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BASF Sets Bold New Strategy to Lead Green Transformation and Boost Shareholder Returns

(IN BRIEF) BASF has unveiled a new corporate strategy aimed at becoming the leading chemical company supporting the green transformation of its customers. The company plans to focus on its core chemical businesses while giving more flexibility to standalone divisions … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel Unveils Sustainable Metal Effect Coatings with New Particle Technology

(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel has introduced a new particle technology to meet the rising demand for sustainable metal effect finishes in architectural applications. Their new Interpon D Natural Metals range offers the aesthetic and durable qualities of real metal without its … Read the full press release

Borealis Commits to Finnish Circular Economy Green Deal, Driving Sustainability in Plastics Production

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has joined the Finnish Environment Ministry’s Circular Economy Green Deal, committing to promoting a low-carbon, circular economy. The company plans to use 30 kilotons of Finnish plastic waste as raw material by 2035 and improve its energy … Read the full press release

Evonik Advances Tire Recycling with Breakthrough Process to Increase Recycled Rubber Use

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has developed a breakthrough process that allows up to four times more recycled rubber to be used in new tire production. Traditionally, only 5% of recycled rubber could be reused due to the vulcanization process, which makes … Read the full press release

Evonik Leverages Electrodialysis to Boost Sustainability and Resource Efficiency in Chemical Industry

(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

Evonik Unveils Advanced Skin Microbiome Model to Revolutionize Cosmetics Testing

(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

Evonik Unveils Bold Innovation Strategy to Drive €1.5 Billion Growth Through 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

Bilfinger Tapped to Lead Construction of Key Fertilizer Plant, Powering Egypt’s Chemical Growth

(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

BASF Showcases Sustainable Innovation at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, Honors Top Car Painters

(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

Six Industry Leaders Launch Sustainable Optical Fiber and Cable Industry Alliance (SOFIA)

(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

International Consortium Invests €35 Million in Abolis Biotechnologies for Sustainable Growth

(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

Beyond Leather Materials and Covestro Partner to Develop Sustainable Leather Alternative from Apple Waste

(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

BASF Expands Sustainable Sourcing Initiatives in Latest Responsible Sourcing Report

(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

BASF-Backed Research Expands Recyclability of Polyamide-Based Packaging Films in 2024 Standards

(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

WACKER Successfully Captures CO2 from Silicon Production Process in Groundbreaking Pilot

(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

Evonik Supplies Eco-Friendly Hydrogen Peroxide to Support Steinbeis Papier’s Sustainability Goals

(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

Aurubis and Talga Partner to Pioneer Sustainable Graphite Recycling for European Battery Industry

(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

BASF Showcases Sustainable Footwear Innovations at Simac 2024: Lightweight Soles, Recycling Solutions, and New Processing Technologies

(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

Takazuri and BASF Partner to Bring Climate-Resilient, Sustainable Construction to Eastern Africa

(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

Schneider Electric and GR3N Partner to Scale Advanced Plastic Recycling with Innovative Automation

(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