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Sustainability in the Value Chain 🌍 Sustainability needs to be integrated across the entire value chain to ensure long term business performance, risk management, and resilience. Addressing impacts stage by stage creates consistency and measurable outcomes. Design and R&D define the overall footprint of products. Integration of lifecycle assessments, durability, modularity, and recyclability ensures that innovation aligns with low carbon and regenerative pathways. Raw material sourcing requires sustainability criteria at the core. Renewable, recycled, and certified inputs combined with supplier due diligence on human rights, climate, and biodiversity reduce exposure to systemic risks. Production systems must embed sustainability through renewable energy deployment, water stewardship, waste minimization, and closed loop processes. Reliable labor, health, and safety standards are essential for operational stability. Logistics and distribution strategies benefit from sustainability integration through low carbon transport, optimized routing, and packaging solutions designed for reuse and resource efficiency. The use phase requires products built for efficiency, repairability, and extended lifecycles. Leasing, sharing, and product as a service models illustrate how sustainability principles extend value creation. End of life management integrates sustainability through take back programs, resale and repair channels, advanced recycling, and landfill alternatives such as composting and industrial reuse. Circular loops reinforce integration by closing resource flows, using recovered materials as feedstock, adopting secondary raw materials, and building industrial symbiosis partnerships supported by clear metrics. Cross cutting enablers such as governance structures, digital traceability, green finance, and workforce engagement ensure accountability and alignment with strategic priorities. Sustainability integrated across all phases of the value chain transforms operations from incremental measures into a comprehensive framework that drives competitiveness and long term value. #sustainability #business #sustainable #esg

We’re focused on making our products efficient and long-lasting. As designers we prioritize creating solutions with infinite possibilities. From the materials we choose, to the way we ship, to the longevity of our products, it's really about making a complete solution for our customers. Let's look at each stage in a product’s lifecycle: 1. Material Innovation: 100% of our PCs, workstations, displays and original HP toner cartridges use recycled materials that are widely recyclable at end of life, helping create a circular economy from the start. 2. Smarter Shipping: We’re improving logistics to reduce our carbon footprint, by redesigning the products to make packages smaller and lighter. 3. Eco-Friendly Packaging: By the end of 2025, 100% of all PC notebook packaging will be 100% compostable. 4. Customer engagement: We strive to create seamless product experiences by incorporating customer feedback and delivering solutions that meet their needs. 5. Reparability: We’re empowering customers to extend product lifespans with features such as replaceable batteries, keyboards, and upgradable cooling systems, designed for easy servicing. This not only simplifies maintenance but also aligns with the growing Right to Repair movement in Europe and beyond. 6. Second life: We prioritize creating durable products that can be returned, refreshed, and reintroduced into the world. Since 2019, we’ve used over 4 billion pounds of recycled and renewable materials in our products, waste, but we’re not done yet. We’re committed to designing technology that helps the planet, not just our customers, unlocking infinite possibilities for a sustainable future.

The new #Ecodesign rules being rolled out in the European Union apply to nearly all product categories and will impact businesses that sell into the EU as well as EU-based companies. The goal of the suite of rules that apply to products (EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation ESPR) is for industry to think green and go circular, right from the start of a product's life. This means that product owners, designers and producers must apply #circulardesign strategies and #lifecycle tools to ensure that their products meet the minimum requirements to enter the EU market. The ESPR requirements include: ⚒️ Product durability, reusability, upgradability and reparability ⭕ Rules on the presence of substances that inhibit circularity 🔌 Energy and resource efficiency ♻️ Recycled content, remanufacturing and recycling 🦶 Carbon and environmental footprints Rules will start to apply to certain materials and product types over the coming years, so all companies should be starting to plan and redesigning products now. In addition to the ESPR, there is also: The introduction of Digital Product Passports A destruction ban for unsold textiles and footwear Strict requirements for product packaging under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive Find out more about the ESPR here > https://lnkd.in/gpqMEUvw To learn how to do circular and #sustainabledesign well, check out the extensive suite of resources we created at The UnSchool of Disruptive Design > https://lnkd.in/eK7Ju3SH #eurules #sustainability #policy #design #circulareconomy #greennewdeal #europeanunion #designers #productdesigners

