Antimicrobial and odour expert Microban International was presented with the 2023 Green Sustainability Contribution Award at the 2nd International Green Zero-Carbon Festival and 2023 ESG Leadership Summit.
The event in Beijing, China, entitled ‘Towards a Carbon Neutral Road’ drew participants from around the world, who came together with the aim of fostering sustainable development initiatives. Key stakeholders were present, who were committed to achieving a net zero economy, aligning with China’s ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2060.
The festival has an awards programme designed to recognise companies that have made outstanding contributions to green energy, carbon reduction, technological innovation and the preservation of the natural environment.
Microban, with its portfolio sustainable antimicrobial and odour control additives - including including LapisShield, MicroGuard™ DuraTech by Microban, and Refresh – is focussed on bringing novel metal-free technologies with more friendly toxicity profiles to market. For example, LapisShield offers easy to incorporate antimicrobial functionality for water-based polymer coating formulations, promoting longevity and reducing waste, while MicroGuard is a line of metal-free antifungal additives for PVC, PU, and EVA applications, replacing arsenic-based formulations while effectively protecting products against fungal growth.
Graham Harvey, global group director at Microban, saidthe company was ‘immensely proud’ to receive the Green Sustainability Contribution Award. “This recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, as well as our continuous efforts to drive sustainable development through innovation. By delivering environmentally friendly solutions, Microban is actively shaping a cleaner, greener future for numerous industries worldwide.”