SEAL Awards today announced the winners of the 2024 SEAL
Business Sustainability Awards, honoring their leadership,
innovation, and commitment to sustainable business practices. 2024
SEAL Sustainability Award honorees ranged from well-recognized
brands (like Disney, Lenovo, doTERRA, Sephora, Gotham Greens, EPAM
Systems, Microsoft and Dow) to high-growth start-ups and scale-ups
(like Beewise, Enervee, and FloWater).
SAN
DIEGO, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SEAL
Awards today announced the winners of the 2024 SEAL Business
Sustainability Awards, honoring their leadership, innovation, and
commitment to sustainable business practices.
"Integration and Impact are the watchwords
of the 2024 SEAL Sustainability Awards. This year, we've seen an
impressive synthesis of technology, design, and innovation combined
to drive sustainable impact," commented Matt Harney, Chairperson and Founder of SEAL
Awards.
2024 SEAL Sustainability Award honorees ranged from
well-recognized brands (like Disney, Lenovo, doTERRA, Sephora,
Gotham Greens, EPAM Systems, Microsoft and Dow) to high-growth
start-ups and scale-ups (like Beewise, Enervee, and FloWater).
"Integration and Impact are the watchwords of the 2024 SEAL
Sustainability Awards. This year, we've seen an impressive
synthesis of technology, design, and innovation combined to drive
sustainable impact," commented Matt
Harney, Chairperson and Founder of SEAL Awards. "Alongside
the critical need for organizations to dedicate real investment and
human capital into ESG, the holistic approach of these award
winners is imperative to keep driving progress."
The event featured four distinct sustainability award
categories:
SEAL ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE AWARD
This award honors specific environmental and sustainability
initiatives.
The Environmental Initiative Award winners were:
- ACCOR: Accor - Sustainable guest amenities lines
- ACCOR: Accor - School for Change
- Allegion: Technical Glass Products (TGP) - Glass Recycling
- Allegion: Allegion Distribution - Reduced Cargo Shipments
- Ameresco: Kūpono Solar Project
- Ansell: SURGICAL GLOVES SMART PACK™ - SMART SUSTAINABLE
PACKAGING
- Aramco: Greening the Future: Initiatives in Manifa's
Enviromental Journey
- Arcadyan Technology Corporation: Advocacy Net Zero
Non-Conflict, Non-Toxic Products Made with Sustainable
- ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.: Low Carbon Strategies and Environment
management Toward Nature Positive
- Bioenergy Devco: Bioenergy Devco Maryland Bioenergy Center
Jessup, MD
- British Airways: Advancing Onboard Recycling
- Cargill Türkiye: Cargill Türkiye - 1000 Farmers Endless
Prosperity Program
- CyrusOne: CyrusOne's Net Positive Water Data Centers
- Disneyland Resort: Disneyland Resort Sustainable Foods
- DP World: Zero Landfill project (DP World Santos)
- Edifecs: Edifecs IT Optimization Program
- Flor de Caña: Flor de Caña Rum
- Flowspace
- Fresh Del Monte: The Juntos
Project - Fresh Del Monte & GIZ
- Generate Capital: Generate Capital and Blue Bird
- Gotham Greens: The Future of Farming
- Hochschild Mining PLC: ECO Score
- Humanscale: Humanscale Ocean Collection
- Ingersoll Rand: Ingersoll Rand - Global Green Excellence
program driving environmental change
- JDL Global: Wuning Wastewater Treatment Project
- Lenovo: Transform Trash to Treasure
- Mast Reforestation: Sheep Creek Restoration Project
- Microsoft.com: Using granular data to significantly reduce
supply chain logistics emissions
- Motorola Wuhan Mobile Communication Technology Company:
Motorola Wuhan Mobile Communication & Technology Company
Reduces E-Waste through Lifecycle Extension
- Packsize
- Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' Buildings Projects Department
(BPD) - Environmental Initiatives
- Public Works Authority 'Ashghal': Using Recycled Materials in
Construction: Ashghal's Roadmap in Achieving Sustainability
- Qualcomm: Replacing Natural Gas Powered Cogeneration Plants
with Renewable Energy
- Resideo: Delivering Results: How Customer Insights Led to More
Sustainable Shipping from Resideo
- Reynolds American Inc.: Advanced Water Recycling Facility at
Reynolds' Tobaccoville, N.C.