On this #EarthDay let’s not forget that as we build faster networks with more features and capabilities to meet the demands of today’s (and tomorrow’s) ever-connected world, we must also keep sustainability front and center in everything we do. After all, more than three-quarters of customers we recently surveyed said energy efficiency is key for selecting IT vendors, and nearly every single RFP we receive includes environmental questions. So as genAI use cases consume unprecedented energy and stretch network infrastructure to new power-hungry heights, we as an industry need to innovate with #sustainability at the heart.   It’s why we’ve engineered silicon to be up to 73% more power efficient than its previous generation. Why we’re designing network equipment that can automatically shut down during off-peak hours to conserve energy. Why we’re exploring liquid cooling technology for our data center equipment that’s more efficient than traditional air cooling. Why we’ve eliminated plastic packaging for new products under 70 pounds. And why we keep developing #AI technology that can automatically fix network issues to save truck rolls.   Those are just a few examples of the work we’re doing, and we know we have more to do. But Juniper Networks plays a huge part in keeping the world connected, and I’m proud of the intentional progress we’ve made toward hitting net-zero emissions by 2040 and minimizing our footprint on the planet.   It’s not just good for business. It’s the right thing to do.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve engaged in several discussions with our clients about the upcoming eco-design and product related transparency requirements in the EU.   While addressing compliance-related matters is necessary, it’s equally important to avoid getting stuck in the details. With a focus on the bigger picture, every risk also presents an opportunity.   What will your sector look like in 3, 5 and 10 years' time? Ensure that you’re making the right decision today, with a plan for tomorrow.   TRANSFORM The EU is pushing for a shift to a net-zero and circular economy. However, compliance is just one piece of the puzzle. It’s equally important to explore how these requirements, combined with other megatrends, will shape your business in the coming years. Consider how changing end-user needs and behaviors, AI and other disruptive technologies, the planetary crisis (climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution etc), resource scarcity, geopolitics and protectionism together with other relevant megatrends will affect your sector and your products and services going forward. ▪ How is your business responding to these changes? ▪ What will drive profitability in the future? ▪ How can you safeguard your products and business model for the long term? One thing is clear. To ensure a resilient business models for the future, there is a need to integrate companies’ digital and sustainability transformation agendas. We need to design profitable, user centric business models for a net-zero and circular economy and with respect for human rights. OPTIMIZE While understanding the bigger picture is crucial, action is needed to ensure compliance with upcoming regulatory requirements. Eco-design marks the first step in the transition towards circular business models. Developing products according to new demands and getting access to the required data takes time, so start in time. ▪ Identify product-specific regulatory requirements. ▪ Conduct lifecycle assessments (LCAs) to understand and reduce your products’ environmental footprint. ▪ Integrate eco-design principles into the design process. ▪ Design durable products that can be repaired, refurbished, reused, remanufactured, upgraded, and recycled (planned obsolescence is no longer an option). ▪ Ensure energy efficient products. ▪ Strive to use biodegradable and/or recycled and recyclable materials. ▪ Identify and minimize the use of substances of concern. ▪ Aim for supply chain transparency and traceability. ▪ Prepare to meet information requirements for digital product passports. ▪ Leverage digital solutions to enable a data-drive approach. Many of the requirements in the new EU regulations will cascade down global supply chains. So even if your company isn’t covered by these regulations, your business is likely to be affected if your customers, or your customers’ customers, are affected. #Semcon#Goodpoint#Knightec

🔷 Day 15: AI for Energy Efficiency in 5G (Green Networks) Building sustainable telecom networks through intelligent optimization. 5G Physical Layer Course link : https://lnkd.in/gnj4PtAZ 📌 The Energy Challenge in 5G 5G requires 10× more energy than LTE due to dense deployments, massive MIMO, and 24x7 connectivity RAN consumes over 70% of total network power Without optimization, energy costs and carbon footprints rise sharply 📌 How AI Makes 5G Greener 1. AI-Driven RAN Sleep Modes Detects low-traffic periods in real time Puts gNBs or antennas into sleep mode dynamically Ensures no impact on user QoS during transitions 2. Traffic Forecasting using ML Predicts network usage by area, time, and app Enables proactive energy provisioning Models: LSTM, Prophet, Gaussian Process Regression 3. Power-Aware Scheduling Optimizes PRB allocation considering SINR and energy trade-offs Reinforcement Learning for selecting energy-efficient resource maps 4. Adaptive Beamforming with AI Activates antenna panels only where users are present Reduces unnecessary radiation and consumption 5. Intelligent Cooling Systems AI manages hardware cooling based on real-time thermal load Cuts infrastructure energy use by up to 30% in data centers 📌 Use Cases Discussed AI shutting down small cells at midnight in suburban zones Dynamic TDD slot reconfiguration for energy-optimized uplink Edge inference on O-RAN SMO for green orchestration #5G #EnergyEfficiency #GreenNetworks #AIfor5G #NitinGupta #5GTraining #WhatsAppLearning #TelecomSustainability #O_RAN #Day15 #AIOptimization #NetworkEnergySaving #CarbonNeutral5G

