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HONOR Released 2023 ESG Report at the Sustainable Development Forum

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Showcasing award-winning HONOR Talents entries at the Prestigious Palace Museum

BEIJING, May 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Global technology brand HONOR today successfully hosted the second HONOR ESG Sustainable Development Forum at the Jianfu Palace Garden of the Palace Museum. Supported by esteemed organizations including the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Investment and Technology Promotion Offices (ITPO), the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) and the China Association of Circular Economy (CACE), the forum brought together diplomats, international organizations, industry associations, universities and enterprises for insightful discussions on sustainability.

During the event, HONOR officially unveiled its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report 2023, highlighting its progress in youth empowerment, Tech for Good and green transformation. Meanwhile, the HONOR Talents Global Design Awards exhibition has made its way into the Palace Museum, showcasing HONOR’s steadfast commitment to empowering youth and preserving cultural heritage.

Driving Sustainable Development with Technological Innovations

As a prominent global technology brand, HONOR places ESG as a long-term strategic focus, which encompasses seven key areas: Environmental Protection, Tech for Good, Privacy, Youth Empowerment, Supplier CSR, Employee Development and Responsible Governance.

“Committed to human-centric sustainable development, HONOR strives to foster an innovative, open, and inclusive responsible enterprise. We strive to go beyond and create a new intelligent world for everyone,” said George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co. Ltd.

Empowering Young Talents to Showcase Their Potential

The HONOR Talents Global Design Awards has evolved into a platform for young talents worldwide to showcase their full potential.  Over the past four years, it has garnered 25,000 submissions from over 40 markets and 240 universities. In 2023, the interactive art installation “What’s Going on in the Stone” created by Yuan Shi from CAFA, has been awarded Global First Place. This installation invites viewers to engage in cross-generational interactions with characters from the Han Dynasty, vividly capturing the intriguing collision of technology and culture.

Meanwhile, the HONOR Talents Global Design Awards exhibition was hosted at the Yanchun Pavilion in the Jianfu Palace Garden. Following previous exhibitions held at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York, Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico, and Humburg World Heritage Site, Speicherstadt, HONOR’s youth empowerment project has once again entered a global cultural landmark.

HONOR’s Commitment to Tech for Good

In pursuit of its Tech for Good strategy, HONOR remains dedicated to developing human-centric technology and products. To meet the digital needs of the elderly, visually and hearing impaired individuals, HONOR provides on-device AI solutions such as screen reading and AI subtitles, bridging the digital divide with offline and personalized accessibility features. By the end of 2023, HONOR has developed and implemented 26 elderly-friendly projects, benefiting over 4.66 million users with visual assistance functions and over 940,000 users with hearing assistance features.

During the event, HONOR demonstrated its proprietary real-time AI subtitle feature, which makes sound visible for people with disabilities. “HONOR maintains an open and collaborative approach in our upcoming Tech for Good initiatives. Through open collaborations, we are fully unleashing the potential of AI in ESG and other fields by leveraging the synergy between on-device and cloud-based AI,” said George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co. Ltd.

Clean Energy Usage Reached 8% in the First Year

HONOR actively incorporates climate change into its corporate management. With the goal of achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2045, HONOR has made significant efforts to reduce its carbon emissions across its products, manufacturing and operations, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. Since 2023, HONOR has embraced the use of clean energy, which accounted for 8% of its energy usage in the first year.

HONOR has achieved remarkable milestones in its commitment to green products and manufacturing. Driven by advancements in research and design, material selection, durability and efficiency, 128 HONOR smartphones and tablets have obtained CQC environmental certification, leading to a reduction of approximately 876 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile, packaging innovations implemented in 2023 achieved a carbon reduction of over 650 tonnes.

The HONOR Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park has been recognized as a national-level green factory, with a self-built photovoltaic power station expected to generate 700,000 kWh of clean electricity annually.

In terms of green operations, HONOR has adopted paperless operations in internal offices and offline stores, achieving a reduced printed paper consumption equivalent to saving 108 Masson pines from being cut down in 2023.

