SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Flex (NASDAQ:
FLEX) today announced it has joined the World Economic Forum's
Advanced Manufacturing Industry Action Group (AMA), a consortium of
leading industrial companies shaping the future of manufacturing.
This membership is another important step in Flex's strategic
commitment to investing in transformational technologies, practices
and groups that enable the evolution of advanced manufacturing.
Additionally, deepening Flex's commitment to sustainability, CEO
Revathi Advaithi was admitted to the
World Economic Forum's Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, a
prestigious coalition of 110 renowned leaders across key sectors
driving positive climate change and economic growth. Flex is the
first out of its traditional industry peers to join the growing
alliance.
"The manufacturing industry is at a pivotal point in time, and
global business leaders need to join forces and leverage the power
of our collective technology and capabilities to address the
critical issue of climate change," said Revathi Advaithi, CEO,
Flex. "Joining the World Economic Forum Alliance of CEO Climate
leaders, along with our company's AMA membership, marks the
beginning of a new chapter. We look forward to collaborating with
our industry peers to share best practices and work together to
accelerate global sustainability and advanced manufacturing
practices which will ultimately improve the world."
"The Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders is the only CEO-led
community with clear commitments to transition to net-zero. Members
believe the private sector has a responsibility to actively engage
in global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to help
lead the global transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient
economy. We are looking forward to Flex's contributions and
commitment to sustainability," said Antonia
Gawel, Head of the Climate Action, World Economic Forum.
About World Economic Forum and The Alliance of CEO Climate
Leaders
Established in 1971 and headquartered in
Geneva, Switzerland, WEF is a
not-for-profit international organization for public-private
cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business,
cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and
industry agendas. AMA, a specific industry action group within WEF,
brings together the manufacturing industry's best and brightest
minds able to shape the global advancement of manufacturing and
accelerate new opportunities for purpose-driven collaboration. Flex
joins AMA alongside some of the world's most innovative industrial
companies, spanning from machinery and robotics to software and
providers of technologies and solutions.
The World Economic Forum Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders was
founded in 2014 by high-profile chief executives passionate about
the Paris Agreement. Today the World Economic Forum's Alliance of
CEO Climate Leaders is made up over one hundred leaders from
purpose-driven organizations.
About Flex
Flex (Reg. No. 199002645H) is the
manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base
design and build products that improve the world. Through the
collective strength of a global workforce across 30 countries and
responsible, sustainable operations, Flex delivers technology
innovation, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions to diverse
industries and end markets.
Contacts
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Director, Corporate Integrated Communications
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mark.plungy@flex.com
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Vice President, Investor Relations
(408) 577-4632
David.Rubin@flex.com
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