatial audio headphones provide excellent sound quality and immersive noise canceling – making them the ideal companion when traveling, exercising, or doing outdoor activities.

The Baseus Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones also come highly recommended by GRAMMY and EMMY award winners to ensure a level of sound engineering worthy of those accolades. Let’s explore some of the key features of these pioneering headphones:

Head-Tracking Spatial Audio Technology: The Baseus Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones use innovative head-tracking spatial audio technology with built-in gyroscopes and accelerometers. These work together to ensure smooth and accurate tracking of head movements to give users a truly immersive and lifelike sound experience with cinematic 3D audio.

-45dB Active Noise Canceling: Enjoy undisrupted entertainment with -45dB Active Noise Canceling that blocks out 96% of external sound. Baseus Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones also come with built-in dual Active Noise Canceling microphones that use digital noise cancellation technology to detect and cancel out a wide range of low and mid-frequency noises – such as cars, airplane engines, and other background sounds. Soft earmuffs also provide a greater sound seal and build a comfortable, immersive, and private space for your listening.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless/Wired Certified: The Baseus Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones ensure superior audio resolution that goes beyond your imagination. The use of LDAC technology in the headphones enables the transmission of audio content at the maximum bitrate of 990kbps – even over Bluetooth. This includes high-resolution audio and increases audio detail up to 3 times when compared to average audio designs.

50mm SuperBass Drivers: Feel a 200% bass increase with the 50mm SuperBass drivers inside your Baseus Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones. With extensive research on user listening habits, Baseus has taken to using the latest SuperBass acoustic algorithms to amplify sound excellence. The technology seamlessly upgrades every frequency within the human audible range without compromising sound quality – ultimately boosting the bass experience by up to 200% and creating an immersive audio experience like no other.

65-Hour Battery Life and Baseus Rapid Charge: Enjoy your superior sound with a 65-hour long battery life from your Baseus Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones. The extended battery life ensures that your headphones adapt to use on long journeys, outdoor treks, and other time-consuming activities. Baseus understands the frustration of a low battery on a long trip, so we’ve also ensured that your Bowie 30 headphones give you 14 hours of playtime with a quick 10-minute charge – giving you less time to wait and more time to play.

Foldable and Compact Design: The Baseus Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones are designed for efficiency and portability. The compact, foldable, and 120° rotatable earcups make the headphones ideal for storage and traveling while the unique and customizable headband ensures a comfortable fit with soft ear cushions to give you easier extended wear. The Bowie 30 max headphones also use a monaural fold design to ensure lightweight and functional ease.

Baseus is dedicated to providing enhanced and innovative products that entertain users while ensuring peak comfort, immersive sound, and amplified audio engineering. At Baseus, boundaries are always being pushed to create a simpler and more convenient lifestyle for users. The Baseus Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones are a clear example of – and step towards – technology that redefines sound excellence as something seamless, affordable, and inherent in every Baseus product.

Availability:

The Baseus Bowie 30 Max ANC Headphones will launch an Early Bird event on the Baseus website starting September 25th at an MSRP of $99.99.

From September 25th to October 1st, the headphones will be available at a special price of $51.99, followed by a price of $55.99 from October 2nd to October 7th.

They will be available on Amazon.com starting October 8th, and on Amazon UK and Europe from October 15th.

About Baseus

Founded in 2011, Baseus was born out of utmost care for users. The company embodies its slogan: Practical. Reliable. Base on User. This shows the pursuit of ultimate practicality to solve users’ problems with outstanding design and fashionable appearances that also reflect reliability, high quality, and cost-effectiveness. Baseus delivers a variety of products – including Portable Chargers, Desktop Chargers, Wall Chargers, Wireless Earbuds, and Docking Stations. Chosen by 300 million users and providing 6 billion services, Baseus delivers over 100 million practical and aesthetic products each year, continuously enhancing users’ sense of fulfillment. Join the Baseus family today to see a new world of technological innovation.

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Phone: +1 (213) 512-7063
Email: pr@baseus.com
Baseus Technology (HK) Co., Ltd

 

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