In 2023, HONOR’s ESG projects garnered recognition from multiple authoritative industry institutions, including the Fortune China Best Designs and Bloomberg Green ESG 50.

Please click here to read the full HONOR ESG Report 2023.

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As 2025 IRS Mileage Rate Hits 70 Cents, Expert Warns: Ditch Risky Apps for Secure Paper Tracking

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Gig economy expert Ed Ryder warns against the risks of mileage tracking apps, and advocates using paper-based tracking methods instead. He introduces The Big Mileage Form, a secure alternative developed over two years to meet the specific needs of food delivery gig workers. Ryder highlights recent tech failures, like the July 2024 global IT outage, to underscore the vulnerabilities of digital solutions. The press release also mentions Ryder’s significant mileage deduction using his form and directs readers to GigCoach.net for additional resources, including a consumer tutorial to drive better food delivery outcomes and a gig coach training program.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As the IRS announces a standard mileage rate of 70 cents per mile for 2025, gig economy expert Ed Ryder, who has completed over 10,000 deliveries with his own car using major food delivery platforms, urges fellow gig workers to reconsider their mileage tracking methods. While acknowledging the convenience of digital solutions, Ryder advocates for a return to secure, paper-based tracking to protect valuable mileage deductions.

With the mileage rate at 70 cents, accurate tracking is crucial for gig workers and small business owners. Mileage apps seem convenient, but they risk data loss from outages, glitches, and cyber attacks. Many overlook these significant dangers.

“With the mileage rate increasing to 70 cents, accurate tracking is more crucial than ever for gig workers and small business owners,” says Ryder, creator of The Big Mileage Form. “While mileage tracking apps seem convenient, they come with significant risks that many overlook. Network outages, app glitches, and cyber attacks can jeopardize months of data.”

Ryder points to the July 2024 global IT outage as a prime example of technology’s vulnerabilities. “A faulty software update caused mass airline disruptions and impacted other industries, catching major corporations off guard. This incident highlights that even in our digital age, software isn’t infallible. For me, I simply won’t trust mileage tracking apps with my most important tax deduction.”

To address these concerns, Ryder developed a comprehensive, paper-based solution. “I spent two years perfecting The Big Mileage Form, tailoring it to the specific needs of food delivery gig workers,” he explains. “At 11×17 inches, it provides ample space for detailed record-keeping and, crucially, it’s immune to software glitches, data breaches, and ransomware attacks.”

Ryder’s meticulous paper-based record-keeping resulted in a mileage deduction exceeding $19,000 on his 2023 federal taxes. “All my business-related miles are thoroughly documented on paper. I’m fully prepared to defend this deduction in case of an audit. This level of confidence is what I aim to provide other gig workers.”

“In today’s digital age, sometimes the most secure solution is the simplest one,” Ryder concludes. “My form not only ensures data security but also prepares users for potential IRS audits. It’s time to reconsider the old-fashioned, but reliable pen-and-paper method.”

For those interested in learning more about effective mileage tracking and other aspects of gig work, Ryder offers valuable resources on GigCoach.net. These include a tutorial for consumers titled ‘Fair Deal Delivery,’ which provides insights on how to improve food delivery outcomes. Additionally, experienced food delivery couriers can explore Ryder’s gig coach training program. Visit GigCoach.net to access these resources and learn more about The Big Mileage Form.

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DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating Claims On Behalf Of Ascension Health Customers Whose Data May Have Been Compromised

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NEWTOWN, Pa., Dec. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The law firm of Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating claims regarding data privacy violations by Ascension Health (“Ascension”). Ascension learned of suspicious activity on or about May 8, 2024. To join this case, go HERE.

About Ascension Health

Ascension is a prominent non-profit health system in the nation and operates under Catholic principles.

What happened?

On or about May 8, 2024, Ascension detected unauthorized activity in its computer systems. Ascension initiated an investigation, which included retaining consulting cybersecurity experts and notifying the FBI. The investigation determined that between May 7 and 8, 2024, a cybercriminal accessed files containing personal information about Ascension’s patients and employees. This information included names, medical records, payment details, insurance information, government identification numbers, and other personal data such as dates of birth and addresses. Approximately 6 million individuals have been affected by this data breach.

