DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Media OutReach Newswire – December 11, 2023 – The 28thth The Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP28) will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 30 to December 12, 2023, bringing together a global assembly of stakeholders dedicated to fight against climate change. This year, OPPO was invited to join the
Interviews with COP28 leaders, featuring a series of discussions between pioneers and business leaders on how collective action across diverse sectors can contribute to positive impact for the future. As the exclusive representative of the telecommunications industry, OPPO shares its sustainability initiatives through innovation. To further support greening innovation, OPPO also invites Bluepha Co., Ltd, one of the global winners of the
OPPO Inspiration Challenge 2023 to present its green material as a substitute for plastic to a global audience on the exhibition area during COP28.
Jason Liao, Director of OPPO Research Institute, participated in the COP28 leadership interview
“Technology and innovation are key in the fight against climate change,” said Jason Liao, director of the OPPO Research Institute. “OPPO is committed to continually investing in sustainability, actively exploring green technologies for the design and manufacturing of our products. “A collective journey that requires the collaboration of all stakeholders. We maintain an open-minded approach and invite more ecosystem partners to join us on the journey towards sustainability.”
Making electronic devices greener
From the selection of raw materials to the use and recycling of products, OPPO has perfectly integrated the concept of sustainability into product life cycle management, with the aim of minimizing the environmental impact of our products. In 2023, OPPO has committed to achieving carbon neutrality across all of its global operations by 2050.
Taking OPPO’s self-developed Battery Health Engine as an example, this innovation helps smartphone batteries retain more than 80% of their original capacity after up to 1,600 full charge cycles using battery health technology. OPPO’s 80W SuperVOOC flash charge, significantly extending the average lifespan of OPPO. smartphone batteries[1], and thus reducing electronic waste. In recognition of this, OPPO has been named one of
10 Most Innovative Companies in the Asia-Pacific Region in 2023 by the influential business media Fast Company.
Apart from this, to encourage more users to join the low-carbon journey, OPPO introduced the “GO Green” always-on display feature in the latest ColorOS 14 operating system launched with 600 million users monthly assets worldwide. The on-screen animations and carbon footprint will change based on the number of steps users take each day, and they will see clearly and intuitively how walking instead of using other means of transportation can lead to less carbon emissions.
ColorOS 14 “GO Green” always-on display
Inspiration Challenge empowers startups
In addition to its green initiatives in product design, manufacturing and global operations, OPPO has also partnered with ecosystem partners to support innovators dedicated to green technologies.
“OPPO Inspiration Challenge”, an innovation accelerator launched by the OPPO Research Institute in 2022, calls for virtuous innovation technologies from global technology professionals and entrepreneurs every year. This year, the company launched a new category, “Inspiration for the Planet,” targeting green technologies aimed at minimizing the environmental impact of manufacturing or using electronic products.
Among these green technologies, Bluepha, a biotechnology startup, is developing a biodegradable natural organic polymer to replace the use of plastic for packaging and other scenarios. Working with OPPO, Bluepha explored different solutions to use its unique bio-based Bluepha® PHA – a biodegradable natural organic polymer that can replace plastic – in smartphone packaging and accessories such as smartphone cases. Invited by OPPO, Bluepha presented its solution at COP28. Additionally, with the joint support of OPPO and its industry partners, Bluepha presented a panel discussion at COP28 hosted at the Biosphere 3 Solutions Pavilion, sharing its innovation for climate action.
Bluepha presents its green solution on the exhibition space during COP28
In line with its mission of “Technology for Humanity and Kindness for the World”, OPPO will continue to promote sustainable development practices in its operations and manufacturing, work with more industry partners, and explore green technologies to bring innovative technologies and more environmentally friendly products to its global customers. users.
Learn more about OPPO in the COP28 Leaders Interview:https://www.reuters.com/plus/acumen-stories/cop-28/oppo
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