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New York Climate Week brought together delegates to explore solutions for a sustainable future. Beyond being a mere gathering of environmentally mindful individuals and organizations, it served as a hub of groundbreaking ideas and innovations, a space where the future of our planet takes tangible form.

In his blog post, Lee Green, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at the SAC shares his reflections and insights he believes can reshape our approach to sustainability.

Read his blog post titled, Reflections on NY Climate Week: Three Key Takeaways for a Sustainable Future on the SAC website.

Young people are stepping up efforts to help achieve the United Nation’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) after the U.N. announced that the world is not on track to meet these critical objectives in time. To help generate momentum behind these goals, one Cincinnati, Ohio middle school student decided to tackle clean water scarcity both at home and abroad.

According to the U.N., 2.2 billion people around the globe lack safely managed drinking water. This includes 703 million people living without basic water service and 2 billion lacking basic handwashing facilities. In its presentation of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, Clean Water and Sanitation, the U.N. reported that by 2030 the problem will worsen, with billions of people lacking access to safe water for drinking, sanitation and hygiene unless efforts to improve access to clean water are quadrupled.

Responding to a global invitation from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and its partner, the Sakhikamva Foundation, Vedanshi M. of Cincinnati, Ohio, submitted a concept called “Sani-Buddy” to the goIT Monthly Challenge for August 2023. She had high hopes for both its success in the competition — which she won for North America — and its eventual impact.

“Many people don’t have access to clean water and have to drink infected water [causing them to] get sick or die. My app wants to help prevent this,” she said.

Vedanshi pitched her detailed concept to competition judges in a three-minute video describing Sani-Buddy, her proposed app that would utilize smart technology sensors and multi-language translation to give people information about the quality of their water. The app would also feature GPS maps for finding clean water sources and even a donation option for those interested in supporting the goal of providing clean water for all.

There are many causes of water scarcity. They include increased urbanization; rising needs from sectors like agriculture, industry and energy; and rapid population growth. Water sustainability solutions like the one Vedanshi proposed could help improve health and wellness and even contribute to the preservation of water ecosystems and biodiversity. Additional and collective efforts can also contribute to enhanced food production systems, more job opportunities and economic growth.

As the North American winner of the goIT Monthly Challenge, Vedanshi’s pitch for Sani-Buddy will undergo further review by goIT judges. This could potentially result in opportunities for her to compete for mentoring opportunities, additional recognition and prizes associated with TCS’ North American and Global Innovator of the Year competitions in early 2024.

For more information on Vedanshi’s pitch, visit the TCS goIT Monthly Challenge website.

About the Sakhikamva Foundation   
Based in Cape Town, South Africa, the Sakhikamva Foundation is a registered non–profit organization involved in aviation awareness and skills development for youth and children interested in the aerospace industry. The Foundation believes that the future of the South African aerospace industry is anchored with the country’s highly talented youth, its mission being to identify and develop this talent in ensuring that a solid foundation is laid to feed the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) pipeline. It prides itself in building a future with the youth of South Africa and sets out to achieve its mission by hosting several programs and outreach projects each year. Come on board and join one of our exciting programs.

About the goIT Monthly Challenge  
Go Innovate Together (goIT) is TCS’ flagship STEM education program. Focusing on digital innovation and career readiness, goIT engages students from diverse backgrounds with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects and with computer science, design thinking and digital innovation. The program offers an industry-developed, customizable curriculum that teaches students the 21st century skills necessary for a career in technology. Lessons cover topics such as the innovation life cycle, rapid prototyping, artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Since the launch of the goIT Monthly Challenge in 2020, thousands of students across the globe have used principles from goIT to design tech-based solutions by submitting pitch videos based on a monthly Challenge theme. Each month, TCS co-hosts the challenge with a globally minded nonprofit organization which acts as an SDG ambassador. The Challenge has engaged a growing number of teachers and students, exploring topics ranging from gender equality and systemic racism to protecting marine life under water.

To encourage students to participate, visit the goIT Monthly Challenge competition website at http://on.tcs.com/goIT-ENG.

