Logitech’s Future Positive Challenge in Search of Disruptive Carbon Reduction Solutions
07 März 2024 - 9:01AM
Business Wire
Second annual contest invites innovators to
collaborate and accelerate the development of more sustainable
products
Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) recently
announced that its second annual Future Positive Challenge is now
accepting applications for the 2024 season. The Challenge searches
the globe for entrepreneurs, startups, and companies to help
accelerate the development of more sustainable products within the
consumer electronics industry. Logitech’s ongoing collaborative
efforts to identify and scale real-world solutions not only help
accelerate the company’s Design for Sustainability capabilities but
also help diminish current obstacles the industry faces in
fast-tracking lower carbon solutions.
“Breakthrough, disruptive innovation is integral to advancing
lower carbon impact technologies in the consumer electronics
sector,” said Prakash Arunkundrum, Chief Operating Officer at
Logitech. “By harnessing a global community of entrepreneurs and
changemakers who defy what is possible today, Logitech’s Future
Positive Challenge aims to reshape the way electronic devices will
be manufactured in the future.”
Logitech continually seeks next-generation materials,
components, and processes to accelerate its Design for
Sustainability capabilities. Still, the solutions needed to further
drive down carbon reductions are either not available at scale
today or require investment to become the breakthroughs needed in
the future. In the consumer electronics industry, there is a need
to optimize printed circuit boards, find alternative energy storage
solutions, and develop alternative materials that minimize waste
and are sourced renewably to support both circularity and carbon
reduction goals.
The 2024 Future Positive Challenge encompasses six categories to
drive the biggest impact in the consumer electronics industry:
- Printed Circuit Boards: new solutions that use
lower-impact materials and energy-efficient processes in the design
and production of circuit boards which have traditionally taken a
toll on the environment.
- Batteries: new solutions such as those featuring
alternative materials to lithium or cobalt and techniques for
battery recycling.
- Integrated Circuits: improvements on the semiconductor
wafer manufacturing process or improving production yields
resulting in carbon emissions reduction.
- Materials: alternatives that reduce weight, increase
strength, reduce carbon footprint, and are renewable or
biodegradable.
- Packaging: solutions that aim to protect products but
minimize environmental impact such as moldable materials, renewable
or recyclable materials, and alternatives to foil printing.
- Business Models: ideas for better structuring supply
chains or programs that encourage the circular economy or
collaborative economy specific to the technology device
industry.
Applications are now open through March 31, 2024.
Startups wanting to scale their businesses while driving change in
a multi-billion dollar industry are encouraged to apply on the
portal designed in partnership with Tech Tour. This year’s
distinguished panel of judges includes leaders in sustainability
and manufacturing, including experts from Logitech, BASF, Sony,
Samsung, Swatch Group, and others. The selection process includes a
series of pitch sessions and workshops designed to identify
partners with the most promising, scalable solutions to integrate
within Logitech products.
For a list of 2023 award recipients and to learn more about the
2024 Future Positive Challenge and how to apply visit Logitech’s
website or email futurepositive@logitech.com.
More information about Logitech’s sustainability programs can be
found in the FY2023 Impact Report or on the website.
About Logitech
Logitech helps all people pursue their passions and is committed
to doing so in a way that is good for people and the planet. We
design hardware and software solutions that help businesses thrive
and bring people together when working, creating, gaming, and
streaming. Brands of Logitech include Logitech, Logitech G,
Streamlabs, and Ultimate Ears. Founded in 1981, and headquartered
in Lausanne, Switzerland, Logitech International is a Swiss public
company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq
Global Select Market (LOGI). Find Logitech at www.logitech.com, the
company blog, or @logitech.
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