From Worth to Weather

00:00:00: Hello, I'm your host Adam Brenner and welcome to The Evonix Minute.

00:00:05: Your quick bi-weekly podcast for all the important stories news and announcements free Vonix North America region!

00:00:12: The date is June eighteenth twenty twenty six And on today's episode evonic takes part in the carbon to value initiative.

00:00:19: a new weather station In Alabama will help employees stay safe.

00:00:23: end We honor and celebrate the upcoming holiday of Juneteenth.

00:00:27: those stories and more coming up in just a minute.

00:00:39: For the past two years, Yvonic's America's Open Innovations team has participated in the Carbon to Value or C-to-V initiative an annual six month program designed to advance carbon capture utilization and storage technologies.

00:00:53: The initiative brings together startups and industry leaders to collaborate on innovative solutions that address global climate challenges.

00:01:00: As part of the program yvonic provided mentorship technical validation And collaboration opportunities.

00:01:07: By connecting Avonix expertise with external innovators, the America's Open Innovation team aims to strengthen the company's position in sustainable solutions while contributing to global efforts to combat climate change.

00:01:19: One standout partnership for Avonik was with LightOne a startup developing bio-based dyes and pigments as sustainable alternatives to petroleum based dyes.

00:01:28: here is Prita Dada who worked as Avonics industry advisor at the company

00:01:33: I work on the startup called LightOne.

00:01:35: We collaborated closely with LightOne to scale their production process and within aim to refine the manufacturing processes.

00:01:46: Programs like C-to-V go beyond mentorship, they help startups achieve commercial success while driving forward technologies that tackle global challenges.

00:01:58: This initiative reflects Ivonic's dedication to sustainability building partnerships that bring transformative solutions to market.

00:02:11: Next, Yvonnex Mobile Site in Alabama recently introduced an advanced weather station designed to enhance safety environmental compliance and operational efficiency.

00:02:20: this state-of the art station provides real time site specific weather data collecting critical information such as wind speed and direction air pressure rainfall and lightning activity.

00:02:30: By delivering accurate localized insight, the Weather Station empowers teams to respond quickly to challenging conditions and plan activities with greater confidence.

00:02:39: Its data supports outdoor worker safety by tracking heat levels and monitoring lightning activity while its precise measurements help ensure compliance with EPA air emission requirements.

00:02:49: Additionally The station enables teams to optimize operations and schedule tasks during favorable weather conditions.

00:02:57: The station will enable the mobile site to protect both people and processes.

00:03:01: As Sam Cunningham, the Environmental Health Safety Security Quality Compliance and North America Region Support Manager explains...

00:03:10: Our new on-site weather station provides up-to-the minute site specific data that enhances decision making across the board.

00:03:17: with this tool we're able to better protect our people optimize operations in safeguard environments.

00:03:23: The system's extended lighting detection range of six to twenty miles also gives us earlier warnings to ensure safety on-site.

00:03:33: Lastly, celebrating Juneteenth across Avonix!

00:03:36: This June, Avonax Employee Resource Group for African American Professionals build is hosting Juneteen celebrations across North America.

00:03:44: through engaging events and shared experiences.

00:03:46: Build is fostering a sense of community connection and reflection across Avonic sites.

00:03:51: In Hopewell and Richmond, Virginia employees participated in on-site activities like music & movie trivia a photo booth and refreshments.

00:03:59: Mobile Alabama hosted a cafe takeover featuring soulful meals inspired by rich traditions fostering connection through food and fellowship.

00:04:07: And On this upcoming Saturday employees at the Tippecanoe Labs in Indiana are invited to The Greater Lafayette Juneteenth Celebration with storytelling Music Food and community focused festivities.

00:04:18: But the centerpiece event of The Holiday has been the Build Town Hall, which showcase builds accomplishments future plans and an honoring what Juneteenth means.

00:04:27: Daniel Alexander, An Associate Environment Specialist at Ivonic explains why this holiday is so important.

00:04:39: We are creating spaces for reflection, inspiration and unity to build a stronger an inclusive future together.

00:04:56: Former President Barack Obama once said change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other

00:05:02: time.".

00:05:03: We're

00:05:04: the ones that have been waiting for it.

00:05:06: We are The Change That We Seek.

00:05:08: Happy Juneteenth Leading beyond chemistry.