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Can one partnership decarbonise an entire industry? The pharmaceutical sector is known for its complexity and high environmental footprint, but a focused collaboration is proving that system-wide change is possible. In our latest article, Marion Briggs explores how eight companies came together under the Alliance to Zero to tackle one of pharma’s most wasteful packaging formats: the blister. The result? A Secure Blister-Free Syringe that delivers: ✅ 80% less plastic waste ✅ Lower carbon emissions and shipping costs ✅ Streamlined supply chains ✅ No compromise on safety or sterility This case study shows how targeted, multi-stakeholder partnerships can unlock scalable sustainability solutions, and offers a blueprint for other sectors aiming to decarbonise. 📖 Read the full article: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e7tDyAC5 #MakingSustainabilityHappen #PharmaInnovation #Decarbonisation #CircularEconomy #ESG #AllianceToZero

Forests are not only vital carbon sinks and biodiversity reservoirs, but they are also economic assets whose value can be enhanced through Nature-based Solutions (NbS). As the world pivots toward a nature-positive economy, defined as halting and reversing nature loss by 2030 on a 2020 baseline, and achieving full recovery by 2050, the forestry sector stands at a critical intersection of opportunity and responsibility.   Continuing our series on The Journey to Nature Positive, this fifth article explores NbS in forestry and how aligning with frameworks like The Forest Stewardship Council’s Ecosystem Services Procedure, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures and the Science Based Targets Network can drive measurable, nature-positive outcomes.   Click the link in the comments to read the full article authored by our specialist Dr Ida Bailey, in collaboration with Jan Ihre from The Forest Stewardship.     #NaturalCapital #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #ClimateResilience #MakingSustainabilityHappen #OneTeam

We’re proud to share our latest progress in Making Sustainability Happen with the publication of SLR’s FY24 Sustainability Report. From validating our science-based emissions targets to accelerating our presence in Latin America, 2024 was a year of action and alignment. This report also introduces our first Double Materiality Assessment and climate-related financial disclosures, ensuring we’re embedding resilience and positive impact into our strategy. 💡 Discover how we’re enabling the sustainable flow of critical resources and creating lasting value for our clients, communities, and the planet. 🔗 Read the full report on our website > https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eBqeFFPd #SustainabilityReport #MakingSustainabilityHappen 

“Greed is Good”? The debate that challenged a room full of sustainability professionals - and won. In a packed room at the Royal Society of Arts, SLR’s Simon Hodgson chaired a bold and brilliant debate hosted by the ICRS | The Institute of Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability. The motion? Greed is Good. What followed was a provocative exploration of capitalism, corporate purpose, and the real levers of sustainable change. In his latest article, Simon unpacks: - Why ‘Team Greed’ won the room (and what that says about our assumptions) - The dangers of moralising corporate behaviour - Why incentives, not intentions, shape business outcomes - And how sustainability professionals can re-centre the business case for change “The mission to make business sustainable is too urgent and too important for false starts, row backs, and dead ends.” This is a must-read for anyone navigating the tension between purpose and profit. 📖 Read the full article here ➡️ https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ehqCeMdu 💬 Let us know your take: is it time to reframe how we talk about corporate responsibility? #MakingSustainabilityHappen #CorporatePurpose #SustainableBusiness

The latest edition of SLR’s Advisory Digest is here, and it’s packed with the kind of insight that sparks real-world action. 🗣️ Ever seen a room full of sustainability professionals vote for the motion “Greed is Good”? We unpack the provocative ICRS debate and what it means for purpose-led business. 🌍 From carbon border adjustments in the EU to social procurement frameworks in Latin America, we’ve gathered global trends that matter. 📊 And if you're looking for data you can act on, we’ve explored: - The latest on science-based targets - The power and potential of solar PV - How multi-stakeholder alliances are driving product innovation 📘 Download your copy here ➡️ https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eCqcUu4A This edition’s contributors include: Simon Hodgson, Marion Briggs, Julie Pike, Caroline D., Dr Ida Bailey, Clodagh Connolly, John-Mark Zywko , Anastassia Bougakova, Joanie Baczewski, Joe Payne, Peter Lo, and David Fernandez Blanco. Like what you see? For more articles like these, get SLR's sustainable business briefing straight to your inbox four times a year. Sign up: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/dNGkNrcE

SLR’s world-class team of Mining specialists is expanding! We are looking for a Principal Tailings Engineer ready to roll up their sleeves and help develop our growing Mining sector in the US. Ready to apply? We are eager to hear from you. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/g22Q9c7K #SLRCareers #MiningCareers #MiningJobs #EngineeringJobs #LeadershipMaterial

How can mining projects be delivered more efficiently, with less risk and greater certainty? In our latest article, Brenna J.Y. Scholey, P.Eng. and John Walker explore how integrating Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI) and Technology Readiness Level (TRL) could create a unified framework for de-risking mining investments. By embedding PDRI and TRL into early-stage planning, mining operators can better anticipate challenges, validate assumptions, and accelerate delivery with greater certainty. Read the full article here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eczdc9uG #MiningInnovation #SustainableMining #SmarterMining #MakingSustainabilityHappen

Nature-based Solutions are increasingly central to global strategies for climate resilience, biodiversity recovery, and sustainable development. Yet as projects scale up, from river basin restorations to networks of urban green spaces, the challenge of quantifying biodiversity outcomes becomes more complex and urgent. 💭 Continuing our series on The Journey to Nature Positive, this fourth article explores methods for sampling and quantifying nature and biodiversity for large and dispersed projects, and how these approaches are critical to demonstrating project success, backing up nature related claims and informing management. Click the link in the comments to read the full article authored by our specialist Dr Ida Bailey, in collaboration with Dr Max Bodmer from rePLANET 👇 #NaturalCapital #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #ClimateResilience #MakingSustainabilityHappen #OneTeam 

👋 Meet Astra, our new AI-powered digital worker designed to enhance how we deliver value to clients and support our teams across the globe. Astra is expertly trained on all of Business for Societal Impact (B4SI)’s vast resources, and is now supporting its global network, 24/7. Whether navigating definitions, reporting requirements, or impact measurement, Astra helps social impact practitioners access clear, consistent guidance, anytime of the day or night, and anywhere they are in the world. All it takes is an email. 🔍 Learn more and see Astra in action: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/egDHbapU #AI #DigitalTransformation #Innovation 

Meet SLR at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 🌍   We’re looking forward to attending URC2025 in Rome, where our Chief Growth Officer Paul Wilkinson will represent SLR.   SLR is a market leader in energy, natural resources, critical minerals, and decarbonisation – all of which are sectors core to Ukraine’s recovery. Having worked in Ukraine for decades, SLR is committed to supporting its recovery and helping to build long-term resilience.   Our approach is grounded in international best practices, supporting sustainable investment, inclusive growth, and accelerating the green transition. These values are central to our work and closely aligned with the goals of URC2025.   URC2025 brings together global leaders from government, business and civil society to mobilise practical support for Ukraine. We look forward to contributing to the conversation and connecting with others working toward a greener, stronger recovery.   If you are interested in meeting with us at URC2025, do get in contact!   #URC2025 #UkraineRecovery #SLRConsulting #Sustainability #GreenRecovery #Resilience #RebuildUkraine