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How to talk to governments

AmCham Ukraine organised an online session titled ‘B2G Communications in Focus’ at which Thibaut L’Ortye, Director of Public Affairs, AmCham EU was one of the panellists. He focused on the approaches used by AmCham EU to differentiate its communication strategies in the Brussels' setting and highlighted the importance of developing a clear sense of identity in order to solidify relationships with trusted partners.

The future of the financial services sector: priorities for 2022 and beyond

The green and digital transitions, as well as important legislative developments such as the implementation of the Capital Markets Union and the Banking Package, will pave the way forward for the financial services sector for the coming year. On Tuesday, 30 November, AmCham EU hosted a discussion to analyse the priorities and key files which will be paving the way for the sector in 2022 and beyond.  

Play. Recycle. Repeat.

Mattel is a leader in the toy manufacturing sector and creating sustainable products and packaging is an important part of its commitment to the planet. Mattel Playback is the company’s new programme that enables families to extend the life of their Mattel toys once they are finished playing with them. Read how Mattel is educating consumers on the the importance of protecting the planet. 

Learn more at The Green Way and join the conversation on Twitter with #EUGreenWay. 

Litigation funding: Tipping the scales of Lady Justice?

Recourse to litigation in an event of disputes is an essential ingredient for businesses to continue to thrive and innovate in the EU. That's why AmCham EU advocates for a harmonised regulatory approach to third-party litigation funding. Check out our five principles for ensuring the maximum potential benefits of such practice, while minimising potential harms.

Eliminating 75% of single-use plastics in packaging by 2025

More than 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic has been produced since the early 1950s. To break up up the outdated linear economy model, HP Inc is piloting circular solutions that will help them reduce 75% of single-use plastic in their packaging by 2025. 

Learn more at The Green Way and join the conversation on Twitter with #EUGreenWay.

Leadership update

AmCham EU is pleased to announce recent appointments to leadership positions. We would like to congratulate Veronika Bendere (MSD); Elizabeth Crossick (Relx); Mark Foster (Barclays); Jane Gimber (FleishmanHillard); Ania Helseth (Meta); Pablo Muniz (Van Bael & Bellis); Emilia Valbum (3M); and Alberto Zilio (AT&T Inc).

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank members who stepped down recently from leadership positions for their continued engagement  and commitment: George Candon (Hill + Knowlton Strategies) who remains Member at Large of the Operations Group and Vice-Chair of the Communications and Marketing Group; Agnese Danelon (Dupont) who remains Vice-Chair of the Transport, Energy and Climate Committee; Jeremy Rollison (Microsoft); and Elizabeth Krahulecz (former EY). More details about the leadership changes mentioned above can be found here. 

A vision for sustainability

The linear design model of creating products with new materials, using them, and then throwing them away has been the conventional paradigm for centuries. Dell, however, has embraced circularity and is working to reduce the company’s carbon footprint – across facilities, supply chains and in the energy intensity of products. Discover how embedding environmental commitments and ethical practices is ingrained in everything they do. 

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Advancing circular solutions

As a leading producer of chemicals, polymers, fuels and technologies that advance solutions to global challenges, circularity is a key priority for LyondellBasell. Learn how by helping to conserve finite resources and retain their value for as long as possible, they are able to support the objectives of the EU Green Deal while reducing waste across the value chain. 

Learn more at The Green Way and join the conversation on Twitter with #EUGreenWay.

The Green Aerospace Team in Figeac, France

In 2019, the EU Green Deal introduced specific targets to reduce transport emissions. However, Collins Aerospace has been supporting the reduction of the aerospace industry's carbon footprint for several decades now. Read more about the research and development programme in Figeac, France advancing the state of the art high-performance propellers.

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