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Today, we are excited to announce that Science Based Targets initiative (SBTis) has validated Lyreco’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction (version 4.2); the SBTI’s Target Validation Team has classified Lyreco’s scope 1 and 2 target ambition and has determined that it is in line with a 1.5° C trajectory. Our target is: “Lyreco commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Lyreco also commits that 76% of its suppliers by emissions covering purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2026.” For more information, see our press release here 👉 https://lyreco.com/group/ 

🌍 Supply Chain Decarbonisation Insights Webinar 🌱 📅 Save the date and tune in to listen to our Co-Founder Luke Abbott share insights on supply chain decarbonisation as part of the #Scope3 Chapter of The Sustainable Procurement Pledge this Wednesday the 23rd of August. He will be joined by thought leaders Mat Langley from CBRE and Hessam Lavi from Climatiq. This session is poised to shed light on the intricacies of Scope 3 emissions measurement and how to embark on actionable decarbonisation initiatives 💡 #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #SupplyChain #NetZeroGoals #SustainableProcurement

🏅 SGD Pharma has received a fantastic gold EcoVadis Sustainability Rating in 2024, with a score of 77. This rating was achieved in part due to SGD Pharma’s environmental policies, which were themselves given a score of 80. 👉 Our investment in new electric furnaces at our Saint-Quentin-Lamotte (SQLM) plant in France met EcoVadis’ stipulation that companies switch to cleaner fuels. The upgraded feeders on the new furnace will help us to reduce our CO2 emissions, while also improving glass properties resulting in enhanced quality and performance. This in turn means our customers benefit from a lower carbon footprint from the supply chain 🌍 #environment #carbonemissions #cleanfuel

Our Green Journey: Embracing Sustainability at the Office ♻️ At KSB Singapore, we believe in being responsible stewards of the environment, and every step counts. As part of our commitment to sustainability, we have replaced plastic water bottles with eco-friendly mineral water packages for the visitors, By making this eco-conscious switch, we're contributing to a cleaner planet and reducing our plastic footprint. We firmly believe that every small change matters when protecting the environment. Together, we can make a big difference! 🌎 Our commitment to sustainability doesn't stop here. We are continuously exploring innovative solutions and practices to minimize our ecological footprint. Together, we can make a lasting difference! #KSB #KSBSG #SustainabilityMatters #EcoFriendlyPackaging #GreenInitiative #GoGreen #EnvironmentalResponsibility Andre Richter | Robert Ong | Catherine Lim | Norlynn Choong

#HeatToCool – Heat pump is considered as a game changer when it comes to heat decarbonization. By reusing the waste heat from different heat sources, heat pumps can generate heat sustainably to meet various heating purposes for both process and district heating. This can include wash-down water in food processing factories, pasteurization of dairy and beverage products and warm water generation for district heating network. Want to see how we work in practice, using “heat” to cool down the warming planet? Then look at some of our customer references here: https://lnkd.in/ebVG9SNg At GEA, sustainability and value creation are intertwined. #DecarbHeat #HeatPumps #NetZero

Panel at CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers Engage meeting discusses EPR and its impact on sustainability PMMI: The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

Latin America: The evaluation of this sustainable consumption initiative “Driving sustainable consumption in Latin America with better product information and design” (ICSAL) funded by the EC, found that ICSAL was instrumental in its support for establishing of a regional ecolabel scheme through the Environmental Alliance of America. ICSAL was a frontrunner for the recognition of a regional ecolabel in the LAC region with the Environmental Alliance of America attracting interest from more countries and maintaining and further strengthening the contacts and network stakeholders in the region. From being a rather small group of people having the required skills and knowledge within the focus countries, it was possible through ICSAL to train and build the capacity of a larger group of people, assess and develop technical standards and norms for ecolabeling both nationally and in relation to the regional ecolabel and provide technical assistance on certification process, sustainable design, production and information campaigns to companies and retailers. A lesson from the evaluation was that certification (ecolabeling) needs to be based on a marketing/market assessment to create incentives for companies. Currently there appears to be no real demand, and therefore no market, for ecolabel products within the focus countries as consumers are not willing to pay extra for ecolabeling. #Colombia #CostaRica #Mexico Read the evaluation report at: https://lnkd.in/d8r_N9Bc Image: Regional workshop on ecolabelling, Mexico City, Mexico, September 2019. Copyright: ©UNEP

I am pleased to share our latest book chapter titled “Green Public Procurement and Ecolabels Towards Sustainable Consumption and Production”, published in the Encyclopedia of Sustainable Technologies by Elsevier. This work was co-authored with Dr. Asmat Ullah and Prof. Shabbir Gheewala.   In this chapter, we explore how green public procurement (GPP) and ecolabels serve as strategic tools for promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns. We discuss how governments can leverage GPP to drive the adoption of environmentally friendly products and services, thereby influencing markets to embrace sustainable practices. Despite the significant potential, challenges such as capability gaps and political will often impede progress.   Ecolabels, on the other hand, offer crucial information about the environmental profiles of products, encouraging their adoption by both consumers and producers. We also delve into the unique challenges faced by developing nations in implementing GPP and ecolabeling, including incoherent policy frameworks, limited technical knowledge, political barriers, perceived higher costs, and financial constraints.   #Sustainability #GreenPublicProcurement #Ecolabels #SCP https://lnkd.in/dN7dfQXx

💬Innovation alone does not lead to change; it must go hand in hand with implementation. Larger organisations are conservative. This is also true in the water sector, where there’s almost a natural resistance to change. 🏤SMEs are, by definition, the flexible organisations that are the driving force behind the implementation of innovations. It is very important that the legislative framework encourages the implementation of sustainable technologies. And the role of politicians is to push in this direction. 👁🗨 Arthur Valkieser, our Board member & CEO and co-founder of Hydraloop Systems has shared with us his thoughts on his role within Water Europe. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eR5mGB6V #watersmartsociety #EUBlueDeal #watermanagement #watersustainability #innovation

Mr. Anshul Jain , Hon. Convener of the Indo Nordic Water Forum, moderated the session on "Enhanced Wastewater Recycling and Recovery Solutions " and highlighted the innovative strides made by Nordic companies in water management at the CII 9th Pulp and Paper Summit. "Nordic companies have developed #energy-efficient solutions for both domestic and #industrial wastewater treatment. They lead in decentralised systems and resource recovery," noted Mr. Jain. He emphasized how Danish #wastewater treatment plants are investing in reducing #energy consumption and focusing on energy production. His insights underlined the significant role of Nordic innovation in advancing sustainable water management practices. #WaterManagement #INWF #Sustainability#PulpAndPaper