Such is the state of the anti-ESG movement as we enter Fall 2023: The State of Florida’s legislature recently passed, and Governor DeSantis signed, an “anti-ESG” law that they hope will ensure Florida’s position as the “standard bearer” for the anti-ESG crowd.

This new law requires the state’s public employee pension fund to make investments based on “pecuniary” factors, meaning relating to money, and (in theory) not take into consideration ESG factors. Florida’s pension fund has AUM of $180 billion, and with related state funds covered by the law the total is $230 billion.

Unfortunately, this law could become a model for other Republican-controlled state legislatures. There is more information for you in one of our Top Stories from the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance. Passage of the Florida law gives other states examples of actions to make political points with their local anti-ESG and anti-woke crowd.

Meanwhile, as these anti-ESG actions occur in Red states, what are the views of institutional investors about ESG – the asset managers entrusted to safely manage trillions of dollars? To find out, the Bloomberg organization teamed with Adox Research (London) to survey executives managing money.

The researchers asked institutional portfolio managers, climate risk analysts, and data management executives about their reliance on key ESG data in investment decision-making. Fact: spending levels for ESG data in 2023 were rising. 92 percent of respondents said ESG data expenditures are increasing by at least 10%…with a small number of respondents increasing their ESG data spending by 50% or more.

The influential money managers surveyed said that ESG benchmarks and indexes, corporate disclosed ESG data, ESG scores and ratings assigned to firms, and “sustainable debt” (fixed income) are priorities in 2023 for their firms. The reasons why included the need to keep up with peer organizations, establish competitive practices, and to meet increasing regulatory requirements. More than 99% of respondents said their organizations value the importance of ESG data to achieve competitive advantage.

The encouraging survey results will be read by thousands of the respondents’ peers, with the results highlighted in Pensions & Investments, the must-read for public sector and corporate pension fund managers, asset/money management execs, portfolio managers, and other key players in the institutional investment community.

Conclusion: The use of ESG data is definitely mainstream for asset managers in 2023. Said Leila Sadiq, Global Head of Enterprise Data Content at Bloomberg in the news release announcing survey results: “Once categorized as an alternative data source, ESG data has quickly become integral to the value financial firms deliver to their clients. Executives are making significant strategic investments in ESG data acquisition and management to differentiate themselves and meet client and regulatory demand.” Bloomberg is a leader in providing investors with access to ESG data for more than 15,000 companies, and almost 500,000 active securities, which is instantly accessed on the Bloomberg Terminal.

The G&A team looks forward to keeping you updated on trends in ESG and sustainability reporting and the continuing attempts by some states to politicize what has clearly become a best practice for asset managers and corporations.

NOTE: About Pensions & Investments: the link to the news report about the Bloomberg survey is in our Top Stories this week. You can sign up to receive free newsletters at the link in the story, and if you wish, sample the publication for a brief period of time as well. P&I has been chronicling institutional investor market developments for 50 years, with readers including executives in asset management firms, hedge funds, corporate and public employee pension systems, insurance companies, and many related organizations.

This is just the introduction of G&A’s Sustainability Highlights newsletter this week. Click here to view the full issue.

Originally published on GoDaddy Life

Tell us a little bit about yourself and what led you to join GoDaddy?

Working as a Senior Software Engineer, I am an individual fueled by curiosity and driven by a passion for Software Development. My journey to this point has been one marked by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and personal growth.

From a young age, I found myself drawn towards computers and coding behind applications, which ignited a spark that has since evolved into a burning desire to make a meaningful impact in this domain. Through countless hours of study, practical application, and continuous learning, I have honed my abilities in Software Development and gained a profound understanding of coding and related methodologies.

The decision to join GoDaddy was not a light one. It was guided by a myriad of factors that resonated deeply with me. GoDaddy’s reputation as a global technology leader is underscored by its commitment to empowering entrepreneurs, small businesses, and individuals to succeed in the digital realm. This mission aligns perfectly with my own aspirations of making a meaningful impact through technology.

