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IHG Hotels & Resorts launches industry first ‘Low Carbon Pioneers’ programme as CEO calls for broader support from governments to accelerate positive change at scale

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LONDON, July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in hospitality, today announces the launch of its Low Carbon Pioneers programme, which brings together energy efficient hotels that have no fossil fuels combusted on-site* and are backed by renewable energy.

This group of low operational carbon hotels is the first community of its kind in the industry and will help IHG test, learn and share findings on sustainability measures. The ambition is to inspire other properties to join the programme and also help encourage wider adoption of carbon reduction practices across IHG’s estate. The first Low Carbon Pioneer hotels span different IHG brands and locations at these properties:

Holiday Inn Express Madrid Airport, SpainIberostar Waves Cristina, SpainKimpton BEM Budapest, Hungary

Each Low Carbon Pioneer hotel will feature sustainable solutions such as high-efficiency heat pumps for heating and hot water generation, as well as fully electric kitchens. Every property will also have an operational sustainability certification** recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, such as Green Key, or a sustainable building certification, such as LEED, BREEAM or EDGE. To track and measure their energy data, Low Carbon Pioneer hotels will use IHG’s Green Engage environmental platform.

Additional hotels will join the Low Carbon Pioneers programme across all regions and IHG is also developing a “low-carbon ready” group of hotels in preparation for when it becomes possible to fully back all energy with renewables in countries or districts where this is not currently available. The full criteria for a Low Carbon Pioneer hotel is available here.

Elie Maalouf, CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are excited to launch our Low Carbon Pioneers programme as another innovative way in which we’re meeting evolving guest expectations, helping our hotel owners future-proof their businesses and reducing carbon across our estate. 

“This is an important next step in IHG’s sustainability journey but it remains one of many we must continue to take. Accelerating change at scale for both IHG and the wider industry also requires broader support from governments ranging from greater access to renewable energy and incentives for owners, to a reduction in the cost of technology that speeds up the industry’s transition to a greener, more resilient future. IHG is committed to working with industry bodies and governments to help achieve this, alongside encouraging more owners to adopt carbon reduction practices and become Low Carbon Pioneers.”

Future proofing properties within IHG’s estate
For IHG’s hotel owners, the Low Carbon Pioneers programme can play an important role in future-proofing their businesses and as we test, learn and share findings it will also help encourage wider adoption of carbon reduction practices across IHG’s estate.

Guests seeking more sustainable stays will find hotels marketed as low carbon or low carbon ready across IHG’s booking channels to make it clear which ones are energy efficient, have no fossil fuels combusted on-site and are backed by renewable energy. With almost all IHG’s top global corporate accounts setting net-zero or carbon-neutral targets, these hotels will be attractive to corporate clients looking to meet their own sustainable travel commitments. Energy efficient, lower operational carbon hotels can also provide potential future benefits to owners, such as greater alignment with environmental regulatory changes and better access to green finance for new projects. Collectively we believe these benefits should lead to stronger property valuations in future.  

Leading the Way
IHG Hotels & Resorts recognises its responsibility as one of the world’s leading hotel companies to take decisive, practical action to reduce carbon emissions. Guiding this is a Journey to Tomorrow responsible business plan to care for its people, communities and the planet, which brings colleagues, hotel owners and partners together to be a force for good. IHG is constantly developing solutions to help measure, manage and minimise the environmental impact of its thousands of hotels, from energy conservation measures as brand standards in areas such as lighting, heating and ventilation, to sourcing renewable energy and installing EV chargers.

The Low Carbon Pioneers programme builds on IHG’s heritage in creating ambitious and innovative solutions to drive progress across the industry. Having been the first global hospitality company to replace bathroom miniatures with bulk amenities and to provide properties with renewable energy via a community solar programme in the US, IHG is excited to now be setting a new sustainability benchmark for hotels to help reduce operational carbon from its estate.

To learn more, visit our webpage here.

*Except for backup generators that fall below 5% of the hotel’s total annual energy consumption
**New hotels will have 12 months to certify from when they open.

About IHG®
IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,300 open hotels in more than 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,000 properties.

Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts SpasRegent Hotels & ResortsInterContinental Hotels & ResortsVignette CollectionKimpton Hotels & RestaurantsHotel IndigoPremium: voco hotelsHUALUXE Hotels & ResortsCrowne Plaza Hotels & ResortsEVEN HotelsEssentials: Holiday Inn ExpressHoliday Inn Hotels & ResortsGarner hotelsavid hotelsSuites: Atwell SuitesStaybridge SuitesHoliday Inn Club VacationsCandlewood SuitesExclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 375,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.

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TVU Networks Revolutionizes Live Broadcasting with Cloud and AI-Powered Solutions at Broadcast India 2024

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CUPERTINO, Calif., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TVU Networks, a global leader in IP and cloud-based live video solutions, will showcase its latest innovations at Broadcast India 2024, October 17-19, booth J1-A. These groundbreaking technologies are set to revolutionize the broadcasting industry.

