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Navigating Pollution: A Blueprint for the Banking Sector

Humanity is facing a triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, creating a complex web of challenges that must be addressed in a coordinated manner. Among these, pollution follows the principle of double materiality: it affects both society and ecosystems, and poses growing risks to financial institutions. However, banks can play a powerful role in reversing this trend by supporting clients that adopt resource-efficient and low-pollution practices.

An Overview of Alternatives to Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) and Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD)

Objectives and Scope 

The Jennifer Altman Foundation has commissioned the Lowell Center for Sustainable Production to review available information relative to the uses   and potential alternatives for two brominated flame retardants, tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) and hexabromocyclododecane HBCD. The objective of this study is to accomplish the following:  

Clean Electronics Production Network CEPN Alternatives Assessment Guide

Tool Owner
Clean Electronics Production Network

Network members developed an Alternatives Assessment Guide — a concise, high-level guide for identifying and evaluating potential substitutions for Chemicals of High Concern used in electronics manufacturing processes. The tool is intended to allow companies to thoroughly assess and implement safer alternatives to identified Chemicals of High Concern, while avoiding regrettable substitutions. A safer alternative may include a chemical substitute or a change in materials or design that eliminates the need for a chemical alternative.

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