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Carbon-neutral site in Sweden driving sustainable manufacturing worldwide

Johnson & Johnson is committed to achieving carbon neutrality for all J&J manufacturing sites by 2030. To this end, the Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health factory in Helsingborg, Sweden, became J&J’s first-ever facility to achieve CO2-neutrality for all energy sources across manufacturing, warehousing and R&D facilities, in 2017. 

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

AmCham EU hosts Special 4th of July American Hour

To celebrate Independence Day in the US, AmCham EU hosted an American Hour Special on Friday, 2 July. Members had the chance to enjoy some music with our special guest musician Kevin Gaudeus, network with colleagues from the US Mission to the EU and test their European and American history knowledge during our ‘4th of July quiz’. Thanks to all the participants and congratulations again to Michael Young (Verizon) who won the quiz – an American basket is on its way to you!  Happy 4th of July, everyone!

Susan Danger joins spiritsEUROPE’s Annual Trade Review

On Tuesday, 29 June, as part of spiritsEUROPE’s Annual Trade Review, Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU took the stage to discuss the state of the transatlantic relationship in the wake of the recent EU-US Summit. She was joined for a panel discussion by Matthias Jørgensen, Head of Unit at DG TRADE; Iana Dreyer, Founder and Editor of Borderlex; and Darya Galperina, Head of International Trade at Pernod Ricard. The discussion was moderated by Jean-Paul Judson, Founder and Director of NOWMORE.

AmCham EU hosts Annual General Meeting

On Tuesday, 22 June, AmCham EU held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually. The meeting offered members the opportunity to review last year’s accomplishments and discuss future plans for the organisation in 2021 and beyond. Reporting and voting on the annual accounts and budgets for 2020 and 2021 were included in the meeting. 

EU-US summit: Both sides seized the opportunity to reset the relationship

Following the first EU-US summit since 2014, both sides seized the opportunity of the renewed momentum to announce concrete cooperation in a number of areas, including aircraft subsidies, technology, climate, taxation and vaccines. The outcome of the summit underscores the determination of the EU and the US to shape the global economy’s future direction around the values of democracy, rule of law, open trade and fair competition.

AmCham EU hosts Commissioner Breton and Secretary Raimondo

Small and medium-sized enterprises play a crucial role in Europe’s economy, representing roughly 99% of all enterprises across the region. To showcase the role of SMEs in the EU, AmCham EU hosted a roundtable in the build-up to the highly anticipated EU-US summit with Gina Raimondo, US Secretary of Commerce on her first visit overseas alongside Thierry Breton, Commissioner for Internal Market. The conversation featured a range of European SMEs as well as a few senior executives from larger American and European companies.

Gearing up for the EU-US summit: Transatlantic business perspectives

In celebration of President Biden’s visit to Brussels, AmCham EU partnered with BusinessEurope and the United States Chamber of Commerce to welcome Susan Danger, CEO, AmChamEU; Marjorie Chorlins, Senior Vice-President for European Affairs, US Chamber of Commerce; and Luisa Santos, Deputy Director-General, BusinessEurope for a discussion on the role transatlantic business plays in helping Europe and the United States build back better.

EU-US Summit: A critical milestone for the global agenda

The transatlantic partnership is the backbone of the global economy. The economic relationship between the EU and the US creates 16 million jobs, generates half of total global consumption and accounts for one third of global GDP. However, a shifting geopolitical landscape, a once-in-a-generation global pandemic, an economic recession and a climate emergency are challenges that require transatlantic leadership.

The business community calls on EU and U.S. leaders to use the 15 June summit to map out a positive, proactive agenda for further transatlantic cooperation. We call for a three-pronged agenda, focused on reducing barriers to trade; ensuring economic recovery; and converging on a greener, digital future. Read the joint statement here.

NEW - AmCham EU Executive Council meets with top EU officials

The Executive Council of AmCham EU held their annual virtual Spring Plenary with top EU officials. The group brings together senior business executives responsible for the European operations of some of AmCham EU’s member companies. The group is composed of almost 25 European CEOs and chaired by Chris Delaney, President, EMEA, Goodyear. Read more about the Executive Council by following this link.