Joining the GoDaddy family is not just a career move — it’s about becoming part of a community that shares my passion for leveraging technology to empower individuals and businesses, alike.

If you had to describe GoDaddy’s culture in one word, what would it be?

Empowering! Collaboration and open communication are fundamental aspects of GoDaddy’s culture. Employees feel comfortable sharing their perspectives, collaborating across teams, and seeking guidance from peers and mentors. This kind of environment not only strengthens teamwork but also cultivates a sense of belonging and inclusivity.

Ultimately, an empowering culture at GoDaddy translates to employees feeling motivated, engaged, and fulfilled in their roles. We all are empowered to make a difference, both in our own careers and in the company’s mission to empower entrepreneurs and businesses worldwide.

You are a GDFIT Ambassador for India. How does the community’s mission align with you on a personal front?

GDFIT is an Employee Resource Group setup with a mission to bring GoDaddy employees together to promote a healthy mindset and lifestyle. As a GDFIT Ambassador for India, I am contributing to building the community within the APAC region by bringing more colleagues together, to support their fitness journey.

I’ve always been active in sports. My childhood days were spent on the playground playing cricket and football. Being a great sprinter for school, I was always attracted to fitness and being an all-round player. Nowadays, I am practicing table-tennis at an amateur level. My day either starts with a long run or an hour long session of table-tennis.

What’s your motto or personal mantra?

“Living for the thrill of the game, and the journey in between.”

I’ve been following this mantra for quite sometime now since it encapsulates a philosophy of embracing both the excitement of sports and the enriching experiences of travel. It signifies a deep appreciation for two distinct yet interconnected aspects of my life. It reflects a dynamic lifestyle that embraces both active engagement in sports and the broader journey of exploration. I am eager to better understand the value of balance, embracing challenges and relaxation, and finding joy in every facet of my adventures.

How do you feel that GoDaddy supports you to do things that are important to you?

GoDaddy, being a company known for its employee-centric culture, supports its employees in pursuing activities that are important to them. For me, staying close to my motto was the first priority. GoDaddy has provided me with a platform where I have been able to perfectly maintain my work-life balance by taking regular time off and flexible work arrangements.

Since the day I joined GoDaddy, I have travelled most of the cities between Kashmir (Northernmost tip of India) to Kanyakumari (Southernmost tip of India). I’ve found myself lucky to join a team where mental health is taken so much into account and we push each other to attain personal goals, as well.

I’ve always been a person who believed in giving back to my community. GoDaddy encourages this with the GoDaddy For Good platform. It allows employees to contribute to various causes. Through GoDaddy For Good, I’ve been able to help people in need with my skills in terms of building their career.

GDFIT has provided me with the opportunity to lead from the front, build a team, organise events, and have fun with it, along the way. I won the table-tennis tournament, organised by GDFIT in March. We have many more experiences and opportunities to look forward to.

At the end of the day, I know that “Together, we are making the world a better place” and that satisfies me to my core.

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SAINT PAUL, Minn. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 25, 2023 /3BL/ – 3M and Discovery Education today announced public voting is now open for the Improving Lives Award, a special recognition award that is a part of the annual 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist). From now through October 6, 2023, students, teachers, parents, and other members of the public can vote once per day here for the innovation from the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge they believe has the most potential to make a positive impact on the world.

“The 3M Young Scientist Challenge showcases the remarkable potential of youth to positively change the world for the better,” said John Banovetz, 3M executive vice president, chief technology officer and environmental responsibility. “3M takes pride in contributing to their achievements and supporting their growth and development as scientists. We encourage everyone to cast their vote in support of those whom they believe will create the biggest impact.”

In June, the top ten finalists were named for the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge – now in its sixteenth year as the nation’s premier science competition – which recognizes outstanding innovations from young scientists in grades 5-8. Each finalist will receive $1,000 and the opportunity to work with a 3M scientist who will mentor them as they evolve their invention from idea to prototype. The Improving Lives Award started in 2019 to elevate the innovations of young scientists and to promote the importance of science.

