Engaging suppliers on Sustainability
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The document discusses engaging suppliers through inspiration rather than just compliance. It questions why more effort is put into measuring company sustainability rather than product sustainability, as most impacts occur outside a company's boundaries. It advocates focusing on the sustainability of raw materials and products, setting a bold goal like being made of 100% recycled materials by 2020 to inspire radical thinking, and celebrating supplier successes in sustainability.
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The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
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It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to the 5th Power Grid Model Meet-up, scheduled for 6th June 2024. This event will adopt a hybrid format, allowing participants to join us either through an online Mircosoft Teams session or in person at TU/e located at Den Dolech 2, Eindhoven, Netherlands. The meet-up will be hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a research university specializing in engineering science & technology.
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In 2024, we are witnessing an explosion of new DeFi projects and protocols, each pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in finance.
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