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driven by efficiencies — to a scary degree!
We expect the transition towards a 2 °C scenario to be
driven by efficiencies, falling renewable energy costs and climate regulation, with or without a «global deal».
Layered on top of this reshuffling of markets is an income effect
driven by the efficiency gains from expanding trade.
Much of this has been
driven by the Efficiency and Reform Group that I mentioned in my original post.
Driven by efficiency gains, an unusually warm winter and a switch from coal to natural gas, energy - related carbon dioxide emissions actually declined 3.8 % in 2012 even though the U.S. economy grew 2.8 % that year, according to new data by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the statistical arm of the Department of Energy.
The Institute of Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)'s demand analysis shows how China's coal demand could surprise people by peaking in 2016 and then decline gradually thereafter,
driven by efficiency measures, increased renewables, hydro, gas and nuclear and tougher policies to cut air pollution.
Beats Solo3 Wireless delivers up to 40 hours of battery life
driven by the efficiency of the Apple W1 chip.
Not exact matches
The pace of change
driven by startups seems to be accelerating as companies devoted to essential needs — from reducing procurement costs and improving operational
efficiency, to delivering more efficient primary care or dialysis care — try to do something about the sorry state of health care.
Playing games impacts the brain positively
by increasing motivation, improving memory,
driving efficiency, and at even enhancing feelings of empathy among your team.
The crux of IoT is that
by being connected to the internet, devices and equipment of all kinds, from smartphones to printers, to vending machines that report they are out of soda pop, can automate processes and
drive efficiency.
Empower your manufacturing team
by adding 3D Systems end - to - end manufacturing solutions to the shop floor to
drive efficiency, productivity and better time - to - market
We are also
driving capital
efficiency without sacrificing the future as evidenced
by our significant reduction in CapEx ahead of the Model 3 push.
On the consumer side, the
drive toward clean cars would be accelerated
by a powerful
efficiency incentive called feebates, which is getting traction in Canada.
Though the difference is small, it could explain the revived focus on goal - setting as more and more marketers are looking to
drive efficiency by setting concrete objectives.
Operating income growing faster than revenue reflects Amazon's expanding operating margin, which is being
driven by increased operational
efficiencies in North America and AWS, its cloud - computing service business.
In fiscal 2017, the company expanded these cost savings initiatives
by further optimizing its supply chain network, primarily in North America, continuing to evolve its operating model to
drive efficiencies, and more fully integrating its recent acquisitions.
This is despite the
efficiency gains have been realized for in situ oil sands operations and bitumen upgrading facilities,
driven in part
by Alberta's Specified Gas Emitters Regulation.
Economic value of energy
efficiency can
drive reductions in global CO2 emissions End - use energy
efficiency can deliver a third of the CO ₂ savings necessary
by 2050 to meet climate goals 17 April 2018
As the Special Committee focuses on exploring alternatives, we will be continuing with our strategy of reducing cost,
driving efficiency and accelerating the deployment of BES 10, as well as
driving adoption of BlackBerry 10 smartphones, launching the multi-platform BBM social messaging service, and pursuing mobile computing opportunities
by leveraging the secure and reliable BlackBerry Global Data Network.»
These savings were primarily
driven by reductions in store controllable costs and marketing
efficiencies, which were partially offset
by lower credit income and higher incentive compensation.
«Despite the comfortable academic consensus of market
efficiency, financial markets will never be efficient because markets are, and will always be,
driven by human emotions: greed and fear» Seth Klarman
It grew faster than revenue, reflecting Amazon's expanding operating margin, which is
driven by increased operational
efficiencies.
This, said Degiovanni, can
drive efficiency without sacrificing the personal touch of being waited on, since the waiter still initiates the experience
by taking the order up - front.
VPG increased 8 percent to $ 3,211 in the second quarter of 2013 from $ 2,968 in the second quarter of 2012,
driven by higher pricing and improved closing
efficiency.
VPG increased 11 percent to $ 3,266 in the first quarter of 2013 from $ 2,942 in the first quarter of 2012,
driven by higher pricing and improved closing
efficiency.
Across the country, initiatives
by many different governments, businesses and communities are
driving a shift towards energy
efficiency, greener power, smarter transportation and cleaner production.
