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“Sarnia has all of that and it has a really high-quality version of all of those things. We have found it to be wonderful from a capability perspective” – John Bissell, Co-CEO, Origin Materials During the Sustainable Futures Summit at the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference (#ABLCNEXT), John emphasized why #SarniaLambton is a strategic choice for industrial projects. He praised the region’s top-tier labour quality, availability of specialized services like pipe fabrication and boiler making, and its outstanding safety infrastructure. Sarnia-Lambton offers businesses the resources and support they need to succeed, making it an ideal place to invest and grow. Watch the video to hear John’s full testimonial about doing business in Sarnia-Lambton, during the ABLC Sustainable Futures Summit last October 23rd. Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership BASES - Sarnia-Lambton's Industry Partner Matthew Slotwinski Shauna Carr Alex Ward Jim Lane #SarniaLambton #SLEP #ABLCNEXT #IndustrialDevelopment #EconomicGrowth #BusinessSupport

🌍 Helping Your Business Become SBTi Compliant 🌍   In today’s world, aligning your business with sustainability goals is more than just about ticking boxes. It’s about building stronger partnerships and showing your commitment to a better future.   If your business needs to start its reporting to meet partner requirements or become compliant with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), you’re not alone. SBTi compliance is a key step in reducing your carbon footprint and demonstrating leadership in climate action.   We at CG Business Consulting understand that setting up these reporting processes can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. I’m here to guide you through it with a friendly, straightforward approach that will help make your journey to compliance both smooth and manageable.   Let’s chat about how we can set your business up for success by utilising our white glove approach and expert team. Ensuring you meet your partners’ expectations and contribute to a more sustainable future. Feel free to reach out for a chat or consultation anytime.   #Sustainability #SBTi #ClimateAction #BusinessGrowth #Partnerships #CarbonReduction #SustainableBusiness #Leadership

We all know that access to certain #RawMaterials is vital for not only EU’s but to world’s economy and that the #supply of certain #materials is increasingly at risk, prompting the relevant institutions to identify and implement regulatory updates for these essential resources. These regulations reflect growing emphasis on sustainability and circular business models, driving the demand for increased use of #recycled materials in the production of products such as the tyres, automotive components and #footwear ones. Let’s take a #fashionindustry as an example: how can a brand achieve this without compromising a new shoes quality performance? Ask my team at RUBBER CONVERSION 🙌🏽 and our project partners like SCARPA, who is leading the sustainable material transformation through their industry-specific initiatives that are promoting the use of recycled materials in footwear and setting targets for brands to increase their recycled content over time. This long-term vision cannot but belong to the Meaningful Business movement, and I’d like to thank them for recognising and selecting me as a leader committed to championing the integration of profit and purpose in my business #RubberConversion. #SustainableFootwear #RecycledMaterials #FootwearInnovation #SustainableManufacturing #GreenFashion #ResponsibleSourcing #SustainableStyle

✨ Personal News ✨ ⚡After 8 months, my first interim executive role is nearly over in a flash of joy and hard work.   I’ve worked my whole career on supporting communities & connections and/or reducing our negative impact on our environment. Circular Communities Scotland’s 250+ members have a special way of combining all these contributions to society, and more. Some highlights: 💛 Connecting with our members to understand their journey, motivation and contribution. Made possible for me by our amazing staff team who each live and breathe a personal love of doing the best for our members through events and other member support. If you’re reading this as a member of Circular Communities Scotland: firstly know that the team are here for you. Secondly, I've learned from your energy, innovation and contributions to reuse, repair and sharing. Thank you for your time and openness. I will forever champion you and your cause. 🤩 I felt like I belonged very quickly, helped by the diligent handover (at both ends) from permanent CEO - Michael Cook, the welcome and joy-at-work feeling from the staff team, and being supported and appropriately scrutinised by a very competent Board of Trustees, and working closely with several collaborative funders and super-intelligent partners /government/parliamentary people. This wider "team" really does put Circular Communities Scotland in a special position at a time of great potential in the wider circular economy sector. 🌎 Given this was an interim role, I knew I had to hold the organisation steady and yet be ready to make and take new opportunities (that had, with characteristic preparation on Michael Cook's and the board's part, mostly been anticipated!), some of these were: 📈 Influencing legal and policy frameworks: with the team - engaging with partners and members to influence the Circular Economy Bill in the Scottish Parliament. 💰 Funding: Securing investment for some exciting new projects – details tbc… and the team and I expanded our thinking and applications to other funders. 🌿 Collaboration: early conversations on equity with James Hutton Institute, and continued our partnerships with Zero Waste Scotland, Scottish Government, Cycling Scotland and many others. 💡 Coming towards the end of a three-year strategy as Circular Communities is, I was also conscious of preparing some ground for the strategic planning that Michael and the board /team will soon be underway with, allowing a fresh way of thinking about opportunities and challenges. 👂 I like to listen and learn in any role, and my first role leading a Scottish charity was all I wanted it to be and more. I am hugely grateful to all the members, colleagues, trustees, funders and partner organisations, for all the thinking-time, challenge, support, and inspiration. 👩👩👧👦 After Thursday 12 September, I’m taking a break, before getting back out there with more social and environmental change/interim/consultancy assignments 🏄♀️

