TRANSLATORS FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION

🔆Challenges and opportunities for the energy transition in 2025 🔆   As we navigate through 2025, the quest for #climate neutrality reaches a critical juncture. This year marks 30 years since the first UN Climate Change Conference (COP), with significant milestones like the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement shaping our path. However, the road ahead demands more robust #action.   🌍 Geopolitical landscape: The geopolitical climate is unstable. The Trump administration's exit from the Paris Agreement threatens to slow down decarbonization efforts, just when renewables are becoming more cost-effective. Despite advancements in COP 28 (Dubai) and COP 29 (Baku), the #financial support for green agendas remains insufficient.   🌿 Renewable energy investment: Global investments in sustainable energy surged to $3 trillion in 2024, driven largely by private sectors. However, the ESG investments have plateaued, creating a pressing need for renewed #commitment. China's dominance in electric vehicle technology exemplifies the potential for industrial decarbonization, while Europe strives to integrate climate goals into its economic policies, following recommendations from the Draghi Report.   📉 Challenges ahead: The transition is not without its hurdles. The Doomsday Clock warns of our proximity to irreversible climate damage. Recent data from Copernicus highlighted 2024 as the warmest year on record, exceeding the 1.5°C threshold set by the IPCC. Asymmetries in investment between the major economic powers—China, the US, and Europe—pose significant #risks.   💡 A call to action: For 2025 to be the year of decisive action, global #cooperation and strategic investments are paramount. The European Union's commitment to reduce emissions by 55% by 2030 under the EU Fit For 55 Rules showcases a roadmap for other regions to follow. Sustainable progress hinges on innovative policies, synchronized climate efforts, and a united front against climate change.   🌱 Let's make 2025 a turning point in our journey towards a greener, more sustainable future! And we as TRANSLATORS FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION are ready and able to help your company or organisation in this endeavour. Just contact us at:   📥 Linkedin mailbox or translators.energy.transition@gmail.com 🌐 www.energy-translators.com   Source: moeveglobal.com

💡 Last week in Dunkirk, the Digital Lab from ArcelorMittal France and the Fédération des Clubs d’Entreprises de la Côte d’Opale (CECO) organised a meeting on the topic: how to reach net zero and energy efficiency through digitalisation for SMEs and VSBs (small and medium-sized enterprises and very small businesses)? As French representative of our group TRANSLATORS FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION, I attended this very topical event.   ⚙️ Why this meeting specifically for SMEs and VSBs? As explained by jean-pierre Triquet, head of the Digital Lab in Dunkirk, and Christophe VERIN, head of the CECO, big companies usually have dedicated staff, and sometimes whole departments, to tackle the energy transition question in order to meet decarbonisation targets and CSR standards. This is totally different for small businesses: at best, there is one dedicated person. At worse, boss of the company also has to manage the issue, on top of all their other activities. Which is not easy.   ✅ That’s why the idea has emerged to organise a meeting where innovative start-ups and already well established companies would be present, at one single location, for one afternoon, to showcase what they could do for these businesses. From software to manage your carbon footprint, to companies collecting old electronic devices giving them a second life, fleet management to support eco-driving to electronic devices to detect over-consumption of power and even more, around 14 companies and entities have introduced their processes and products. The local chamber of commerce CCI Littoral Hauts-de-France also attended the meeting as some projects may be subsidized, which small businesses sometimes are not aware of. After two-minute presentations from all the exhibitors, all the participants got the opportunity to meet each of these innovative companies as large exhibition rooms had been made available in the building to have more detailed explanations and talk about the specific needs of each attendee.   Later, panel discussions had been organised to give even more information about the challenges of reaching net zero for SMEs and VSBs.   Of course, this was also the opportunity for me to gather plenty of new information about these innovative processes and products, make contact, exchange ideas and also to meet Florence VANDAMME, my friend from the CCI, who also does a lot for our own local business club ARCADE Réseau des entreprises de Flandre!   Thank you so much to all participants and organisers for this very interesting event!   🌐 Promoting your energy transition projects outside your home country? Planning a site visit from foreign partners? Our team is available to help you communicate in English, French, German and Spanish and improve your efficiency at work: you take care of the solutions, we take care of the translation! 📥 translators.energy.transition@gmail.com 🌐 https://lnkd.in/enF4-f5v #business #industry #network

