Six Industry Leaders Launch Sustainable Optical Fiber and Cable Industry Alliance (SOFIA)

Six Industry Leaders Launch Sustainable Optical Fiber and Cable Industry Alliance (SOFIA)

(IN BRIEF) Six major companies—Borealis, Covestro, Heraeus, Nextrom, Teijin Aramid, and Umicore—have launched the Sustainable Optical Fiber and Cable Industry Alliance (SOFIA) to promote sustainability across the optical fiber and cable sector. SOFIA aims to improve transparency, communication, and standardized methods for assessing environmental impact while accelerating the shift toward more sustainable products. The alliance will hold webinars and panel discussions to outline its goals and encourage broader industry collaboration.

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 14-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, Covestro, Heraeus, Nextrom, Teijin Aramid, and Umicore have announced the formation of the Sustainable Optical Fiber and Cable Industry Alliance (SOFIA), a collaborative effort aimed at promoting sustainability across the optical fiber and cable sector. This new initiative seeks to address key challenges related to transparency, communication, and standardized methodologies in the industry, with a focus on reducing carbon footprints and encouraging sustainable practices.

SOFIA’s core objectives include creating a common understanding of sustainability in the sector, improving communication on sustainability efforts, and developing standardized methods for assessing environmental impact. The alliance also aims to accelerate the industry’s transition toward greener products and processes.

Upcoming events, including a webinar on September 17, 2024, and panel discussions at major industry conferences, will offer insights into SOFIA’s goals and foster further collaboration. SOFIA members are committed to sharing their sustainability expertise and inspiring broader industry participation in the transition to a more sustainable future.

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SOURCE: Borealis AG