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Sustainable Solutions that Protect the Planet
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Last week, we celebrated Earth Day with life science professionals from over 60 member companies at our annual Sustainability Reception and supplier showcase at Biocom California’s Torrey Pines headquarters. Members joined us to hear from our keynote Bob Cappadona, president and CEO of environmental solutions and services at Veolia North America, engage with panelists from Thermo Fisher Scientific, My Green Lab, and Genomatica, and explore sustainable purchasing solutions offered through our endorsed Purchasing Group suppliers. Attendees learned what companies and our suppliers are doing to reduce operating expenses in a sustainable and inclusive
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Our partners at FedEx, Airgas, Office Depot, Enterprise National, and others have greener products and climate-conscious programs that can help our members achieve their science-based sustainability goals. To learn how to make more sustainable choices for you and your company, please connect with your Biocom California sourcing advisor.
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Reaching NET-ZERO together
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As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s corporate sustainability initiatives, Fisher Scientific is working to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. They are also simultaneously helping their customers reach their own goals through sustainable product choices, convenient recycling programs, and expertise in the latest advancements in sustainability. The Greener Choice program makes it easy to find lab products that align with your sustainability goals, with featured categories including equipment and instruments, life sciences,
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ZERO EMISSION TRANSPORTATION
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FedEx is committing more than $2B over the next several years to support initiatives designed to make operations more sustainable across aviation and vehicle fleets, as well as facilities. Their goal is to transition the entire FedEx parcel pickup and delivery fleet to zero-emission vehicles by 2040. FedEx has also pledged $100M to help establish the Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture and its research into methods of carbon sequestration at scale, with an initial focus to help offset GHG emissions equivalent to current airline emissions.
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RENEWABLE ENERGY PRACTICES
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A low-carbon future can support a sustainable, competitive business environment, while creating new opportunities for Marsh McLennan and its stakeholders. In 2020, Marsh’s Global Energy & Power Group launched an integrated global renewable energy practice for insurance broking and risk advisory services to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. This year, Marsh McLennan announced their commitment to become net-zero across global operations by 2050. They’ve since implemented enterprise-wide client engagement principles that support sustainable development goals in vital areas, such as affordable healthcare and
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EMPLOYING A CIRCULAR DESIGN
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Cultura is a Best-in-Class Haworth dealer bringing members sustainable furniture and office solutions. Cultura is proud to partner with Haworth who is committed to designs that consider environmental, social, and economic factors in support of a circular economy. Haworth focuses on improving operational performance through optimizing resource use and minimizing the impact of buildings, packaging, manufacturing, and transportation, supporting their goal to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2025. Cultura and Haworth think beyond their own businesses with a collective purpose to make the world better by helping clients meet their
own social and environmental goals.
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Ecological transformation
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Veolia strongly believes in the need to work together to develop tangible solutions that protect the planet and is duty-bound to take action. In becoming the benchmark company for ecological transformation, Veolia is committed to accelerating and expanding the deployment of existing solutions, while creating the solutions of tomorrow through their "Impact 2023" strategic program. Veolia designs and provides solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through three complementary business activities, Veolia helps develop access to resources, while preserving and replenishing them creating
positive impact.
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ADVANTAGES OF BIODIVERSITY
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The Enterprise Rent-a-Car Institute for Renewable Fuels is a research unit focused on developing plant-based materials for bioenergy. Enterprise Institute scientists conduct cutting-edge research to improve the quality and biomass production of plants and algae in changing environments with fewer inputs. They improve carbon capture by exploring genes, enzymes, and systems that underlie production of fuel, food, and fiber in photosynthetic organisms, developing new technology to provide environmentally sustainable
solutions, and translating discoveries into useful products and commercial applications creating green solutions for global practices. |
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Upcoming Events & Webinars
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ICYMI: Earth Day Sustainability Keynote & Panel Discussion
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Wednesday, April 20
Virtual – Archived
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Sustainability experts from Veolia, Thermo Fisher Scientific,
My Green Lab, and Genomatica discussed global sustainability trends, the influence of Gen Z consumers on sustainable products and practices, and what our members can do individually and collectively to create a greener, healthier planet.
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Investing in ESG with RetirementDNA
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Wednesday, May 2
Virtual
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Sometimes companies make decisions which can hurt investors’ returns as well as negatively impact people and the planet. Fortunately, investors are increasingly using their power to influence corporate behavior. Join RetirementDNA to learn how investors are helping to build a more sustainable future.
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Biocom California Purchasing Group
As a trusted advisor and industry partner, Biocom California Purchasing Group aims to accelerate life science success by leveraging innovative, member-driven strategic sourcing solutions that significantly lower the total cost of doing business in California and beyond. In 2020, members collectively saved {{{dynamic_content_1604}}} and brought more ideas to market through a broad range of products, services and technologies offered by endorsed Purchasing Group suppliers supporting members nationwide.
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