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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. 

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

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.

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

Trust, cooperation and optimism- the transatlantic digital economy

Data has become the primary driver of our digitalised economy, and it impacts every facet of our lives. In fact, it is estimated that by the end of 2021 alone, 60% of the global GDP will be digitalised. Knowing this, AmCham EU hosted the 9th edition of its annual Transatlantic Digital Economy Conference on Thursday, 28 October. This year’s event featured discussions on how private and public entities can channel the power of data to fuel Europe’s digital decade and foster transatlantic ties.

Bio-LNG powered trucks gather momentum

As times – and the climate – are changing, the truck sector continues its journey towards sustainable mobility. CNH Industrial’s continued investment in developing biofuel-compatible vehicles reaffirms the company’s commitment to supporting the EU’s Green Deal ambitions. Read about the benefits IVECO biogas-fuelled trucks have for innovation, consumers and climate neutrality.

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

AmCham EU Executive Council holds plenary with top EU officials

The Executive Council of AmCham EU held their annual Fall Plenary with top officials for the very first time in a hybrid format. The group brings together senior business executives responsible for the European operations of some of AmCham EU’s member companies and is chaired by Chris Delaney, President, EMEA, Goodyear. Discussions over the two days focused on the economic recovery and resilience, European Green Deal, Fit for 55, the transatlantic relationship and COP26.

Data: fuelling small and medium-sized enterprises

We met up with local start-ups to discuss how data is crucial to their work in improving the health and well-being of their clients. Sébastien Deletaille, Co-founder and CEO, Rosa shared some of the challenges start-ups face when it comes to data and how data can foster innovation. Meanwhile Stéphanie Roland, Founder and CEO, Nutrinomics gave her recommendations on how data can help the start-up community grow.

Mind the gap: the impact of Brexit on business

With the UK now a ‘third country’ outside of the EU’s Single Market and Customs Union, what are the gaps the businesses now face when operating between the two jurisdictions?

This was the question that was put to panellists of LOW Europe’s ‘Mind the gap’ debate on Wednesday, 27 October, on the occasion of the launch of their new report.