The winners of both the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge and the Improving Lives Award will be revealed during an awards banquet at 3M’s Global Headquarters in St. Paul, Minn. on October 10, 2023.

The 2023 Improving Lives Award winner will receive $2,000. All finalists can be considered for all prizes. The grand prize winner of the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge will receive $25,000 and the prestigious title of America’s Top Young Scientist. In 2022, by public vote, middle schooler Harini Venkatesh from Plano, Texas, was named the recipient of the Improving Lives Award. Harini’s project, The Comptometrist, was designed to improve eye care by reducing the time needed to determine a patient’s myopic power. Harini’s innovation could significantly improve the accuracy and experience of the eye examination process in the future.

“The finalists in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge are already working to make the world a better place,” said Amy Nakamoto, executive vice president of Social Impact at Discovery Education. “We are proud to partner with 3M to help nurture their creativity and problem-solving skills through the 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Supporting students in exploring their curiosity as they learn and grow is one of most important ways we can work to improve the future.”

The award-winning 3M Young Scientist Challenge supplements the 3M and Discovery Education program – Young Scientist Lab – which provides no-cost dynamic digital resources for students, teachers, and families to explore, transform, and innovate the world around them. All the resources are also available through the Young Scientist Lab Channel and in the Social Impact Partnerships channel on Discovery Education Experience.

To learn more about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and meet this year’s finalists, visit youngscientistlab.com.

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About 3M 
3M (NYSE: MMM) believes science helps create a brighter world for everyone. By unlocking the power of people, ideas and science to reimagine what’s possible, our global team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our customers, communities, and planet. Learn how we’re working to improve lives and make what’s next at 3M.com/news.

About Discovery Education 
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and social impact initiatives, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading edtech solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.

Contacts 
Robert Brittain 
3M 
Email: rbrittain@mmm.com

Grace Maliska 
Discovery Education 
Email: gmaliska@discoveryed.com

Discover how KFC US is leaning into sustainability on “EARTH with John Holden.” In the episode, you’ll hear from KFC U.S. Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability & Packaging, Kellie (Goodrich) Alvarado, on how the brand is minimizing its environmental impact by adopting sustainable packaging in its restaurants. You can catch the full episode live on YouTube.

Furthermore, Yum! continues leveraging the power of its more than 55,000 KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill restaurants to be part of sustainable packaging solutions by reimagining its iconic packaging like the KFC bucket, Pizza Hut pizza boxes and Taco Bell sauce packets.

Yum!’s sustainable packaging policy includes the following three focus areas:

The elimination of unnecessary packagingThe shift to more sustainable materialsThe support of better recycling systems and reusable products

While each brand is in a different stage in its sustainable packaging journey, they now have one cohesive blueprint to follow and can lean on each other while striving toward the same three goals.

Read more about these efforts here.

Originally published on HARMAN Newsroom

Pushing the boundaries of innovation has never been more important. Today, with technology at our fingertips, almost anything is possible – if you can unlock the right inspiration.

HARMAN Automotive has entered into a multi-year, multi-faceted team partnership with Scuderia Ferrari to do just that. To celebrate this collaboration and preview what’s to come, HARMAN Automotive has launched an exciting new video series, The Ride of Your Life, which emphasizes the parallels between both teams’ pursuit of innovation on and off the track.

The Ride of your Life sheds light on HARMAN Automotive and Scuderia Ferrari’s shared expertise, tenacity, and innovation mindset tailor-made for activating a new era of driving. At HARMAN Automotive, it’s our mission to offer a top-tier experience for drivers and passengers as we roll out our new Ready products, while for Scuderia Ferrari, the Formula 1 team of Ferrari, has a goal to be competitive at the highest level . Building upon the respective history and tradition of both brands, each episode will focus on a different theme, ultimately tying back to the synergies with Scuderia Ferrari around how HARMAN Automotive is transforming driving experiences.

The seven-episodes in The Ride of Your Life feature interviews with Scuderia Ferrari team members including F1 driver Charles Leclerc and team principal/general manager Frederic Vasseur. Each episode focuses on a different theme and the synergies between both teams’ pursuits, such as seamlessly integrating technology into the driving experience, mitigating safety risks, personalization, and more.

