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Amyris launches its first ESG report
I’ve been seeing so many open positions that are linked to company Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting on my LinkedIn timeline. ESG investing remains a very hot topic, particularly in light of the clear evidence that companies with higher ESG ratings are outperforming their peer group. I am not well versed in the ESG … Continue reading
VIDEO: Solvents and the EU Green Deal
If you’re interested in the EU Green Deal and how it will affect the solvents market, please watch this complete webinar (it’s 1.5 hours) from the European Solvents Industry Group (ESIG). Just like the implementation of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) years ago in Europe, the EU Green Deal is expected to … Continue reading
Survey: Americans Embrace Sustainability Despite COVID-19 Upheaval
A new survey from Genomatica shows that sustainability has moved from a fringe preference into a core imperative across American life even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Genomatica conducted this research using an online survey prepared by Method Research and distributed by Dynata among n=2,000 adults in the United States. Data was collected from June 16 … Continue reading
Morgan Stanley Joins Leadership of Global Carbon Accounting Partnership
I have to admit that I have limited familiarity with the investment and financial markets (and how they work) but it is interesting to observe the growing trend of investment firms and banks tying their long-term business strategies with environment-friendly projects and financing that have measurable and beneficial social and environmental impacts while earning commercially-appealing … Continue reading
Salesforce’s Sustainability Cloud tool offers carbon emissions tracking
I have to admit I’m a little bit biased in reporting this since my older brother works for Salesforce, a cloud-computing service company headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in customer relationship management (CRM). According to the company, it has launched its Salesforce Sustainability Cloud, a carbon accounting product for businesses that provides sustainability … Continue reading
A Circular Google
Google reported in June its goal to be part of a circular economy by operating every part of its business in an environmentally sustainable way and disrupting the waste economy. According to the Google report, transitioning to a circular economy could generate US$4.5 trillion in new economic output by 2030. The company said it has … Continue reading
Applying sustainability to save the Amazon Rainforest
It has been three weeks past when I first heard about the continuous massive fires in the Amazon rainforest and even though the blog usually focuses on sustainability within the chemicals and materials supply chain, I have to post this news in order for corporations to be aware of this devastating news and maybe help … Continue reading
NatureWorks plans 100% sustainable feedstock by 2020
A new initiative at NatureWorks will ensure that by 2020, 100% of the agricultural feedstock for Ingeo™ biopolymers and Vercet™ performance chemicals will be certified by the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification System (ISCC) to the ISCC PLUS standard of best practices in agricultural production. NatureWorks currently has more than 40% of its agricultural feedstock certified. At full capacity, … Continue reading
What do Brands Want? A Survey from Sustainability Consult
Sustainability Consult presented at the recently-held World Bio Markets conference the results of its #WhatBrandsWant survey report, which was published late last year. The findings reveal brands’ growing commitment towards renewable materials and alternatives to fossil-based products. Half of the brands surveyed reportedly have already set targets for bio-based products. One quarter said bio-based content was … Continue reading
Genomatica releases 4th Renewable Chemicals Survey
Genomatica just finished its survey of the mainstream chemical industry, in partnership with ICIS Chemical Business. One of the key themes in the survey, according to the company, is that there is still big optimism for renewables where 71% of the people surveyed believe that renewable chemicals will be in common use within five years. … Continue reading