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ADEC Innovations and Libryo Partner to Simplify Supply Chain Compliance

ADEC Innovations and Libryo team up for the CleanChain Compliance Module, which provides global fashion brands and suppliers access to legal requirements and compliance status with certainty and confidence. Irvine, CA, USA, and London, UK, August 20, 2019 (Newswire.com) — ADEC Innovations, a leader in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) solutions, and Libryo, a legal tech company that provides SaaS for regulatory law, announce their partnership to deliver a software module empowering brands and suppliers to understand their legal requirements and compliance status in real-time, fostering responsible practices through improved processes, greater transparency, and operational efficiencies. CleanChain, an ADEC Innovation, is an application designed to help organizations gain visibility and insights into chemical use throughout their supply chain, automating the processes of tracking, managing, and reporting compliance with Manufacturing Restricted Substance Lists (MRSLs) and Restricted Substances Lists (RSLs). The new partnership has given rise to the CleanChain Compliance Module, an innovative new extension that integrates Libryo’s vast library of more than 20,000 legal registers with CleanChain’s comprehensive management software. The Compliance Module makes it clear and easy for brands and suppliers to understand their federal and regional legal and regulatory obligations, create action plans for compliance, and keep track of multiple facilities. The tool converts relevant legal items into a simple checklist and details next-steps for compliance, allowing users to answer the question, ‘What does the law require my business to do here and now?’ in seconds. Peter Flynn, Libryo’s Chief Executive Officer said, “We are delighted to have partnered with ADEC Innovations to bring the Compliance Module to an industry that has been searching for a smarter way to address this very difficult problem. Helping to solve environmental and social issues like this is the reason we founded Libryo, so it is very satisfying to see this solution launch so strongly.” “The driving force behind CleanChain is transparency, and our partnership with Libryo allows us to take that to the next level,” said Lance Pierce, President, Global Development, ADEC Innovations. “Having real-time access to regulations involving waste production, hazardous chemicals, and child labor empowers companies to proactively make positive impacts for their business, as well as the communities they serve, and to be transparent in doing so.” Check out the CleanChain Compliance Module info sheet to learn more. ### Libryo Libryo is an automated, cloud-based platform that helps organisations know the law that applies to their business, in every jurisdiction. Law is poorly organised, changes regularly, it’s not searchable and is written in complicated phrases. Libryo makes it easier to know the law by filtering, configuring and tracking unique legal registers, enabling people to quickly navigate regulatory complexity with clarity and certainty. Founded in 2016 with headquarters in London, Libryo operates all over the world helping over 9,000 users across 130 organisations. Libryo – now you know. www.libryo.com ADEC Innovations ADEC Innovations’ ESG business advances sustainable practices around the world and helps organizations responsibly grow and operate. ADEC ESG Solutions seamlessly delivers fully-integrated, cost-effective consulting, data management, and software solutions to ensure we meet our clients’ ever-evolving needs and help them save time, reduce costs, optimize resource use, and drive operational efficiencies. esg.adec-innovations.com Media Contact For Libryo Vicky Daley vicky.daley@libryo.com For ADEC Innovations Jacki Fricke media@adec-innovations.com
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UNDP, DENR and ADEC Innovations to develop a Biodiversity Monitoring and Investment Platform

