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Last spring, 17 global companies signed up for the very first scientific targets for nature—including GSK, Nestlé, LVMH, and H&M. Months into their trial, have they gotten any closer to becoming “nature-positive”? And what can others learn from them? Official trial results won’t be announced until April. Today, Fortune's Peter Vanham has a preview of the results for you that point to how companies can benefit from the learnings to build their nature-positive strategy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9N9jryt #TheImpactReport is your weekly guide on how ESG issues and trends are shaping the future of business. Sign up for free here: https://lnkd.in/gYtabrpG

It seemed impossible to squeeze the impact of the work of all our Merck Gruppe sustainability heroes into one annual report, but our reporting team has succeeded. And I am very proud of the result and the publication of our 2023 Sustainability Report today. We have made tremendous progress and the words of our CEO, Belén Garijo, reaffirm our ongoing commitment to sustainability!   In a world facing unprecedented challenges such as devastating wars, climate change denialism, and political extremism, it is paramount for us to staying true to our values and commitments. We embrace our responsibilities and strive for transparency and continuous improvement. #Sustainability is not just a social mandate; it is a business imperative.   I am grateful for the progress our #teams have made towards our ambitious sustainability goals! However, we recognize that there is still much work to be done. We are continuously enhancing our sustainability strategy, embedding it into every facet of our business, and collaborating with different stakeholders to drive industry-wide change.    Stay tuned for more updates on our progress. Together, we can make a difference.   https://lnkd.in/e3273yzq

🏆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗩𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 🏆 Thrilled to share a significant milestone in our sustainability journey! 🌍 Following a rigorous evaluation by EcoVadis, a leading sustainability rating provider, we're honored to be awarded the prestigious Silver Medal which puts us among top-performing companies in terms of sustainability! EcoVadis, a globally recognized authority, assessed us on key sustainability criteria across Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. This Silver Medal reflects our commitment to responsible business practices. Huge thanks to our dedicated team for the hard work and unwavering commitment! This accomplishment wouldn't be possible without each member's effort and dedication. For our valued clients and partners, this Silver Medal symbolizes more than an award. Choosing Chemnovatic means aligning with a company deeply committed to environmental responsibility! As this success is a result of collaborative effort, it fuels our dedication to continuous improvement. We pledge to refine our practices, ensuring they align with the highest industry standards! 📈 Your support has played a crucial role in our journey, and we're excited to share this success with our community. Thank you for being an integral part of Chemnovatic's story! 🔍 Explore our sustainability strategy Curious to delve deeper into our ESG strategy? Visit our website for detailed insights and updates on our ongoing efforts: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d9bb25M3 #Chemnovatic #SilverMedal #Sustainability #ESG

The publication of this year’s Sustainability Report fills me with huge pride for Merck Healthcare. Firstly, because of how much has been achieved since we established our three clear sustainability goals in 2020, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs). We have not only implemented environmentally progressive processes and projects across our Healthcare business, but also continue to dedicate ourselves to human progress, as an example, by strengthening our patient access strategy in low- and middle-income countries, ensuring that all patients across the globe can benefit from our medicines. Secondly, I am proud of the commitment that our teams show as we look to the future of our sustainability strategy. We continue to set ambitious targets that will impact society for good, notably our goal of eliminating schistosomiasis as a public health problem by 2030. Our success lies in the focus and capabilities of our teams as well as our collaboration with the many external partners and organizations that we are proud to work with, enabling us to embed sustainable change throughout Merck and beyond.   Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/epm7Fsfh Merck Group #Sustainability #TeamMerck

Connect with fellow sustainability professionals and industry pioneers at the LCA Institute virtual event! It's more than just sessions; it's an opportunity to network, share ideas, and learn from the best in the field. Don’t let this chance to accelerate your career and organization's goals slip by. Register today at https://lnkd.in/gx8zumR6  #LCAInstitute #Sustainability #LifeCycleAssessment #LCA #RenewableEnergy #SustainabilityAssessment #EnvironmentalImpact #CarbonFootprint #SustainableDevelopment #EnvironmentalAwareness

The MIT Sloan Management Review published an article focused on the role R&D Leaders play in helping deliver Net Zero commitments. The article is based on the Science Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Forum Net Zero Playbook – a guide to help R&D leaders move the needle on GHG reductions.   I’m delighted to be a member of Science Group’s CTO Forum, a collaboration of R&D Leaders and CTOs from seven major international companies, including Mars, sharing our collective insights and experiences to help other R&D Leaders drive real action on sustainability challenges.   To learn more about how R&D Leaders can help organizations deliver their Net Zero ambitions, download the playbook here. https://lnkd.in/g36p5B3C https://lnkd.in/eAicp6iS #TomorrowStartsToday #NetZero2050 #ClimateActionNow Amcor Bayer | Crop Science PepsiCo Procter & Gamble Solvay Stepan Company Science Group - Sustainability

⁉ Who are the sustainability leaders driving the chemical industry transformation at the Global Impact Coalition? 😊 Meet Torsten Heinemann, Head of Group Innovation and Chief Sustainability Officer at Covestro and member of our Executive Committee. 👇 Read on to see what sustainability means to him and what is needed to advance a #CircularEconomy and #NetZero emissions in the #ChemicalIndustry.

The practical application of Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) is explored in our interview with Croda's Group Sustainability Director, Julia Creasey, including how organisations are responding to it, how it interacts with other sustainability initiatives and how the socio-economic sustainability assessment being addressed. Learn more > https://lnkd.in/e_UEr_eH #safetyfirst #chemicalsafety #sustainability #productstewardship #SSbD #sustainablechemistry

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Elevate your sustainability journey with insights from the best in the business! Join us at the LCA Institute for an unparalleled lineup of industry leaders and LCA changemakers. Dive into topics like EPDs, to the cutting-edge of carbon and hydrogen strategies, from whole building LCA to revolutionary agriculture and plastics solutions, not to mention the backbone of it all - ISO standards. This is your chance to engage with a best-in-class lineup of pioneers and changemakers Don’t miss out on accelerating your organization's sustainability efforts. Register now for on-demand sessions! https://loom.ly/_wKgSok #LCAInstitute #Sustainability #LifeCycleAssessment #LCA #RenewableEnergy #SustainabilityAssessment #EnvironmentalImpact #CarbonFootprint #SustainableDevelopment #EnvironmentalAwareness