The Award will be presented on behalf of Benchmark by Nobel Laureate Dr. Stanley Whittingham<\/strong><\/a>, forefather of the lithium-ion battery.<\/p>\n As the twice-elected leader of the State of California from 2003 to 2011, Governor Schwarzenegger spearheaded the states world-leading commitment to green energy and environmental stewardship, signing the first-in-the-nation Global Warming Solutions Act and the Million Solar Roofs Initiative in 2006. He also issued a seminal Executive Order establishing the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. Such actions set the standard for the rest of the USA and beyond.<\/p>\n Governor Schwarzenegger<\/strong> will kick-off Benchmark Week 2023<\/em><\/strong><\/a> by joining Benchmark Chief Executive Officer, Simon Moores<\/strong>, for a Fireside Chat, to be moderated by veteran critical-materials expert, Ty Dinwoodie<\/strong>, Managing Director of G&W Advisory Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Governor Schwarzenegger is scheduled to commence the Keynote Fireside Chat at 9:00 am (PST) on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 <\/strong>at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel<\/strong><\/a> in Los Angeles, California, the home of Benchmark Week 2023<\/em> for the week.<\/p>\n Moores, commented, A generation ago, Arnold Schwarzenegger shifted the entire geopolitical narrative towards the advent of batteries, electric vehicles, and low-carbon technologies long before it was in the mainstream discourse.<\/em><\/p>\n It is our privilege to recognize Governor Schwarzenegger for his outstanding contributions to clean energy, <\/em>Moores said. Arnold was the first US governor to develop a comprehensive, future-focussed energy strategy, which created the example for low-carbon energy policies around the world. <\/em><\/p>\n Arnold Schwarzenegger, through the USC Schwarzenegger Institute<\/strong><\/a> and the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative<\/strong><\/a>, continues to work tirelessly to advance the numerous sustainable energy and environmental initiatives that he spearheaded during his tenure as Governor.<\/p>\n ABOUT BENCHMARK WEEK 2023<\/strong> Benchmark Week 2023<\/em> is the worlds leading industry forum for the critical-mineral supply chains for energy-transition technologies.<\/p>\n Anchored by Benchmarks focus on lithium-ion batteries, this year the event expands out to include rare earths and permanent magnets, sodium-ion batteries, and emerging technologies crucial to transitioning the world away from fossil fuels.<\/p>\n ABOUT BENCHMARK MINERAL INTELLIGENCE<\/strong> Its clients are major decision makers from across the critical-minerals, battery-materials, lithium-ion battery, automotive and energy-storage supply chains.<\/p>\n Benchmark also plays a key role in informing world government policy at the highest level.<\/p>\n www.benchmarkminerals.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n MEDIA INQUIRIES<\/strong> A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/8b1cc338-c141-49ce-85bd-827d4b5bfb73<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Benchmark Week 2023<\/em> is Benchmarks flagship annual event, taking place November 14 to 16, 2023 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
Benchmark enables the energy transition through a world-class, independent offering of lithium- and other critical-minerals prices, battery and electric-vehicle supply chain data and forecasts in the form of subscriptions, advisory services and industry-specific events.<\/p>\n
Ty Dinwoodie
info@g-w.ca<\/a>
+1 416 606 9332<\/p>\n
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