This document discusses the concept of "responsible research and innovation". It argues that definitions of excellence in research are drifting too far from relevance, and that metrics of excellence often concentrate funding and reproduce existing cultures. It advocates shifting the focus from creating the best science in the world to creating the best science for the world. The document presents various frameworks for responsible innovation, including anticipation, inclusion, reflexivity and responsiveness. It argues for democratizing quality control in science and considering knowledge alongside wisdom.
This document discusses frameworks for responsible innovation, with a focus on geoengineering. It provides context on the cancelled SPICE geoengineering field trial project in the UK due to concerns about a patent application by some involved in the project and a lack of governance frameworks. The document argues that problems will persist for geoengineering until researchers grasp the need for regulation and oversight frameworks to guide responsible development and prevent public distrust and further disruptions to research.
A field trial testing a climate engineering technique was recently cancelled due to concerns about intellectual property rights, public engagement, and the overall governance regime. While solutions to governing controversial climate engineering research are challenging, frameworks to ensure safety, compliance, and inclusive public participation need to be established to prevent further setbacks and build public trust. Lessons from past controversies over emerging technologies show the importance of addressing governance challenges proactively.
La Unión Europea ha propuesto un nuevo paquete de sanciones contra Rusia que incluye un embargo al petróleo. El embargo prohibiría las importaciones de petróleo ruso por mar y por oleoducto, aunque se concederían exenciones temporales a Hungría y Eslovaquia. Este sexto paquete de sanciones de la UE pretende aumentar la presión económica sobre Rusia para que ponga fin a su invasión de Ucrania.
This document summarizes the history of public engagement with science and technology issues like GM crops and nanotechnology over the past few decades. It discusses how the approach has shifted from a "deficit model" that viewed the public as ignorant, to more deliberative and two-way dialogues. However, some argue that much of this engagement has been superficial and has not truly influenced policy. The document also examines debates around the democratic nature of science and who decides what risks society should take.
This document discusses the concept of "responsible research and innovation". It argues that definitions of excellence in research are drifting too far from relevance, and that metrics of excellence often concentrate funding and reproduce existing cultures. It advocates shifting the focus from creating the best science in the world to creating the best science for the world. The document presents various frameworks for responsible innovation, including anticipation, inclusion, reflexivity and responsiveness. It argues for democratizing quality control in science and considering knowledge alongside wisdom.
This document discusses frameworks for responsible innovation, with a focus on geoengineering. It provides context on the cancelled SPICE geoengineering field trial project in the UK due to concerns about a patent application by some involved in the project and a lack of governance frameworks. The document argues that problems will persist for geoengineering until researchers grasp the need for regulation and oversight frameworks to guide responsible development and prevent public distrust and further disruptions to research.
A field trial testing a climate engineering technique was recently cancelled due to concerns about intellectual property rights, public engagement, and the overall governance regime. While solutions to governing controversial climate engineering research are challenging, frameworks to ensure safety, compliance, and inclusive public participation need to be established to prevent further setbacks and build public trust. Lessons from past controversies over emerging technologies show the importance of addressing governance challenges proactively.
La Unión Europea ha propuesto un nuevo paquete de sanciones contra Rusia que incluye un embargo al petróleo. El embargo prohibiría las importaciones de petróleo ruso por mar y por oleoducto, aunque se concederían exenciones temporales a Hungría y Eslovaquia. Este sexto paquete de sanciones de la UE pretende aumentar la presión económica sobre Rusia para que ponga fin a su invasión de Ucrania.
This document summarizes the history of public engagement with science and technology issues like GM crops and nanotechnology over the past few decades. It discusses how the approach has shifted from a "deficit model" that viewed the public as ignorant, to more deliberative and two-way dialogues. However, some argue that much of this engagement has been superficial and has not truly influenced policy. The document also examines debates around the democratic nature of science and who decides what risks society should take.
This document contains forward-looking statements regarding Braskem's meeting with investors in May 2007. While Braskem believes its assumptions are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results. Braskem's vision is to become Latin America's leader in thermoplastic resins and rank among the top 10 global petrochemical companies by market capitalization by 2012. It will pursue this through organic growth, internationalization, and selective acquisitions like Politeno and Ipiranga to enhance its Brazilian production chains and opportunities in other Americas. Brazil represents a compelling market outlook with historical high growth rates in polyethylene, polypropylene and PVC consumption that have strong elasticity to GDP growth.
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This presentation provides an overview of Braskem, a Brazilian petrochemical company, for individual investors. It discusses the history and growth of the plastics and petrochemical industries in Brazil and South America. Braskem has consolidated its position as the largest petrochemical producer in the region through its large production capacity and recent acquisition of Politeno. The presentation also outlines Braskem's diversified sales markets and leadership positions in various resins in Brazil. While revenues declined slightly in the first quarter of 2006, Braskem aims to benefit from expected economic growth in Brazil and increasing domestic demand.
