(IN BRIEF) Arkema Group has achieved a significant 46% reduction in the carbon footprint of its bio-based Rilsan® polyamide 11 grades, reaching less than 2 kg CO2e/kg. This reduction is attributed to the use of renewable and low carbon energy … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF marks the 25th anniversary of ecoflex® (PBAT: polybutylene adipate terephthalate), the world’s first biodegradable and certified compostable polymer introduced to the plastics market in 1998. Over the years, ecoflex® has gained trust and recognition for its consistent … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 25 Years, BASF, biopolymer, ecoflex®, Marcel Philipp Barth, partnership, PBAT, plastics, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Italian multinational company Industrie De Nora is partnering with Hydrolite Ltd., an energy subsidiary of Elbit Systems, to jointly develop and introduce a new Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) stack device for generating and using hydrogen. The partnership aims … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Solvay has introduced an innovative digital tool designed to calculate the product carbon footprint (PCF) of its offerings, measuring greenhouse gas emissions from raw material extraction to product completion. The tool is initially being implemented within Solvay’s Novecare … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged carbon footprints, digital tool, Greener Innovation, Mike Radossich, partnership, Solvay, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Sika, a leading construction and industrial chemicals company, has presented its new Strategy 2028, titled “Beyond the Expected,” during its Capital Markets Day in Zurich. The strategy builds upon the company’s successful growth model and aims to further … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Marketing, News, Switzerland
Tagged 'Beyond the Expected' Strategy 2028, Capital Markets Day, Sika, sustainability, Thomas Hasler, Zurich
(IN BRIEF) Borealis and TotalEnergies are celebrating the successful start-up of their joint venture, Baystar’s new Borstar® polyethylene (PE) unit in Pasadena, Texas. Representing a significant investment of USD 1.4 billion, this state-of-the-art unit, referred to as Bay 3, doubles … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Baystar, Bernard Pinatel, Borealis, Borstar® polyethylene (PE) unit, partnership, Pasadena, petrochemical, polyethylene unit, sustainability, Texas, Thomas Gangl, TotalEnergies
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Borealis are celebrating the successful start-up of their joint venture, Baystar’s new Borstar® polyethylene (PE) unit in Bayport, Texas. This unit, with a capacity of 625,000 metric tons per year and an investment of USD 1.4 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Dutch King Willem-Alexander, alongside board members of Vattenfall, BASF, and Allianz, has officially inaugurated the Hollandse Kust Zuid 1-4 offshore wind farm in the North Sea. Located 18-36 kilometers off the Dutch coast, the wind farm features 139 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Insurance, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Sweden
Tagged Allianz, BASF, Dr. Martin Brudermüller, Helene Biström, Hollandse Kust Zuid, offshore wind farm, Oliver Bäte, partnership, sustainability, Vattenfall, Willem-Alexander
(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a leading producer of dimethyl disulfide (DMDS), is increasing its global production capacity of this vital additive at its Beaumont site in the United States. DMDS plays a crucial role in converting vegetable oils and agri-food waste … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Arkema is set to introduce a groundbreaking purification technology at its Carling production site in France by 2026, aiming to cut CO2 emissions by 20%. This investment aligns with Arkema’s climate plan validated on a 1.5°C trajectory by … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Arkema has revealed its ambitious growth strategy, aiming to achieve €12 billion in sales with an 18% EBITDA margin by 2028. This plan hinges on leveraging sustainable innovation and technologies, bolstering the company’s portfolio, and capitalizing on megatrends … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Arkema, Capital Markets Day, growth plan, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has announced a substantial €50 million investment to expand its organic peroxide production capacities at its Changshu site in China. This strategic move, which is part of the company’s global expansion … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF Personal Care has introduced Epispot™, a sustainably sourced cosmetic ingredient designed to enhance the beauty and self-confidence of individuals with blemish-prone skin, a common issue affecting people worldwide regardless of gender, age, or ethnicity. Epispot addresses the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a global leader in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has introduced an audited methodology for assessing the sustainability performance of its product portfolio. The assessment methodology, developed to align with Henkel’s Sustainability Ambition 2030, evaluates … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Assessment Methodology, Circularity, Climate, Henkel, INNOVATION, nature, safety, sustainability, Ulla Hüppe
(IN BRIEF) BASF has unveiled a new digital application called “MyCarbonFootprint” aimed at providing customers with an improved understanding of the sustainability status of their product portfolio purchased from BASF. This application helps customers identify BASF solutions that align with … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 'MyCarbonFootprint' App, BASF, Niels Möller, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF is highlighting a range of innovative solutions at the 28th Fakuma exhibition in Friedrichshafen, Germany, aimed at addressing plastic waste and promoting sustainability. The showcased solutions include mass-balanced plastics that reduce resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, Fakuma 2023, Friedrichshafen, Germany, innovative solutions, PACIFIC app, plastic waste, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced the industry’s first biomass balance offerings for plastic additives, including Irganox® 1010 BMBcert™ and Irganox® 1076 FD BMBcert™. These products are certified by TÜV Nord for mass balance according to the International Sustainability and Carbon … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has introduced a revolutionary product, the Silicone-free Bergquist Gap Pad TGP EMI4000, designed to enhance longevity, versatility, and performance in automotive electronics. As vehicles rely more on advanced systems, maintaining the long-term reliability of sensitive components is … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged ADAS, Bergquist Gap Pad TGP EMI4000, EMI protection, gap pad solution, Henkel, Laura Überbacher, multifunctional gap pads, Silicone-free Bergquist Gap Pad TGP EMI4000, silicone-free multifunctional EMI thermal gap pad, telematics systems
(IN BRIEF) Sika, a global specialty chemicals company, is preparing for a new growth strategy and has announced changes in its Board of Directors and Group Management. Thierry F.J. Vanlancker is proposed to take over as the new Chair of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF, in partnership with a natural cosmetics company and Indonesian non-profit organization Kaleka, is supporting sustainable palm and palm kernel oil production in Indonesia. The project, implemented by Kaleka, follows a jurisdictional approach, aiming to promote sustainable land … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, Marketing, News, Non Profit, United Kingdom
Tagged BASF, Indonesia, Jutta Stute, Kaleka, palm oil, partnership, sustainability, Venticia Hukom
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