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Water resilience is becoming increasingly urgent, with global demand expected to exceed supply by 40% by 2030. For over two decades, Coca-Cola in Europe has worked to address this challenge through partnerships with more than 30 non-governmental organisations on over 100 projects across the continent. These initiatives range from restoring wetlands in the Danube Basin to supporting water-smart farming in Spain and Sicily. In a new report, Scaling for Impact, developed with GlobeScan, Coca-Cola Europe outlines key success factors for effective water stewardship partnerships. Discover how the company is helping to build a more resilient water future through collaboration and innovation on Invested in Europe. 

On Monday, 29 September 2025, AmCham EU hosted a roundtable on the future of EU chemicals policy. Opening remarks were delivered by Ana-Maria Blass Rico, Acting Head of Unit, REACH, Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs and Paul Speight, Head of Unit, Safe and Sustainable Chemicals, Directorate-General for the Environment, European Commission. The discussion focused on the chemicals omnibus, how to simplify REACH and support substitution through innovation. Members highlighted the need for clearer guidance, flexible approaches and realistic timelines to support both safety and competitiveness. The meeting closed with a strong call to ensure that future policy remains practical, innovation-friendly and aligned with Europe’s industrial ambitions. 

Sustainability is central to Owens Corning’s investment in its FOAMGLAS® insulation plant in Klášterec, Czech Republic. The upgrade, to be completed in 2026, is expected to increase production capacity by 50% while reducing the carbon footprint of its operations. By improving energy efficiency and enabling greater use of renewables, the project also supports Owens Corning’s 2030 zero-waste goal. FOAMGLAS® is already produced using 100% renewable electricity, and this investment reinforces the company’s commitment to innovation and positions Europe as a leader in sustainable construction. Learn how Owens Corning is strengthening the EU's green building future on Invested in Europe.