VPG increased 14 percent to $ 2,968 in the second quarter of 2012 from $ 2,607 in the second quarter of 2011,
driven by higher closing
efficiency and pricing.
Segment Results North America VPG increased 6.9 percent to $ 3,477 in the third quarter of 2014 from $ 3,252 in the third quarter of 2013,
driven mainly
by an increase in the average number of points purchased per contract, higher pricing and a modest improvement in closing
efficiency.
Driven by firming domestic demand, investment plans often relate to the expansion of operations, as well as to improving
efficiency, for example, through automation.
A decision - making process
driven by social needs progressively left its place to a cold and blind
efficiency, guided
by an economic system, the essential value of which is financial gain.
Henry VIII found a minister of great
efficiency, Thomas Cromwell,
driven by a twofold wish to rationalise and then close down or transform the religious houses, or to produce a useful adjunct of property and wealth to his sovereign, all things which he could see being done in the German lands.
Coveris is well positioned to sustain our market leadership in innovative packaging solutions and development, all
driven by our passion for top quality and
efficiency giving peace of mind to our customers, from concept to market.
«In addition, the need for speed and
efficiency within the food and beverage markets, has
driven packaging design to be dominated
by instant brand recognition.
He said perceptions from some quarters that Elders» resurgence had mainly been
driven by strong cattle prices benefiting the whole industry was incorrect, as 75 per cent of the improvements over the 2014 - 2017 rebuild period stemmed from a strategy rethink and
efficiency gains.
Several UK breweries have invested in this technology to
drive operational
efficiencies on their keg lines and eliminate the need for manual labelling of kegs
by hand.
Metcash said the result was
driven by improved performance of its joint venture stores, supply chain
efficiencies and tight cost control.
Empower your manufacturing team
by adding 3D Systems end - to - end manufacturing solutions to the shop floor to
drive efficiency, productivity and better time - to - market
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By leveraging our vertically integrated business model, our sustainability efforts
drive efficiency throughout our operations and yield benefits all along our supply chain.»
Founded in the summer of 2013, DoorDash empowers business - owners to grow their businesses
by offering on - demand delivery, data -
driven insights, and better in - store
efficiency.
S&P +, which takes into account
efficiency, explosiveness, field position, finishing
drives, and turnovers, ranks Michigan defense the best in the country, and
by a very large margin.
Patients» groups have warned the major reforms of the NHS now being pushed through, combined with the # 20 billion
efficiency savings
drive sought
by 2015, are putting intense pressure on the health service.
• Mined copper production was five per cent higher than the second quarter of 2011, primarily
driven by processing
efficiencies and higher copper grades at Escondida.
Through an investment of # 2.3 bn per year to provide financial support for households to insulate their homes, and for local authorities to
drive take up and delivery of insulation schemes, the next Labour government will drastically improve energy
efficiency, bringing 4 million homes up to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) C
by the end of a parliamentary term.
The news comes despite repeated
drives to improve
efficiency, such as a «payment
by results» scheme of tariffs which, the NAO claimed, produced some positive results in the speed of patient turnover in hospitals.
But it will struggle to implement this, the NAO added, because the Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) and Strategic Health Authorities which are responsible for
driving efficiency are set to be scrapped
by 2013 - to be replaced
by local consortia of GPs.
«Staff and prisoners still speak a moral language of making a difference but there is a general shift in the Prison Service towards a security - and -
efficiency driven management style that risks stifling professional enthusiasm
by its process and performance - oriented culture.»
Work
by the Health Foundation has found that too often funding and workforce policy are disconnected, undermining the
drive to improve the quality and
efficiency of care.
The Chinese government hopes to avoid an auto -
driven environmental apocalypse both
by mandating increasing fuel
efficiency but also
by pushing these domestic vehicle manufacturers for homegrown hybrid, electric and fuel - cell vehicles under its «863» program — deriving its name from its launch back in March 1986.
Funding
efficiency Nevertheless, another $ 100 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (better known as the stimulus) was made available on March 2, to be awarded via ARPA — E to the best proposals for new grid - scale storage devices, better power converters and more efficient air conditioners, such as the ones being developed
by the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) that rely on sound waves rather than mechanical pistons to
drive compressors.
Decreased consumption,
driven by the price hike, was brought about
by measures ranging from insulating houses to improved fuel
efficiency.