Plant
- Sappi North America: SFI Forest Management and Fiber Sourcing
Standards
- Saudi Aramco: OSPAS Avoidance of CO2 Emissions through Crude
Burning Displacement by Gas
- Saudi Aramco - Northern Area Well Completion Operations Dept.:
Offshore Waste Fluid Tank Flushing Systems
- Saudi Aramco Jubail Producing Department: Jubail Producing
Department Circular and Sustainable Decarbonization, Biodiversity
Initiatives
- Siemon: Siemon - Committed to a Higher ESG Standard
- Sofidel America: Sofidel and Suzano's Amazonia Project
- TERRAGRN Private Ltd: Terragrn's nature-based solution is
creating an agroforest in South
Africa
- Vertical Bridge: Vertical Bridge Paves The Way For The Tower
Industry With New Programs To Drive Ongoing Carbon Commitments
- Zurn Elkay Water Solutions: The Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Cleaner, Safer and More Responsible Drinking Water Program
SEAL SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION AWARD
This award recognizes innovations that represent game-changing
ideas that bring us to a more sustainable future.
The Sustainable Innovation Award winners were:
- AiDash: AiDash — Sustainable Innovation for a Greener, Cleaner,
Safer Planet
- Aligned Data Centers: Aligned Data Centers liquid cooling
innovation, DeltaFlow~
- Arcadyan Technology Corporation: We are dedicated to developing
eco-innovative designs to further our commitment to
sustainability.
- Ardagh Glass Packaging: NextGen Furnace
- Beewise: BeeHome 4
- Capgemini: Capgemini – Energy Command Center (ECC)
- dōTERRA: doTERRA's Innovative Cō-Impact Sourcing™ Model
- Dow Inc.: DOWSIL™ ACP-3089 Antifoam Compound is an all-in-one
solution with more efficient chemicals, better performances and
more sustainable option for pulp
- Dow Inc.: SILASTIC™ SST 2650 Self Sealing Silicone
- DP World: BOXBAY
- Enervee: Eco Financing Empowers Cash-Strapped Americans to Buy
Efficient Appliances
- Generate Capital: Generate Capital and esVolta
- GoodLeap: GoodLeap - Best-in-class financing and software
products for sustainable solutions
- IperionX: Sustainable and Transformative Titanium
Production
- Lenovo: Lenovo Intelligent Sustainability Solutions Advisor
(LISSA)
- Merchants Fleet: Doing Well, By Doing Good at Merchants
Fleet
- MillerKnoll: Designing Out Waste & Material Innovation at
MillerKnoll
- PETRONAS: Revolutionising Energy Management with
PETRONAS-Virtual Power Plant (PVPP) Technology
- PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY - ASHGHAL - BUILDINGS PROJECTS
DEPARTMENT: ASHGHAL Buildings Projects Department (BPD) -
Sustainability Initiatives
- Sephora: Sephora - Beauty (Re)Purposed
- Suzano Papel e Celulose:
SPINNOVA® fibre
- Tessellation Group: Tessellation - Waterless Dyeing
- Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc.: Verde Environmental
Technologies, Inc.'s Deterra Household Mailing Campaign
- ZorroSign, Inc.
SEAL SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT AWARD
The SEAL Sustainable Product Award honors innovative and
impactful products that are literally "purpose-built" for a
sustainable future
The Sustainable Product Award winners were:
- Aerospike: Aerospike Database
- AGS Group, Inc.: BIOPURE MM1
- Ansell: MICROFLEX 31-103 Compostable Gloves
- CloudSort: The Future of Shipping Containers
- Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc: Daikin
ATMOSPHERA: The first single-zone ductless heat pump system in -
North America with R-32 low Global
Warming Refrigerant (GWP)
- Dow Inc.: DOWSIL™ 2080 Resin
- Dow Inc.: DOWSIL™ IE-9100 Emulsion enabling durable and
sustainable water-repellent outdoor and performance apparel
- Dow Inc.: SILASTIC™ SST 2650 Self-Sealing Silicone
- Dow Inc.: DOWSIL™ 991 Silicone High Performance Sealant
- Ecore: Optimum Sports Surfacing Technology (OSST)
- ELKEM: Low VOC silicone protection for automotive airbag
market
- Event Network: Wearsponsible Apparel Line
- Excel Dryer, Inc.: Excel Dryer: ThinAir® Hand Dryer with
Electrostatic HEPA Filtration
- Excel Dryer, Inc.: Excel Dryer: D|VERSE Sink System featuring
the XLERATORsync
- FloWater, a Bluewater Company: FloWater Refill Stations
- Geotab: Geotab EV Suitability Assessment: Data-driven
Electrification Recommendations
- Jackery Inc: Jackery SG 1000 New Version 100W (Explorer 1000
New Version + 100W mini): The EcoPower Solution for Sustainable
Energy Independence
- K&N Global Filtration: K&N Global Filtration: Setting
New Standards with the Only Washable, Reusable,
Sustainability-Focused Industrial Air Filtration Solutions
- Kelvin: The Cozy™ by Kelvin
- Lattice Semiconductor: Lattice Avant™ FPGA platform
