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Axis Communications talks sustainability at Expo 2020

Axis Communications addresses the issue of sustainability at Expo 2020.

sustainability at Expo 2020
Ettiene van der Watt, Regional Director, Axis Communications, MEA

Axis Communications will be showcasing its efforts towards sustainability at Expo 2020 and sharing insights on the role of new technologies in the world of tomorrow.

A sustainable future

As an official partner of the Sweden Pavilion, Axis is hosting transformative technology conferences until 31 March 2022 in the event’s Sustainability District in Dubai. The third conference titled ‘Share in the discovery of a sustainable future’ will take place on 7 December 2021. The conference will put the topic of sustainability front and centre, with Axis and industry experts exploring specific areas of impact and business operation.

Speaking on sustainability at Expo 2020, Ettiene van der Watt, Regional Director, Axis Communications, MEA, said, “The conference is symbolic of a desire to set the standard across our industry globally. We are dedicated to monitoring our environmental impact and engaging in ethical business practice. Our product design takes sustainability into account with factors such as material selection and lifecycle. Meanwhile, our pledge to the UN Global Compact illustrates our commitment to universal labour and environmental principles.”

Wide-ranging topics

Lars Åberg, Chief Marketing Officer at Axis, and Verena Rathjen, Axis Vice President EMEA, will open the conference, leading into a day of speakers who will talk on topics such as the importance of sustainable business practices on the environment and people, the role of technology in realising a sustainable future and more.

Speakers include Atul Rajput, the company’s Director of Channel Partners and End Customers EMEA, who will speak on the sustainability dilemma companies face and innovations that address global challenges. Alicia Dauth, Senior Environmental Consultant at AESG, will cover the role of  technology-based solutions for the future, and Pontus Nilsson and Misha Rattan, HR Manager and HR Generalist at Axis – MEA and Middle Europe, will explore diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Finally, Misha Rattan will touch on the company’s long-term corporate social responsibility initiatives, followed by van der Watt, who will provide closing remarks.

To register for the event, follow this link.