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Element Solutions Receives Sustainability Recognitions
December 7, 2023 | BUSINESS WIREEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Element Solutions Inc, a global and diversified specialty chemicals company, has received two prestigious sustainability awards for the third consecutive year: a ranking on Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies and an EcoVadis Medal. These accolades underscore Element Solutions Inc's dedication to integrating sustainability into its business operations and its commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance excellence.
Element Solutions Inc ranked #114 overall in Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2024 out of 600 companies and ranked #11 within the Materials and Chemicals industry classification. Newsweek first considered 30 KPIs from 2,000 of the largest US headquartered public companies from 14 industries. The second part of the analysis was comprised of a survey of 17,000 participants and their perception related to the companies’ CSR reputation.
In addition, Element Solutions Inc received an EcoVadis Silver Medal, placing it among the top 25% of companies assessed by EcoVadis, a global platform that rates companies' sustainability efforts. The EcoVadis Silver Medal acknowledges Element Solutions Inc's strong performance in environmental stewardship, labor practices, human rights, ethical conduct, and sustainable procurement.
Ben Gliklich, CEO of Element Solutions Inc said, "We are incredibly proud to receive these recognitions for our sustainability efforts. Sustainability is not just a matter of environmental and social responsibility but also a strategic imperative for long-term success. These awards validate the emphasis we place on environmental sustainability and community engagement within our business and I’m thankful for the commitment our employees make to create a more sustainable future for all.”
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A Necessary Shift From Gerber to IPC-2581
05/07/2026 | Tracy Riggan, Global Electronics AssociationIPC-2581 is an open, vendor-neutral data exchange standard developed by the Global Electronics Association to streamline the exchange of PCB design information across fabrication, assembly, and test. It replaces multiple legacy formats—including industry standards, Gerber, and ODB++—with a single, comprehensive, XML-based dataset that captures all manufacturing details.
How Are You Vetting Your Supply Chain?
04/28/2026 | Didrik Bech, CONFIDEEFor many years, supplier management was largely focused on standard commercial priorities: cost, quality, lead time, and delivery performance. If a supplier met specifications, shipped on time, and remained price competitive, the relationship was often considered healthy. However, the world has changed.
Global Sourcing Spotlight: Building a Supply Chain That Bends, Not Breaks
04/29/2026 | Bob Duke -- Column: Global Sourcing SpotlightThe global supply chain is a complex, interdependent, and shifting organism. In the past few years, pandemics, tariffs, wars, natural disasters, and transportation chaos have tested it like never before, revealing that fragility is expensive. The companies that survive do so not through luck but through resiliency. For decades, companies built sourcing strategies around the illusion of stability—one supplier, region, and price. It worked until a port closed, a single supplier went down, or a production line froze.
TTC-LLC and TTCI: Smarter Training, Stronger Test at PCB East 2026
04/27/2026 | The Test Connection Inc.The Training Connection LLC (TTC-LLC) and The Test Connection, Inc. (TTCI) will be exhibiting together at PCB East 2026, taking place April 28–May 1 at the DCU Convention Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Attendees can find both teams at Booth #103 during the main exhibition day on Wednesday, April 29.
New Guidance Targets Scope 3.1 Emissions Gap in Electronics Supply Chains
04/22/2026 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamA new industry guidance document aimed at improving how electronics companies account for Scope 3 Category 1 (Scope 3.1) emissions marks a significant step toward more consistent and effective supply chain decarbonization. A recent webinar hosted by the Global Electronics Association and the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) addressed a persistent challenge: Despite the material impact of Scope 3.1 emissions, fewer than half of electronics companies currently report them.