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Braskem reported financial results for the third quarter of 2014. EBITDA was R$1.5 billion, up from the previous quarter, driven by higher sales volume and improved petrochemical spreads internationally. Construction of Braskem's Mexico petrochemical complex was 82% complete. Braskem's net debt to EBITDA ratio remained stable at 2.71x. For the full year, Braskem expects global petrochemical supply growth to outpace demand growth, putting downward pressure on spreads, and slower growth in Brazil's economy. Braskem's priorities are renewing its naphtha and energy supply contracts, advancing its Mexico project, and maintaining financial strength.
Teleconferência de resultados 3 t02 (versão inglês)Braskem_RI
Braskem reported financial results for the third quarter of 2002. Net revenues increased 15% to R$4.89 billion driven by an 11% increase in basic raw materials and 10% increase in polyolefins. EBITDA was R$367 million for the quarter and R$315 million for the nine-month period. Production volumes were down slightly for the nine-month period due to a planned maintenance stoppage, while utilization rates averaged 83%. Higher raw material costs contributed to a R$470 million decline in operating income compared to the prior period.
This document summarizes Braskem's 2Q11 earnings call. Key highlights include:
- Net revenue grew 18% in USD and 13% in BRL compared to 1Q11. Revenue was up 39% vs 2Q10.
- EBITDA reached a record R$1.2 billion in 2Q11, up 25% vs 1Q11 due to higher contribution margins.
- Braskem acquired Dow's polypropylene business for US$323 million, expanding its global PP capacity.
- Synergies from the Quattor acquisition totaled R$163 million in 1H11.
- Outlook points to recovery in resin-naphtha spreads in 2H
The document provides financial results and highlights for Braskem for 2Q08. It notes that Braskem's resin sales in the domestic Brazilian market grew 17% in 2Q08. However, a 48% increase in naphtha costs from 2Q07 to 2Q08 negatively impacted Braskem's costs by R$601 million in the first half of 2008. Net income was R$383 million, helped by the appreciation of the Brazilian Real. The document also outlines Braskem's acquisition of assets from Ipiranga Group and a memorandum of understanding signed with Petrobras and Petroperu.
Conference call presentation 4 q10 and 2010 resultsBraskem_RI
- Braskem's EBITDA was R$1.1 billion in 4Q10, a 27% increase over 2009, with a 14.9% EBITDA margin. 2010 EBITDA reached R$4.1 billion, a 27% growth over 2009.
- Braskem's domestic resin sales rose 11% in 2010. Net income was R$1.9 billion for 2010.
- Braskem reduced its net debt to EBITDA ratio from 3.59x to 2.43x through debt prepayments and bond issues, lengthening its average debt term to 12.5 years.
Apresentação 1a conferência anual citi brasil (em inglês)Braskem_RI
This presentation provides an overview of Braskem, the largest petrochemical company in Latin America. It discusses Braskem's key differentiators including its large scale of operations, regional strength in South America, and history of strong and consistent growth through organic and acquisition routes. The presentation reviews Braskem's financial and operational figures, leadership positions in key Brazilian markets, and differentiated technology including being a global pioneer in green polymers. It also notes Braskem's consistent spreads over international prices for its resin products.
Braskem's credit ratings were raised due to its stronger business profile and liquidity. Braskem integrated Quattor, which it acquired, faster than expected, allowing it to improve its credit metrics. Braskem is also expected to report higher and more resilient profitability due to its dominant market position in Brazil, diversified feedstock mix, favorable supply contracts, and operating synergies captured from Quattor. Braskem's liquidity is also strong with cash reserves exceeding short-term debt. The outlook is stable as Braskem is expected to continue strengthening its credit metrics through debt reduction and cash flow expansion in favorable market conditions.
The document introduces QL Induction lighting, a product line transferred from Philips Lighting to the new company QL Company. QL induction lighting uses a magnetic field to create light and has benefits like ultra long life, maintenance free operation, and lowest total cost of ownership compared to other lighting technologies. Examples of QL induction applications discussed include street lighting, tunnel lighting, high bay lighting, and canopy lighting. The document also discusses a large street lighting retrofit project using QL induction in San Diego.
1) Braskem reported strong operating performance in 3Q07, with historical records for resin production and domestic sales volumes. Resin market share increased from 51% to 54%.
2) The consolidation of the Southern Petrochemical Complex advanced successfully, with high acceptance of share acquisition offers.
3) Braskem will invest in a new unit to produce 200 thousand tons of green polyethylene from sugarcane ethanol, starting in 2009.
4) Despite rising naphtha costs and currency impacts, Braskem's commercial strategy minimized the earnings effect, with 3Q07 EBITDA of R$755 million and a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.49 times.