- Lenovo: Lenovo Neptune™ liquid cooling technology
- Mountain Rose Herbs: Forest Grown American Ginseng Whole Plant
Extract
- NaughtOne: Pippin Chair, designed by Lucy Kurrein for NaughtOne
- PathWater: PATH
- PETRONAS: Malaysia-Made Graphene-Enhanced Lithium Batteries: An
Innovative Sustainable Energy Storage Solutions and A Home-Grown
MARVEL
- Rhodes Pet Science: Smart Box Health Monitoring Cat Litter
- Rönesans Holding & Ballast Nedam West: The Jonas
Project
- SPX FLOW: Sustainable Pigging Innovation Slashes Food Waste,
Protects Consumer Health
- Tork, an Essity brand: Tork carbon-neutral dispensers
- Vestel Beyaz Esya San. Tic.
A.S.: Washing Machine Equipped with Microfiber Filter System
SEAL SUSTAINABLE SERVICE AWARD
The SEAL Sustainable Service Award recognizes innovative
services that set a new standard for sustainability.
The Sustainable Service Award winners were:
- AiDash: AiDash — SaaS Solutions for a Greener, Cleaner,
Safer Planet
- Banyan Water: Banyan Water's IoT SaaS
- Blancco: Going above and beyond to curb the global e-waste
crisis and reduce carbon emissions
- Dubai Municipality: Waste
Recycle Materials Collection Center-Disabled Friendly- Sustainable
Service
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC): EICC's
Sustainability Program Step Change
- EPAM Systems: The Emissions Digital Platform
- Green Rebates: Sustainable equipment incentives for
horticulture
- Ingersoll Rand: AI system optimization and Air Systems
Assessments
- Lenovo: Lenovo Reduced Carbon Transport Service: A lower-carbon
airfreight option that uses SAF credits to deliver IT
purchases
- Palmetto: Palmetto: Technology Accelerating the Adoption of
Clean Energy
- Wolters Kluwer: Wolters Kluwer
Enablon ESG Excellence
- World Kinect: Carbon Footprint Management Program
The 2024 award entry fees were contributed to SEAL's Impact
Campaigns, Environmental
Journalism Award, and Environmental Research Grant programs.
Selected Sustainability Award Winner Perspectives:
"Receiving the SEAL Business Sustainability Award is a testament
to ZorroSign's enduring dedication to sustainability," said
Shamsh Hadi, CEO and co-founder of
ZorroSign. "From our inception, we have been fervently committed to
not only reducing paper usage but also to actively contributing to
global reforestation efforts. Our initiatives include the
innovative Save a Tree/Plant a Tree program, our collaboration with
One Tree Planted, and significant contributions to the Plant for
the Planet's Trillion Tree Campaign."
"As a global organization of our size and reach, Lenovo has the
opportunity and responsibility to be driving positive impact. A
sustainable future with tech requires us all to foster innovation
and promote initiatives that will speed up the transition to a
circular economy. This recognition is both humbling and motivating
to keep driving actions with purpose." - Claudia Contreras, Executive Director Global
Sustainability Services, Lenovo
"We are proud to be a winner in the Sustainable Service category
of the 2024 Business Sustainability Awards, our second time earning
this honor," said Jon Mellon,
President of Global Sales, Marketing and Field Operations at
Blancco. "Being recognized as an ESG leader validates one of our
core values: to act as environmental stewards and safeguard the
future of our planet by eliminating processes and practices that
are unsustainable. The UN's 2024 Global E-waste Monitor revealed
that a record 62 billion KG of e-waste was produced in 2022 with
e-waste generation outpacing formal recycling by 5x. Strong e-waste
reforms and new strategies to circumvent challenges arising from
inadequate formal recycling of IT equipment and devices must become
a top priority. Blancco's certifiable data erasure processes and
solutions enable organizations to reuse more equipment, eliminating
the need in many cases for physical destruction of operational
assets holding sensitive data. The data management best practices
Blancco has been advocates of for 27 years also help organizations
decrease their carbon footprint from reduced energy consumption
stemming from data storage. Furthermore, as a firm believer in the
circular economy, Blancco partners with charitable organizations
such as The Turing Trust, which enables businesses to donate
devices, including laptops and computers, for repair, refurbishment
and redistribution to schools in sub-Saharan Africa. "Across our
customers and partners to date, we've seen more than half a billion
devices erased and reused, however, we are only at the beginning of
our journey of what can be achieved."