🍀 Since the beginning of the year, we have published posts to present our group TRANSLATORS FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION to our new followers. But why did we create this little network in 2022? 💡Answer is simple: -      We have created it for you! -      To help you in an international environment. -      To make your communication, both written and oral, easy when you have to use foreign languages.   ⚙️ Here are the advantages of our network for you: ✅ A wide range of language services for you: from translation to machine translation post-edition, liaison interpreting both on-site and on-line, editing, proofreading, creation of glossaries, as my colleague Elena Pérez Clemente explained last week. ✅ We cover a wide range of specialization fields, always around the industry and its energy transition: net zero projects, renewable energy, energy efficiency, recycling, resource conservation, nuclear, etc. Yours is probably one of those. ✅ We speak and write English, Spanish, German and French, so with the four of us, you cover four of the largest languages spoken in Europe. ✅ Offering you our expertise and skills: as we have been operating in the language business for more than 25 years, we are pleased to share with you our expertise and skills to adapt your project to your target audience (nuances, the do’s and don’ts for example). ✅ Top quality for you: as we apply the “double check” principle, when you entrust us a project, there are always at least two persons working on it, ensuring top quality. ✅ Confidentiality of your data: when you entrust us with a project, you ensure the confidentiality of your data, which is not the case when you resort to automatic translation tools on the internet. ✅ Tailor-made projects: for us, each project is a special project because it's yours. There are no standardized projects. We adapt to your requirements. ✅ Trust: the mutual trust between us is for you the assurance that your projects are in safe hands and will be processed with utmost care, because we know we are all reliable and professional translators. ✅ An expanded network of language specialists available for you: as we have joined our four networks, you will benefit, if need be, of an even larger network of colleagues, for more language combinations and more specializations to suit your needs. If we cannot ensure the translation directly for you, we are able to recommend skilled colleagues to meet your specific requirements.     🌐 Promoting your energy transition projects outside your home country? Planning a site visit from foreign partners? Our team is available to help you communicate in English, French, German and Spanish and improve your efficiency at work: you take care of the solutions, we take care of the translation! Contact us: 📥 Linkedin mailbox or translators.energy.transition@gmail.com 🌐 https://lnkd.in/enF4-f5v #translation #traduction #energytransition #industry #netzero #business

❗ The new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 requires that operating instructions, safety information etc. are written in a language that is easy to understand for users of the corresponding country. So, many companies have to translate their technical documentation into many languages. So, it is a good idea to design texts that are to be translated in advance so that the translation can be completed quickly and cost-effectively. One reason is that modern translation process places a number of demands on the source text. 📄 Technical documentation includes many different types of documents, such as manuals or data sheets. The file format alone can be the first hurdle for the translator. PDF files or drawings integrated into the text can often only be converted into an editable format via complicated detours. In most cases, the formatting is lost. ❌ Formatting can also lead to problems. You should have a basic understanding of how a translation memory system (TMS) works. Basically, it breaks the text down into sentences (segments), whereby these are recognised by the so-called segment field delimiters, such as full stops or paragraph marks (¶). If there is a paragraph marker in the middle of a sentence, the TMS will not recognise the sentence as a unit. 7️⃣ Number formats can also cause problems. For example, a number of 1,000 is separated by a full stop in Germany for better legibility and by a space in France. ✔ And, of course, terminology and its spelling require special attention. Imaginative hyphens are not conducive to the consistency of a text. It is essential to adhere to standardised spelling. The more consistently the terminology is used, the less research work the translator has to do and the easier the text is for the user to read. 🤓 Most of the problems mentioned above can be avoided if they are already considered when editing the source text. Make your texts translation-friendly! This will also have a positive effect on their comprehensibility and user-friendliness. 😊 Of course, translators will always do their utmost to provide you with a correct and consistent translation. However, maximum efficiency in translation can only be achieved if the source text fulfils certain criteria. Translation-friendly documentation reduces content errors as well as time and costs. 📌 Translating technical documentation - 8 tips to save time and money: - Structure your sentences simply (KISS: Keep it short and simple!) - Note the defined meaning for each word - Explain new terms and abbreviations briefly - Do not use synonyms - Avoid filler words - Keep to the logical order (first cause, then effect) - Do not use more than one call to action per sentence - Use language-independent illustrations Would you like to translate your technical documentation? Contact us today: 📥 translators.energy.transition@gmail.com 🌐 https://lnkd.in/enF4-f5v #translation #technicalwriting #energytransition #xl8

