#97 – ACCESS TO LIFE SAVING HEALTHCARE WITH FLOATING DOCTORS – KELLY EISENHARDT

Kelly EisenhardtRecently, I had the opportunity to accompany the sustainability team from Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) on a tour of their offices, research and development center, and pulp and paper plants in Jakarta, Indonesia and Jambi, Sumatra. One of the most impassioned parts of the trip was getting the chance to see philanthropy and community care in action through APP’s support of the Floating Doctors program in a remote village upstream of the plant. Continue reading

#94 – PREVENT COSTLY STOP SHIPMENTS, FINES, AND FEES WITH DESIGN FOR COMPLIANCE – KELLY EISENHARDT

Kelly EisenhardtPreventing costly stop shipments, fines, and fees is manageable if the supporting documentation, declarations, and due diligence programs are in place. Design for Compliance programs help companies manage product regulatory requirements early on in the design phase, minimizing costly rework and enforcement penalties. Continue reading

#93 – SUSTAINABILITY DRIVES INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP AT EASTMAN BY KELLY EISENHARDT

Kelly EisenhardtAt Eastman Chemical, sustainability drives the innovation of new products, processes and technologies. By watching trends in consumer behavior, emerging markets, and technologies, Eastman has created new product lines that meet the growing customer demand for sustainable alternatives. Continue reading

#92 – SUPPLY CHAIN HYPER TRANSPARENCY – KELLY EISENHARDT

Kelly EisenhardtDetermining how to collect compliance and sustainability data from suppliers has been an on-going challenge for brands and retailers for many years. With an ever-changing business environment and an expanding list of global regulations, companies face pressure on numerous fronts. Data collection tools that are cost-effective and efficient can help minimize risk and confusion. Continue reading