Conscious Companies

Issue 10.35

September 6, 2024

EPISODE 20| CONSCIOUS COMPANIES

FEATURING ANDY WIRTHS & DREW GETTY

NASA research shows that reducing global emissions would prevent about 1.4 million hospitalizations and emergency room visits, 300 million lost workdays, and 440 million tons of crop losses in the U.S. alone. Addressing this global crisis is a priority to customers, investors, and employees alike. Andy Wirths of AstraZeneca and Drew Getty from Perdue Farms sat at the table to discuss why being an environmentally conscious company is not only about doing good, it’s also good business.

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MEANINGFUL IMPACT, HEALTHIER FUTURE

AstraZeneca's sustainability strategy focuses on three pillars: access to healthcare, environmental protection, and ethics and transparency. Under each pillar, they set ambitious targets and initiatives that are measured and reported annually. These efforts have been widely recognized and positioned the company as a sustainability leader in the pharmaceutical industry.

HARNESSING

THE SUN

Renewable energy remains a highly dynamic and significant topic in the electric industry. DEMEC actively supports its member communities’ sustainability interests. The Town of Middletown approved a 3-megawatt floating solar generation project atop one of its wastewater treatment ponds in May 2024. This initiative will generate clean, emission-free electricity. Read more >

REUSE & RECYCLING FOR GOOD

While recent efforts are advancing the process of extracting the full value of many manufactured items, there’s still tremendous opportunity for consumers and organizations to do more.

Through a new recycling initiative, glass that is donated to Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County can be pulverized and converted back into sand, and into larger, gravel-sized pieces called cullet. Affectionally dubbed ‘Sandy,’ Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County’s glass pulverizer is projected to convert 177 tons of unsold glass into sand and cullet at the Goodwill Recycling Center in New Castle, Delaware. Read more >

NEXT IN RETAIL

THE FUTURE OF JOBS & POLICY

Developing Delaware | Wednesday, October 2 | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Retail is a vital component of our economy, providing essential goods, driving consumer spending, and generating important employment opportunities. In fact, one in three American’s first job was in retail, and the industry supports 26% of Delaware’s jobs. However, what those jobs look like and what happens in the store are changing as more technology is integrated into the sector. Learn about the true importance and impact of retail, how technology is enhancing jobs, and what policies are on the horizon that could help or hinder the industry. Join us on October 2 >

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