A empresa anunciou um novo produto que combina hardware e software para fornecer uma solução completa para clientes. O produto oferece recursos avançados de inteligência artificial e aprendizado de máquina para ajudar os usuários a automatizar tarefas complexas. Analistas acreditam que o produto pode ser um sucesso comercial se for fácil de usar e entregar resultados precisos como prometido.
Este documento contiene varias citas y reflexiones sobre temas como la fe, el amor, los sueños, la amistad y la vida. Algunas de las ideas principales son alabar a Dios por lo pasado y confiar en él para lo por venir, que los sueños hacen interesante la vida, y que amar es encontrar la felicidad en la felicidad de otros.
El documento habla sobre la importancia de la amistad y el amor. Resalta que un amigo de verdad se acuerda de los momentos compartidos a pesar de la distancia y que los amigos nos ayudan a volar cuando nos olvidamos de cómo hacerlo. También expresa el gran amor que siente por otra persona y que no la cambiaría por nada.
This document contains forward-looking statements regarding Braskem's meeting with investors in May 2007. While Braskem believes its assumptions are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results. Braskem's vision is to become Latin America's leader in thermoplastic resins and rank among the top 10 global petrochemical companies by market capitalization by 2012. It will pursue this through organic growth, internationalization, and selective acquisitions like Politeno and Ipiranga to enhance its Brazilian production chains and opportunities in other Americas. Brazil represents a compelling market outlook with historical high growth rates in polyethylene, polypropylene and PVC consumption that have strong elasticity to GDP growth.
Presentation to ini individual investorsBraskem_RI
This presentation provides an overview of Braskem, a Brazilian petrochemical company, for individual investors. It discusses the history and growth of the plastics and petrochemical industries in Brazil and South America. Braskem has consolidated its position as the largest petrochemical producer in the region through its large production capacity and recent acquisition of Politeno. The presentation also outlines Braskem's diversified sales markets and leadership positions in various resins in Brazil. While revenues declined slightly in the first quarter of 2006, Braskem aims to benefit from expected economic growth in Brazil and increasing domestic demand.
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The document discusses the importance of content marketing and content writing for businesses. It states that content is crucial for catching users' attention, establishing branding, and telling a company's story. Effective content describes product benefits, establishes industry leadership, and increases website traffic. The document provides tips for content writing, blogging, and working with a content marketing team for content creation and distribution.
Braskem reported financial results for the third quarter of 2014. EBITDA was R$1.5 billion, up from the previous quarter, driven by higher sales volume and improved petrochemical spreads internationally. Construction of Braskem's Mexico petrochemical complex was 82% complete. Braskem's net debt to EBITDA ratio remained stable at 2.71x. For the full year, Braskem expects global petrochemical supply growth to outpace demand growth, putting downward pressure on spreads, and slower growth in Brazil's economy. Braskem's priorities are renewing its naphtha and energy supply contracts, advancing its Mexico project, and maintaining financial strength.
Teleconferência de resultados 3 t02 (versão inglês)Braskem_RI
Braskem reported financial results for the third quarter of 2002. Net revenues increased 15% to R$4.89 billion driven by an 11% increase in basic raw materials and 10% increase in polyolefins. EBITDA was R$367 million for the quarter and R$315 million for the nine-month period. Production volumes were down slightly for the nine-month period due to a planned maintenance stoppage, while utilization rates averaged 83%. Higher raw material costs contributed to a R$470 million decline in operating income compared to the prior period.
This document summarizes Braskem's 2Q11 earnings call. Key highlights include:
- Net revenue grew 18% in USD and 13% in BRL compared to 1Q11. Revenue was up 39% vs 2Q10.
- EBITDA reached a record R$1.2 billion in 2Q11, up 25% vs 1Q11 due to higher contribution margins.
- Braskem acquired Dow's polypropylene business for US$323 million, expanding its global PP capacity.
- Synergies from the Quattor acquisition totaled R$163 million in 1H11.
- Outlook points to recovery in resin-naphtha spreads in 2H
The document provides financial results and highlights for Braskem for 2Q08. It notes that Braskem's resin sales in the domestic Brazilian market grew 17% in 2Q08. However, a 48% increase in naphtha costs from 2Q07 to 2Q08 negatively impacted Braskem's costs by R$601 million in the first half of 2008. Net income was R$383 million, helped by the appreciation of the Brazilian Real. The document also outlines Braskem's acquisition of assets from Ipiranga Group and a memorandum of understanding signed with Petrobras and Petroperu.
Conference call presentation 4 q10 and 2010 resultsBraskem_RI
- Braskem's EBITDA was R$1.1 billion in 4Q10, a 27% increase over 2009, with a 14.9% EBITDA margin. 2010 EBITDA reached R$4.1 billion, a 27% growth over 2009.
