Environmental health

Grove Collaborative Announces B Corporation Recertification & Releases 2023-2024 Sustainability Report

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Giovedì, Maggio 16, 2024

Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GROV) (“Grove” or “the Company”), the world’s first plastic neutral retailer, leading sustainable consumer products company, Certified B Corporation, and Public Benefit Corporation today launched its fifth annual Sustainability Report for 2023-2024.

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  • Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GROV) (“Grove” or “the Company”), the world’s first plastic neutral retailer, leading sustainable consumer products company, Certified B Corporation, and Public Benefit Corporation today launched its fifth annual Sustainability Report for 2023-2024.
  • Grove today also announced their B Corporation recertification by B Labs with a score of 100.9 points.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240516743956/en/
    “We’re thrilled to be recertified as a B Corporation - the highest credential for a sustainable business - with an even higher score alongside the launch of our fifth annual sustainability report.
  • The average company who takes the B Impact Assessment scores a 50.9 and the minimum to become a Certified B Corporation is 80 points.

IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Market size is set to grow by USD 14.85 bn from 2024-2028, growing implementation of regulatory compliances regarding data security to boost the market growth, Technavio

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Martedì, Maggio 14, 2024

The need for effective management and disposition of decommissioned IT assets has surged in recent years, propelled by the widespread adoption of cloud services worldwide.

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  • The need for effective management and disposition of decommissioned IT assets has surged in recent years, propelled by the widespread adoption of cloud services worldwide.
  • Cloud-based IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) solutions are gaining traction among businesses due to their ability to efficiently and securely recycle and erase information.
  • Cloud technologies and mobile work options are opening new avenues for innovation within organizations, presenting fresh opportunities for business leaders.
  • These factors have the potential to impede the growth of the global IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) market in the forecast period.

Chemical Insights Research Institutes and GBES Join Forces to Offer Cutting-Edge Continuing Education Courses for LEED and AIA Credits

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Mercoledì, Maggio 8, 2024

ATLANTA, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chemical Insights Research Institutes (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes, a renowned leader in chemical research and environmental health, has proudly announced a new strategic partnership with GBES (Green Building Education Services), a premier provider of professional education courses. This collaboration aims to empower students and professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry to acquire essential continuing education credits for their LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), IWBI (International WELL Building Institute), and AIA (American Institute of Architects) certifications.

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  • Chemical Insights Research Institutes (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes, a renowned leader in chemical research and environmental health, has proudly announced a new strategic partnership with GBES (Green Building Education Services), a premier provider of professional education courses.
  • ATLANTA, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chemical Insights Research Institutes (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes, a renowned leader in chemical research and environmental health, has proudly announced a new strategic partnership with GBES (Green Building Education Services), a premier provider of professional education courses.
  • Our partnership with GBES is crucial to helping building professionals acquire the skills and knowledge they need for LEED, IWBI and AIA certifications.
  • The partnership between CIRI and GBES aims to address this demand by offering high-quality, cutting-edge courses that align with LEED, IWBI, and AIA principles.

MANANALU ENTERS AN EXCLUSIVE ALLIANCE WITH BOOMERANG WATER

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Mercoledì, Maggio 8, 2024

LOS ANGELES, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mananalu announces its new, exclusive alliance with Boomerang Water, marking the retail water brand's transition into a B2B business model. Mananalu was founded on a steadfast mission to foster sustainable lifestyles through accessibility to more sustainable and healthier alternatives.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mananalu announces its new, exclusive alliance with Boomerang Water, marking the retail water brand's transition into a B2B business model.
  • Mananalu was founded on a steadfast mission to foster sustainable lifestyles through accessibility to more sustainable and healthier alternatives.
  • Mananalu and Boomerang will continue to serve their existing territories together and work to bring Circular Sustainability (zero-waste) water systems to new, global markets.
  • For more information about Mananalu and Boomerang, please visit www.mananalu.com and www.boomerangwater.com .

Camfil Announces 2023 Sustainability Report

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Venerdì, Maggio 3, 2024

Camfil Sustainability Report 2023

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  • Riverdale, New Jersey--(Newsfile Corp. - May 2, 2024) - Camfil, a global leader in air filtration and clean air solutions, proudly announces the publication of its 2023 Sustainability Report.
  • Camfil invites customers, partners, and the public to delve into the details of the 2023 Sustainability Report to explore the comprehensive steps being taken towards a sustainable future.
  • Camfil's full 2023 Sustainability Report is available for download at Camfil's official website .
  • Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Camfil serves and supports customers in a wide range of industries and communities across the globe.

