iNEMI schedules sustainability summit to plan strategic action on environmental issues

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(2008), "iNEMI schedules sustainability summit to plan strategic action on environmental issues", Soldering & Surface Mount Technology, Vol. 20 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/ssmt.2008.21920dab.003

iNEMI schedules sustainability summit to plan strategic action on environmental issues

Article Type: Industry news From: Soldering & Surface Mount Technology, Volume 20, Issue 4

Motorola to host meeting September 22-23 in Schaumburg, Illinois

The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI) will bring together leaders from industry and academia on September 22-23 to identify and prioritise areas where the electronics industry can collaborate on proactive environmental programs.

“To remain competitive, industry is going to need to keep pace with emerging material restrictions, end-of-life requirements, customer preferences for energy-efficient products, and holistic design requirements”, said Bob Pfahl, vice president of global operations for iNEMI. “Environmental legislation is proliferating around the globe, and harmonization is essential. Equally important is the need for industry to coordinate its technical responses, and that requires a proactive approach. We must work with stakeholders – including governments, end-users, NGOs and civil organizations — to evaluate alternative technologies and determine trade-offs between product functionality, environmental impact, reliability, safety and cost. It is important that we build the knowledge base necessary to support science-based decisions regarding environmental restrictions”.

The summit will feature speakers from industry, associations and university research programs, and will include several open discussions and brainstorming sessions. Topics include:

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  leading change in industry;

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  proactive programs to develop alternative materials;

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  reducing energy while increasing performance;

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  organizations, methodologies and tools to improve environmental performance;

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  reuse, recycling and dematerialization;

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  using information technology as an alternative to less sustainable alternatives; and

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  metrics and next steps toward a sustainable infrastructure.

The summit will be held at Motorola’s Galvin Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. Registration is free for members, $250 for non-members.

For additional details and to register, go to www.inemi.org/cms/calendar/Sustainability_Summit_Sept08.html