- Braskem's domestic resin sales rose 11% in 2010. Net income was R$1.9 billion for 2010.
- Braskem reduced its net debt to EBITDA ratio from 3.59x to 2.43x through debt prepayments and bond issues, lengthening its average debt term to 12.5 years.
Apresentação 1a conferência anual citi brasil (em inglês)Braskem_RI
This presentation provides an overview of Braskem, the largest petrochemical company in Latin America. It discusses Braskem's key differentiators including its large scale of operations, regional strength in South America, and history of strong and consistent growth through organic and acquisition routes. The presentation reviews Braskem's financial and operational figures, leadership positions in key Brazilian markets, and differentiated technology including being a global pioneer in green polymers. It also notes Braskem's consistent spreads over international prices for its resin products.
Braskem's credit ratings were raised due to its stronger business profile and liquidity. Braskem integrated Quattor, which it acquired, faster than expected, allowing it to improve its credit metrics. Braskem is also expected to report higher and more resilient profitability due to its dominant market position in Brazil, diversified feedstock mix, favorable supply contracts, and operating synergies captured from Quattor. Braskem's liquidity is also strong with cash reserves exceeding short-term debt. The outlook is stable as Braskem is expected to continue strengthening its credit metrics through debt reduction and cash flow expansion in favorable market conditions.
The document introduces QL Induction lighting, a product line transferred from Philips Lighting to the new company QL Company. QL induction lighting uses a magnetic field to create light and has benefits like ultra long life, maintenance free operation, and lowest total cost of ownership compared to other lighting technologies. Examples of QL induction applications discussed include street lighting, tunnel lighting, high bay lighting, and canopy lighting. The document also discusses a large street lighting retrofit project using QL induction in San Diego.
1) Braskem reported strong operating performance in 3Q07, with historical records for resin production and domestic sales volumes. Resin market share increased from 51% to 54%.
2) The consolidation of the Southern Petrochemical Complex advanced successfully, with high acceptance of share acquisition offers.
3) Braskem will invest in a new unit to produce 200 thousand tons of green polyethylene from sugarcane ethanol, starting in 2009.
4) Despite rising naphtha costs and currency impacts, Braskem's commercial strategy minimized the earnings effect, with 3Q07 EBITDA of R$755 million and a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.49 times.
A empresa anunciou um novo produto que combina hardware e software para fornecer uma solução completa para clientes. O produto oferece recursos avançados de inteligência artificial e aprendizado de máquina para ajudar os usuários a automatizar tarefas complexas. Analistas acreditam que o produto pode ser um sucesso comercial se for fácil de usar e entregar resultados precisos como prometido.
Este documento contiene varias citas y reflexiones sobre temas como la fe, el amor, los sueños, la amistad y la vida. Algunas de las ideas principales son alabar a Dios por lo pasado y confiar en él para lo por venir, que los sueños hacen interesante la vida, y que amar es encontrar la felicidad en la felicidad de otros.
El documento habla sobre la importancia de la amistad y el amor. Resalta que un amigo de verdad se acuerda de los momentos compartidos a pesar de la distancia y que los amigos nos ayudan a volar cuando nos olvidamos de cómo hacerlo. También expresa el gran amor que siente por otra persona y que no la cambiaría por nada.
El documento describe los sueños de la persona y su proceso de abrir y cerrar un cuaderno para escribir sobre ellos. La persona escucha a su amiga Miriam quejarse sobre su novio y observa a la gente en un mercado y en un tren, sintiéndose aislado. Se siente angustiado pero también encuentra consuelo en la naturaleza, especialmente el canto del ruiseñor.
Este documento discute si vale la pena vivir la vida. Argumenta que no es la vida en sí lo que causa sufrimiento, sino más bien nuestras expectativas sobre cómo debería ser. Explica que al igual que un bosque tiene tanto cosas buenas como malas, la vida también contiene felicidad, dolor y fracasos. Sugiere que en lugar de lamentarnos, debemos aceptar la naturaleza de la vida y enfocarnos en resolver los problemas.
Este documento discute si vale la pena vivir la vida. Argumenta que no es la vida en sí lo que causa sufrimiento, sino más bien nuestras expectativas sobre cómo debería ser. Explica que al igual que un bosque tiene tanto cosas buenas como malas, la vida también contiene felicidad, dolor y fracasos. Sugiere que en lugar de lamentarnos, debemos aceptar la naturaleza de la vida y enfocarnos en resolver los problemas.
El amor es como un niño pequeño que requiere atención constante, cuidados y cariño para crecer sano y fuerte. Sin el compromiso de ambas partes en la relación, el amor se marchitará y morirá como una planta sin agua. Solo mediante la paciencia, la comprensión y el respeto mutuo una pareja puede hacer que su amor perdure y florezca con el tiempo.