✴️ Last week we introduced ourselves to our new LinkedIn followers. This week, we would like to inform them of our services and also to introduce our most recent service, which is the proofreading of translations carried out with the aid of machine translations engines (post-editing).   Our services: ✅ Technical translation: We specialize in translating technical documents, manuals, and reports related to energy, ecology, decarbonization, and recycling. Our translations are accurate, precise, and tailored to your specific needs.  ✅ Interpretation: We provide liaison interpretation services in meetings, plant visits, trainings and other events. We ensure clear and effective communication, bridging language barriers seamlessly.  ✅ Proofreading: Our proofreading services ensure that your documents are polished and error-free. We review your texts thoroughly to enhance clarity, coherence, and overall quality. We can review also the content of your websites or your social media publications, to assure they reach your target audience properly. 🆕 Post-editing: We offer post-editing services for machine-translated texts, refining them to meet professional standards. Our team ensures that the final product is accurate, fluent, and contextually appropriate. We are the human in the loop!   Why choose us: ✅ Expertise: Our deep understanding of energy topics ensures that your message is conveyed accurately and effectively. ✅ Experience: With years of experience in the field, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality translations and interpretations. ✅ Multilingual: We speak your language, literally! Our team is fluent in French, German, Spanish, and English, making us your ideal partner for global communication.   🍃 Join us in the Energy Transition: Are you a stakeholder in the energy, ecology, decarbonization, or recycling sectors? Are you involved in leadership, R&D, engineering, sales, or procurement in these industries? If so, we are here to support you in achieving your goals. Let's work together to make the energy transition a success!   Contact us: 📧 translators.energy.transition@gmail.com 🌐 www.energy-translators.com   #translation #interpretation #energytransition #sustainability

🍀 Over the last year, we have gained many new followers. So let's meet our team!   💡 Who are we? Four experienced translators and liaison interpreters based in Germany, France, Spain & the UK. We work in English, French, German & Spanish. We created the group in 2022 as we thought the energy transition was a hot topic: we should offer our skills to help companies communicate easier about their net zero projects.   🇬🇧 Our UK member is Christina Allen MITI. She is our French, Spanish and Catalan to English translator. She is a native English translator living in Northern Ireland. She translates documents for the business, legal, sustainability and energy transition sectors. She is a Qualified Member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting, meaning she can provide certified translations from Spanish to English for official purposes. She has been trading under the name Bella Translations (www.bellatranslations.com) since 2012. 🇫🇷 Our French member is Bénédicte DEWEERDT EI. Her languages are French, English and German. She is a native French translator and liaison interpreter living in Dunkirk and has been a freelancer for 13 years. She translates technical documents for the industry as well as informative documents about Dunkirk's industrial projects on energy transition. As a liaison interpreter, she helps people understand each other at meetings (training sessions, industrial projects).   🇩🇪 Our German member is Sabine Ide. She is a state-certified translator and interpreter working from French and Spanish into German. In 14 years as an employee and 19 years as a freelancer, she has gained a wealth of technical expertise, a true specialist in process and environmental technology. She mainly translates technical documentation and scientific texts, but also marketing material for clients in the energy sector. When it comes to spoken communication, she interprets machine trainings and factory tours. She lives in Bavaria and is a member of the German Association of Translators & Interpreters BDÜ.   🇪🇸 Our Spanish member is Elena Pérez Clemente. She is a freelance translator from English and German into Spanish and works mainly on technical projects for both international translation companies and local ones. She has been working in the energy sector, and more specifically in the nuclear sector, for more than 20 years: she has worked as an interpreter at nuclear facilities and has translated all kinds of documentation, from technical standards to quality audits. She has extensive experience in other sectors (high-end vehicle manufacturing & beverage production processes). She is a member of the Spanish Association of Translators, Proofreaders & Interpreters (ASETRAD) and a certified translator by AIRBUS.   🌐 Promoting your energy transition projects abroad? Our team is available: you take care of the solutions, we take care of the translation!   📥 translators.energy.transition@gmail.com 🌐 https://lnkd.in/enF4-f5v

✴️ After two weeks of celebrations and rest, enjoying family and friends, the time has come to sit down in front of the computer again and get back to work. For some, it is a pain; for others, it is a blessing. 🔡 For us, working on what we love, which is building bridges between countries and cultures, especially around energy in general and energy transition in particular, is always a stimulating challenge that we approach with joy at the start of a new year. ✅ We can't wait to find out what new challenges await us in 2025, what progress we will see in the transition to a greener world, what new projects we will have the opportunity to carry out and what new clients we will meet... ✔️ If you need any language services for your international projects, count on us! 📥 translators.energy.transition@gmail.com 🌐 www.energy-translators.com #energytransition #sustainability #translation #xl8 #decarbonisation #greenerfuture

🎄¡Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noël! Frohe Weihnachten! Merry Christmas!   📆 December is here again! So, it's the perfect time to take a step back and take stock of the year: successes and failures, lessons we have drawn from these, the wonderful people we've met. It is also the right time to prepare for the future: upcoming and exciting projects, trade fairs and business events to attend and new contacts to make.   🎁 We would also like to say a huge thank you to all our clients, who entrusted us with their projects, to all our contacts for the interesting exchanges and to all our colleagues for their skills and diligence. Finally, thanks to all our followers on LinkedIn. Thank you so much for following us and engaging with us on this platform!    🎄 Ahead of us switching off our computers and closing our office doors soon to kick off the Christmas season, TRANSLATORS FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION would like to take this opportunity to wish you a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous 2025!   Our offices are closed from tomorrow evening until the New Year and we look forward to seeing you again in January! #seasonsgreetings #xmas #traduction #translation

