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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.

European competition law: as relevant as ever

With the upcoming review of the European Commission’s competition policy tools, the 38th Annual Competition Conference, which took place on Wednesday, 17 November, could not have come at a more timely moment. From the impacts of the foreign subsidies proposal to regulating large digital players through the Digital Markets Act, this year’s conversations covered it all. Couldn’t attend? Read more to find out what you missed.

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. 

#CyberSecMonth – enhancing Europe's cyber resilience

With European Cybersecurity Month coming to a close, we are taking a closer look at one of the key cybersecurity issues worth following in Brussels, the Directive on Security of Network and Information systems (NIS 2 Directive). Florian Pennings (Microsoft), Issue Lead, Cybersecurity, Digital Economy Committee, AmCham EU shared his insights on how the NIS 2 can help enhance Europe's cyber resilience.