The UNDP through the Biodiversity Finance Initiative together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Biodiversity Management Bureau and ADEC Innovations committed to work together to develop an online Biodiversity Monitoring and Evaluation system and an investment platform to meet national targets for biodiversity conservation. Manila, Philippines (4 March 2019) – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through its Biodiversity Management Bureau and ADEC Innovations Corporation committed to work together to develop an online Biodiversity Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system and an investment platform to meet national targets for biodiversity conservation. The M&E Platform is one of BIOFIN Philippines’ 21 finance solutions all aimed at narrowing the huge financing gap for the Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (PBSAP) implementation, the country’s roadmap to sustainably manage its biodiversity. The Platform will track the progress of the implementation of the PBSAP while mobilizing resources from various mechanisms such as corporate social responsibility, crowdfunding, diaspora or migrant philanthropy, and impact investment. The Platform is also envisioned to foster transparency and accountability on investments made for biodiversity thereby increasing both public and private sector participation to unlock capital towards sustainable biodiversity financing. This is in the context that there is an estimated gap of almost PhP19B (USD 349M) in the annual budget (2015-2028) for biodiversity efforts in the Philippines. ADEC Innovations Corporation recognizes the importance of developing such Platform and has committed to work hand in hand with UNDP-BIOFIN Philippines and DENR-BMB. “We at ADEC Innovations see the value in developing this platform as a way to achieve the Philippines’ targets for biodiversity conservation,” said James Donovan, CEO of ADEC Innovations. “This initiative not only requires work from the government and public agencies, but also calls for efforts from us in the private sector as we undoubtedly share the same vision with the Philippine government when it comes to sustainable management of natural resources,” Donovan added. “Clearly there is big opportunity to leverage the capital, capabilities and innovation available from the private sector for biodiversity conservation. UNDP is delighted to have the opportunity to work with ADEC Innovations, known for its software development capabilities, to create this unique platform to monitor and promote public and private investments in biodiversity conservation. This will be an invaluable tool for DENR to help it bridge the financing gap,” as seconded by Titon Mitra, UNDP Resident Representative. Encapsulating the country’s rich and vast data from various agencies and organizations, this Platform will provide visibility on and serve as repository of information on biodiversity-related projects and initiatives nationwide. The information provided by the Platform are expected to allow for making informed decisions for government programming and budgeting as well as for private investments for biodiversity contributing to the achievement of the Philippine Development Plan targets, Aichi Biodiversity Targets, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals Targets. It will also aid in the Philippines’ reporting to the Convention on Biological Diversity, a fulfillment of its international obligation. “I am excited about this partnership especially on working with UNDP and ADEC Innovations. I am looking forward to more years of partnership and learning more about this initiative,” said Director Crisanta Marlene Rodriguez of the Biodiversity Management Bureau and added that BMB will facilitate DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu’s signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for this undertaking. She assured that DENR Secretary Cimatu, as a biodiversity advocate himself, will strongly support this initiative. ### About Biodiversity Financing Initiative (BIOFIN) Launched in 2012, the Biodiversity Finance Initiative – BIOFIN, as a new global partnership, seeks to address the biodiversity finance challenge in a comprehensive manner – building a sound business case for increased investment in the management of ecosystems and biodiversity, with a particular focus on the needs and transformational opportunities at the national level. For more information, please visit: http://www.biodiversityfinance.net. ABOUT UNDP UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in 177 countries and territories, we offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations. In the Philippines, UNDP fosters human development for peace and prosperity. Working with central and local governments as well as civil society, and building on global best practices, UNDP strengthens capacities of women, men and institutions to empower them to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and the objectives of the Philippine Development Plan. Through advocacy and development projects, with a special focus on vulnerable groups, UNDP works to ensure a better life for the Filipino people. Website:  www.ph.undp.org || Twitter: @UNDPPH || On Facebook: www.facebook.com/undp.ph ABOUT DENR DENR-Biodiversity Management Bureau is mandated to protect the country’s biological diversity, and properly manage and conserve these important resources. Twitter: @DENROfficial || On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denrbiodiversity  ABOUT ADEC Innovations ADEC Innovations’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) business advances sustainable practices around the world and helps organizations responsibly grow and operate.
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Envirosite Receives 2018 EBJ Business Achievement Award

Envirosite Corporation, a leading provider of environmental data solutions that enable better decision-making, announces today that it has been honored with the Project Merit: Information Technology award for its groundbreaking Open Environmental Data (OED) Platform as part of the 2018 Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ) Business Awards. Shelton, CT, and San Diego, CA, February 22, 2019 (Newswire.com) – Envirosite Corporation, a leading provider of environmental data solutions that enable better decision-making, announces today that it has been honored with the Project Merit: Information Technology award for its groundbreaking Open Environmental Data (OED) Platform as part of the 2018 Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ) Business Awards. Envirosite, an ADEC Innovation, developed the OED Platform to provide clients with an in-depth look into possible environmental contamination or hazardous materials that may hinder the economic development of a particular region. In 2018, Envirosite, in partnership with the Smart and Sustainable Action Association (SaSAA), collaborated with the Broome County, New York Department Planning Department in the creation of a specialized mapping system through the OED platform. This project will be vital to identifying possible contamination sites at the county’s parks, creating opportunities to implement health-related actions and strengthen incident prevention. EBJ is a business research publication which provides strategic information and market forecasts for executives involved in 14 business segments including environmental remediation, water and wastewater, air pollution control, environmental consulting and engineering, hazardous waste, instrumentation, pollution control equipment, waste management, resource recovery, and solid waste management. It presents its annual EBJ Business Achievement Awards to recognize outstanding business performance in the environmental services sector. “In what is widely regarded as a stable market, a number of companies exceeded the norms of low single-digit growth with double-digit growth or ambitious ventures into new practice areas or technology development,” said Grant Ferrier, president of Environmental Business International Inc. (EBI, Inc.), publisher of Environmental Business Journal. Envirosite President Mark Cerino said that the company is honored to be recognized by EBJ as it plays an important role in the environmental services community. “We have built our platforms to meet the ever-changing demands and challenges associated with environmental due diligence and risk management, and the OED platform empowers communities to use high-quality, accurate data to inform development decisions and make a positive impact.” The 2018 EBJ awards will be presented at a special ceremony at the Environmental Industry Summit XVII in San Diego on March 20, 2019, an annual three-day executive retreat hosted by EBI, Inc. ### About Envirosite Envirosite is a data solutions company that develops breakthrough technology that enables stakeholders to put environmental data into action. Our solutions are used throughout the industry for environmental risk management, site assessments, due diligence and research on commercial properties and companies. By uniting years of industry experience with innovative technical expertise, our responsive, cost-effective solutions provide stakeholders with the ability to harness multiple sources of environmental data quickly so they can explore it at scale to uncover business-critical insights. Visit https://www.envirositecorp.com/ to find out more. About the EBJ Business Achievement Awards In October-December 2018, Environmental Business Journal solicited nominations for the EBJ Business Achievement Awards. Nominations were accepted in 200-word essays in specific categories. Final awards were determined by a committee of EBJ editorial advisory board members. (Disclaimer: company audits were not conducted to verify information or claims submitted with nominations) About EBI Founded in 1988, Environmental Business International Inc. is a research, publishing and consulting company that specializes in defining emerging markets and generating strategic market intelligence for companies, investors and policymakers. EBI publishes Environmental Business Journal® and Climate Change Business Journal®. EBI also performs contract research for the US government and private sector and founded the Environmental Industry Summit Series, four annual conferences for executives in the environmental industry. Visit ebionline.org to find out more. Media Contact For ADEC Innovations  Jacki Fricke Phone: +1-714-508-4100 media@adec-innovations.com
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ADEC Innovations Joins the Open Data Institute With a Commitment to the Open Data Economy