The Ride of Your Life video series is accompanied by a companion video series highlighting how the HARMAN Ready Products help to improve car vehicle safety, provide personalization, and elevate the in-cabin experience in every way possible. The primary video highlights consumers in three different situations as they return home safely from a recent trip. During their drive, they interact with various HARMAN Ready Products that help to make the drive safer, more personalized, and elevate the overall experience for everyone in the vehicle.

Innovation isn’t slowing down at HARMAN Automotive; we’re revving our engines to fast-track meaningful and exciting solutions for consumers. Interested in learning more? All episodes of The Ride of Your Life are now live and can be viewed here.

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog

After being raised by a mother who was a hospice nurse and a father who was a middle school counselor, Joe Kight might have seemed like an unlikely candidate for a career in banking, but that’s exactly what he’s had.

“You can imagine we didn’t talk a lot of business at the dinner table when I was growing up,” said Kight, who manages the Corporate Banking Healthcare – For Profit division at U.S. Bank.

After graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno, Kight moved to San Diego, where he answered an ad to manage a local bank branch. He got the job – and never looked back.

“Going into banking was an eye-opener for me and, frankly, it was amazing,” Kight said. “I had grown up playing sports my whole life, and it was fun to get back into a team environment. It was extremely rewarding.”

Kight enjoyed working with business owners during his time as a branch manager, and that led to him moving into commercial banking, serving middle market companies.

After taking a break during the financial crisis of 2008 to earn his MBA degree, Kight returned to the industry, eventually joining MUFG Union Bank’s commercial banking group in 2016.

In that role, Kight began partnering with large healthcare companies, including medical device manufacturers.

“It’s exciting to work with companies that are really trying to improve people’s lives,” Kight said. “As a bank, we can help these companies grow in different ways, and that can be very gratifying.”

When U.S. Bank acquired MUFG Union Bank in late 2022, Kight was selected to take on his current role. The Healthcare – For Profit division serves a range of clients, including medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare service providers, health information technology and more.

“U.S. Bank is a leader in healthcare banking. It has supported the industry for more than a century – almost as long as it’s been a bank – and has best-in-class solutions. Joining this group was a tremendous opportunity,” Kight said.

“When you think about the healthcare cycle, you have insurance companies involved, consumers and, obviously, the providers,” he said. “They all have to work together, and all the links in the chain have to connect.”

As just one example, Kight said, U.S. Bank has products such as AP Optimizer™, which helps companies manage payments to suppliers, vendors and employees in a way that is most efficient and cost effective for them.

Another strength, he said, is the bank’s approach to serving clients.

“Our relationships are strong and our knowledge is deep,” Kight said. “On average, our relationship managers have over 20 years of experience. They are extremely seasoned bankers who understand the nuances of healthcare, including the regulatory issues and how the healthcare ecosystem fits together.”

Kight said he enjoyed working for MUFG, but he’s happy to work for the company that was once the competition.

“U.S. Bank serves its clients extremely well,” he said. “No matter what organizations need to operate more efficiently, minimize risk, grow and transform, we can deliver.”

U.S. Bank has served healthcare organizations for more than 100 years, delivering innovative solutions to help clients of all types and sizes meet their financing, operational and investment goals so they can focus on their core mission. In addition to its support of mid-sized and large healthcare organizations, the bank recently launched a new healthcare program – including a specialized, comprehensive offering that brings banking, payments and wealth-management capabilities to healthcare practices with up to $25 million in annual revenue. Read the press release.

Originally published in Webster Bank’s 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report

Webster believes that directors, managers and colleagues should possess the highest personal and professional ethics. We have comprehensive corporate governance policies and structures in place to foster accountability and transparency.

