Scaling Sustainability: Clayton Chamber (NC) Event Showcases Sustainable Business Growth
Business executives, elected officials, community leaders, and industry experts joined the Clayton Chamber of Commerce on June 26, 2024 for, “Scaling Sustainability: Growing Your Business and Doing More with Less.” The event emphasized the critical role of sustainable growth in economic development and was co-hosted by Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk.
The well-attended event follows Novo Nordisk’s announcement of their monumental $4.1 billion expansion, set to create 1,000 new jobs in Clayton and Johnston County. This investment, the largest life science venture in North Carolina’s history, highlights the fruitful partnership between the chamber and Novo Nordisk.
Presentations by Novo Nordisk included their ambitious ‘Circular for Zero’ initiative, aiming for zero environmental impact, as well as discussions on symbiosis and sustainability in design and construction. Local small businesses also played a significant role, with Paul Aclair, Brewmaster at Deep River Brewing, detailing their commitment to sustainable brewing practices, underscoring the chamber’s support for local sustainability efforts.
The event concluded with an exclusive tour of Novo Nordisk’s API facility, allowing attendees to witness the company's sustainable operations firsthand.
“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 Clayton Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Dana Wooten. “We are proud to support and promote such important initiatives that benefit both our environment and our community.”
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce has a strong track record in sustainability, featuring sustainable technology, renewable assets, and grid modernization in its legislative agenda, and receiving statewide recognition for its commitment to clean energy in 2021. At the 7th annual “North Carolina Clean Energy Champion” awards event, co-hosted by Conservatives for Clean Energy-NC (CCE) and Chambers for Innovation & Clean Energy (CICE), the Chamber was awarded the North Carolina Clean Energy Champion Award. The
By fostering collaboration between business and the community, the chamber is paving the way for a more sustainable future in Clayton and beyond.