Implementing IoT solutions for monitoring and managing energy consumption requires an integrated vision combining technology, data analysis, security, and sustainability to achieve significant efficiency and cost savings. Internet of Things (IoT) IoT refers to a network of physical devices that communicate via the Internet. These include sensors, smart meters, thermostats, and HVAC systems, all of which work together to collect and share real-time energy consumption data. Energy Consumption Monitoring Using smart sensors and meters allows real-time tracking of energy use, enabling the identification of inefficiencies and the implementation of immediate corrective measures to reduce unnecessary energy expenditure. Energy Management Automation systems in IoT can control lighting, heating, and cooling based on environmental data and occupancy. This optimization reduces energy waste without compromising comfort and operational needs. Data Analysis Advanced data analysis techniques, including big data and machine learning, help identify trends and consumption patterns. These insights drive long-term energy-saving strategies and continuous improvement in energy performance. Integration with Existing Systems Ensuring compatibility and seamless integration of new IoT devices with existing systems is crucial. Interoperability allows for smooth data exchange and functionality, enhancing overall system efficiency. Data Security Protecting the data collected by IoT devices is essential. Implement robust security measures, including encryption and access control, to safeguard sensitive energy data and ensure only authorized personnel have access. Economic and Environmental Benefits Efficient energy management leads to substantial operational cost savings, and reducing energy consumption supports corporate sustainability goals by lowering the organization’s carbon footprint. Implementation and Maintenance The implementation process includes planning, device installation, system integration, and staff training. Ongoing maintenance and regular updates ensure the IoT systems remain efficient and effective over time. Regulations and Standards Compliance with local and international energy management and IoT standards is vital. Certifications ensure the quality and security of the IoT solutions, meeting regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Staff Training Training staff on the use and maintenance of IoT systems is essential. Building an energy-conscious culture within the organization promotes efficient energy use and maximizes the benefits of IoT solutions. #IoT #EnergyManagement #BusinessEfficiency Ring the bell to get notifications 🔔

How Can We Redesign Our Products to Fit the C I R C U L A R Economy? ➤ In the evolving landscape of sustainable business, the #CircularEconomy presents an exhilarating opportunity: the chance to redesign our existing products. But how do we effectively transform linear products into circular ones? 📌 Analyze Current Product Lifecycle: Begin by exploring the linear flow of your products and services across their entire life. Lifecycle thinking can help you understand every stage your product goes through, from creation to disposal. 📌 Interrogate Product Functionality: Understand the core function of your product. For example, the core function of a tea kettle is to boil water rapidly and safely, not just to store water. Identifying these functions helps in rethinking how to deliver them in a circular manner. 📌 Consider Different Delivery Methods: Re-imagine how to deliver the core function of your product in a closed-loop system. This might involve modularity, repairability, or even creating take-back programs. 📌 Explore Circular Business Models: Depending on your product, various #CircularEconomy business models might be suitable. High-value technology can fit within a take-back model, while simpler products like pens can be designed for upgrading and recycling. 📌 Use Service Mapping: Sketch out the different aspects of your service delivery model. Map the key steps needed to turn your linear product into a circular one. Explore touchpoints where your service intersects with customers and society. → What steps is your business taking to redesign products for the #CircularEconomy? #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ProductDesign #Innovation #WasteReduction #EcoFriendly #BusinessTransformation #GreenInitiatives #PositiveChange #CustomerEngagement

Building a 5G network isn't just about speed. It's about making it smarter too. That means reducing energy consumption while maintaining network performance. In a recent trial with Ericsson we cut daily power consumption in 5G Radio Units by up to 33% across sites in London. With AI and machine learning powered solutions, we analysed network traffic patterns to optimise energy use, powering down components when demand is low and bringing them back online when needed, all without affecting connectivity. Energy use is a major focus in telecom, and this trial is a big win both financially and environmentally, showing how we can make our network more efficient. https://lnkd.in/e3efUkgt #NationsNetwork #5G #AI #ML #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability