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10 June 2026
dsm-firmenich: FDA approves bemotrizinol (PARSOL® Shield) for U.S. suncare
FDA clears bemotrizinol (PARSOL® Shield), the first new U.S. sunscreen active in 25+ years, enabling broad‑spectrum, photostable formulas with low‑concentration efficacy.
9 June 2026
Lilly gains FDA approval for EBGLYSS every‑eight‑week maintenance dosing
New every‑eight‑week maintenance option offers as few as six injections per year and can be used without mandatory topical therapy from treatment start.
9 June 2026
Takeda: FDA accepts sBLA for IV ENTYVIO in pediatric UC and Crohn’s
FDA accepted an sBLA to extend IV vedolizumab (ENTYVIO) to children aged 2+ with moderately to severely active UC and Crohn’s; PDUFA Q1 2027.
9 June 2026
PureCycle & Innovia Films produce white, cavitated BOPP using PureFive Choice™ recycled PP
White, cavitated BOPP film made with >40% post‑consumer recycled polypropylene showed virgin‑like processing and comparable mechanical, barrier and sealing performance.
9 June 2026
GSK to acquire Nuvalent for $10.6 billion
Includes two late-stage ROS1 and ALK NSCLC inhibitors under FDA review for 2026 decisions, plus a HER2 candidate; expected to be accretive to profit from 2027 and funded by debt and cash.
8 June 2026
Honeywell expands OT Cybersecurity Suite with AI monitoring and secure media controls
Adds five OT security capabilities — AI monitoring, secure media scanning, data diode, Cyber GRC automation and a managed OT SOC — for manufacturing, energy and critical infrastructure.
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8 June 2026
Lilly's Foundayo (orforglipron) outperforms oral semaglutide, dapagliflozin and placebo in ACHIEVE trials
Oral GLP‑1 orforglipron reduced A1C and body weight more than oral semaglutide, dapagliflozin or placebo across three Phase‑3 trials; FDA filing planned by end of Q2 2026.
8 June 2026
Gilead and Merck: Phase 3 ISLEND trials show positive topline results for once‑weekly islatravir/lenacapavir
Once‑weekly oral islatravir 2 mg/lenacapavir 300 mg met Week 48 primary endpoint, non‑inferior to Biktarvy and daily standard‑of‑care; safety profile comparable across arms.
8 June 2026
Merck and Gilead discontinue Phase 3 KEYNOTE‑D46/EVOKE‑03 (Trodelvy + KEYTRUDA) in PD‑L1 ≥50% mNSCLC
eDMC recommended stopping the Phase 3 trial after final PFS and interim OS reviews: PFS trend non‑significant, OS unlikely to be significant; safety profile consistent; ~620 patients enrolled.
8 June 2026
Meccanoplastica showcases INEOS recycled HDPE at PLAST 2026
Live blow-moulding demo will produce 200ml cosmetic bottles with advanced recycled HDPE; 4L samples use Recycl-IN HDPE with 50% post‑consumer recyclate to support regulatory targets.
7 June 2026
Boehringer Ingelheim: Survodutide Phase III shows up to 34% visceral and 63% liver fat reduction with limited lean mass loss
Phase III data show targeted visceral and liver fat reductions with minimal lean mass loss and sustained weight loss in obesity and MASLD populations.
7 June 2026
Novo Nordisk CagriSema Phase 3 trials show large HbA1c and weight reductions
Once‑weekly cagrilintide+semaglutide reduced HbA1c by up to 2.33 percentage points and bodyweight by up to 14.2% across REIMAGINE 1–3 versus comparators.
7 June 2026
Amgen: Repatha (evolocumab) cuts first major CV events 29% in high‑risk diabetes subgroup
VESALIUS‑CV subgroup shows evolocumab lowers first major cardiovascular events and LDL‑C; real‑world GLP‑1 persistence is low, curbing potential benefits.
6 June 2026
MOL secures OFAC licence to continue NIS acquisition talks
US licence allows continuation of talks to buy a majority stake in a Serbian oil company until 16 June 2026, enabling finalisation of transaction documentation.
