Tag Archives: Arkema

Arkema and Senior strengthen strategic partnership to advance next-generation battery materials and separators

(IN BRIEF) Arkema and Senior have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen their strategic cooperation and accelerate innovation across the battery value chain, focusing on advanced materials, separator technologies and scalable manufacturing processes. The partnership will target improvements in … Read the full press release

Arkema Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal and Ranks Among Top 2 Percent of Companies for Sustainability Performance

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal in recognition of its strong commitment to sustainable development, achieving a score of 84 out of 100 and ranking among the top 2 percent of evaluated companies worldwide in December … Read the full press release

Arkema Expands ISCC PLUS Certification Across Global Coating Solutions Network

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has added ten new Coating Solutions production sites to its ISCC PLUS certified network in 2025, bringing certification coverage to more than 70% of its global coating facilities. The milestone enables Arkema to offer a broad portfolio … Read the full press release

Arkema Strengthens Leadership in Transparent Polyamides as Singapore Facility Comes Fully Online

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has brought its new Rilsan® Clear transparent polyamide production unit in Singapore fully online, significantly expanding its manufacturing capacity and reinforcing its leadership in high-performance polymers. The investment, announced in mid-2025, triples Arkema’s global production capacity for … Read the full press release

Arkema Remains on CDP Climate A List With Strong Progress on Emissions and Water Goals

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has retained its “A” rating in the CDP Climate Change category, securing its place once again on the Climate A List and ranking among the top four percent of companies assessed globally. The group also maintained an … Read the full press release

Industry alliance advances recyclable boat composites with recognition at METSTRADE and Paris Boat Show

(IN BRIEF) The Circular Alliance for Composite Recycling — comprising Arkema, Groupe Beneteau, Veolia, Composite Recycling, Owens Corning and Chomarat — has won the Sustainability Project of the Year award at METSTRADE 2025. Central to the project is Arkema’s Elium® … Read the full press release

Catalyxx and Arkema collaborate on industrial-scale bio-alcohol production for low-carbon acrylic resins

(IN BRIEF) Arkema and Catalyxx have announced a strategic partnership to develop a new value chain for bio-based acrylic resins with a lower carbon footprint. Catalyxx plans to construct an industrial facility to produce bio-alcohols such as bio n-butanol from … Read the full press release

BASF, Arkema, and AkzoNobel achieve up to 40% lower carbon footprint in Interpon architectural powder coatings through value chain collaboration

(IN BRIEF) BASF, Arkema, and AkzoNobel have reduced the carbon footprint of AkzoNobel’s Interpon D superdurable architectural powder coatings by up to 40% through a value chain partnership focused on renewable raw materials and supplier-specific carbon data. BASF supplies NPG … Read the full press release

Arkema to Triple Rilsan® Clear Production with New $20 Million Singapore Unit

(IN BRIEF) Arkema is expanding its Singapore operations with a new Rilsan® Clear transparent polyamide unit, following its recent 50% capacity increase at the same site. The US $20 million project, due in Q1 2026, will triple global production of … Read the full press release

Arkema Partners with Honeywell to Deliver Next-Generation Low-GWP Refrigerants for HVACR Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Arkema is expanding its portfolio of low-GWP refrigerants with new HFO blends under its Forane® brand. In collaboration with Honeywell, Arkema is responding to increased demand for refrigerants in the HVACR industry, offering solutions that align with the … Read the full press release

Arkema Achieves “A” Rating for Climate Change and “A-” for Water Security in 2024 CDP Assessments

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has earned an “A” rating for Climate Change and an improved “A-” rating for Water Security in the 2024 CDP assessments. These recognitions place Arkema among the top 2% of over 24,700 companies evaluated, highlighting the Group’s commitment … Read the full press release

Arkema Renews Partnership with Women’s Football in France, Extends Naming Rights for Arkema Première Ligue Through 2027/2028

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has renewed its partnership with women’s football in France, extending its naming rights for the Arkema Première Ligue until the 2027/2028 season. Through this commitment, Arkema continues to support the growth of women’s football both locally and … Read the full press release

Arkema Transforms European Acrylic Thickener Production with Up to 30 Percent Bio-Based Content and 25 Percent Carbon Footprint Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has announced a comprehensive conversion of its European acrylic thickener product line to now include bio-based components. The new formulations boast up to 30% bio-based content and a product carbon footprint reduction of up to 25% compared … Read the full press release

Industry Leaders Pioneer Circular Economy in Boat Manufacturing with Recycled Composites

(IN BRIEF) A coalition of major industry players has launched a pioneering initiative in Western France to transform boat manufacturing through a circular economy model. In this breakthrough collaboration, Groupe Beneteau will incorporate recycled composite materials, including Arkema’s innovative Elium® … Read the full press release

Arkema Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification for Bio-Attributed Resins in Malaysia, Advancing Sustainability in Specialty Materials

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has achieved ISCC PLUS certification for its acrylic and liquid polyester resins production facility in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, expanding its portfolio of bio-attributed materials. This certification is part of Arkema’s global Mass Balance initiative, aimed at offering … Read the full press release

Sustainable Farming Gains Traction in Gujarat as Pragati Program Celebrates Milestone

(IN BRIEF) The Pragati sustainable castor bean program has achieved significant progress in its eight years, improving yields and enhancing the livelihoods of over 8,000 certified farmers in Gujarat, India. By focusing on sustainability, water efficiency, and gender inclusivity, the … Read the full press release

Arkema Unveils ENCOR® Bio-Based Dispersions to Drive Sustainability in the Textile Industry

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has launched its ENCOR® range of bio-based waterborne dispersions, designed for textile printing and finishing applications, offering up to 30% bio-based content and reducing the carbon footprint by 40% compared to traditional resins. This innovation supports the … Read the full press release

Arkema Earns ISCC PLUS Certification for Changshu Site, Expanding Sustainable Resin Production in Asia

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has achieved ISCC PLUS certification for its Changshu production facility in China, allowing the company to introduce a new range of bio-attributed waterborne acrylic resins and additives for sustainable coating applications. Using the mass balance approach, Arkema … Read the full press release

ZEBRA Project Revolutionizes Wind Turbine Blade Recycling with Arkema’s Innovative Closed-Loop System

(IN BRIEF) The ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) project has made significant strides in wind turbine blade recycling by demonstrating a closed-loop system that fully recycles thermoplastic blades. Led by the French Institute for Technological Research, IRT Jules Verne, the … Read the full press release

Arkema Strengthens Leadership Team with Strategic Executive Appointments

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has announced key changes to its executive leadership team, with Sophie Fouillat appointed as Executive Vice-President of Strategy, and Tilo Quink joining as Senior Vice President of Performance Additives. Laurent Tellier will move to the role of … Read the full press release