Environmental social science

USW Supports Latest COVID Aid, Calls for Continued Bipartisan Action

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Friday, April 24, 2020
Articles, Occupational safety and health, Economy, Human activities, Environmental social science, Industrial hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Safety engineering, Aid, Funding

The legislation, signed by the president today, added $75 billion in extra funding for hospitals to use for a variety of purposes, including vital personal protective equipment (PPE), testing and other supplies.

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  • The legislation, signed by the president today, added $75 billion in extra funding for hospitals to use for a variety of purposes, including vital personal protective equipment (PPE), testing and other supplies.
  • Many in labor, including the USW, believed the initial allocation in the CARES Act, passed on March 27, did not go far enough for health care workers.
  • "It is essential that they have every resource they need, and that national and state legislatures keep working to ensure this support continues."
  • "Suggesting states be left to fend for themselves is disgraceful," said Conway.

Outlook on the Global PPE Industry to 2024 - Featuring Honeywell International, DuPont & 3M Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Infectious diseases, Other Health, Hospitals, Health, Medical Supplies, Occupational safety and health, Articles, Human activities, Environmental social science, Industrial hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Safety engineering, Safety

Growing demand for personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of employees working in mining, petrochemicals and various other industries will fuel the growth of the personal protective equipment market.

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  • Growing demand for personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of employees working in mining, petrochemicals and various other industries will fuel the growth of the personal protective equipment market.
  • The global personal protective equipment market is anticipated to witness steady growth during the given forecast period.
  • Growing employee awareness related to personal safety will also boost the demand for the PPE during the given forecast period.
  • Rising adoption of the automated process in industries and construction sites requires fewer workers and has resulted in the decreasing demand for personal protective equipment.

Kraton Achieves EcoVadis Gold-Level Sustainability Rating

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Environmentalism, Sustainability, Kraton, Biobased product, Natural environment, Articles, Environmental social science

HOUSTON, April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Corporation (NYSE: KRA), a leading global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, announces that it achieved a Gold recognition medal for its sustainability rating from EcoVadis.

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  • HOUSTON, April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Corporation (NYSE: KRA), a leading global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, announces that it achieved a Gold recognition medal for its sustainability rating from EcoVadis.
  • "We are proud to have earned our first-ever EcoVadis Gold rating," said Nella Baerents, Kraton's Global Sustainability Director.
  • EcoVadis is a global provider of business sustainability ratings, intelligence and collaborative performance improvement tools for global supply chains.
  • The EcoVadis platform and sustainability scorecards provide insight into environmental, social, and ethical risks across 198 purchasing categories and 155 countries.

GCP Applied Technologies Presents Sustainability Vision

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Articles, Environmental social science, Nature, GCP Applied Technologies, GCP, Sustainable development, Sustainability, Waterproofing

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GCP Applied Technologies (NYSE:GCP), a leading global provider of construction products technologies, is pleased to present its 2020 Vision for a Sustainable Future.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GCP Applied Technologies (NYSE:GCP), a leading global provider of construction products technologies, is pleased to present its 2020 Vision for a Sustainable Future.
  • All of us at GCP are committed to environmental and social stewardship, and we are pleased to share our vision for a sustainable future, said GCPs President and CEO Randy Dearth.
  • To be successful, sustainability must be infused into all that we do, said Karen Ethier, GCP Applied Technologies Vice President of Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality.
  • GCP Applied Technologies is a leading global provider of construction products technologies that include additives for cement and concrete, the VERIFI in-transit concrete management system, high-performance waterproofing products, and specialty systems.

DGAP-News: TAG Immobilien AG publishes Sustainability Report 2019: Exploiting potential - Balancing economic, ecological and social interests

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Sustainability metrics and indices, Sustainable development, Articles, Auditing, Global Reporting Initiative, Sustainability, Social sustainability, Environmental social science, Economy

TAG Immobilien AG publishes Sustainability Report 2019: Exploiting potential - Balancing economic, ecological and social interests

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  • TAG Immobilien AG publishes Sustainability Report 2019: Exploiting potential - Balancing economic, ecological and social interests
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • TAG Immobilien AG publishes Sustainability Report 2019: Exploiting potential - Balancing economic, ecological and social interests
    - Social sustainability is essential, not just in times of the coronavirus crisis
    TAG Immobilien AG (TAG) today published its eighth Sustainability Report, which was prepared for the third time in accordance with the guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
  • The report systematically documents strategies, targets and activities in the fields of economic, ecology and social sustainability.
  • Claudia Hoyer, COO of TAG, comments on the Sustainability Report: "Long before sustainability was declared a megatrend, it was on TAG's daily agenda.

