Marilyn Johnson , chief sustainability and communications leader at Arxada , discusses the need for companies to become more sustainable to survive
Collaboration , cooperation & innovation will drive resource-efficiency
Marilyn Johnson , chief sustainability and communications leader at Arxada , discusses the need for companies to become more sustainable to survive
One of Arxada ’ s manufacturing sites at Visp , Switzerland
Over the past decade , research into climate change has demonstrated that we have a shared responsibility in addressing the challenges of resource scarcity . Given its significant role in global supply chains , the chemicals industry has a unique responsibility and opportunity to drive advancement towards a more sustainable future .
Companies are uniquely positioned to facilitate meaningful change as they are primary global innovators , with the bandwidth to implement relevant and meaningful transformation . Through this innovation they are ideally positioned to lead the charge in addressing the globe ’ s biggest sustainability challenges , as laid out in the UN Sustainable Development Goals , and by collaborating with regulatory bodies and governments to bring about impactful change .
There are several drivers for efforts towards addressing sustainability opportunities , both within organisations and beyond . Naturally , regulators play an important role in ensuring that companies act in a more sustainable manner .
Regulations help in providing a strategic road map for a clearly defined focus on raising the bar and levelling the playing field , in advancing innovations and solutions for a sustainable future . It is not only important to stay on top of regulation , but to help steer them and selfimplement , integrating strategies that are good for both business and the communities where we live and operate .
44 JUL SPECIALITY / AUG 2023 CHEMICALS MAGAZINE ESTABLISHED 1981