Miller Magazine Issue: 152 August 2022

87 ARTICLE MILLER / AUGUST 2022 Obeng told delegates that everyone needed to be in- volved in conversations around diversity and not just diver- sity and inclusion teams, adding that businesses also need- ed to invest more in their local communities. “As leaders we have a real opportunity to set the standards that give a voice to those that have traditionally not had one,” said Obeng. “Strengthen communities that have been historical- ly marginalized and see where your companies and you as an individual can provide opportunities for financial inclu- sion and wealth building opportunities.” Wrapping up the conference Scheiber said: “These two days have proven how massive the potential is to drive meaningful change in so many important areas. I’m so en- couraged by the countless interactions and the common desire to accelerate our impact, across industries and on a global scale. Together, we can, and we will, create a better, more sustainable, and fairer world for future generations.” MANY BUHLER INITIATIVES LAUNCHED The Networking Days Event also provided the opportu- nity for Bühler to announce a number of joint ventures and partnerships involving industry synergies and technolog- ical advances aimed at mitigating climate change. Bühler announced the following partnerships: A partnership with Endeco enabling complete solutions from crops to plant- based meat and dairy analogues and the building of a pro- tein application lab in Uzwil integrating processes from raw material to finished product. A joint venture with Zeta, an engineering company serving the pharmaceutical indus- try, to produce a one-stop-shop to scale up bioprocessing from laboratory to industrial production. A partnership with Vyncke, facilitating the production of clean energy from bio- mass and recovered fuel. Bühler announced new applica- tion labs to support the latest technologies in milling. A new joint venture with Christopher Nyfeler supporting the cir- cular economy. A partnership with IMDHER specializing in building turnkey plants for animal feed, aqua and pet food plants in Mexico. A partnership with Flottweg specializing in separation technology. A partnership with MMS provid- ing membrane solutions across the food and bio pharma industries. Bühler has partnered with the car manufacturer Volvo to make sure it has the latest technology in its new plant based in Sweden. Partnered with Britishvolt in using continuous production technology in the fourth biggest bat- tery plant in the UK. Bühler has also worked with partners Migros and Givaudan to create The Cultured Hub, to ac- celerate the future of cultured food processes. Bühler also announced the setting up of the National Board for Switzer- land for “One Young World Switzerland” to enable all Swiss companies to access “One Young World” and identify the most impactful Swiss young leaders of tomorrow. Bühler announced that it has offset the carbon footprint of the 2022 Networking Days event with two of its partners, Climeworks and Restor.