Empowering Broadcasters with Agile Solutions

Paul Shen, CEO of TVU Networks, underscores the company’s collaborative ethos: “We’re not just providing tools; we’re partnering with broadcasters to transform their live production capabilities. Our goal is to empower our partners with the agility needed to meet evolving audience demands, shaping the future of live broadcasting with tangible results today.”

Microservices: The Heart of TVU’s Innovation

At the core of TVU’s engineering philosophy are microservices—modular building blocks enabling powerful new capabilities. By leveraging hundreds of microservices within TVU transmitters and SaaS applications, broadcasters can swiftly create dynamic workflows that seamlessly integrate with on-premise infrastructures. Since 2019, TVU has been integrating AI into these microservices, further streamlining tasks and expanding coverage capabilities.

Unleashing Flexibility with TVU MediaHub™ and Hybrid Workflows

The six-time award-winning MediaHub allows broadcasters to ingest unlimited sources into the TVU ecosystem, enabling seamless switching within SaaS applications like TVU Producer. TVU’s Agent, deployable on existing on-premise hardware, offers unparalleled flexibility in managing processing and resource use. This innovative solution, proven in large-scale productions such as the Sertoes Rally in Brazil, exemplifies TVU’s commitment to maximizing media workflow efficiency.

Enhancing Operations and Visibility

A notable innovation in TVU’s suite of solutions is the Network Operations Center (NOC), providing unprecedented visibility into cloud, on-premise, and hybrid media supply chains. This powerful tool offers broadcasters comprehensive control and insight into their operations, allowing for efficient management of complex broadcasting workflows across various environments.

Pioneering the Future of Broadcasting

By harnessing cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, AI, and 5G, TVU Networks continues to pioneer adaptive solutions for the ever-evolving media landscape. These technologies work in concert to provide broadcasters with unparalleled capabilities in content creation, management, and distribution.

Visitors to Broadcast India 2024 are invited to experience TVU Networks’ end-to-end ecosystem of cloud-based solutions at booth J1-A, witnessing firsthand how these innovations are shaping the future of the media supply chain.

Learn More: https://info.tvunetworks.com/bi-2024

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Hyundai Motor Group Unveils End-to-End Hydrogen Solutions and Hydrogen Roadmap at H2 MEET 2024

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Hyundai Motor Group unveils comprehensive hydrogen technology solutions and a roadmap at H2 MEET 2024, Korea’s largest hydrogen industry eventThe Group is showcasing its hydrogen business and technology under the HTWO, emphasizing its unique capabilities and strong collaboration among affiliatesHydrogen value chain business solutions are exhibited as part of four scenarios: Energy Security, Port & Airport Decarbonization, Industrial Applications & Businesses and Hydrogen Society

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 24, 2024 /CNW/ — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) unveiled its end-to-end hydrogen solutions and roadmap at H2 MEET 2024[1], Korea’s largest hydrogen industry exhibition event, running from September 25 to 27 at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) near Seoul.

Under the theme ‘Be a First Mover in Hydrogen,’ the Group introduced its hydrogen business and technology spanning the entire hydrogen value chain under the HTWO brand. This builds upon its hydrogen vision presentation made at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

H2 MEET 2024 marks the first event in which all the Group’s affiliates are participating together under the HTWO. Participating affiliates include Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Rotem, Hyundai Steel, Hyundai Engineering, Hyundai E&C and Hyundai Glovis.

At its massive H2 MEET booth, the Group is showing four hydrogen value chain business solutions in four scenario-based exhibitions with staff available for explanation at each exhibition corner and digital docents available via smartphones.

The first scenario exhibition, ‘Energy Security,’ introduces the Group’s innovative resource-cycle hydrogen production technologies including W2H (Waste-to-Hydrogen) and P2H (Plastic-to-Hydrogen). W2H utilizes organic waste such as food and sewage sludge to produce hydrogen, while P2H utilizes non-recyclable plastic. The exhibition also showcases Korea‘s very first W2H facility in Chungju that converts food waste into hydrogen and supplies hydrogen to nearby refueling stations.

Visitors will also be able to check on Hyundai Motor’s field-proven cell system and its reverse electrolysis technology – PEM electrolysis, which is ideal for producing high-purity hydrogen. The exhibit also features Korea’s very first PEM electrolysis production facility in Buan, operated by Hyundai E&C, alongside other business cases that run on the hydrogen produced. 

The second scenario exhibition, ‘Port & Airport Decarbonization’ introduces hydrogen solutions that can be applied to high-carbon-emitting industrial complexes, including ports and airports. Hyundai Motor successfully deployed a pioneering fleet of 30 Class 8 XCIENT Fuel Cell hydrogen-powered trucks for the NorCAL ZERO Project since last year with an aim to reduce carbon emissions at the port of Oakland in California, U.S.

