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Mars shares nine best practices for environmental, social, and governance progress and success in packaging and manufacturing operations. "... 1. Establish clear, science-based targets: 2. Lifecycle analysis and material optimization: 3. Circular economy and waste, energy minimization: 4. Supplier collaboration and sustainable Sourcing: 5. Engaging consumers and communities: 6. Consumer education on recycling: 7. Ethical work environments: 8. Transparency and regular reporting: 9. Governance structures and accountability: ..."   https://lnkd.in/gkGMcnjn

🌍 Excited to announce that I have registered for the EcoVadis Sustain 2025 conference and will attend virtually from March 11 & 13! This annual global event is a remarkable platform for sustainability, procurement, risk, and compliance professionals to connect, share insights, and drive meaningful transformations in supply chain sustainability. I look forward to engaging in sessions, learning from industry leaders, and exploring actionable strategies to make organizations more responsible, resilient, and resourceful amidst today’s complex regulatory, environmental, and social challenges. Let’s shape the future of sustainable business together! If you’re also attending, let’s connect and discuss how we can collectively advance global sustainability. #Sustain2025 #EcoVadis #Sustainability #SupplyChain #Collaboration

ESG is an important element of our approach to value creation, from sourcing investments through to building better businesses for the long-term. The annual Triton ESG Lighthouse Awards recognise outstanding progress across our portfolio, highlighting initiatives and projects that have both mitigated risk and created value. ● Overall ESG Award: Pharmanovia UK healthcare company Pharmanovia was recognised for its efforts in establishing an ambitious climate strategy, its decarbonisation plan, and embedding climate and social transformation into its governance and employment structure. ● Environmental and Governance Awards: Leadec German business services company Leadec won both the Environmental and Governance awards. The environmental award was in recognition of its innovative Green Factory Solutions, which are a new range of sustainable services designed to help customers decarbonise their factories and achieve their sustainability goals. The governance award recognised Leadec's proactive approach to the EU Green Deal, drive for internal transformation, and efforts around new sustainability regulations, including the CSRD and EU taxonomy. ● Social Award: IFCO SYSTEMS German business services company ICFO received the Social award in recognition of its Yellow Tide Initiative - donating reusable packaging containers that allow producers to smoothly ship surplus fruit and vegetables to food banks, reducing waste and environmental impact. Find out more about responsible investing at Triton here: https://lnkd.in/dBc3khu #BuildingBetterBusinesses

GC Honored with SET Awards 2024: Sustainability Excellence Award of Honor for the 7th Consecutive Year Mr. Narongsak Jivakanun, CEO of PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), proudly received the Sustainability Excellence Award of Honor at the SET Awards 2024, marking the seventh consecutive year that GC has achieved this distinguished recognition. This award underscores GC’s commitment to sustainable business practices aligned with global standards and the company’s vision to lead as an international chemical industry leader. Guided by the principles of sustainable growth, GC continues to balance progress across three key dimensions: Environmental, Social, and Economic Governance. Central to this commitment are strategic goals, including GC’s Net Zero 2050 target, fostering a Circular Economy, and reshaping the business portfolio toward high-value, low-carbon chemical solutions. The company is also expanding into Bio and Green businesses to meet future industry megatrends, aiming to establish itself as a leading hub in Southeast Asia. The CEO expressed heartfelt thanks to all stakeholders who have consistently supported GC’s journey toward sustainable business operations. GC remains dedicated to building a resilient, low-carbon society, enhancing quality of life, and creating long-term value for all stakeholders and the nation. #GCChemicalForBetterLiving

🌱 Exciting Announcement! Introducing the ESG Suite from Veriforce CHAS – Your Ultimate Solution for Sustainable Supply Chains! 🌍 Coming to Veriforce CHAS Australia later this year! Are you ready to revolutionize your supply chain sustainability? Our comprehensive ESG Suite combines cutting-edge assessments and services, providing a clear pathway to enhance your sustainability practices. Stay tuned for more updates! #ESG #Sustainability #SupplyChainExcellence 🌟🌿

A highly informative discussion on the sustainability of two complex industries and the complexity of their supply chains, featuring insights from leading industry experts. https://lnkd.in/gM2bvFzE

As the first companies are releasing their sustainability statements ahead of the reporting season in 2025, the discussion about the potential benefits of the #CSRD is alive and relevant. What can individual companies gain? 🎯 Improved overview of their value chain 🎯 Directive-supported leverage for obtaining information from their suppliers/distributors  🎯 Consolidated report that showcases sustainability efforts to investors, customers and partners  🎯 Increased connectivity of corporate departments and management 🎯 Competitive edge against their competitors (if they truly show better sustainability performance!) 🎯 Company attractiveness to new talent  🎯 Clear year-on-year sustainability improvement strategy What can the sustainability reporting landscape gain? 🎯 Standardised and comparable reports across different industries and countries 🎯 Clear signal that sustainability issues can no longer be ignored (penalties for non-compliant companies!) 🎯 Less greenwashing, more substance (the importance of third-party auditing) 🎯 Momentum to build on the CSRD (evaluate, improve, repeat; synergies with other legislation) 🎯 Call to action – CSRD reporting as a catalyst for reducing negative socio-environmental impacts Despite the initial effort needed for companies to meet the requirements of the CSRD, we at Xylo Sweden AB firmly believe that your work will pay off. Plus, you do not have to do it alone! 📮 Are you looking for sustainability guides to help you on your sustainability journey? Reach out to us on our website: https://xylosweden.se/ Check out our previous posts on: ⭐️ Introduction to the CSRD: https://lnkd.in/dzDG4kTx ⭐️ Double materiality: https://lnkd.in/dVWSUkzy ⭐️ Game over for sustainability reporting in Excel: https://lnkd.in/dbSsMdKC  #XyloSweden #SustainabilityReporting #SustainabilityStatement #ESRS #SustainabilityCompliance #CSDDD #SustainabilityStrategy #ValueChain #SupplyChain

Have you heard about our Sustainability & ESG in your Supply Chain event? Learn about the importance of sustainable practices in supply chains and how they can benefit your business. Sign up on Eventbrite today! https://lnkd.in/e8aneH8v

🧭 Navigating sustainability in biopharma? Tackling scope 3 emissions—indirect emissions from supply chains and product use—can be tough. 📰 Check out our key takeaways from our latest Sustainability Review here: https://cytiva.link/a4vfp.

And the journey towards sustainability goes on…gain valuable insight into the proceeding of Bosch…