ADEC Innovations, a leader in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) solutions that create positive social and environmental impacts, has joined the Open Data Institute (ODI), solidifying its commitment to an open data economy. IRVINE, CA & LONDON, UK, January 22, 2019 (Newswire.com) – ADEC Innovations, a leader in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) solutions that create positive social and environmental impacts, has joined the Open Data Institute (ODI), solidifying its commitment to an open data economy. Co-founded in 2012 by the inventor of the web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, and artificial intelligence expert, Sir Nigel Shadbolt, the ODI works to catalyze an open data economy by bringing together individuals, businesses, and governments from around the world. The ODI recognizes that harnessing the value of data for economic and social benefit – in ways that support innovation and deliver social justice – is a significant challenge. Through sector programs, practical advocacy, and peer networks, the ODI and its members hope to create a future where people, organizations, and communities use data to make better decisions more quickly. Jeni Tennison, CEO of the ODI, said: “We are pleased to welcome ADEC Innovations to our global network of over 2,000 active members, made up of businesses, startups, data experts, and government leaders who are discovering innovative solutions using data. Our members identify and address how data can be used effectively in a range of sectors to improve decision-making and processes, deliver more efficient and effective services and products, and fuel economic growth and productivity while protecting people from any harmful impacts.” With over ten years of environmental and social sustainability experience, ADEC Innovations designs, builds, and delivers solutions that create positive social and environmental impacts. Being an ODI member ensures that ADEC Innovations can apply the latest open data principles, industry knowledge, and standards to their work. ADEC Innovations works with their clients to develop programs that are in line with the ODI’s pioneering efforts to promote accessible and trustworthy information. “Becoming a member of the ODI opens an exciting new range of potential engagement and impact for ADEC Innovations,” said Lance Pierce, President, Global Development at ADEC Innovations. “We understand that data is the key to connecting the global sustainability agenda with business resiliency and financial performance. By linking with other corporate partners and governments through the ODI, we look forward to empowering organizations, companies, and society as a whole to make more informed decisions.” ### About The Open Data Institute Six years ago, the ODI launched to catalyze an open data economy by bringing together individuals, businesses, and governments from all over the world. Since then, the ODI has reached a global audience of millions, trained thousands in new data skills, supported hundreds of startups, and unlocked over £66 million in value. Visit theodi.org to find out more. About ADEC Innovations ADEC Innovations’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) business advances sustainable practices around the world and helps organizations responsibly grow and operate. With a global workforce spanning five continents, ADEC Innovations is able to seamlessly deliver fully-integrated, cost-effective consulting, data management, and software solutions to ensure they meet clients’ everevolving ESG needs and help them save time, reduce costs, optimize resource use, and drive operational efficiencies. Visit esg.adec-innovations.com to find out more.   Media Contact For The Open Data Institute Helen Desmond +44 (0) 79 8481 3831 helen.desmond@theodi.org For ADEC Innovations Jacki Fricke +1 (714) 508-4100 media@adec-innovations.com
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ADEC Innovations Recognized with OutSystems Environmental Impact Award

ADEC Innovations has been awarded the OutSystems Innovation Awards 2018 Environmental Impact Award. Presented at the OutSystems NextStep conference in Boston on September 27, 2018 IRVINE, Calif., November 7, 2018 (Newswire.com) – ADEC Innovations has been awarded the OutSystems Innovation Awards 2018 Environmental Impact Award. Presented at the OutSystems NextStep conference in Boston on September 27, 2018, the award represents ongoing industry recognition of ADEC Innovations’ mission to pioneer environmental, social, and governance (ESG) solutions that create positive social and environmental impacts. It is the fifth award the company has received in the past year for its software solutions, recognizing its commitment to fostering sustainable practices within the global community. OutSystems is an industry-leading low code platform for application development. The OutSystems Innovation Awards recognize organizations that are using the OutSystems platform in exciting ways to create business value, drive innovation, and have a positive impact in the wider world. Explaining the decision to grant the Environmental Impact Award to ADEC Innovations, OutSystems named the company’s industry-changing software solutions. “With the ability to repurpose functionality from several applications to solve similar challenges in other markets, the team developed four customized apps. The ZDHC Gateway Chemical and Wastewater Modules identify greener chemistry within textile manufacturing processes. CleanChain helps ensure sustainable operational practices in the supply chain. CDPInsights helps companies understand and benchmark their climate change performance. And MetricsTrac helps companies improve their sustainability performance organization-wide.”
We are honored by OutSystems’ recognition of our dedication to empowering organizations to make a positive global impact. We are proud of our team’s efforts and are thrilled to be a part of an IT community that is passionate about advancing social and environmental sustainability.”Greg Scandret, ADEC InnovationsProduct Development Director
“U.S. environmental solutions company ADEC Innovations offers more value to its customers using OutSystems to deliver customizable solutions faster, without the cost or time required for ground-up enterprise software development,” said a representative from OutSystems. Committed to advancing sustainable practices around the world and helping organizations operate and grow responsibly, ADEC Innovations chose OutSystems for its attention to detail, ease of integration, and accessible user interface (UI). “We are honored by OutSystems’ recognition of our dedication to empowering organizations to make a positive global impact,” said ADEC Innovations Product Development Director, Greg Scandrett. “We are proud of our team’s efforts and are thrilled to be a part of an IT community that is passionate about advancing social and environmental sustainability.” ### About ADEC Innovations ADEC Innovations’ ESG business advances sustainable practices around the world and helps organizations responsibly grow and operate. With a global workforce of over 5,000 employees spanning five continents, ADEC Innovations is able to seamlessly deliver fully-integrated, costeffective consulting, data management, and software solutions to ensure they meet their clients’ everevolving ESG needs and help them save time, reduce costs, optimize resource use, and drive operational efficiencies. Visit esg.adec-innovations.com to find out more. About OutSystems Thousands of customers worldwide trust OutSystems, the number one low-code platform for rapid application development. Engineers with an obsessive attention to detail crafted every aspect of the OutSystems platform to help organizations build enterprise-grade apps and transform their business faster. OutSystems is the only solution that combines the power of low-code development with advanced mobile capabilities, enabling visual development of entire application portfolios that easily integrate with existing systems. Visit outsystems.com to find out more. Media Contact For OutSystems Ann Conrad, OutSystems +1 404-994-2614 ann.conrad@outsystems.com For ADEC Innovations Jacki Fricke Phone: +1-714-508-4100 media@adec-innovations.com
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ADEC Innovations’ CleanChain Named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s SDCE 100 Top Supply Chain Products for 2018