"We are deeply honored to receive the SEAL Business
Sustainability Award, a recognition that underscores the
transformative potential of our Eco Financing initiative. This
innovative approach not only enables cash-strapped Americans to
afford energy-efficient appliances, but also actively contributes
to a healthier planet by reducing energy consumption and emissions.
At Enervee, we believe that financial barriers shouldn't prevent
anyone from making sustainable choices. This award fuels our
commitment to make energy-efficient options accessible to all,
ultimately helping to shape a more sustainable future for our
communities and the environment." — Matthias Kurwig, Cofounder
& CEO, Enervee
"It is with gratefulness and a deep sense of responsibility that
we accept the 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Award for our
environmental initiatives. Leading sustainably isn't just a
concept—it's a core value woven into all our businesses and
functions. As we strive for a more resilient future, our commitment
goes beyond reducing our footprint; we are dedicated to helping our
customers on their sustainability journey, ensuring that as we
grow, we do so with the environment in mind. Together, we are
'Making Life Better' for our employees, customers, shareholders and
the planet." - Mary Betsch, VP
Sustainability at Ingersoll Rand, Inc.
"Arcadyan accepts this honour. The receipt of this Environmental
Advocacy Award not only validates the efforts of our team but also
recognizes our commitment to environmental sustainability. At
Arcadyan, we have consistently integrated environmental principles
into our business. This is evident in our efforts towards energy
conservation and emission reduction in product design and our
relentless pursuit of sustainable development within our company.
This award is a testament to our ongoing efforts and commitment to
the future. We will continue to contribute to environmental
conservation efforts and strive towards building a better future.
Finally, I would like to express gratitude to the judges for their
recognition of our work, as well as to all our partners and
customers who have supported us. This award will inspire us to work
even harder, steadfastly advancing environmental conservation.
Thanks!" - Arcadyan Green Team.
"Receiving the Sustainable Innovation Award for our NextGen
Furnace recognises the industry-changing impact of this
breakthrough technology on decarbonising the glass manufacturing
process. It is a testament to the hard work of our team and
industry partners who have brought this incredible innovation to
life." - Annelene Ikemann, Sustainability Director, Ardagh Glass
Packaging-Europe.
"The Ecore Athletic brand is rooted in our commitment to
offering high performance products that contribute positively to
both people and the environment," said Rich
Willett, President of Flooring and Industrial at Ecore.
"Winning the Sustainable Product Award for Optimum Sports Surfacing
Technology (OSST) underscores our dedication to providing
innovative and sustainable solutions. OSST products redefine the
athletic experience, empowering athletes to reach new heights with
the highest quality athletic surfacing for both indoor and outdoor
tracks and sports courts as well as indoor fitness
applications."
"We are honored to receive the SEAL Sustainable Innovation
Award, which strongly aligns with our focus on People, Innovation,
Sustainability, and Excellence. This recognition reflects our
unwavering commitment to addressing environmental challenges and
promoting responsible growth across our diverse collection of
constantly evolving businesses. Waterless Dyeing Technology of
ECOHUES™ in particular, is representative of our dedication to
reshaping traditional industry practices towards a greener and
better future. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the SEAL
Awards for acknowledging our efforts to excellence in
sustainability." - Max Wong,
Associate Director, Sustainability and Social Responsibility,
Tessellation Group
"At EPAM, we understand the influence that businesses have on
climate change and the environment we all live in. We are setting
ambitious goals to minimize energy consumption, reduce greenhouse
gas emissions, and minimize our IT asset waste. We are honored to
receive this SEAL Sustainable Product Award for our Emissions
Digital Platform which is designed to significantly reduce
organizations' environmental impact by enabling them to precisely
track, manage, and reduce their carbon footprint. This recognition
is a testament to our ongoing efforts to providing next-generation
tech solutions and creating more sustainable future for the planet
and the people."
