Organizations

Five Signs Those Anti-Paper Studies May Be Bogus ... And How to Spot Them

You’ve seen them in popular periodicals, industry newsletters and in your email: some self-interested group announces the completion of a “scientific comparison” that “proves” the superiority of an alternative material or “environmentally friendly” substitute for paper or paper-based packaging. The study appears to have all the trappings and buzz words of legitimate research, but is it?

Virtual Summit recommends ventilation and single use towels as key to safety in the new normal

Experts agree that building trust in premises will be essential in keeping staff and customers safe in the hospitality sector

Canada Renews Support for UN University Institute in Hamilton Addressing World Water Issues

Canada today announced a CDN$10 million extension of core funding through 2025 for the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), a research institute at the forefront of pressing global water challenges.

Dow wins FutureEdge 50 award for Predictive Intelligence capability

Dow Polyurethanes’ transformative product development innovation among 50 honorees for the most cutting-edge trials and applications of emerging technologies.

Climate Awareness Report 2021: Great demand for carbon-neutral products

Majority of consumers welcome carbon labels as a decision-making tool when shopping

Phoseon Technology Joins Sustainable Packaging Coalition

Phoseon Technology, the leader of innovative LED curing solutions, is pleased to announce its acceptance as a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition. Phoseon has joined other companies within the Coalition that are dedicated to creating more sustainable packaging that is good for the environment while being practical for people.

Schreiner Group extends participation in the Bavarian Environmental and Climate Pact

Sustainability as a corporate goal

SGP Announces International Pilot Project of Its Leading Sustainability Certification Program

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today a pilot project to expand its certification program beyond the United States and Canada. SGP has been successfully holding all audits virtually for more than a year. Using this method, the organization can expand internationally, allowing printers and industry suppliers worldwide to achieve SGP certification. Through its cloud-based SGP Impact Tracker, information for a virtual audit is quickly and effectively shared with SGP's independent auditors.

Resilience Needed to Jump Start Final Stages of Energy Transition, Study Finds

Nordic countries, including Sweden, Norway and Denmark, have maintained their leading positions on the Energy Transition Index (ETI), driven by strong progress in environmental sustainability.
Only 13 out of 115 countries have made steady gains in ETI scores in the past decade, highlighting that progress has been uneven.
The energy transition requires a full transformation of the global energy, economic and social system, beginning now, as the next decade is crucial to delivering on climate goals.

Drewsen Spezialpapiere receives silver medal for EcoVadis rating

Social responsibility and sustainability, i.e. the subject of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), have always held high priority at DREWSEN.

SGP Accelerates Growth in Q1 2021

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today its first quarter 2021 momentum in shaping the future of print with new certified facilities, patrons and other community members.