Fourth Accolade in a Year for Recently Launched Software Solution Providing Unprecedented Transparency for Global Supply Chain Practices IRVINE, Calif., August 14, 2018 (Newswire.com) – ADEC Innovations, a pioneer in environmental, social and governance (ESG) solutions that create positive social and environmental impacts, announced that Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the executive’s user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, has selected CleanChain as a recipient of an SDCE 100 Award for 2018. Since September 2017, CleanChain has also been recognized with three other prestigious awards: the “Top Environmental Product of the Year” Award from the Environmental Leader andEnergy Manager Today Product & Project Awards, the “Sustainability Product of the Year” Award from Business Intelligence Group and the “Green Supply Chain Award” from Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Nominated by MAS Holdings (MAS), a leading manufacturer of intimate apparel, sports, swim and performance wear, CleanChain is a data management and communication tool designed to support and manage environmental and sustainability challenges throughout global supply chains. As part of its zero-toxic commitments, MAS needed a process and reporting system that provided inventory registration and management, usage tracking and dashboard views for each of their numerous facilities around the globe. After reviewing a number of different solutions, MAS selected CleanChain because it offered a number of unique features not offered by other software companies and allowed them to create the solutions their manual approach had not delivered. Launched in September 2016, CleanChain provides brands and retailers with a system for consolidating chemical and other supply chain data across the entire supply base. By using CleanChain, companies have the ability to engage with each other and work towards improving environmental, health and safety practices throughout their manufacturing processes, including eliminating the discharge of hazardous chemicals.

MAS has a larger vision to be zero-toxic in product, process and supply chain by 2025. Chemicals play a big part of our integrated strategy, where we have committed to take bold climate action, manage our footprint and support a thriving planet. CleanChain empowers us to know where and how we can make a positive impact.

Sharika Senanayake, Director Environmental Sustainability, MAS Holdings

“We are proud to have developed a tool that empowers brands, retailers and manufacturers to make more informed and responsible sourcing decisions,” said Robert A. Francisco, president, ADEC Innovations. “ADEC Innovations is committed to developing solutions that accelerate positive global impact. The continuing recognition of CleanChain is an encouraging sign that the industry shares those core values and is ready to prioritize sustainability.” The SDCE 100 is an annual list of 100 successful and innovative supply chain projects, spotlighting them for supply chain executives who are looking for new opportunities to drive improvement in their own operations. These projects show how supply chain solution and service providers help their customers and clients achieve supply chain excellence and prepare their supply chains for success. “First and foremost, we want to congratulate the winners of this year’s Top 100 for their successful and innovative projects, which serve as models to companies of all sizes for what is achievable in their supply chains,” says John Yuva, editor for Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “Regardless of company size, these projects are best-in-class examples of the types of efficiencies and bottom-line results that supply chain executives should be striving toward in their own operations. Our 2018 winners provide a roadmap for how to get there.” The CleanChain network has grown exponentially since its inception, helping companies reduce impacts in their supply chain and reach their corporate sustainability goals and milestones. Noted Sharika Senanayake, director environmental sustainability, MAS Holdings, “MAS has a larger vision to be zero-toxic in product, process and supply chain by 2025. Chemicals play a big part of our integrated strategy, where we have committed to take bold climate action, manage our footprint and support a thriving planet. CleanChain empowers us to know where and how we can make a positive impact.” ### About Supply & Demand Chain Executive Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the executive’s user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, utilizing hard-hitting analysis, viewpoints and unbiased case studies to steer executives and supply management professionals through the complicated, yet critical, world of supply and demand chain enablement to gain competitive advantage. Visit them on the web at www.SDCExec.com. About MAS Holdings One of the world’s most recognized design-to-delivery solution providers in apparel and textile manufacturing, MAS manages a portfolio of businesses with a revenue of USD $1.8bn. It is also the largest apparel and textile manufacturer in South Asia. Headquartered in Sri Lanka, MAS serves 53 manufacturing facilities placed across 16 countries, with over 97,000 people involved in its operation. With a diverse portfolio under its umbrella, MAS is driven by the vision to create a self-sustained ecosystem in the global business arena. About ADEC Innovations ADEC Innovations’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) business advances sustainable practices around the world and helps organizations responsibly grow and operate. With access to ADEC Innovations’ global workforce of over 5,000 employees spanning five continents, ADEC Innovations is able to seamlessly deliver fully integrated, cost-effective consulting, data management and software solutions to ensure we meet our clients’ ever-evolving ESG needs and help them save time, reduce costs, optimize resource use and drive operational efficiencies. Please visit esg.adec-innovations.com to find out more.
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MAS Holdings Makes a CleanChain Connection With ADEC Innovations in Journey Toward Elimination of Hazardous Materials

