Today, the environmental NGO ChemSec released a new corporate benchmarking tool—ChemScore that measures the chemical footprint and other sustainability metrics of 35 of the world’s largest chemical companies. Through ChemScore, investors can access data on the best and worst performers in the chemical industry based on the amount of hazardous chemicals they produce and their efforts to transition to safer, greener alternatives. The 35 largest publicly-traded chemical… …
"More than 44% of shareholders of Framingham-based The TJX Companies, Inc. demand the discount retailer reduce toxic chemicals in the manufacturing of the products it sells in its stores. The shareholders made the demand at the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting, said a press release by the Investor Environmental Health Network." Read the full article …
Immediate Release: June 15th, 2020 CONTACT: Alexandra McPherson, Amcpherson@niagarashare.org, t) +1 716.572.2266 TJX Companies, Inc.—Over 44% of the retailer’s shareholders voted for action to reduce chemical risk First resolution of its kind on chemical footprinting Somerville, MA—A near majority of shareholders asked TJX Companies, Inc., a leading off-price apparel and home goods… …
Dear reader, The murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Freddie Gray, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Philando Castile, Stephon Clark, and so many more starkly demonstrate the racism and associated violence by police and armed citizens that pervades America. COVID-19’s disproportionate impacts on communities of color, especially Black people, are yet another gruesome reminder of structural racism in our country. Lack of access to health care, jobs… …
A potential solution One U.S. nonprofit is working with makers and buyers of PFAS-free firefighting foams to make that screening process smoother. In January, Clean Production Action launched the first eco-label certification program for PFAS-free firefighting foams. The program ensures that foams claiming to be PFAS-free are, in fact, free of these added chemicals, as well as thousands of other chemicals of high concern, such as alkylphenols, surfactants that are found in detergents, cleaners,… …
To make products better for human health and the environment, you have to know what your suppliers are using to make what they send your way. But “20 years ago, most companies didn’t have a clue about what was in their products … unless there was a legal requirement,” says Mark Rossi, executive director of Clean Production Action and co-author of GreenScreen. Chemical formulations are often proprietary, which is part of why companies might not know what’s in their… …
Dear Friends of Clean Production Action, Like you, we watch the coronavirus news with growing concern. We believe it’s critical to do our part to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. To that end, and consistent with CDC guidance and governmental recommendations: We are working from home. Our infrastructure allows us to do this and continue our critical work and our partnerships with you. You can continue to contact us by telephone or email. We are… …
This webinar was hosted by Seventh Generation’s Director of Sustainability & Authenticity, Martin Wolf, along with presentations from Arlan Peters, Head of Sustainability at Novozymes; and Tim Greiner, Co-founder and Managing Director at Pure Strategies. Together they introduced the subject of regenerative product systems, and lead a Q&A. Download slide deck …
The Chemical Footprint Project measures a company’s chemical footprint and then tracks their progress toward using safer alternatives throughout their supply chain. Any company involved with the CFP formally submits data to the program, beginning with a survey that establishes a baseline score. “Dollar Tree is a case where we felt it was also an issue of social justice,” says Alexandra McPherson, a project manager for the Investor Environmental Health Network, an investor… …