National Safety Council Launches SAFER, a Nationwide Task Force of Fortune 500 Companies, Leading Safety Organizations and Public Health Entities to Ensure Employee Safety Through the Pandemic

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Safety, Industrial hygiene, Safety engineering, Human activities, Articles, Occupational safety and health, Environmental social science, Working conditions, Workplace, Work-related road safety in the United States, Patient safety organization

Created in partnership with Fortune 500 companies, leading safety organizations and public health professionals and experts, the center of SAFER is the formation of the first national task force focused on worker safety.

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  • Created in partnership with Fortune 500 companies, leading safety organizations and public health professionals and experts, the center of SAFER is the formation of the first national task force focused on worker safety.
  • The task force will issue recommendations and develop guidance for employers, including small and mid-size companies, as they navigate the changed work environment and determine most critical needs to ensure the safety of their workers.
  • "For more than a century, NSC has been helping employers put safety at the forefront of all their decisions, and we are once again taking action to continue serving this important role.
  • SAFERwill serve as the leading workplace safety voice to employers now and in the post-pandemic era, ensuring that safety is at the core of business decisions.

The Figgers Foundation Donates Over 700,000 Units of Personal Protection Equipment to Healthcare Workers in Hotspot Regions on Front Lines of Coronavirus Crisis

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Articles, Safety, Environmental social science, Industrial hygiene, Occupational safety and health, Personal protective equipment, Safety engineering, Work, Figgers Communication, Coronavirus, Surgical mask, Mask

The Florida-based non-profit is donating and distributing approximately 700,000 units of personal protection equipment ("PPE") to Coronavirus outbreak hotspots around the country.

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  • The Florida-based non-profit is donating and distributing approximately 700,000 units of personal protection equipment ("PPE") to Coronavirus outbreak hotspots around the country.
  • These hotspots include hospitals and healthcare workers in New York, Washington State, California, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, Florida, and Michigan.
  • The donations include some of the most crucial PPE equipment such as surgical masks, N95 masks, face shields and hazardous material protective coveralls.
  • To learn more about Figgers Communications and the company's product and service offerings, please visit http://www.figgers.com .

Evoqua Releases Its 2019 Sustainability Report

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Environment, Environmentalism, Environmental social science, Articles, Natural environment, Sustainable urban planning, Sustainability metrics and indices, Sustainability

Evoqua Water Technologies (NYSE: AQUA), a leader in mission critical water treatment solutions, today released its 2019 Sustainability Report, outlining the companys ongoing commitment to sustainability.

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  • Evoqua Water Technologies (NYSE: AQUA), a leader in mission critical water treatment solutions, today released its 2019 Sustainability Report, outlining the companys ongoing commitment to sustainability.
  • In the report, Evoqua gives meaning and context to its purpose transforming water, enriching life, by showing how sustainability is integrated throughout the business model.
  • Evoquas 2019 Sustainability Report highlights include:
    The role of Water One solutions in supporting a resilient water supply to hospitals, laboratories, food processing operations and many essential businesses.
  • The report further explains how Evoqua helps customers meet their sustainability goals related to water, energy, circular economy, climate change, and health & wellness.

United States Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market (2020 to 2024) - Featuring 3M, Ansell and Chicago Protective Apparel Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Industrial hygiene, Occupational safety and health, Safety engineering, Articles, Environmental social science, Personal protective equipment, Human activities, Safety, PPE

The "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market in US 2020-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market in US 2020-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The personal protective equipment (PPE) market in US and it is poised to grow by $ 8.67 bn during 2020-2024 progressing at a CAGR of 8% during the forecast period.
  • The reports on personal protective equipment (PPE) market in US provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.
  • The personal protective equipment (PPE) market in US market analysis include segments and geographic landscapes.

FDAnews Announces -- Transforming Pharmacovigilance from Operational to Scientifically-driven Sponsored by Veeva Systems, May 6, 2020

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Environmental social science, Epidemiology

With industry focus on patient-centric care, biopharmas are challenged on how to allocate more resources to the science of signal detection, epidemiology, and risk management.

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  • With industry focus on patient-centric care, biopharmas are challenged on how to allocate more resources to the science of signal detection, epidemiology, and risk management.
  • By enabling safety teams to provide faster, more comprehensive benefit-risk assessment, companies can improve patient's lives.
  • Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, May 6 where we will discuss:
    Common challenges, including data quality and team skillset, and how to address them
    We look forward to discussing this topic!