Upcoming Events and Announcements
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Market Opportunity Highlight
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The UK is mandating climate-related financial disclosures (TCFD), opening doors for U.S. environmental tech companies.
To help tackle the decarbonization challenge, the United Kingdom recognizes the importance of climate related financial disclosures. From April 6th, 2022 (subject to Parliamentary approval), the UK will require the largest locally-registered companies and financial institutions to disclose climate-related financial information on a mandatory basis – in line with recommendations from the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). This will affect many of the UK’s largest traded companies, banks and insurers, as well as private companies with over 500 employees and £500 million in turnover, totaling over 1,300 organizations.
Large organizations will be seeking help with issues such as reporting, smart data collection and use (AI deployment), building management software and systems, training, and advisory. U.S. companies with such solutions have a tremendous opportunity to penetrate the UK market at this pivotal moment. In addition, innovative environmental technologies that help reduce carbon, waste, water consumption, and improve climate resilience are all sought after.
Link to the full report HERE.
Minority Business Trade Mission to Italy, Spain and Portugal
May 15 – 21, 2022
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), is organizing an executive-led Minority-Business Focused Trade Mission (MBTM) to Southwestern Europe: Italy, Spain, and Portugal. This mission is aligned with a key goal of the Biden-Harris Administration to build back better with equity.
These three European countries represent approximately 23% of the total European GDP, totaling over $3.1 trillion reaching a population of over 117 million. In 2020 U.S. exports to these markets reached over $34.4 billion.
Market Overview Webinar - Feb. 16, 2022 - 11am EST
Join the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service, EXIM Bank, and the Global Diversity Export Initiative to explore and learn more about the Minority Business Focused Trade Mission, highlight the resources available to expand into international markets, and gain market insight into regional trends in Italy, Spain, and Portugal. To RSVP for the webinar, please register HERE or contact Christian Andres.
Trade Mission Stops and Registration Information
- Milan, Italy - May 15-17, 2022
- Madrid, Spain – May 17-19, 2022
- Lisbon, Portugal – May 19-21, 2022
Deadline to Apply for the Trade Mission: March 4, 2022
Questions? Contact: Fernando Jimenez
Webinar Series:
PFAS Mini Boot Camp for Exporters
Join this FREE webinar series designed to inform exporters and manufacturers about potential PFAS risks affecting their business.
PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) are a diverse and ubiquitous group of man-made chemicals that are resistant to heat, water, and oil. Health effects and toxicity are still not fully understood, but PFAS substances are starting to come under state, federal and international regulation with much more expected in the coming years.
Part I: PFAS Basics: What you need to know?
The first session will cover the PFAS basics, including where they are found, what health, environmental and legal risks they present, how they are regulated and how exporters and manufacturers can assess and manage their PFAS risks.
- Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | 1pm Eastern
Part II: PFAS Technologies: Where are we & where are we going?
The second session will cover the current and future state of the many technologies needed to handle the increasing attention on PFAS.
- Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | 1pm Eastern
Panelists:
- Alfredo Fernandez, Partner, Shipman & Goodwin LLP
- Brian Drollette, Managing Scientist, Exponent
Questions? Contact: Anthony.Sargis@trade.gov
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Discover Business Opportunities in the Middle East & North Africa
March 6 - 8, 2022
Join us in Dubai, UAE for the largest U.S. government-led trade mission and business development forum, being held during the World’s Fair. Organized by the U.S. Commercial Service, Trade Winds will feature meetings with U.S. commercial diplomats from over 20 countries in the Middle East, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, exciting conference programming and plenty of networking.
Note: The Business-to-Business Matchmaking at Mission Stop(s) option is now full. If you wish to register for this option, your registration will be placed on a wait list. The Business Forum Only option is still available, but only register for this option if you are not interested in being placed on a wait list for mission stop assessments.
Fee: $750 includes pre-scheduled meetings with U.S. commercial diplomats, breakfasts and lunches, two receptions and networking meetings with other U.S. attendees.
Sponsorship opportunities also available.
Sustainability Solutions Exchange (SSX)
March 23-25, 2022
Philippines
Participate in this trade show focused on sustainability solutions, including waste management, recycling, and materials recovery solutions.
Product Coverage:
- Sustainable Packaging (plastic alternatives and packaging solutions)
- Sustainable Manufacturing (food processing equipment and machinery, recycling, material recovery, green engineering technology, waste management, renewable energy)
- Sustainable Distribution and Logistics (refrigeration facilities, cold chain, digital technology/start-ups)
Questions? Contact: Bebe Montesines
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