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Clayton Chamber of Commerce, Novo Nordisk host sustainability event
from August 2024
by Johnston Now
Submitted by Clayton Chamber of Commerce
CLAYTON — The Clayton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Novo Nordisk, hosted an event recently focused on scaling sustainability, growing business and doing more with less. The event featured presentations from Novo leaders and a small business approach, highlighting innovative approaches to sustainability.
The event took place on the heels of Novo Nordisk's recent announcement of a $4.1 billion expansion, which will bring 1,000 new jobs to Clayton and Johnston County. This marks the largest life science investment in the history of North Carolina.
The event kicked off with a welcome from Dana Wooten, President CEO of the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, followed by an introduction from Shaylah Nunn Jones, Director of Novo Nordisk North Carolina Public Affairs and Communications.
Novo Nordisk's commitment to sustainability was showcased through several key presentations:
Circular for Zero by Jeremy Keltner, EHS Sr. Manager, Novo Nordisk North Carolina API Symbiosis by Lisbeth Randers, Head of the Secretariat in Kalundborg Symbiosis Sustainability in Design – Considerations for Construction by Joy Forbes, Manager, EHS & Security, Novo Nordisk North Carolina FFEX and Julia Janaro, Director of Sustainable Design, Hanbury.
A local small business contributions to sustainability were also highlighted, with Paul Auclair, Brewmaster at Deep River Brewing, discussing their sustainable brewing practices.
The event concluded with an exclusive tour of the Novo Nordisk API facility, led by Amy Bryson, Manager of Strategic Communications at Novo Nordisk North Carolina API.
“This event was a remarkable opportunity for our community to learn about the innovative sustainability efforts being undertaken by both large corporations like Novo Nordisk and local businesses,” said Wooten. “We are proud to support and promote such important initiatives that benefit both our environment and our community.”
For more information, please contact the Clayton Chamber of Commerce at 919-553-6352 or visit www.claytonchamber.com.
