A growing abrasives market at multiple speeds
Sustainability as a hidden driver In 2024, the global abrasives market was valued at USD 46.55 billion and is expected to reach USD 50.72 billion by the end of 2025, a…
CSR at the Heart of Summer
Top Priorities to Launch Right Now As Europe faces its first summer heatwaves, the impacts of climate change are impossible to ignore. These events are no longer isolated abnormalities. Across…
CSR Trends in the Abrasives Industry
As environmental expectations rise and regulatory frameworks tighten, the abrasives industry is under increasing pressure to adapt. This shift presents not only challenges, but also opportunities to improve processes, reduce…
Measuring impact to guide meaningful progress
2024 SIGN OF PROGRESS Since its launch, the SEAM Carbon Footprint Project has aimed to provide abrasive manufacturers with a consistent method for assessing their greenhouse gas emissions, laying the…
A strong commitment to accelerating the transition
2024 YEAR IN REVIEW - TOOLS FOR CHANGE Turning Commitment into Action Over the span of one year managing the Carbon Footprint Project, initial assessments revealed that practices varied –…
7 Inspiring Ideas for a more Sustainable Industry
The shift towards a more responsible industry is underway, and SEAM labeled members are leading the way. This month, we highlight 7 inspiring initiatives from our members, proving that ambitious…
Save the date: Annual Seam workshop
MARCH 11, 2025, PARIS, FRANCE Join us for the annual SEAM Workshop, where we will focus on the Carbon Footprint Project, and look ahead to the next steps in 2025.…
A solid foundation to build on
Measuring Scope 3 emissions is a complex but necessary challenge, and the first step has been made! The initial focus has been placed on emissions linked to raw materials purchased…
A strong foundation for progress
In 2024, an important milestone was reached in estimating the greenhouse gas emissions of SEAM label member companies. 17 companies were accompanied 56 factories were tracked 9 managers were trained…
Anticipate, act and do better
The need of concrete actions is intensifying! 2025 is shaping up to be a defining year for ESG. Faced with growing climate and social challenges, companies must evolve to meet…
A collective approach for maximum impact
2025 begins on a positive note for the SEAM Carbon Footprint Project. The first Quarter will be important in consolidating our progress and continuing the transition toward a more sustainable…
A global vision of our carbon footprint
The first sectorial estimates for Scope 3 are expected to be available by the end of the first quarter 2025! Scope 3 covers all indirect emissions not captured by Scope…