CO₂ Emissions Report
Reducing emissions when production decreases means stability. Reducing emissions while production increases is true performance. In 2024, 55% of SEAM members reduced their Scope 1 and 2 emissions. 📉 Even more…
Environmental Claims: 2026 changes the rules
Green Claims in Focus: 2026 Marks a Turning Point for EU & UK Enforcement Regulatory scrutiny of environmental and sustainability claims is intensifying rapidly across the EU and the UK,…
TRENDS 2026, the year of industrial robustness
Four pillars shaping the European industry in 2026 Environmental pillar: from decarbonization to regeneration This is currently the most advanced pillar, and one of the most demanding. In 2026, decarbonization…
2025 Review: Turning the transition into action
2025: The SEAM movement in numbers This year confirmed that the sustainable transition needs practical methods. Through the SEAM Carbon Footprint Project, the label has moved beyond intentions to become a…
COP30 | The Nature COP
Rethinking Industrial Models One of this year’s central themes was the shift toward sustainable and responsible supply chains. The goal is clear: integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria across…
ESPR: What Challenges for the Abrasives Industry?
What Is ESPR, the New Engine of Innovation? ESPR is a cornerstone of the European Green Deal for industry. Replacing the 2009 Ecodesign Directive, it broadens the scope of energy…
Innovation and Circularity
CSR as a Catalyst for Progress Even without immediate regulatory deadlines, expectations are rising quickly: customers demand traceability, investors scrutinize ESG performance, and society calls for greater transparency. Supplier audits,…
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 –…