IRVINE, Calif. and Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 13, 2018 (Newswire.com)— MAS Holdings (MAS), a leading manufacturer of intimate apparel, sports, swim and performance wear, has invested in CleanChain, a software solution from ADEC Innovations, in its quest to be a zero toxic manufacturer. CleanChain, an ADEC Innovation, will be used by the group to manage chemical use throughout MAS’ global manufacturing operations and supply chain. As part of its zero toxic commitments, MAS needed a process and reporting system that provided inventory registration and management, usage tracking and dashboard views for each of their facilities spread around the globe. After reviewing a number of different solutions, MAS selected CleanChain because it offered a number of unique features not offered by other software companies and allowed them to create the solutions their manual approach had not delivered. Working together, MAS and ADEC Innovations implemented CleanChain to fulfill their specific reporting needs. MAS has since facilitated the adoption of CleanChain at 20 chemical intensive manufacturing facilities in Australia, Bangladesh, China, Germany, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam.

“Since implementing CleanChain and collaborating with the ADEC Innovations team, we have transformed our inefficient and laborintensive processes into a comprehensive system that helps us better understand and reduce risks, and reduced our manual burden and the associated costs of aggregating supply chain data.”

– Sharika Senanayaka, Director Environmental Sustainability, MAS Holdings
“We needed to more proactively and systematically manage the vast amounts of chemical information across our global operations,” said Sharika Senanayake, Director Environmental Sustainability, MAS Holdings. “Since implementing CleanChain and collaborating with the ADEC Innovations team, we have transformed our inefficient and labor-intensive processes into a comprehensive system that helps us better understand and reduce risks, and reduced our manual burden and the associated costs of aggregating supply chain data.” MAS attributes significant improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of chemical management across their supply chain to CleanChain. An early adopter of the platform, MAS joined in 2016 and has since played an important collaborative role in improving ADEC Innovations’ pioneering chemical information management solution. “ADEC Innovations is thrilled to partner with MAS Holdings in the deployment of CleanChain within their organization and across the supply chain,” said Robert A. Francisco, President, ADEC Innovations. “Our collaboration supports MAS Holdings’ continued commitment to being a proactive and forward-thinking organization with products, plans and strategies that focus on sustainability. Their core ideals are in direct alignment with ADEC Innovations’ mission of developing solutions like CleanChain, which accelerate positive, global impact, resulting in a more sustainable future.” CleanChain is a secure online chemical information management system, built for manufacturers and supported by many of the major brands they supply. It provides partner businesses with a library of over 32,000 chemicals, the results of analyses conducted on those chemical products by approved labs, custom tools to compare how different products comply across multiple Manufacturing Restricted Substance Lists (MRSLs), detailed questionnaires to help users share data on the products they use and an intuitive connections system to facilitate simple sharing of this data. More than 500 users have joined the platform. For more information on CleanChain, visit cleanchain.com. ### About MAS Holdings Being one of the world’s most recognized design to delivery solution providers in apparel and textile manufacturing, MAS manages a portfolio of businesses with revenue of USD 1.8bn. It is also the largest apparel and textile manufacturer in South Asia. Headquartered in Sri Lanka, MAS serves 53 manufacturing facilities placed across 16 countries, with over 95,000 people involved in its operation. With a diverse portfolio under its umbrella, MAS is driven by the vision to create a selfsustained ecosystem in the global business arena. About ADEC Innovations ADEC Innovations’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) business advances sustainable practices around the world and helps organizations responsibly grow and operate. With access to ADEC Innovations’ global workforce of over 5,000 employees spanning five continents, Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and North America, ADEC Innovations ESG Solutions is able to seamlessly deliver fullyintegrated, cost-effective consulting, data management and software solutions to ensure we meet our clients’ ever-evolving ESG needs and help them save time, reduce costs, optimize resource use, and drive operational efficiencies. Please visit esg.adec-innovations.com to find out more.
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OutSystems Customer ADEC Innovations Receives Environmental Leader’s Top Product of the Year Award