More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Media Center (kianewscenter.com), Genesis Newsroom

[1] H2 MEET stands for ‘Hydrogen Mobility Energy Environment Technology’

 

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Inside information: Valmet to supply a complete pulp mill with full-scope automation and flow control solutions to Arauco in Brazil

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Valmet Oyj’s stock exchange release (inside information) on September 25, 2024 at 01:45 a.m. EEST

ESPOO, Finland, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of Arauco have today approved an investment of a complete pulp mill and selected Valmet as the supplier for the project. Valmet’s scope will be the delivery of complete pulp mill including also full-scope automation and flow control solutions to Arauco. The new pulp mill will be the world’s largest single-phase pulp mill project with 3.5 million tonne per year pulp production capacity. The new mill is estimated to start-up in the second half of 2027.  The pulp mill will be built in Inocência, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

The contract is estimated to be finalized by the end of 2024.

The value of the order for Valmet is over EUR 1 billion, and it is expected to be included in Valmet’s orders received for the fourth quarter 2024. The anticipated delivery will have an important employment impact on Valmet and its subcontractors especially in Brazil, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, India and China.

“This is an important and decisive stage of our Sucuriú Project, which will feature high expertise and state-of-the-art technology. As the world’s largest single-phase pulp production project, our choice to partner with Valmet reflects Arauco’s commitment to partnering with those who share our vision for innovation and sustainable practices,” says Cristian Infante, Global CEO of Arauco.

“This investment is a significant milestone for the industry, and we are proud to be selected as the partner for Arauco in this major project. Arauco’s new pulp mill will be the largest single-phase pulp mill project in the world and will be a showcase for Valmet’s sustainable technologies. In addition, the mill will generate a significant amount of excess bioelectricity, contributing positively to the sustainable energy supply of the area,” says Thomas Hinnerskov, President and CEO of Valmet.

“With a complete mill delivery, Valmet can offer the full benefits of our innovative and comprehensive offering consisting of process technology, automation systems, flow control solutions and services. Even though the mill will be the largest ever delivered, Valmet’s delivery scope will include proven technologies creating a good foundation for this mega mill investment. The mill will feature leading process technologies, including the latest developments in our continuous cooking technology especially tailored for large hardwood mills and the most advanced automation systems and flow control solutions. Complete automation solution includes the latest Valmet DNAe automation system together with mill-wide optimization solution. The solutions are designed to deliver excellent energy efficiency, optimized end-product quality, and high environmental performance,” says Sami Riekkola, Business Line President, Pulp and Energy, Valmet.

“The development of the pulp industry in Brazil has been substantial in the past years. To meet the demands of this market and serve the customers even better in the region, Valmet has systematically strengthened its presence and competences locally. Our knowledge about the local conditions, experience in executing projects and commitment to provide long-term services for the new plant ensuring high operational efficiency and sustainability were recognized by Arauco as very important factors in their decision to partner with Valmet,” says Celso Tacla, Area President, South America, Valmet.

Details about Valmet’s technology delivery to Arauco Sucuriú pulp mill project

Valmet will deliver the full production process from wood handling to ready pulp bales to produce hardwood pulp, as well as automation system and related flow control solutions for the whole mill including features form Valmet’s Industrial Internet offering. Valmet’s delivery scope includes the engineering, procurement, and construction, including civil construction and commissioning works at the site.

Valmet’s process technology delivery will include wood handling, cooking and fiber line, pulp drying and baling, non-condensable gases (NCG) handling solution, evaporation, recovery boiler, biomass boiler, recausticizing, lime kiln, biomass dryer and gasifier.

The automation delivery will include Valmet’s latest distributed control system Valmet DNAe, advanced process controls (APC), analyzers and online measurements as well as mill-wide optimization covering all process islands. The Industrial Internet solutions scope includes simulators and connectivity to Valmet Performance Center.

The delivery will additionally include flow control solutions featuring valves and valve automation. 

Information about the customer Arauco

Arauco is a global forest industry company, originally from Chile, with a presence on five continents. Founded in 1979, it has operations in more than 75 countries and 55 mills in Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Mexico, the United States, Canada, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and South Africa. It operates globally with over 18,000 employees guided by solid values and common vision of contributing to improving the lives of people and the planet, developing renewable forest products for the challenges of a sustainable world.  

Further information, please contact:
Sami Riekkola, Business Line President, Pulp and Energy, Valmet, tel. +358 40 542 7437
Celso Tacla, Area President, South America, Valmet, tel. +55 41 3341 458
Pekka Rouhiainen, VP, Investor Relations, Valmet, tel. +358 10 672 0020
Anu Salonsaari-Posti, SVP, Communications, marketing, sustainability and corporate relations, Valmet, tel. +358 50 453 4262

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Valmet has a global customer base across various process industries. We are a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. With our automation systems and flow control solutions we serve an even wider base of process industries. Our more than 19,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers’ performance forward – every day.

The company has over 220 years of industrial history and a strong track record in continuous improvement and renewal. Valmet’s net sales in 2023 were approximately EUR 5.5 billion.

Valmet’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki and the head office is in Espoo, Finland. 

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