How can I protect my personal data?

If you receive a data breach notification, you must guard against possible misuse of your personal information, including identity theft and fraud, by regularly reviewing your account statements and monitoring your credit reports for suspicious or unauthorized activity. Additionally, you should consider legal options for mitigating such risks.

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a class action lawsuit to seek legal remedies for customers whose sensitive personal and patient data may have been compromised by the Ascension data breach.

For more information, please contact:

Marc H. Edelson, Esq.
EDELSON LECHTZIN LLP
411 S. State Street, Suite N-300
Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: 844-696-7492
Email: medelson@edelson-law.com
Web:  www.edelson-law.com 

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP
Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to cases involving data breaches, our lawyers focus on class and collective litigation in cases alleging securities and investment fraud, violations of the federal antitrust laws, employee benefit plans under ERISA, wage theft and unpaid overtime, consumer fraud, and catastrophic injuries.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions. No class has been certified in this case, so counsel does not represent you unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing now. Your ability to share in any potential future recovery does not depend on serving as lead plaintiff.

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Earth’s pulse monitored: a review highlights remote sensing time series progress

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As urbanization accelerates and environmental dynamics shift, the need for accurate and timely terrestrial monitoring has never been more urgent. A review has introduced a novel approach to remote sensing time series analysis, integrating multi-source data to enable near real-time monitoring. This innovative methodology promises to transform environmental conservation and urban planning by providing unprecedented insights into terrestrial changes and offering a more precise understanding of environmental dynamics.

GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — An international team of researchers from South China Normal University, the University of Connecticut, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences has made a significant breakthrough in remote sensing. Their review, published (DOI: 10.34133/remotesensing.0285) in the Journal of Remote Sensing on December 11, 2024, addresses key challenges in remote sensing, such as incomplete data and noise interference. The team’s new time series analysis technique leverages advanced data reconstruction and fusion methods, significantly enhancing the precision and efficiency of remote sensing for monitoring environmental changes.

The research team has developed an advanced time series analysis technique that combines deep learning algorithms with traditional remote sensing methods to integrate data from various remote sensing sources. This innovative approach allows for the extraction of subtle patterns from large, complex datasets, which is crucial for monitoring critical environmental parameters such as land use and vegetation health. Unlike conventional techniques that struggle with incomplete or noisy data, this new methodology offers enhanced accuracy and more reliable insights into terrestrial dynamics, paving the way for more effective environmental monitoring.

Central to the study’s success is the integration of Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to address the challenges posed by missing or noisy data. The LSTM networks capture temporal trends over time, while the GANs generate synthetic data that mimics real-world observations to fill gaps and correct for atmospheric distortions. This dual approach has resulted in a cleaner, more accurate time series dataset, which was validated against independent ground truth measurements. The researchers demonstrated significant improvements in key vegetation indices, such as the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), setting a new benchmark in the field of remote sensing.

Experts in the field have lauded the study’s potential to revolutionize remote sensing applications. They see the method as a transformative tool for enhancing high-resolution monitoring and extending its coverage, particularly in agricultural surveillance, urban planning, and environmental management. “This method represents a crucial advancement in our ability to monitor environmental changes,” says Professor Fu. “As it evolves, it could play a key role in addressing climate change and other global challenges.”

The methodology’s future applications are vast, especially in global environmental monitoring and supporting sustainable development goals. By integrating multi-temporal data from Landsat and Sentinel-2 satellites, the team has created a framework for accurate and continuous terrestrial analysis. As computational power advances and algorithms improve, this technology is expected to become a vital tool for natural resource management, disaster response, and climate change mitigation. In the years to come, it could provide critical data to help policymakers address pressing environmental issues on a global scale.

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10.34133/remotesensing.0285

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https://doi.org/10.34133/remotesensing.0285

Funding information

This work was supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China (grant numbers 42425001 and 42071399).

About Journal of Remote Sensing

The Journal of Remote Sensing, an online-only Open Access journal published in association with AIR-CAS, promotes the theory, science, and technology of remote sensing, as well as interdisciplinary research within earth and information science.

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