GreenBuzz on LinkedIn: Digitalization, Sustainability and Data Centers | GreenBuzz Zurich (2024)

🙋Meet the Partners:We sat down for a short chat with Flavia Zimmermann, Sustainability Manager at Siemens Schweiz AG, one of GreenBuzz’s important yearly partners, to find out about their sustainability journey and the company’s future plans on AI, smart grids and more.🗯️ "The synergy between GreenBuzz’s mission and Siemens’ goals for sustainable futures powered by innovation provided a compelling reason to join forces."👨🏫 Read the whole interview here: https://lnkd.in/erjetdab 🗓️ Come find out on 26 September how smart grids can help future-proof Switzerland's energy supply: https://lnkd.in/dUrXKwdD#sustainability #zurich #jointhebuzzYves Ecker | Johannes Pokorny | Chris Thomas | Alicia Hall | Siemens | Siemens Energy

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📊Friday Poll!2024 has seen more and more EU countries mandating that employers pay for the cost of public transport, including Belgium, France & Slovenia. As the saying goes, “a developed country is not where the poor have cars but where the rich use public transportation”. Should Switzerland follow other European countries and promote sustainable commuting?🚋🚝🚂🚞🚡🛴🚲#fridaypoll #sustainabletravel #publictransport

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📣 Event Announcement!The manufacturing sector is under increasing pressure to embrace more circular and environmentally friendly practices. Refurbishment presents a promising path forward, offering a way to extend the life of products and reduce waste.However, despite its potential, what barriers prevent refurbishment from becoming a standard practice in the industry?Join us for an insightful evening at Helbling Technik as we explore the complexities surrounding refurbishment in manufacturing. Building on the momentum of our "Built to Last" event, this program will look at the topic from the perspectives of design, production and logistics. Our panel of hand-picked experts will look at the various factors that hinder the large-scale implementation of refurbishment practices across supply chains.We will discuss critical issues such as cost competitiveness, product design, automation, logistics, and legal considerations, as we discover what it will take to make refurbishment a widespread reality.👉Tickets and details here: https://lnkd.in/d_rEJzh4#manufacturing #sustainability #refurbishmentAlicia Hall | Jonathan Demierre | Chris Thomas | Johannes Pokorny

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💡 Event Preview: As we gear up for our "Powering Tomorrow" event with Siemens and Energie 360° on 26 September, we're taking a preview by looking at this important report by Energy Science Center, ETH Zurich. Here are the key findings on the feasibility of various scenarios for the Swiss electricity system:✅ Feasibility Confirmed: Every scenario, including the "Business as Usual" (WWB), can meet Swiss electricity demand hourly through domestic generation and imports. ⚡ Renewable Integration: The study highlights the importance of integrating renewables and flexibility options like pumped storage to ensure a secure electricity supply. 📉 Curtailment Challenges: Increased reliance on PV may lead to higher levels of electricity curtailment, highlighting the need for effective management of intermittent generation. 🌐 Impact of Trade Restrictions: All scenarios become more expensive if electricity trade with neighbouring countries is limited, emphasising the importance of cross-border energy cooperation. 💡👉Join the conversation on how we can shape a sustainable energy future for Switzerland! Tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dDKQzmpB#EnergyTransition #Sustainability #SwissElectricity

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📣 Event Announcement!Strange as it may seem, winter is around the corner and attention will turn to another winter sports season - but for how much longer? As weather and snowfall become more unpredictable, this cornerstone of Swiss culture may be in jeopardy.Winter sports events are not only on the frontline of climate change, but also have the power to influence wider sustainable practices and behaviours. On 28 November with partners and Flokk Switzerland, we’ll bring together organisations, broadcasters and sustainability leaders to address questions including:‣ What can winter sports do to advance sustainability?‣ What is the role of corporate sponsorship in ensuring a positive impact?‣ How sustainable are winter sports events/locations in the face of climate change - and how can they become greener?‣ What can be the sustainable legacy of sporting events?Join us for an engaging discussion that explores the powerful intersection of sports and environmental responsibility.🗓️ When? 28 November 2024, 18:00-21:00📍 Where? Flokk, Opfikon, Zurich👉 More info here: https://lnkd.in/gMkYj2eA#wintersports #sustainability #zurichFranziska Garbe | Johannes Pokorny | Riikka Rakic | Chris Thomas | Alicia Hall | Michele McCoig

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📣 Speaker Announcement! Join us in a few weeks on 18 September for this deep-dive into the intersection of digital currencies, carbon and the financial system. We've brought together a panel of experts to critically address the topic: ‣ Dr Delton Chen, whose ideas inspired the hit novel Ministry for the Future; ‣ Prof. Regina Betz, Head of Center for Energy and the Environment, ZHAW;‣ Joe Pretorius, Co-Founder of Tocos (Carbon is money)‣ Patrick Hofstetter, Head of Climate and Energy Policy at WWF Switzerland‣ Vera Hauser, Junior Researcher at IMP-HSG and Institute for Global Negotiation (Moderator)👉 Find out more and secure your ticket: https://lnkd.in/d7p6yuks#sustainability #carboncoin #carbonmarkets Michael Eder | Johannes Pokorny | Chris Thomas | Alicia Hall

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This month we say goodbye to our board member, Aurelia Figueroa from BREITLING. She’s been a frequent presence at our events and has provided a wealth of experience for GreenBuzz’s development, especially in setting up our individual membership structures. We wish her all the very best for her future endeavours and will no doubt meet very soon! 💚“Aurelia has been an invaluable asset to our board, consistently bringing her expertise, dedication, and collaborative spirit. We are deeply grateful for her contributions and lasting impact during her two terms on the GreenBuzz board.” While she may be stepping down from the board, she remains a part of the GreenBuzz community. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours and look forward to future collaboration with such a passionate changemaker.” - Lim Adriaenssens, President of GreenBuzz#zurich #greenbuzz #sustainability

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📣Speaker Announcement! As this exciting event gets closer, our lineup is now complete. For this deep-dive into the sustainability of data center ecosystems next month, we’ve prepared industry leaders and commentators including: ‣Thomas Kreser from Digital Realty who will discuss how data centers can be beacons of sustainability in a digitalizing world;‣ Philippe Josseron from BT Group will show how their "Global Fabric" connects the dots;‣ Renée LaPlante from Decarbonista (ex-Google) will moderate the event using her decades of sustainability and tech experience.Don’t miss this unique event which includes the option of an exclusive tour around Digital Realty, Switzerland’s largest and CO2-neutral data center which houses among others the PoP/Network nodes of the @AWS, Google & Microsoft Clouds for Switzerland.👉 Secure your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gKhp7tje#datacenters #greentransition #zurich

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