5 June 2026
Clariant launches Exolit AP 422 A — SVHC‑free ammonium polyphosphate
New non‑halogenated APP for intumescent coatings, firestop seals and PIR insulation; contains <0.1% melamine to meet REACH SVHC criteria.
4 June 2026
BASF launches InVigor Gold L322 canola hybrid for 2027 (Montana)
Early‑maturing Brassica juncea hybrid for warmer, drier, low‑organic soils; offers native pod‑shatter tolerance and LibertyLink weed control; availability in Montana pending approvals.
4 June 2026
Caleyda: food‑grade approval process begins
EFRO-funded plesTic Ready backs an exploration of food-grade certification for mixed-culture PHA from organic residual streams with value‑chain partners.
3 June 2026
MAIRE awarded Industry Mover in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026
Recognised for the largest year-on-year ESG improvement in its sector; 2025 gains include a 6% cut to Scope 1–2 emissions, 1.2 Mt CO2 avoided and 90,000 m³ of water reused.
3 June 2026
Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy pill in UAE
Oral semaglutide tablet now available in UAE for weight management; shows ~17% mean weight loss in trials and is approved to reduce certain cardiovascular risks.
3 June 2026
AkzoNobel: Nippon Paint and Sherwin‑Williams withdraw public offer
Two bidders have confirmed they will not pursue a public takeover; the company’s boards still back a planned merger of equals with Axalta.
3 June 2026
argenx: Efgartigimod shows sustained myositis benefit, maintained response in Sjogren’s with consistent safety
ALKIVIA+ 52‑week data show sustained Total Improvement Score gains; RHO+ shows maintained response after switch to biweekly dosing; safety consistent across indications.
2 June 2026
QEMETICA sells salt assets to K+S and launches Resource Recovery unit
Divests evaporated salt business for €350–€380m to fund a new Resource Recovery segment focused on waste-to-energy and energy security.
2 June 2026
Roche: FDA accepts priority‑review NDA for giredestrant in ER‑positive early‑stage breast cancer
FDA accepted priority NDA for oral SERD giredestrant as adjuvant in ER‑positive, HER2‑negative stage I–III breast cancer after phase III lidERA showed 30% iDFS risk reduction; PDUFA 30 Nov 2026.
2 June 2026
WuXi Biologics Repeats CDP Supplier Engagement A-List
Named to CDP SEA A List again for supplier climate engagement; praised for governance, Scope 3 disclosure, SBTi-aligned targets (net-zero by 2050), supplier audits, training and incentives.
1 June 2026
Amgen: EC approves IMDYLLTRA (tarlatamab) for ES‑SCLC after platinum therapy
EU marketing authorisation for tarlatamab as monotherapy for extensive‑stage small cell lung cancer after progression on platinum‑based chemo; Phase 3 showed survival gain.
1 June 2026
Genentech: FDA accepts NDA for giredestrant after positive Phase III adjuvant results in early ER‑positive breast cancer
lidERA Phase III: giredestrant reduced invasive recurrence/death by 30% (HR 0.70); 3‑yr iDFS 92.4% vs 89.6%. Priority review; PDUFA Nov 30, 2026; well tolerated in >4,100 pts.
1 June 2026
Dow and Univar Solutions agree long-term distribution of Decarbia low‑carbon products
Long-term deal expands access to low‑carbon products with verified PCF certificates across beauty, home care, food, pharma and industrial markets; aids Scope 3 reductions.
1 June 2026
Linde 2025 Sustainability Report
2025: 10% absolute GHG cut vs 2021; 50% electricity from low-carbon/renewables; customers avoided ~98M tCO2e; conserved 1B+ gallons water; diverted 200M lbs waste; supported ~2,100 orgs, 400k people.
1 June 2026
OCI agrees to sell 50% of OCI Nitrogen to AGROFERT
Divests 50% for ~€55m (subject to adjustments); buyer gains operational control. Put/call on remaining 50% exercisable from 2 years post-close at 7x two-year avg. pro-forma adj. EBITDA. Target H2 2027.
1 June 2026
EEW updates Green Financing Framework; ISS-Corporate issues Second Party Opinion
Publishes updated Green Financing Framework aligned with ICMA and LMA standards and the EU Taxonomy; covers energy, circular economy, carbon capture; independent SPO confirms quality
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