Shop Sustainably Through Fisher Scientific’s Greener Choice Program; Work Safely With UniFirst; Upcoming Events; and more.

Whether you’re new to Biocom California or we’ve had the privilege of working with you for years, we want to remind you of some of the key ways to maximize the strategic sourcing solutions available to you as members. Please connect with us if you’re interested in scheduling a meeting to discuss your current priorities, and see below for some of our newest savings programs, upcoming events and supplier updates.  

Featured Products & Services

When wanting to equip your business with the most reliable, sustainable products, look no further than Fisher Scientific’s Greener Choice program. Simply look for the leaf icon in search results to identify qualifying options. All products with the Greener Choice badge must follow strict guidelines, including a minimum of one or more environmental benefit itemized in the U.S. FTC “Green Guides” and assurance that the environmental benefit claims remain substantiated over time. From equipment and instruments to safety and more, the Greener Choice program is another way Fisher Scientific makes it easy to make a difference. Learn more about their Green Choice offerings. 

Stakeholders across industries are factoring environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in their business decisions. What does that mean for your organization? Marsh McLennan Agency’s free Marsh ESG Risk Rating tool can give your company a lens into probable ESG risks while helping to define realistic milestones. Your ESG Risk Rating provides a starting point in understanding how your ESG performance may be perceived and—potentially—how it’s communicated to insurers. Explore Marsh McLennan Agency’s suite of ESG content and take your first steps to improving your organization.​​​​

Lab & Facilities

UniFirst places safety above all; for their customers and their team members. Illustrating this, last month, UniFirst received the prestigious Governor’s Safety and Health Award for more than one million hours without lost time at their Owensboro, Kentucky Distribution Center. This marks the third time this facility has received the award. "UniFirst Corporation has proven time and again that they value the importance of workplace safety," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said. "I hope that other companies throughout the commonwealth see this achievement and strive for similar results." Learn more about UniFirst and their safety efforts. 

Environment & Sustainability

ODP Business Solutions understands wide-scale sustainability efforts can be challenging to launch. For life science companies wanting attainable ways to enhance their sustainability efforts, ODP Business Solutions suggests considering options such as resource efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable supply chain management. By investing in energy-efficient equipment, technologies, and infrastructure, businesses can reduce their baseline energy consumption and associated carbon emissions. Making the swap is quick, but the impact is lasting. Explore ODP Business Solutions’ eco-conscious solutions and services.

For those wanting to track the conversation around ESG initiatives, Cision has summarized the top three trends in ESG reporting for the first quarter of 2023. The takeaways were as follows: one, more companies are leaning more toward real-time process reporting, versus waiting for close of quarter or year; two, more companies are unveiling solutions designed to simplify ESG reporting, from software to human advisors; three, big brands are taking advantage of seasonal trends to highlight their sustainable products. With a growing number of consumers willing to pay more for environmentally conscious products, intentional communication and marketing can skyrocket ESG resource support. To learn more, read the article here. 

Upcoming Events & Webinars

June 5-8 | BIO Convention | Boston 
Meet the Biocom California leadership team and learn about how we harness the collective power and experience of the most innovative and productive life science clusters in the world. Join us at Booth #2935 to get a front seat for our Innovation Stage where presentations will take place throughout the weeklong convention. Our industry subject matter experts will discuss the future of the life science & tech convergence, international collaborations, partnerships and trends in cold chain, and the ESG and sustainability programs that help drive our members innovation. Learn more.

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