(IN BRIEF) Evonik is advancing its green transformation by expanding the use of electrodialysis, a process that converts salts from chemical processes into valuable raw materials like caustic soda and sulfuric acid. This technology aims to reduce energy consumption, raw … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged caustic soda, Chemical Industry, Electrodialysis, Evonik, salt, sulfuric acid, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has developed a groundbreaking model of the skin microbiome that allows for realistic, scientifically validated testing of how cosmetic ingredients impact the skin’s microbial communities. This model recreates the complex interactions between microbes, providing more accurate insights … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged biotechnology, Cosmetics Testing, Evonik, Skin Microbiome Model, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has launched a new innovation strategy aimed at generating €1.5 billion in additional sales by 2032. The strategy focuses on three key areas: bio-based solutions, the energy transition, and the circular economy. These initiatives will help drive … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged bio-based solutions, circular economy, energy transition, Evonik, Harald Schwager, INNOVATION, Ralph Marquardt, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been awarded a significant Project Management and Consultancy contract by Egyptian Chemical Industries (KIMA) to manage the construction of a new chemical and fertilizer plant in Aswan, Egypt. The facility will produce 600 tons of nitric … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Bilfinger, Chemical Egyptian Chemical Industries (KIMA), Christian Rugland, construction, EGYPT, Fertilizer Plant, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) At the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition, BASF Coatings highlighted its commitment to sustainability and talent development in the automotive sector. Using BASF’s eco-friendly Glasurit 100 Line, Yuto Hoshino from Japan won the gold medal in the Car Painting … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Chemicals, France, Germany, Industrial
Tagged 3M, automotive industry, automotive refinish, BASF, Car Painting skill, Chris Titmarsh, collision repair, Competition, David Hoey, eco-efficiency, Glasurit 100 Line, Jason Scherer, Lara Kaufmann, Refinity, Ronan Le Tutour, SATA, skills development, sustainability, vocational training, WorldSkills International, WorldSkills Lyon 2024, WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, young talent, Yuto Hoshino
(IN BRIEF) Six major companies—Borealis, Covestro, Heraeus, Nextrom, Teijin Aramid, and Umicore—have launched the Sustainable Optical Fiber and Cable Industry Alliance (SOFIA) to promote sustainability across the optical fiber and cable sector. SOFIA aims to improve transparency, communication, and standardized … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Borealis, Covestro, Heraeus, Nextrom, partnership, sustainability, Sustainable Optical Fiber and Cable Industry Alliance (SOFIA), Teijin Aramid, Umicore
(IN BRIEF) Abolis Biotechnologies has secured €35 million from a global consortium of investors, including Evonik Venture Capital, BOLD (L’Oréal’s fund), and the DeepTech & Climate Fonds. This investment will help the company expand its biomanufacturing capabilities and bring sustainable, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Abolis Biotechnologies, BOLD (Business Opportunities for L’Oréal Development), Clay Capital, DeepTech & Climate Fonds, Evonik, France, investment, Netherlands, partnership, Singapore, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Beyond Leather Materials has partnered with Covestro to develop LEAP®, a sustainable leather alternative made from over 85% bio-based materials, primarily apple waste. Covestro’s INSQIN® technology provides a durable, premium coating for LEAP®, offering a low-VOC, eco-friendly solution. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Apple Waste, Beyond Leather Materials, Covestro, Denmark, Dr. Torsten Pohl, LEAP, Leather, Mikael Eydt, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF has released its second Responsible Sourcing Report, highlighting progress in sustainable sourcing within its Care Chemicals division. Key achievements in 2023 include sourcing 96% of palm oil from RSPO-certified mills, expanding partnerships with Solidaridad to support smallholder … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged BASF partnerships, Solidaridad, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The 2024 recycling standards from the Central Agency Packaging Register (ZSVR) now recognize polyethylene (PE), polyamide (PA), and ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) high-barrier films as recyclable, thanks to research by BASF and the cyclos-HTP Institute. These films, commonly … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged 2024 Standards, BASF, Packaging Films, Polyamide-Based, recyclability, Simone Schillo
(IN BRIEF) WACKER has successfully tested a CO2 capture process at its Holla, Norway, site, achieving a 95% capture rate of emissions from silicon production. Using technology from SLB-ACC JV, the pilot marks a major step toward climate-neutral silicon manufacturing. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has partnered with Steinbeis Papier to supply carbon-neutral hydrogen peroxide for recycled paper production, reducing Steinbeis’ Scope 3 emissions. This collaboration aligns with both companies’ sustainability goals, with Steinbeis reinforcing its “ReThinking Paper” strategy. Evonik’s hydrogen peroxide … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged eco-friendly, Evonik, Hydrogen peroxide, partnership, Steinbeis Papier, sustainabilty
(IN BRIEF) Aurubis AG and Talga Group Ltd have partnered to develop a new process for producing recycled battery-grade graphite. The collaboration combines Aurubis’ advanced recycling methods and Talga’s innovative anode production technologies to create a sustainable, circular solution for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF is showcasing its latest footwear innovations at Simac 2024 under the theme “Make the Move.” The company is presenting recyclable, meltable polyurethane foams, lightweight midsole materials for enhanced comfort, and new processing technologies for more sustainable shoe … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Takazuri and BASF have partnered to deliver sustainable construction solutions in Eastern Africa with a focus on climate resilience. Takazuri’s Climatile™ roofing and cladding system, made from locally sourced post-consumer recycled materials, offers improved insulation, solar reflectance, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged BASF, Climate-Resilient, construction, Eastern Africa, partnership, sustainability, Takazuri, Takazuri’s Climatile™, UK
(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has partnered with GR3N to develop advanced plastic recycling technology using GR3N’s innovative MADE process, which breaks down hard-to-recycle PET into reusable materials with virgin-like quality. Schneider’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert platform enables modular, scalable, and efficient … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged GR3N, Innovative Automation, MADE (Microwave Assisted DEpolymerization), partnership, plastic recycling, Schneider Electric, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has won the ICIS Innovation Award 2024 for its development of high-quality iron oxides used in lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cathodes. This recognition underscores LANXESS’ role in advancing Western value chains for LFP technology. The company … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Bayoxide, ICIS Innovation Award, LANXESS, LFP Battery, Michael Ertl
(IN BRIEF) Research from the University of Bristol and the University of Texas at Austin has found that flupyradifurone, a new pesticide designed to replace banned neonicotinoids, poses significant risks to mason bees. The pesticide caused 100% mortality in exposed … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged flupyradifurone, Pesticide, pollinators, RESEARCH, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has upgraded the production of its ROHACELL® high-performance foams at the Darmstadt site to use 100% renewable energy. This transition is expected to reduce the company’s CO2 emissions by 3,400 metric tons annually. The move is part … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has opened a new production plant in Steinau, Germany, to increase its capacity for producing sustainable cosmetic emollients. The plant uses an enzymatic process that significantly reduces the climate footprint of these essential cosmetic ingredients. This expansion … Read the full press release
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