Sustainability

All the news on initiatives or products with a strong emphasis on sustainability


Evonik Obtained the ISCC PLUS Sustainability Certification for the Essen Site

The third-party sustainability accreditation supports the continued transformation of Evonik portfolio towards sustainable raw materials.

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Vattenfall and BASF Partner for the German Offshore Wind Farms Nordlicht 1 and 2

From the combined capacity of 1.6 gigawatts of the offshore wind farms, BASF will receive fossil-free electric power for its European sites.

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Evonik Has Earned a Higher Sustainability Rating from Morningstar Sustainalytics

The Morningstar Sustainalytics' low risk rating placed Evonik among the top 5% of the chemical industry on a global scale.

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Cortec Has Opened the First VCI Solar-Powered Plant in Europe

The new European plant of Cortec, powered by solar panels, will allow to company to produce more eco-friendly solutions.

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AkzoNobel Launched an Architectural Powder Coating That Can Cure at 150° C

The new Interpon D1036 Low-E powder coating from AkzoNobel improves efficiencies and reduces energy consumption for architectural applications.

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PPG Cooperates with the Czech Organisation ‘Facts on Climate Change’ for Sustainability Education

The partnership between PPG and the Facts on Climate Change organisation will further support the sustainable education.

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Evonik Crosslinkers Production Site in U.S.A. Obtained ISCC PLUS Certification

The production of renewable isophorone-based drop-in solutions will allow Evonik to offer more sustainable coatings and reduce emissions.

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The Next Edition of the Egypt Energy Show Will Host the 1st CLIMATECH Challenge Event

The CLIMATECH Challenge event represents an important opportunity for start-ups to present their latest innovations in the field of sustainability and circular economy.

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Perstorp Received the Gold Medal for Sustainability from EcoVadis

The sustainability rating from EcoVadis places Perstorp among the top 5% of the companies assessed on a global scale.

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Researchers Developed a Biocoating Containing Oxygen-Producing Bacteria That Capture CO2

The researchers from the University of Surrey suggest that the Green Living Paint biocoating could be used in extreme environments such as space stations.

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Fraunhofer IFAM Developed the Sustainable PFAS-Free Non-Stick PLASLON® Coating

The new environmentally-friendly non-stick coating of Fraunhofer IFAM can replace products with per- and polyfluorinated chemicals on everyday products.

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Hexigone Received the 2023 Gold Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis

The latest anti-corrosion technologies of Hexigone placed the company in the top 5% of the sustainable businesses evaluated by EcoVadis.

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Arkema Will Install a New Purification System to Decarbonise its Acrylics Production

The future installation of a purification system will allow Arkema to decarbonise the acrylics production and strengthen its European market position.

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BASF Expanded its Monomers Portfolio for Coatings by Launching the Bio-Based 2-Octyl Acrylate

BASF consolidates the sustainability of its raw materials for coatings by including 2-Octyl Acrylate and 2-Octyl Acrylate BMB ISCC Plus to its portfolio.

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Univar Solutions Announced a Scope 3 Emissions Target Outside of the SBTi

The new Scope 3 emissions reduction of Univar Solutions will be measured by a roadmap created through close collaboration with its supply chain.

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