Sustainability

Discover the green heart of sustainability, balancing industrial progress with environmental health. From businesses pioneering circular economies to focusing on waste-reduction, we spotlight those at the forefront of eco-conscious initiatives.

Sustainability Corporate Stories

SIPH : Rooted in People and Planet

Going beyond merely producing high-quality natural rubber, SIPH proactively promotes the sustainable production of this crucial commodity across West Africa. General Director, Marc Genot, reflects on the company’s progress over the past year.

By Poppi Burke Lily Sawyer

Sustainability vs. Manufacturing : Friend or Foe?

Chris Hocknell, Director of Eight Versa – a leading sustainability consultancy firm - explores how manufacturing businesses can be more effectively integrated into global policy considerations and the worldwide shift towards renewable energy.

By Chris Hocknell

Responsible Manufacturing in 2024 : Innovating for the Reality of 1.5°C 

Professor Chris Harrop, OBE and Chairman of Made in Britian, explores the feasibility of mitigating global temperature rises within the manufacturing industry, and the important role that manufacturers must play in a world increasingly focused on sustainability and social responsibility.

By Chris Harrop OBE

SIPH : Conserving a Crucial Commodity

SIPH’s unwavering mission is the production and marketing of Natural Rubber from its plantations and partner smallholders across West Africa.

By Poppi Burke Ed Budds

Höganäs Borgestad : New Age Industry

We speak to Hanna Landell, Managing Director of the Production Unit at Höganäs Borgestad, about making manufacturing a greener industry.

By Nicholas Kernan Ed Budds

Petainer : Supporting the Decarbonization of North America with PET

Petainer is a responsible PET manufacturing business striving to produce innovative, circular products that can be collected and recycled.

By Michael Sommerfield

Schur Star Systems Australia Pty Ltd : Future-Proof Packaging

Schur is one of the oldest family-run packaging companies in the world. We speak to CEO Paul Quinn to unpack the next chapter for the business.

By Nicholas Kernan Rachel Carr

Pactiv Evergreen : Packaging a Better Future

Speaking to CEO, Mike King, we unpack the sustainable and innovative food and beverage packaging solutions being delivered by Pactiv Evergreen

By David Knott Jack Salter

Jadex Inc : Sustainable Science 

Leveraging cutting-edge material science and innovation, Jadex Inc. is delivering a sustainable future for everyday materials.

By David Knott Editorial Team

Sumitomo SHI FW : Driving the Energy Transition 

We speak to Tomas Harju-Jeanty, CEO of Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW), and discuss the company’s mission to pave the way to a decarbonised world.

By Nicholas Kernan Editorial Team