Governance Practices & Policies

Our Board has adopted corporate governance practices and policies that we believe promote this accountability. These policies reflect our underlying commitment to maintain the highest standards of ethics and integrity and to operate our business in compliance with all applicable anti-corruption, anti-bribery and anti-trust laws and regulations. In 2022, Webster introduced a new Code of Business Conduct and Ethics aimed at making often-complex topics more relatable and better equipping our colleagues with knowledge to maintain a high level of integrity and ethical decision-making. We held forums and town hall meetings to provide opportunities for colleagues to participate in discussions on ethics and risk management.

All colleagues are encouraged to report concerns about any illegal or unethical behavior they observe, and any violations of laws, rules, regulations or the code. Reports can be made through a variety of channels, including a compliance and ethics line which allows for anonymous reporting. All reports are investigated and resolved. We also maintain an anti-retaliation policy such that any colleague who reports a concern in good faith is protected from harassment, retaliation or any adverse employment consequence. These policies reflect our underlying commitment to maintain the highest standards of ethics and integrity and to operate our business in compliance with all applicable anti-corruption, anti-bribery and anti-trust laws and regulations.

Risk Management 

The Board has appointed a Risk Committee whose primary function is to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities regarding the Company’s enterprise risk management, receiving information regarding the Company’s policies, procedures and practices relating to risk, and discussing material regulatory issues, compliance matters and emerging risks to the Company. The Risk Committee also has responsibility for overseeing management’s monitoring of security issues. During 2022, the Risk Committee held 7 meetings. 

Co-led by our Chief Risk Officer and Chief Credit Officer, we continue to develop and refine our risk management framework for measuring and managing climate-related physical and transition risks that could impact the bank’s operations and loan portfolio. 

Webster takes a comprehensive approach to risk management with a defined enterprise risk management framework providing a structured approach to identify, assess and manage risk. Maintaining a robust control environment is a critical priority at Webster, as it helps ensure that we are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies. Our internal risk management team oversees the Bank’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and provides subject matter expertise to advise the lines of business to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate regulatory and compliance risk. Information Risk management advises on information security risk management and cyber defense programs. These teams develop annual compliance training, maintain rigorous testing programs and provide regular updates to the Board. 

Compliance training continues to be a critical priority to ensure safety and soundness practices. All colleagues and certain contractors are required to complete an annual compliance program. Compliance training requirements range from one to more than 30 courses, depending on the colleague’s role, and cover a range of topics, including regulations, ethics, cybersecurity and employment law.

To learn more about Webster Bank’s commitment to corporate responsibility, visit our CR webpage.

For full details about Webster Bank’s 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report, visit here.

After Sappi completed the comprehensive rebuild of Paper Machine 1 at Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, Maine, in 2018, we launched a broad range of high quality paperboard products to meet customer demand for renewable paper-based packaging. These products can reduce the amount of plastic used in packaging.

Our products Proto®, LusterFSB® and Spectro® are now established brands in the folding carton, foodservice and commercial print segments. To build on the success of these grades, Sappi recently introduced a specialized paperboard developed for blister packaging applications. Proto Blister is the newest offering from Sappi’s expanding paperboard line.

“Blister pack” describes packaging that uses a translucent thermoformed pocket or cup that covers the product, which is then heat-sealed to an adhesive coated paperboard card (blister board). The blister board is then expected to separate within the fiber layer, yielding fiber tear onto the heat-sealed “blister” cup when it is torn away from the substrate upon product removal.

This fiber-tear performance gives the consumer confidence that the product has not been tampered with prior to purchase. This packaging is often used in products that rely heavily on visual marketing, such as health and beauty products, personal care products, office products and others that are often showcased in an in-store rack.

Recent advancements in this packaging category paint a bright future for Proto Blister, as technology has been developed to use paperboard instead of plastic for the pocket. Blister packaging that uses only paperboard greatly facilitates recycling and reduces plastic use.

Proto Blister was developed to provide the same superior print surface as Proto, but with added functionality for demanding blister packaging applications. The product provides both reliable fiber tear and strong anchorage to the pocket to prevent product leakage during transport, storage and store display.

Proto Blister is the first of many products to launch as part of our next generation of paperboard as we look to expand our innovative paperboard offering with another capacity expansion at our Somerset Mill.