If Plastics Win, We Lose: UN Moves to End Plastic Pollution with Global Treaty Negotiation Hosted in Ottawa, Despite Meddling by “Big Plastic”

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Lunedì, Aprile 22, 2024

These negotiations aim to develop a legally binding global plastics treaty to help safeguard people and the planet from the harmful impacts of plastic pollution.

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  • These negotiations aim to develop a legally binding global plastics treaty to help safeguard people and the planet from the harmful impacts of plastic pollution.
  • Plastic pollution knows no borders and stands as the second most pressing environmental issue behind climate change.
  • “Canada needs a comprehensive, government-wide strategy, with strong legislation and corporate action to end plastic pollution now.
  • INC-4 is the final step before the global plastic treaty is finalized in South Korea later this year.

Jefferson Health and Air Methods Partner in Carbon Offset Program

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Mercoledì, Aprile 17, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JeffSTAT, Jefferson Health’s medical transportation service, and Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical services provider, have partnered together as part of a carbon offset program with the National Forest Foundation—the first of its kind in the air medical services field.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JeffSTAT, Jefferson Health’s medical transportation service, and Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical services provider, have partnered together as part of a carbon offset program with the National Forest Foundation—the first of its kind in the air medical services field.
  • Air Methods and Jefferson Health together provide approximately 2,300 patient flights per year.
  • By partnering with JeffSTAT on this program, we are demonstrating our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship,” said Air Methods CEO JaeLynn Williams.
  • Jefferson Health’s new carbon offset program is one of many ways that the organization is working to improve environmental health.

IPG’s Danville Manufacturing Plant Awarded TRUE Zero Waste Certification by Green Business Certification Inc. for Zero Waste Efforts

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Giovedì, Aprile 11, 2024

Administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), TRUE helps facilities measure, improve, and recognize zero waste performance by encouraging the adoption of sustainable waste management and reduction practices, which contribute to positive environmental, health and economic outcomes.

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  • Administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), TRUE helps facilities measure, improve, and recognize zero waste performance by encouraging the adoption of sustainable waste management and reduction practices, which contribute to positive environmental, health and economic outcomes.
  • The Danville, VA facility is the first IPG manufacturing plant to obtain this certification.
  • By implementing the TRUE Zero Waste program, the plant has enhanced its already robust culture of zero waste.
  • “We are extremely proud of our employees at the IPG Danville manufacturing facility for earning the TRUE Zero Waste Certification,” said Michael B. Jones, Director of Global Energy and Sustainability.

Kimberly-Clark Professional™ Announces Greenovation Awards for Sustainability Leadership and Waste Reduction

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Martedì, Aprile 30, 2024

ROSWELL, Ga., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Professional™ announced the 2024 Greenovation Awards to recognize 56 companies for demonstrating sustainability leadership and reducing environmental impact by participating in a landfill diversion program.

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  • Partnering with Kimberly-Clark has helped us to maintain that commitment and achieve our sustainability goals."
  • Corey Meek, corporate responsibility program manager of Promega Corporation, said, "Promega has a long-standing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
  • "Our customers have displayed exceptional leadership in sustainability through this program as well as other initiatives to reduce their environmental impact," said Ashley Davis, global sustainability manager, Kimberly-Clark Professional.
  • "We commend them on their accomplishments and wish them continued success on their sustainability journeys."

AIHA Announces Sponsors for AIHA Connect 2024 Conference

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Martedì, Aprile 23, 2024

AIHA is pleased to announce the companies sponsoring its annual conference, AIHA Connect 2024, to be held May 20-22 in Columbus, Ohio.

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  • AIHA is pleased to announce the companies sponsoring its annual conference, AIHA Connect 2024, to be held May 20-22 in Columbus, Ohio.
  • This year’s sponsors represent a wide range of industries and have unique opportunities to reach professionals from every sector of occupational and environmental health and safety.
  • SGS Galson returns as a two-star sponsor supporting the AIHA Connect opening general session , scheduled for 8 a.m. Eastern time, Monday, May 20.
  • AIHA Connect 2024 will welcome OEHS professionals on-site in Columbus and via a virtual experience for participants who cannot attend in person.