"We are honored to receive the SEAL Environmental Initiative
Award for our efforts in recycling excavation and construction
materials in Qatar's projects.
Besides reducing the environmental impact, this initiative also
proved to be sustainable for the local economy through involving
the private sector and achieving self-sufficiency in this field." –
Ashghal's Environmental Affairs Team
"We are deeply honored that our Motorola Wuhan Refurbishment
Factory has been awarded the prestigious Seal Award. Our commitment
to incorporating cutting-edge technology in both mobile phone and
PC refurbishment not only enhances product quality but also
significantly expands our production capacity, allowing us to serve
an even larger customer base. By doing so, we actively contribute
to reducing electronic waste and fostering a circular economy. We
envision a future where sustainable practices like ours set the
standard for the industry, paving the way for a greener, more
eco-conscious world." – Said Steven
Chen, ED of Lenovo, the parent company of, Motorola Wuhan
Mobile Communication & Technology Company
"We are thrilled to have received recognition for our commitment
to environmental work through the SEAL Business Sustainability
Awards. This award is a testament to TERRAGRN's dedication to
creating a positive environmental impact on both people and the
planet," said Sundar Bharadwaj,
Co-Founder and CEO of TERRAGRN. "From the very beginning, we have
been deeply committed to promoting innovation by growing and
scaling an agroforest in South
Africa. Our goal is to restore degraded lands, sequester
carbon, and create a holistic solution for climate resilience,
community empowerment, and economic growth. Winning this award only
strengthens our sense of responsibility to expand our agroforest as
quickly as possible and make a tangible, meaningful and sustainable
impact in South Africa and beyond.
This is part of our long-term efforts to secure the future of our
planet."
"IperionX is pleased to receive the SEAL Sustainable Innovation
Award in recognition of bringing domestic titanium production back
to the U.S. via our breakthrough sustainable technologies.
Low-carbon and low-cost titanium is an important step towards
creating a sustainable future for our planet. IperionX is
disrupting the titanium supply chain with proprietary technologies
with the potential to accelerate the adoption of titanium in more
industries by reducing barriers to its use, and the recognition of
these technologies by the SEAL Awards team further validates our
mission to bring about a Titanium Age." – Taso Arima, CEO and Co-Founder of IperionX
"The Aerospike database has always been known for its ability to
deliver exceptional performance while running on a fraction of the
infrastructure of other solutions, resulting in a much lower carbon
footprint and reduced all-around costs," said Subbu Iyer, chief executive officer of
Aerospike. "Enterprises are desperately looking to strike a balance
between cutting their carbon emissions and keeping pace with the
explosion of data driven by AI. "Aerospike is proud of its
leadership role in prioritizing sustainable business solutions for
customers."
"SPX FLOW is honored to receive the Sustainable Product Award
for our Aseptic Rapid Recovery System innovation, which reduces
product waste by 87% in food processing," said Tracy Beaudry, SPX FLOW Vice President of
Enterprise Safety, Quality and Sustainability. "Building a
sustainable legacy is at the core of our mission to make every day,
Earth Day. Sustainability isn't just a goal; it's a journey that
shapes our operations and solutions, for customers and consumers
alike. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering dedication
to innovation and ecosystems affected by waste. It inspires us to
keep pushing boundaries and creating products that drive positive
change in everyday life."
"At Hochschild Mining we are immensely proud to accept the SEAL
2024 Environmental Initiative Award. This recognition serves as a
testament to our commitment to environmental stewardship and
motivates us to continue our journey towards a better world, where
sustainability is at the forefront of every decision we make." -
Eduardo Landin, CEO at Hochschild
Mining
"JDL Global is honored to receive the seal award, and we are
committed to continuously improving the FMBR technology to minimize
the negative impact of water pollution. Our mission is to provide
access to clean water by building affordable, highly efficient,
environmentally friendly wastewater treatment projects. JDL Global
believes in an excellent enterprise built for society and human
beings. We will continue investing and contributing to research and
innovation in the environmental protection industry, creating a
much more sustainable future for the next generations."
