Breaking Down Local and National Efforts to Improve Food Security in the U.S.

Tue, 07/02/2019 - 16:05

Across the U.S., millions of people face penetrating physical, mental and emotional diminishment caused by systemic hunger.

Recycling Biopharma Plastics into Lumber Products

Tue, 07/09/2019 - 10:35

Global biopharmaceutical products supplier MilliporeSigma has partnered with specialty waste management company Triumvirate Environmental to recycle the commingled single-use plastic scrap into saleable lumber products.

Sappi Becomes an International Stakeholder Member of PEFC

Tue, 07/02/2019 - 11:30

Sappi Limited (Sappi) is pleased to announce that we have become an International Stakeholder member of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification™

Pfizer Australia Hosts Local Activation of IMPACT2030

Tue, 07/02/2019 - 11:30

[July 1, 2019, Sydney, Australia] Today Pfizer Australia hosts a gathering of 40 of its non-traditional industry partners to discuss volunteerism and potential collaborative efforts with the United Nations, corporations, nonprofits, academia, and other stakeholders to address Australia’s needs as part of the IMPACT2030 initiative. This meeting is being facilitated by Chris Jarvis, International expert in mobilizing corporate volunteering to achieve benefits for companies and communities.

Business Leaders Join Other Global Decision-Makers in Abu Dhabi to Ramp up Climate Ambitions

Mon, 07/01/2019 - 20:55

Over 1,700 people from over 160 countries — representing Government, business, civil society and youth — convened at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi from 30 June to 1 July for a milestone moment in the lead-up to the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Action Summit on 23 September. The UN Global Compact, together with partners, convened a roundtable discussion with business leaders on a just transition to a net-zero future in line with 1.5°C scenarios.

Shoot for the Stars and You’ll Get to the Moon

Thu, 06/13/2019 - 13:00

Each of us has the power to make a difference through our actions as employees, consumers, parents, and members of our communities. How do we make a difference? How do we contribute and create sustainable value for all our stakeholders? What I’ve learned on this journey is that each of us has choices to make in order to balance our personal and professional lives; oftentimes, the two intersect.

Technology, Trading Offer Opportunity for Managing Nutrient Discharge

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 10:00

Nutrient pollution and the resulting excess of nutrients in waterbodies continues to plague aquatic environments around the world, threatening waterways, fish and plant life — and even public health.

How a New Packaging Plan From MilliporeSigma Is Tackling Sustainability in Pharma

Wed, 07/03/2019 - 10:15

European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer editor Reece Armstrong sits down with Jeffrey Whitford, head of global corporate responsibility and branding and Fabien Thibault, global manager of product and packaging sustainability at the life science business of Merck KGaA* to discuss the company’s new approach to environmental sustainability in packaging.

John Lanier at Climate One - Triple Bottom Line Thinking for Businesses: Weak or Strong?

Tue, 07/09/2019 - 10:30

John Lanier of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation talks about the triple bottom line at a Climate One panel and podcast.

Duke Energy to Offer Bloom Energy Distributed Fuel Cell Technology to Customers

Mon, 07/01/2019 - 12:35