The third industry recognition received for CleanChain, built with the OutSystems low-code development platform BOSTON and ATLANTA, May 22, 2018 — OutSystems congratulates customer ADEC Innovations for receiving the Top Product of the Year Award from Environmental Leader. The winning product, CleanChain, was built with the OutSystems low-code development platform. In addition, CleanChain recently received the Sustainability Product of the Year award from Business Intelligence Group and the Green Supply Chain award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive. ADEC Innovations was honored on May 16 for this innovative app that advances greener supply chains by tracking chemicals through manufacturing processes so that companies in industries such as textiles and apparel can determine how to reduce and even eliminate hazardous chemicals from those processes. 500 users in over 35 countries use CleanChain to help reduce impacts in the supply chain and reach corporate sustainability goals and milestones. “Receiving all this recognition illustrates the commitment of ADEC Innovations to promoting sustainability and making the world a cleaner, better place,” said Steve Rotter, CMO at OutSystems. “The CleanChain application is a game changer in the way it enables companies to take proactive efforts to keep hazardous materials out of the supply chain.” CleanChain is one of several apps ADEC Innovations has developed since converting its app development processes to the OutSystems platform several years ago. Their goal – to shift away from traditional coding in an effort to build applications more quickly with agility. “CleanChain is being used as part of a larger effort globally to keep pollution out of waterways, especially in developing countries that have yet to put in place the necessary regulations,” said Greg Scandrett, Director Product Development at ADEC. “We were able to build apps that these industries can use to create a real impact for local communities and the planet as a whole. And we were able to bring these solutions to market very quickly using OutSystems.” The Environmental Leader and Energy Manager Today Product and Project Awards is a program recognizing excellence in products and services that provide companies with energy and environmental benefits, or in projects implemented by companies that improved environmental or energy management and increased the bottom line. ### About OutSystems Thousands of customers worldwide trust OutSystems, the number one low-code platform for rapid application development. Engineers with an obsessive attention to detail crafted every aspect of the OutSystems platform to help organizations build enterprise-grade apps and transform their business faster. OutSystems is the only solution that combines the power of low-code development with advanced mobile capabilities, enabling visual development of entire applications that easily integrate with existing systems. Visit us at www.outsystems.com, or follow us on Twitter @OutSystems or LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/outsystems. About ADEC Innovations ADEC Innovations’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) business advances sustainable practices around the world and helps organizations responsibly grow and operate. With access to ADEC Innovations’ global workforce of over 5,000 employees spanning five continents, ADEC Innovations is able to seamlessly deliver fully-integrated, cost-effective consulting, data management and software solutions to ensure we meet our clients’ ever-evolving ESG needs and help them save time, reduce costs, optimize resource use, and drive operational efficiencies. Visit esg.adec-innovations.com to find out more.     OutSystems Media Contacts: Ann Conrad (US) 404-994-2614 ann.conrad@outsystems.com Katelyn Campbell (US) 617-502-4300 outsystems@pancomm.com Catia Gil (Portugal) +351 213 026 150 catia.gil@corpcom.pt
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ADEC Innovations’ CleanChain Receives Major Sustainability Awards

Recently Launched Software Solution Provides Unprecedented Transparency into Global Supply Chain Practices and Supports the Improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety Performance. Irvine, CA, May 16, 2018 – ADEC Innovations, a pioneer in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) solutions that create positive social and environmental impacts, announced today that its CleanChain software solution has been recognized with three prestigious awards: the ‘Top Environmental Product of the Year’ Award from the Environmental Leader and Energy Manager Today Product & Project Awards, the ‘Sustainability Product of the Year’ Award from Business Intelligence Group, and the ‘Green Supply Chain Award’ from Supply & Demand Chain Executive. CleanChain is a data management and communication tool designed to support and manage environmental and sustainability challenges throughout global supply chains. Launched in September 2016, CleanChain provides brands and retailers with a system for consolidating chemical and other supply chain data across the entire supply base. By using CleanChain, companies have the ability to engage with each other and work towards improving environmental, health, and safety practices throughout their manufacturing processes, including eliminating the discharge of hazardous chemicals. “CleanChain is a perfect example of ADEC Innovations’ commitment to developing solutions that accelerate positive, global impact,” said Robert A. Francisco, President, ADEC Innovations. “We are proud to have developed a tool that helps brands, retailers, and manufacturers simplify and streamline chemical management across their global supply chains, empowering them to make more informed and responsible sourcing decisions – resulting in a more sustainable future.” The Business Intelligence Group Sustainability Awards honor those organizations which have made sustainability an integral part of their business practice. “We are so proud to reward and recognize ADEC Innovations for their sustainability efforts and smart business strategy,” said Russ Fordyce, managing director, Business Intelligence Group. “Their innovation and leadership serve as a high benchmark for other organizations and leaders around the globe.” The Supply & Demand Chain Executive Green Supply Chain Awards recognize companies making sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategy, and working to achieve measurable sustainability goals within their own operations and/or supply chains. “Honorees for this year’s award demonstrate that corporate social responsibility is a business imperative that transcends the company and extends throughout the supply chain, involving suppliers and customers,” says John R. Yuva, editor for Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “Our honorees serve as role models for supply chains globally to expand their CSR reach and impact.” The Environmental Leader and Energy Manager Today Product & Project Awards recognize excellence in products and services that provide companies with energy and environmental benefits, and in projects implemented by companies that result in improved environmental outcomes while positively impacting revenue. According to Tim Hermes, publisher of Environmental Leader parent company, Business Sector Media, “With a highly respected (and critical) judging panel and a strict set of judging criteria, entrants faced an extremely high bar for the level of product or project to qualify for an award. Those who entered needed to bring their A-game to get even a sniff of award-nirvana. And they delivered.” 500 users in over 35 countries have joined CleanChain, helping companies reduce impacts in their supply chain and reach their corporate sustainability goals and milestones. ### About Business Intelligence Group The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. Unlike other industry award programs, business executives—those with experience and knowledge—judge the programs. The organization’s proprietary and unique scoring system selectively measures performance across multiple business domains and then rewards those companies whose achievements stand above those of their peers. About Supply & Demand Chain Executive Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the executive’s user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, utilizing hard-hitting analysis, viewpoints, and unbiased case studies to steer executives and supply management professionals through the complicated, yet critical, world of supply and demand chain enablement to gain competitive advantage. Visit us on the web at www.SDCExec.com. About Environmental Leader and Energy Manager Today Since 2006, Environmental Leader and Energy Manager Today’s websites and daily email newsletters have provided the definitive and objective voice in reporting on business-related energy, environmental, sustainability, and energy and energy management issues. Visit: www.environmentalleader.com/ or www.energymanagertoday.com/. About the Environmental Leader and Energy Manager Today Product & Project Awards In its sixth year, the Environmental Leader Product & Project Awards recognize excellence in products and services that provide companies with energy and environmental benefits, or in corporate projects that improved environmental, sustainability or energy management and increased the bottom line. It is a five-point rating system designed to offer companies feedback and recognition. Third-party judges came from the following companies:  Ball Aerospace, Best Buy, Black Ink Consulting, BSI Group, CandA, Caesars, Consultant Ben Larkey, Harbec, Kellogg, LNS Research, Marriott, Miller Coors,Nike, Novartis, Sears Holdings Corporation, Strategic Sustainable Consulting, Sustridge, Tesla,  Wellborn Cabinet, and Vincit Group.  For a complete list of winners, visit www.environmentalleader.com/ or www.energymanagertoday.com/. 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ADEC Innovations Named as Solution Provider of the Year Finalist at the 2017 Responsible Business Awards in London