"We're thrilled to be recognized with the SEAL Sustainable
Service Award, surrounded by so many other innovative conservation
and sustainability initiatives. Our IoT SaaS platform has reached a
new milestone in saving 5.4 BILLION gallons of water for commercial
enterprises with data-driven insights and technology they need to
conserve water and maximize asset value." - Banyan Water
"Event Network is honored to receive the SEAL Sustainable
Product Award for our new Wearsponsible Apparel line, a testament
to our leadership in responsible retail. This initiative reflects
our deep commitment to environmental stewardship – a commitment we
proudly share with our partners. We are deeply gratified that
Wearsponsible is resonating strongly with our guests and across our
network of over 100 partnerships. Together, we can make a
difference!"
"We are so proud that Tork carbon neutral dispensers were
recognized with the prestigious SEAL Sustainable Product Award,"
said Matthew Urmanski, Vice
President Sales and Marketing NA at Essity. "We recognize our
customers' sustainability ambitions, and as one of the world's most
sustainable companies*, we have integrated sustainability at the
core of our business strategy. The award-winning Tork carbon
neutral dispensers are just one example of how we help businesses
maximize their business performance while minimizing environmental
impact."
"It's a great honor to be awarded the SEAL Environmental
Initiatives Award, Manifa Producing Department (MPD) has provided
and implemented creative, innovative solutions and initiatives that
balance social, economic, and environmental concerns in a
professional manner, using modern technologies and concepts.
Manifa, since the design early stages, placed a major focus on the
environment and it did not stop there. Where Manifa shows high
commitment by continuing its journey to sustain and improve its
environment by deploying environmentally friendly technologies and
initiatives".
At ASUS, we advocate that sustainability performance should
involve strategic indicators that can be objectively measured.
Every decision-making process needs to incorporate environmental
and social factors to help keep our competitive advantage focused
on sustainability. By setting a systematic carbon reduction
strategy and environmental management, we are not only mitigated
the possible risks but also seek the new market. Like the consumer
and commercial carbon neutrality laptop we launched, presenting how
we incorporate the customer needs and sustainability commitment
toward a more sustainable future.
"At the EICC, we are committed to delivering impactful events by
creating an environment which inspires ideas that change the world.
We are delighted to receive a Sustainable Service SEAL Award for
our innovative Step Change program, which contains a series of
initiatives to reduce our impact on the planet, while enhancing our
economic and social contributions. This award reaffirms our
commitment to sustainability and motivates us to continue to drive
for greater sustainable practices within the events industry." -
Marshall Dallas, Chief Executive at
EICC
"At MillerKnoll, we believe that designing beautiful products
and spaces also means developing sustainable products. This belief
is core to our history and to our purpose today. We continue to
develop innovations across the company to design out waste and
source better materials. We're proud to see our work reflected in
this SEAL Sustainable Innovation Award and look forward to pushing
the boundaries even further," commented Gabe Wing, Vice President of Sustainability,
MillerKnoll
"Sustainability is a critical element of every product we design
here at NaughtOne and creating Pippin alongside designer
Lucy Kurrein represented a pivotal
moment in our journey of designing circular products," commented
Nadean McNaught, Managing Director,
NaughtOne. "Pippin is the ideal long-lasting, stylish chair – truly
unique with its zip-on, zip-off cover and lack of glue and staples
– and we're so delighted to see it recognised with this SEAL
Sustainable Product Award."
"CloudSort is honored to be recognized in the Business
Sustainability Award category by the SEAL Awards," said
Derek Szopa, CEO of CloudSort®. "We
recognize that supply chain leaders are increasingly motivated to
reduce environmental damage from cardboard while improving economic
outcomes. The SEAL Sustainable Product Award for CloudSort reusable
pallet containers recognizes our ongoing effort to help our clients
turn their sustainability ambitions into action."
"We are sincerely honored to be recognized by the SEAL awards
with Washing Machine Equipped with Microfiber Filter System. The
increase in unconscious and excessive use of plastic causes plastic
waste to accumulate in our oceans and easily enter the food chain,
and as a result, negatively affects human health. Through the
implementation of our innovative washing machine equipped with
microfiber filtration technology, we have actively mitigated global
pollution, lessening its detrimental effects on all organisms,
particularly humans. Additionally, our user-friendly design has
raised awareness among consumers about this issue, encouraging them
to prioritize environmental concerns in their everyday routines.
Being aware of the great impact of unconscious plastic consumption
and plastic pollution on the world, we consider it our duty to
fulfill our responsibility in this regard with determination and
enthusiasm." - Vestel
"At GoodLeap, we're dedicated to pioneering innovative solutions
that benefit our world today and safeguard it for tomorrow. Winning
the SEAL Business Award for Sustainability validates our belief
that every stride toward creating a healthy and lasting planet is
significant. We're honored to receive this recognition and remain
steadfast in our commitment to creating a brighter, more
sustainable future for all." - Julia
Pyper, Vice President of Public Affairs, at GoodLeap
"It's an honor to be recognized by SEAL with the Sustainable
Innovation Award for our work to save bees using AI and robotics.
