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Asia's increasing extreme weather patterns and climate change impacts have led to a surge in weather and water-related calamities, including devastating landslides, floods, and storms. Rising sea levels, driven by factors such as increasing ocean temperatures and continuous rainfall, could lead to a substantial rise of 1.8 meters by 2100 and 5 meters by 2150 in Singapore. Given these conditions, it is estimated that 65% of Singapore’s coastline might be unviable to defend against such extreme sea level rises. The accelerating rise in sea levels heightens the risk of flooding, leading to significant soil irrigation issues. Consequently, soil mechanics play a crucial role in mitigating these risks to prevent further damage.

In 2022, Asia experienced 81 disasters, resulting in over 5,000 fatalities, directly affecting over 50 million people, and causing economic damages exceeding USD 36 billion. These disasters are often exacerbated by rapid urban development in hilly areas, posing significant geo-hazards that jeopardize both the environment and socio-economics stability. With 40% of the world's population residing near coasts and a global population projected to reach 9 billion by 2050, land reclamation emerges as a multifaceted solution. This approach not only addresses challenges from flood resilience to agricultural opportunities, but also supports urban

expansion and economic progress.

Furthermore, in Singapore, minor landslides have been a recurring concern since the 1970s. Geotechnical engineering is crucial for assessing soil mass stability against gravitational and dynamic loads, including earthquakes, thereby enhancing slope designs and mitigating landslide risks. Comprehensive planning, design, construction, and maintenance practices are vital for safe and cost-effective hillside development.

Join us at the Geotech Summit to gain insights from industry leaders on technological advances in geotechnical engineering related to slope stability and land reclamation. This summit aims to resolve critical issues in slope engineering, dredging, and land reclamation operations. Attend this summit to share proven case studies and strategies for slope design, coastal flood resiliency, urban climate adaptation, and land reclamation with professionals from the engineering and construction fields.

WHY YOU CANNOT MISS THIS EVENT

Gain expertise in slope and soil stability analysis, design, and safety management
Drive initiatives for advanced slope engineering practices and effective landslides risk mitigation
Learn new innovations to optimize processes in dredging and land reclamation work methods
Stay at the forefront of geotechnical and slope engineering with the latest in stability and shoring technology methods
Develop practical solutions to deal with flood risk, soil liquefication, sea bed level and land

infrastructure to ensure dredging operations is executed as per project schedule

Minimize risks of environmental damages with project management toolkits approved by other project leaders
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Barry-Wehmiller's packaging machinery group sets climate targets to drive sustainability vision
BW Packaging, a global leader in packaging machinery, today announced new climate targets. Among these goals is a commitment to reduce its scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2021 as its baseline year.

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Valmet is to provide two complete tissue converting lines including packaging solutions to Metsä Tissue’s mill in Mariestad, Sweden. The delivery includes digital services, training and support after the start-up. The order follows the earlier announced delivery of a Valmet Advantage DCT 200 tissue making line to the same mill. Both deliveries are part of Metsä Tissue's expansion and modernization project “The Future Mill”, aiming at world-class environmental and operational performance.

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Flint Group, a leading company in ink and coating solutions for the printing and packaging sectors, is pleased to announce that its 2030 carbon reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The business is working towards a 46.2% reduction in scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2030 versus their 2019 baseline.

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Aligned with its ESG strategy, the report presents last year’s progress on implementation of the 2030 Agenda

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Converting the combined heat and power plant from hard coal to biomass requires extensive conversion work. Now that Biomass Receiving Area 1 and four new silos have been completed, the material handling equipment and the conveying path from the silos to the power plant are being worked on. In addition, building services are being installed at Biomass Receiving Area 2. This new material handling equipment will be used to transfer biomass to the boiler inside the power plant in the future.

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Label Life by UPM Raflatac proudly marks 10 years of its life cycle assessment service. Over the past decade, Label Life has been a comprehensive life cycle assessment tool for label evaluation, enabling businesses to make informed, environmentally responsible decisions. Continuously evolving to cover an ever-widening portfolio of more sustainable products, Label Life now accounts for over 90% of UPM Raflatac’s commercial portfolio by sales volume, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainability.

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Metsä Board, the leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, has once again achieved the highest Platinum level in EcoVadis’ sustainability assessment with a record score. The company has achieved the highest level rating every year since 2017.

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Pure paper, designed for recycling, candy, and chocolate packaging.
Constantia Flexibles introduces EcoTwistPaper, an innovative packaging solution for the confectionery industry. This new product, a wax-free twist-wrap made entirely from paper, prioritizes recyclability and supports the global shift toward sustainable products.

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OEM print service provider packaging. digital installs single-pass printing technology in the Cologne area.
First independent print service provider in Germany for corrugated board manufacturers and converters.

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Decision-makers, users and providers of innovative solutions met for the second time at the Supply Chain Summit on 4 June in Frankfurt to discuss the transformation of supply chains from procurement to recycling in the automotive supply industry.

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Coveris, a leading international packaging manufacturer, is proud to announce a groundbreaking, strategic partnership with Interzero, a top-tier environmental service provider specialising in waste management, closed-loop solutions and innovative plastics recycling.

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A collective EPR system promoted by diverse paper and cardboard associations

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With a central presence in Hall 8b at Messe Düsseldorf, XSYS wowed visitors seeking sustainable solutions at drupa. Bringing a flurry of product launches, the global prepress specialist supplier introduced new innovations specifically aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of flexo, while delivering brilliant print quality.

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From Italy to Japan, WASP presents its made-in-Italy 3D printers in Tokyo from June 19 to 21.
For the second year in a row, WASP is participating in Manufacturing World Japan, the leading Asian trade show dedicated to digital transformation services for the manufacturing sector.

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Stable web guiding and the most precise material positioning throughout the entire production process: In the field of web guiding, BST is known for its innovative solutions at the highest technical level, which help customers minimize waste and downtimes and sustainably optimize manufacturing processes.

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The technology has its uses but will it replace anybody in packaging?

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How can we act in a radically environmentally conscious way in all areas of life in the future? What does it take to permanently establish fundamental changes? Renowned neuroscientist and bestselling author Professor Dr. Maren Urner will present scientific findings and psychological approaches on this topic at the online event of Messe Frankfurt's consumer goods fairs on 3 July 2024 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

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NORD receives the silver EcoVadis certificate This year again, NORD was assessed by the rating agency EcoVadis. The drive specialist achieved 68 out of 100 points and was awarded the silver sustainability certificate. The company improved compared to previous years and is well above the industry average.

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The Sustainable Foods Summit will feature ingredient innovations, social value, and marketing developments. Taking place in Amsterdam on July 4-5, the summit will showcase the latest sustainability developments in the food industry.

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