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I am delighted to announce the release of Ecobat's second annual global Sustainability Report! I am extremely grateful to everyone who contributed to the 2023 report. Each of you is an integral part of our leap toward a more circular economy and recharging resources responsibly! View the 2023 report here 👉 #EcobatValues #EcobatValuesSustainability #BatteryRecycling #CircularEconomy #Sustainability

Ecobat’s sustainability report is out. Here are some highlights: - In 2023, we achieved an all-time lead production record internally and restarted Italian operations with a focus on a profitable business model. - The business results were accompanied by an industry-leading blood lead level performance. - By recycling a lead-acid battery, we provide a second life for all battery components, including polypropylene. - Lead continues to be a solution as the global need for clean energy accelerates, along with lithium-ion batteries and other chemistries. While electric vehicle sales are increasing, the fleet changes at a much slower pace!

Embracing sustainability is more than an ethical stance - it’s a proven strategy for long-term business resilience. Sustainability-focused businesses gain a competitive advantage through greater alignment with consumer values and better compliance with regulations. But in addition to compliance, companies that view sustainability as more than an obligation perform better. Sustainability is an opportunity to become more efficient, reduce waste and identify and eliminate hidden costs. #sustainability #climatechange #ESG

🌳 💬 2024 is a pivotal year for sustainability policy. Is your business prepared? Read more in the article for the key developments and strategies to get the insights you need to stay ahead. New regulations like the EU CSRD and CS3D are coming into force. Leverage the EcoVadis sustainable supply chain solution to assess gaps, craft an action plan, and showcase your progress.

Navigating European Sustainability Regulations: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses 🇪🇺 Europe has positioned itself as a global leader in sustainability, implementing a series of regulations aimed at reducing environmental impact, promoting circular economy principles, and ensuring social responsibility. Key regulatory frameworks include the European Commission’s European Green Deal, the Circular Economy Action Plan, and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Read more on CommonShare News 👉🏼 https://buff.ly/4bKbqQT #eu #europeanunion #eucommission #csrd #circular #circularity #greendeal #sustainable #sustainability #sustainablecompanies #sustainablebusiness

💻 Join our upcoming webinar from the CPA’s Sustainability Policy Advisor, Jane Thornback - Sustainability as a Business Issue 👩🏫 Jane Thornback will be discussing her pivotal role as CPA’s Sustainability Policy Advisor where she has run the CPA Sustainability Policy Group for over 18 years. Also on the agenda: ♻ The transition to Net Zero, issues of resource use and ideas about a circular economy are impacting not only the manufacturing process but also the market and procurement demands from clients and contractors. How can a manufacturer keep track of all these topics and changes, how can it measure and report its impact; and how to avoid being completely baffled? Construction product manufacturers need to be aware of this rapidly changing policy and market context and assess the business challenges and opportunities these pose for their product sector or company. 📣 In this webinar, Jane will explain how CPA aims to provide clarity for its trade association and company members. 📅 22nd November 🕚 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (GMT) 🌐 Register here - https://lnkd.in/e2DykUd2 🆓 Open to all!

SUSTAINABILTY 🌍: Testing, inspection and certification company SGS is included in the list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024, as compiled by TIME magazine and data firm Statista. Ranked 6th out of 500 corporates globally, SGS holds the number one position in the Testing, Inspection and Certification sector. Over 5,000 companies were evaluated based on factors such as external sustainability ratings and commitments, corporate reporting practices and environmental and social stewardship. Géraldine Picaud, CEO of SGS, said: “We are extremely honored to be recognized by TIME and Statista for our commitment to sustainability. This achievement rewards our strategy to integrate sustainable practices into every operation and action plan. Our Strategy 2027 includes ambitious Corporate Sustainability targets and we aim to continue to lead by example by implementing the best practices for maximum sustainable impact.” 👉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ebRzgrwv #sustainability #corporatesustainability #sustainabilitytargets #corporatesustainabilitytargets #testinginspectionandcertification

Regulation is reshaping the economy and the cost of doing business in Europe. There are many moving regulatory pieces for companies to track as they navigate their own #decarbonisation path. And to be really effective, those regulatory changes need to to be joined up with business strategy, rather than being tackled only as a compliance exercise. When we launched the #EMEASustainabilityRegulationHub, this was exactly the analysis we wanted to bring to the industry. I am very pleased therefore to share our Sustainability Regulation Outlook report for 2024. Our ambition is to help companies respond more effectively to regulations coming down the track and to identify the opportunities that the regulatory changes create. There is a lot in the report. Dip into the topics of most interest. Use our analysis to cross-check your own understanding of the landscape. And reflect on the connections between different regulations and with corporate strategy actions. The report covers:  - corporate sustainability reporting (#CSRD), which enters a decisive phase in 2024. - #circularity, where circular design needs to become the norm. - #supplychains, which needs to be made sustainable and resilient. - #decarbonisation, which is a multi-year project but with key areas to focus on in 2024. - #greenwashing, and what companies can do to avert the risks. Please get in touch if you want to discuss any of the topics, or let us know in the comments what you think. Ramon Bravo | Magdalena Puźniak-Holford | Ruth Kilsby | Adithya Subramoni | Ejona H. | Camille Kessler | Ed Shedd | Joshua Newbury-Hyde | Charlotte Lane | Richard Horton | Tanya S. https://lnkd.in/e6AHn_HF

The CSDDD has been published, so there is no way back. Companies that are not in scope, but are active in the chain of activities of in-scope companies, should start anticipate to the spillover effect this directive shall have. Looking back to a very insightful roundtable organised by Simply Sustainable last week. You can read the summary report below.

It’s CSDDD day. This morning the legislative text of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was published in the EU's Official Journal. Only last week we convened a group of sustainability professionals to discuss the implications. While it’s clear that the CSDDD significantly extends a company’s responsibility to cover impacts and risks in its supply chain, the legislation still has many open points that require interpretation. How far down the value chain can a company exert influence? How can it take ‘appropriate measures’, as per the text of the Directive, when the impacts are several tiers down the value chain? And how does a company know that it has done enough to address negative impacts? The discussion last week also highlighted that the CSDDD will have major spillover effects, that are often underestimated. The large companies subject to the regulation can only fulfil their due diligence duty by asking their suppliers and supply chain partners to share information, monitor risks and take action when needed. Companies should start anticipating these spillovers. Interested to know more? Find a full summary of the roundtable discussion here: https://lnkd.in/eB3KXd4J With thanks to Stephanie ter Brake!