ADEC Innovations was recognized as Solution Provider of the Year Finalist during Ethical Corporation’s 2017 Responsible Business Awards. London, United Kingdom, October 16, 2017 – ADEC Innovations was recognized as Solution Provider of the Year Finalist during Ethical Corporation’s 2017 Responsible Business Awards. ADEC Innovations was one of four global companies shortlisted for the Solution Provider of the Year award, which recognises outstanding software providers, consultants and service firms whose initiatives are consistently rooted in innovation, sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, which are necessary for the empowerment and progress of responsible business. The company’s inclusion among the finalists served to validate its continued commitment to developing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) solutions and encouraging the private sector to do its part in contributing to sustainable development. ADEC Innovations’ CEO James Donovan and Director for the UK Ben Wilde were presented a certificate, which stated that Ethical Corporation was “delighted to shortlist and recognise ADEC Innovations for its pioneering work.” “Being recognised as a finalist at the Responsible Business Awards is something that ADEC Innovations is extremely proud of.  It reinforces the enthusiasm and hard work of our global team of professionals who are dedicated to developing global business solutions that promote the integration of sustainability into the core of everyone’s business agenda,” said Donovan. ADEC Innovations is known for delivering to the global market innovative and groundbreaking sustainable business solutions such as The ZDHC Gateway – Chemical Module, a safer chemistry database developed with the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme. ZDHC is a global alliance of apparel, footwear and textile companies committed to ensuring sustainability in their global supply chains. Along with ZDHC, ADEC Innovations developed CleanChain, a chemical management software designed to help companies identify and eliminate harmful chemicals from their manufacturing processes. It also developed CDPInsights, which helps companies track, benchmark and maximise CDP performance so companies can improve climate change strategies and programs in both the short and long term. Having built the most comprehensive collection of self-reported environmental data in the world, CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) runs the global disclosure system that enables companies, cities, states and regions to measure and manage their environmental impacts. Now on its 7th year, the Responsible Business Awards is widely recognised as the world’s leading awards for sustainability, supply chain and business leaders.  Organised by the London-based Ethical Corporation, this annual event is known for recognising authentic and genuinely innovative approaches to making responsible business a reality. The Ethical Corporation is a leading provider of business intelligence solutions to multinational companies, NGO think-tanks, academia, governments and consultancies.
什么是大宗化学品？我们应该如何处理大宗化学品？

影响购买大宗化学品的主要因素往往是成本和即时性。因此，买家经常更换这些化学品的供应商是很常见的现象。

ZDHC对大宗化学品的定义是，具有已知化学结构和单一CAS（Chemical Abstracts Service）编号的单一物质或化合物。这些化学品通常用于制造过程中创造条件或作为辅助剂。不同厂家生产的两种大宗化学品具有相同性和互换性。它们通常不会留在最终产品上，而是在加工过程中被清洗掉了。

虽然大宗化学品包含在ZDHC MRSL（制造限制物质清单）中，但由于在ZDHC网关中参与大宗化学品行业并将这些物质纳入符合ZDHC MRSL的ZDHC网关产品数据库仍有一定挑战，所以大宗化学品被排除在Performance InCheck报告之外。

大宗化学品制造商服务于多个行业，不限于纺织、服装、皮革和鞋类，这使得在可追溯性和地图绘制方面具有挑战性。影响购买大宗化学品的主要因素往往是成本和即时性。因此，买家经常更换这些化学品的供应商是很常见的现象。

