OPPO Showcases Its Sustainability Actions At COP28
Dubai, United Arab Emirates--(Newsfile Corporation - December 11, 2023) - The Twenty-Eighth 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. From December 30 to 12, 2023, a day dedicated to the fight against climate change, bringing together a global gathering of stakeholders. This year, OPPO was invited to participate in the COP28 Leadership Talk, which included a series of discussions between pioneers and business leaders on how teamwork across sectors can positively impact the 'future. As the exclusive representative of the telecommunications industry, OPPO shares its sustainability initiatives through innovation. OPPO invited Blufa Co. to further support environmental innovation. Ltd., one of the global winners of the OPPO Inspiration Challenge 2023, to showcase eco-friendly materials as an alternative to plastic to a global audience on the exhibition area during COP28.
Jason Liao, President of the OPPO Research Institute, participated in a leadership interview at COP28
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“Technology and innovation are key to combating climate change,” said Jason Liao, President of the OPPO Research Institute. "OPPO is committed to continually investing in sustainability and actively exploring green technologies for the design and manufacturing of our products. Additionally, sustainability is a collective journey that requires the cooperation of all stakeholders. We continue to take an open approach and invite more ecosystem partners towards sustainability. Join us on this journey.
Making electronic devices more environmentally friendly
From raw material selection to product usage and recycling, OPPO has seamlessly integrated sustainability into product lifecycle management with the aim of reducing the environmental impact of our products. In 2023, OPPO has committed to achieving carbon neutrality in its global operations by 2050.
Taking OPPO's in-house Battery Health Engine as an example, this innovation uses OPPO's 80W SuperVOOC fast charging technology to help smartphone batteries retain more than 80% of their original capacity after 1,600 charging cycles. full charge, thereby significantly increasing the average lifespan. Smartphone batteries [1] thus reduce electronic waste. With this in mind, Fast Company, a prestigious media company, named OPPO as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the Asia-Pacific region in 2023.
Additionally, to encourage more users to join the low-carbon journey, OPPO introduced the "GO Green" always-on display feature in its recently launched ColorOS 14 operating system, which has 600 million monthly active users worldwide. The animation on the screen and the carbon footprint will change depending on the number of steps users take each day, and they will see in a clear and intuitive way how walking instead of using other modes of transport can reduce carbon emissions.
The ColorOS 14 “GO Green” screen is always on.
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The Inspiration Challenge empowers startups
Alongside green initiatives in product design, manufacturing and global operations, OPPO has also collaborated with ecosystem partners to support innovators engaged in green technologies.
The OPPO Inspiration Challenge, an innovation accelerator launched in 2022 by the OPPO Research Institute, invites high-quality innovative technologies from global technology experts and entrepreneurs every year. This year, it launched a new category, Inspiration for the Planet, dedicated to green technologies aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the production or use of electronic products.
Among these green technologies, biotechnology startup Blufa is developing natural and biodegradable polymers to replace the use of plastic in packaging and other applications. In collaboration with OPPO, Bluepha is exploring various solutions to use its unique bioproduct Bluepha® PHA - a natural organic polymer that is biodegradable and can replace plastic - in smartphone cases and accessories, such as smartphone covers. At the invitation of OPPO, Bluepha presented its solution at COP28. Additionally, with the joint support of OPPO and industry partners, Bluepha presented a panel discussion sharing its climate action innovations during COP28 in the Biosphere 3 Solutions Pavilion.
Blufa presents its green solutions on the exhibition area during COP28
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In line with its mission of "Technology for Humanity and Kindness for the World", OPPO will continue to implement sustainability in all its operations and manufacturing, work with more industry partners, and explore green technologies to introduce technologies and more environmentally friendly products. environment for global markets. Domain. Users
Learn more about OPPO in the COP28 Executive Interview: https://www.reuters.com/plus/acumen-stories/cop-28/oppo.
[1] OPPO Labs data may vary depending on testing environment and phone model.
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About OPPO
OPPO is one of the world's leading smart device brands. Since the launch of its first mobile phone, Smiley Face, in 2008, OPPO has tirelessly sought the perfect combination of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO offers a wide range of smart devices, led by the Find and Reno series. In addition to the device, OPPO also offers its users ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO operates in more than 60 countries and regions and has more than 40,000 employees working to create a better life for its customers around the world.
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