Here at Beewise, we believe that nothing short of major disruption
will be sufficient to turn the tide on colony loss rates and, in
turn, secure the global food supply." - Saar Safra, Beewise Co-Founder and CEO
"We are honored to receive the SEAL Sustainable Product Award
for our new product SiLASTIC™ SST 2650 recognizing our commitment
to sustainable product development. The new silicone sealant
technology is designed to form a self-sealing layer on the inner
surface of a tire. It provides outstanding sealing performance
following puncture, allowing driving long distances without loss of
tire pressure. SiLASTIC™ Self-sealing Silicone sealants can be
separated from tires and efficiently removed at the end of life,
enabling further recyclability of both tires and the silicone.
Meanwhile, it also removes the need for spare tires, thus reducing
vehicle weight, improving vehicle range and fuel efficiency, and
enabling more design freedom." - Jeroen
Bello, Global Marketing Director for Mobility and
Transportation at Dow
"At the Reynolds American companies, we are doing our part in
preserving precious natural resources and this SEAL recognition
underscores our long-term commitment to environmental
sustainability. Through the Reynolds WaterHub, in partnership with
NextEra Energy Resources, our goal is to reclaim more than 60
million gallons of water per year at our largest manufacturing
center, aiming to reduce the Reynolds American companies'
environmental footprint and conserve water in North Carolina's Forsyth County." - Bernd Meyer, Executive Vice President,
Operations, within the Reynolds American Inc. group of
companies
"Humanscale is honored to receive the 2024 SEAL Environmental
Initiatives Award and our fourth recognition by SEAL since 2019. As
a certified B Corporation, Humanscale has pioneered sustainability
efforts across the commercial furniture industry for multiple
decades, guided by the principle that 'less bad is not good
enough'. The Ocean collection, the first seating collection made
from reclaimed ocean and ocean-bound plastic, is a testament to our
commitment to inspire real, positive change for the future of our
planet." – Jane Abernethy, Chief
Sustainability Officer of Humanscale
"We're proud to be a partner to the Oahu Community, Hawaiian Electric and our Navy
land host to develop and build this large-scale solar and battery
energy storage project. This project brings critical clean energy
to the island and we are excited to see this work now being
recognized. Our recent Kūpono Solar Project has received the
Environmental Initiatives Award recognizing efforts to diversify
Hawaii's overall energy sources
with solar and energy storage technology. We look forward to future
work supplying localized sources of clean energy where residents
need it most." — Nicole Bulgarino,
Executive Vice President, Ameresco
"I am immensely proud of our team's achievements in delivering
impactful innovation with sustainability benefits as recognized by
the SEAL Business Sustainability Awards," said Mukund Parthasarathy, Vice President of Research
& Development for Performance Materials & Coatings. "Each
of these high-performing products and solutions is driving
significant value creation in their respective markets, aligning
with Dow's ambition to lead as the world's most innovative,
customer-centric, inclusive, and sustainable materials science
company. We remain committed to innovating with our customers and
value chain partners, leveraging our expertise to address their
needs and collaboratively shape a more sustainable future."
"We are honored to be receiving the SEAL Sustainable Product
Award recognizing Smart Box Litter's commitment towards a more
sustainable future. At Rhodes Pet Science we are reimagining the
future of pet care, for pets and their people. Smart Box Health
Monitoring Cat Litter is the world's first and only health
monitoring cat litter in a natural substrate. We are proud of the
company commitment to blend innovation and sustainability to forge
a better, healthier future for our pets and our planet." -
Anna Tompkins, Global Head of
Marketing, Rhodes Pet Science
"Mountain Rose Herbs, an independently owned, certified organic
Oregon Benefit company, is honored to be recognized with the 2024
SEAL Business Sustainability Awards for our Forest Grown American
Ginseng Whole Plant Extract for the SEAL Sustainable Product Award.