为了保证清单数据的准确性和及时性，有如下建议：

检查和更新您的化学品清单

定期检查和更新您的化学品清单，以反映任何变化或新增数据。核实所有化学品，包括大宗化学品，是否准确记录。

每月清单更新

确保化学品清单每月更新，包括期间使用的所有化学品，以确保数据的准确和即时性。

熟悉ZDHC更新指南

供应商应熟悉ZDHC大宗化学品指南ZDHC Commodity Chemical Guide。本指南概述了管理大宗化学品的最佳做法，确保它们得到负责任的评估和储存。

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为什么可持续发展对供应商很重要？

随着环境问题成为人们关注的焦点，品牌、监管机构和消费者都要求供应商提高透明度，承担更大的责任。但这对服装和纺织行业的供应商意味着什么？

数据表明：

70%的品牌更喜欢拥有透明的可持续发展数据的供应商。品牌正在优先考虑那些能够提供可验证数据的供应商。如果没有透明度，供应商就有可能把业务输给已经准备好的竞争对手。

时尚供应链占全球碳排放量的10%。服装业是造成气候变化的最大因素之一。减少碳排放不再仅仅是合规性的问题，而是关于在一个可持续性是品牌和消费者的关键决策因素的市场中保持相关性。。

纺织生产占全球工业水污染的20%。纺织制造中的化学密集型工艺造成了严重的水污染。品牌越来越多地执行更严格的环境要求，这使得供应商必须改善废水管理和化学品合规性。

CleanChain如何赋能供应商？

供应商需要合适的工具来应对这些挑战并实现可持续发展目标。CleanChain简化了环境合规和可持续发展报告，帮助供应商

✅自动化合规性追踪，并确保符合ZDHC MRSL和其他法规。

✅通过实时数据洞察和性能监控减少碳和水足迹。

✅改善化学品管理，确保更安全、更可持续的生产过程。

✅通过提供经过验证的、透明的可持续发展数据，与品牌建立信任。

可持续供应链的未来

可持续性不仅仅是满足法规要求——它还关乎提高竞争优势，加强品牌关系，以及企业的未来发展。随着对可持续发展的期望不断提高，主动适应的供应商将最有利于长期成功。

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东丽化学创新
除了CleanChain的功能优势之外，它还帮助用户简化了与电子表格相关的复杂性操作。 关于东丽酒伊织染(南通)有限公司

东丽酒伊织染 (南通) 有限公司 (公司简称 TSD), 成立于1994年, 是东丽集团 (Toray) 在中国投资规模最大的制造型公司, 是一家以化学合成纤维为主的坯布织造、功能性面料加工·染色、成衣制造销售及水处理 为核心事业的公司。公司拥有从新技术研 发、织造/染色/后整理/检测及成衣制 造的一条龙生产流程。作为东丽海外的标 杆工厂, TSD拥有一流的安全、环境和职业 卫生、能源管理体系, 践行着TSD对于社会 责任感的承诺。公司秉承“通过创造新的 价值为社会做贡献”的企业理念, 以不懈的 创新精神和科技实力为客户不断开发品质 上乘、性能卓越的面料, 谋求与每一位顾客 的共同发展。

客户面临的挑战

在采用CleanChain这款在线化学品管理系统之前, 我们在执行ZDHC的过程中, 由于化学品使用类别多且量大, 很难实现实时追踪现有化学品的MRSL合规性。同时, 针对没有合规性的化学品以及证书到期的产品, 我们需要人工核实和整理相关列表, 并一一和化学品制剂商进行沟通。整个过程需要花费大量的时间，极大地影响我们的工作效率。另外, 如何提高MRLS的整体符合性，也是我们的一大挑战。最后, 在采用系统前, 我们不明确我司客户对于我们进入CleanChain平台持何种态度及其认可程度如何。

CleanChain解决方案

我司化学品管理工作者每月在系统里按时上传化学品清单，并下载InCheck报告。为了避免用户错过上传的时间截点, CleanChain还会有自动化的邮件提醒用户及时上传化学品数据。除了定期上传化学品数据外, 我们日常工作中,也会利用系统的Dashboard来查看到期的产品以及没有合规性的产品列表。根据这份列表, 我们有针对性地和化学品供应商开展高效的沟通, 鼓励并帮助他们对未合规的产品进行检测并上传至ZDHC Gateway网关。同时, 在数据的分享上, 通过CleanChain的connect功能, 与客户取得关联, 系统可自动帮助用户将CIL数据和InCheck报告分享给我们的合作品牌。CleanChain在数据的管理上, 帮助我们节省了手动分享报告和清单的时间, 大大地提高了工作效率 。

CleanChain带给我们的价值

The implementation of the CleanChain platform has significantly reduced our exposure to chemical risk substances while greatly enhancing the efficiency of our chemical management efforts. Additionally, adopting CleanChain has strengthened customer recognition and trust, particularly among those familiar with or already utilizing the platform. Ultimately, CleanChain plays a key role in advancing our sustainability initiatives.

采用CleanChain系统，在很大程度上帮助我司规避了化学品的风险物质, 也大大提高了我司化学品管理方向的工作效率。同时, CleanChain系统的采用提升了客户对于我司的认可度及信任度, 尤其是对于了解或者已经使用CleanChain平台的客户而言。最后, CleanChain促进了我司可持续发展进程。

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