✨ Christmas is a festival of joy and contemplation. It sparkles and shines. It brings presents, family gatherings and sumptuous feasting. But what does all this gloss actually mean for the environment? During the Christmas period, energy consumption increases dramatically worldwide. For example, the average carbon footprint associated with Christmas festivities can reach as much as 650 kg of CO₂ per person over three days, amounting to about 5.5% of an individual's annual carbon footprint. This is primarily due to travel, food preparation, and the production and disposal of gifts and decorations. 🚗 Travel during the holidays is a major contributor. Many Europeans travel approximately 516 kilometres on average, with a considerable number taking flights, which adds substantially to emissions. Globally, aviation alone accounts for around 2.5% of greenhouse gas emissions. 💡 Christmas lighting, whether in private households, cities or shopping centres, also contributes significantly to increased energy consumption in winter. Traditional light bulbs, some of which are still in use, consume significantly more energy than LEDs. 🎁 In addition, the consumer frenzy at Christmas leads to an enormous demand for consumer goods that are often produced and transported under questionable conditions. Electronics, toys, and clothing in particular cause high emissions during production and pollute the environment using resources such as water and raw materials. Packaging materials, usually made of plastic or coated paper, often end up in the bin straight after unpacking. Recycling is often difficult due to the nature of the material. 🎄 And Christmas trees are not entirely unproblematic either: although real trees are biodegradable, their transportation is often associated with CO₂ emissions. By adopting sustainable practices, such as using energy-efficient LED lights, reducing travel, and opting for reusable or recyclable materials, individuals can significantly cut their holiday carbon footprint. For instance, small changes in travel choices and gift selection can lower emissions by up to 60%, reducing individual holiday footprints to about 250 kg of CO₂. 🎇 But it's still a while until Christmas arrives. Until then, enjoy a hopefully not too stressful Advent season and the anticipation of a wonderful Christmas. And maybe, with this post, you have an idea or two to make your Christmas a little more sustainable... 🌍 Planning a last meeting before X-Mas with clients? Problems organising the language interface, either oral or in writing? TRANSLATORS FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION is a team of translators and interpreters, specialising in industry, its transition and decarbonisation: you take care of your project, we'll take care of the translations!   Contact us easily via our LinkedIn mailbox or : 📥 translators.energy.transition@gmail.com 🌐 https://lnkd.in/enF4-f5v #energytransition #sustainability #translation #xl8 #xmas Photo credits to Lily_S

🍺 BrauBeviale, the ‘class reunion’ of the brewing and beverage industry, took place in Nuremberg last week. Our colleague Sabine Ide was there for TRANSLATORS FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION to gather information and exchange ideas with customers. With 858 exhibitors on a net area of 35,403 m², #BrauBeviale 2024 met the expectations of the almost 30,900 visitors. Numerous special events and an extensive lecture programme invited visitors to find out even more. ♻ As in the previous year, energy optimisation, CO2 neutrality and circular economy were the top themes at the trade fair and continue to gain in importance. After all, beverage production is an extremely energy-intensive process. Many exhibitors, including well-known plant manufacturers, presented innovative solutions for reducing the ecological footprint in beverage production. These include, i. e., environmentally friendly packaging, energy-efficient production methods and the use of alternative raw materials. The industry is also intensively discussing the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing sustainable practices. 💻 Another key topic was digitalisation. The trade fair offered insights into modern technologies such as IoT (Internet of Things), automation and data analysis, which help to optimise production processes and increase efficiency. Many companies showed how digital solutions can revolutionise not only production, but also marketing and sales. 🍻 And another trend emerged: the dealcoholisation of beverages. As consumers are increasingly focussing on health, lifestyle and conscious enjoyment, this trend is gaining momentum worldwide. Many innovative beverage manufacturers are offering creative alternatives such as non-alcoholic beers, wines and spirits that are full of flavour. Younger target groups in particular, such as millennials and Gen Z, are driving this change as they value sustainability and social responsibility. ✅ Once again, BrauBeviale has shown that the brewing and beverage industry has accepted the environmentally relevant challenges of our time and knows how to find answers and solutions with great creativity. 🌍 Do you also have energy-saving concepts that you would like to discuss with international partners? We at TRANSLATORS FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION support you in your technical communication - in English, French, Spanish and German! Because the energy transition is a global concept... Contact us today: 📥 translators.energy.transition@gmail.com 🌐 https://lnkd.in/enF4-f5v #energytransition #sustainability #energyefficiency #beer #translation #xl8