This extract is a labor of love and comes from a unique partnership
between Mountain Rose Herbs, United Plant Savers, the PCO Forest
Grown Verification Program, and dedicated herb growers in
Appalachia. Due to the decline of American ginseng and other wild
forest botanicals, this program was created to encourage
conservation through cultivation. This groundbreaking project
allows us to work with organically grown ginseng that is nurtured
in its native woodland habitat. The roots and leaves are
sustainably harvested from private forests that are stewarded by
farmers dedicated to preserving this important plant for the
future. We are beyond proud that the specialized forest farming
practices that we have supported for years have brought about new
possibilities for the future of ginseng. Now we can offer an
organically grown, sustainably harvested North American ginseng
that is farmed in a way that does not damage the environment or the
wild plant populations—and we know that the entire supply chain,
starting at the source, is traceable and built on
transparency."
"We are delighted that SPINNOVA® fibre, manufactured by Woodspin
using Suzano's eucalyptus-based MFC, has won in the Sustainable
Innovation category at this year's SEAL Business Sustainability
Awards. This award is a testament to the positive impact that a
collaborative approach can make on the progression of our
sustainability goals, and Suzano and Spinnova's fruitful
partnership will continue to drive innovative solutions in the
textiles industry." - Spinnova and Suzano
"Aligned Data Centers is honored to receive the prestigious SEAL
Award for Sustainable Innovation for the second year running. This
recognition reinforces Aligned's unwavering commitment to
sustainable and efficient data center solutions, exemplified by its
innovative DeltaFlow~ liquid cooling technology. DeltaFlow~
empowers customers to scale their data centers sustainably,
supporting next-generation applications like AI and
high-performance computing with exceptional efficiency. Aligned
remains dedicated to collaborating with customers, partners, and
suppliers to design and build sustainable data centers for the
ever-evolving needs of the future." - Andrew Schaap, CEO, Aligned Data Centers
"We're incredibly proud to be to be recognised with the 2024
SEAL Business Sustainability Award in the Environmental Initiatives
category for our onboard recycling efforts," said Carrie Harris, Director of Sustainability, at
British Airways. "We're continuing to work with our partners to
unlock innovative solutions to reduce waste and recycle wherever
possible as part of our BA Better World sustainability programme.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our sustainability
journey so far, and special thanks to our amazing cabin crew for
their passion and dedication driving our onboard recycling
initiatives."
"Receiving these SEAL Business Awards is a testament to
Ashghal's Building Projects Departments enduring dedication to
sustainability. From the very beginning, our department has been
fervently committed not only to pioneering the use of recycled
construction materials but also to integrating sustainability into
every facet of our projects. Our initiatives, including the
innovative practices in recycling and sustainability, reflect our
broader commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible
construction practices. We are proud to be recognized at the SEAL
Business Awards, which underscores our role as leaders in
environmental sustainability within the construction industry.
Being acknowledged as a leader in this arena validates one of our
core values: to act as environmental stewards and to safeguard the
future of our planet by eliminating practices that are
unsustainable." Eng. Jaralla Mohammed S A Al-Marri.
"We are thrilled and honored to receive the Sustainable Product
Award from the SEAL Awards. BIOPURE MM1 is a testament to our
continued dedication and unwavering belief in providing innovative
plant-based solutions that have a transformative impact. We extend
our heartfelt gratitude to the SEAL Awards for recognizing our
commitment to sustainability and innovation." - AGS Group, Inc
"We are honored to receive the SEAL Sustainable Product Award
for our brand-new coating product, which helps to improve the
long-term performance of vehicle airbags while significantly
reducing VOC emissions." said David
Mariot, PhD, Elkem Research & Technology Global Leader
for Specialty Elastomers.
"We are honored to receive the SEAL Sustainable Service Award
and this recognition of our innovations and leadership in the clean
energy industry. We believe that climate change cannot be stopped
unless we achieve a massive transformation of our energy grid to
renewable sources like solar, and that technology is the driver of
scale in accelerating this transition." - Chris Kemper, Founder, CEO and Chairman of
Palmetto
ABOUT THE SEAL AWARDS
SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement &
Leadership) Awards is an environmental advocacy organization that
honors leadership through our business sustainability awards &
environmental journalism awards while funding research and pursuing
our own environmental impact campaigns.
The SEAL Awards' core pillars are:
- Business Sustainability Awards - honors the most sustainable
companies in the world, like Adidas, AMD, Cisco, and Tide
- Environmental Journalism Awards - representative past winners
include journalists from Guardian, New York
Times, and Grist
- Impact Campaigns - representative campaigns include "#UpTheCup"
and "Eco Rewards"
- Environmental Research Grants
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