Yesterday, we launched our inaugural Sustainability Report, marking the beginning of our journey towards embedding sustainability at the heart of CIC Group.🌍 “Our sustainability strategy is deeply rooted in the cooperative values that shape who we are as an organization. As a leading insurer for cooperatives, we understand that sustainability and ethical leadership go hand-in-hand.” - CIC Group MD & CEO Mr. Patrick Nyaga. Catch a glimpse in the clip and explore the full report here ➡️shorturl.at/bwAj3. #CICSustainabilityReport #WeKeepOurWord

What a journey it has been! I still vividly remember the early days when we discussed the need to create an association to represent novel technologies aimed at increasing the circularity of plastics through chemical recycling solutions. Back then, everyone was aligned on the importance of reducing plastic waste in the environment. However, opinions were divided: some groups were firmly against plastics altogether due to the visible consequences of poor waste management. But the value chain overwhelmingly supported innovative solutions to address the real issue—deficient, underfunded waste management practices, particularly in developing countries. Regulators started engaging with policies, though sometimes inadvertently hampering the development of technologies that could improve recyclability. And so, our association was born. Over the years, we’ve dedicated countless hours, days, and months to sharing facts, fostering dialogue with industry and regulators, and championing the development of innovative solutions. Fast forward to today, and we can proudly celebrate the emergence of a multibillion-euro industry that society is increasingly demanding—a testament to collective effort and innovation. I’m especially thrilled that the EU has taken critical steps, such as approving minimum recycling content targets, a cornerstone for increasing plastics recycling while reducing CO2 emissions versus fossil-based feedstocks. I hope the EU will soon adopt other necessary policies, like granting "end of waste" status to any process that transforms waste plastics into valuable, marketable outputs. This is essential for scaling up solutions and attracting institutional investment. Yesterday marked my last day as President of the Association. While it’s bittersweet, I feel immense pride in the exceptional new Board, whose energy, expertise, and commitment will undoubtedly drive the association toward even greater achievements. Looking ahead, I am hopeful for a bold European Industrial Strategy that accelerates the adoption of technologies necessary to increase plastics recycling and circularity. Let’s make it happen! Chemical Recycling Europe Valentijn de Neve Daniel Odenthal Cord Matthies

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Together with Peter Orell and Clarissa Arend we developed the Direction Indicator for Sustainable Communities in 2013 while we were doing our Master of Science in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability. The challenges we face today can be surmounted using the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development (FSSD). Over 10 years since I graduated from MSLS and today I am talking about the sustainability principles and the FSSD in my conversations with people all over the planet. https://lnkd.in/gdXWr8re

Still growing: Our global database of Chief Sustainability Officers now spans 875 CSOs. The latest additions include: 1. Jamie Ratcliff, of SNG (Sovereign Network Group)  2. Arthur Schneider, of Bechtle 3. Stefanie Scruggs, of Ecobat 4. Peter Seares, of Fiji Airways  5. Annelie Selander, of WSH GROUP LIMITED 6. Roger Sharp, Bupa 7. Omar Shihab, of BOCA 8. Diana Sibanda, of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) See the entire list and search the free database here: https://lnkd.in/eHFhg98e #CSO #CSOs #ChiefSustainabilityOfficer #ChiefSustainabilityOfficers #Sustainability #NetZero #CarbonReduction #Leadership