European Chemical Industry Council

Elkem's Collaborative REPOS Project Awarded 2023 Cefic Circularity Commendation

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Carbon, Oil, Recycling, IMP, Publication, Saint-Fons, CNRS, Reuse, Patent, CP2, Responsible Care, Catalysis, European Chemical Industry Council, Depolymerization, Polymerization, Silicone, Process, Renewable energy, Petrochemical, Fine chemical, Circularity, Elkem

Elkem's collaborative Resourcing Silicones Polymers (REPOS) project was the only initiative that received commendation in the category of Circularity.

Key Points: 
  • Elkem's collaborative Resourcing Silicones Polymers (REPOS) project was the only initiative that received commendation in the category of Circularity.
  • Innovation for such a sweeping change to the silicones value chain will require collaboration, with implications for industrial, customer and consumer users of silicones.
  • Its success will help meet societal expectations for circularity as well as industry and regulatory objectives to increase the recycled content of products.
  • The next phase of REPOS will focus on piloting and scaling up these new technologies for industrialization.

SK Capital Completes Strategic Investment in Ecopol

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Sustainability, Environment, Other Manufacturing, Finance, Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Senior, Henkel, CPG, Intesa Sanpaolo, Alliance to End Plastic Waste, Chemistry, Sensient Technologies, Ticker, Investment, Public key certificate, Celebrity board director, UBS, CHEP, Versalis, Organization, Growth, DNA, Multimedia, Latham & Watkins, Water, European Chemical Industry Council, Partnership, Plant, Euronext Paris, ISIN, CO2, Management, Coveris, LP

Ecopol S.p.A. (“Ecopol” or the “Company”), a leading developer and producer of innovative biodegradable films and delivery systems, announced today the completion of a strategic investment from affiliates of SK Capital Partners, LP (“SK Capital”), a leading private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, ingredients, and life sciences sectors.

Key Points: 
  • Ecopol S.p.A. (“Ecopol” or the “Company”), a leading developer and producer of innovative biodegradable films and delivery systems, announced today the completion of a strategic investment from affiliates of SK Capital Partners, LP (“SK Capital”), a leading private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, ingredients, and life sciences sectors.
  • The Board of Directors also includes Mauro Carbone, Ecopol CEO and significant minority investor; Stephen d’Incelli, Deal Lead and Managing Director at SK Capital; and Josh Lieberman, Principal at SK Capital.
  • SK Capital is a private investment firm with a disciplined focus on the specialty materials, ingredients and life sciences sectors.
  • SK Capital aims to utilize its industry, operating and investment experience to identify opportunities to transform businesses into higher performing organizations with improved strategic positioning, growth and profitability, as well as lower operating risk.

The Future of the Green Hydrogen Sector in Africa at the Heart of the 13th Edition of the Arbois and Mediterranean Round Tables

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Friday, April 21, 2023
Environment, Other Energy, Alternative Energy, Sustainability, Green Technology, Energy, Other Education, University, Education, Hydrogen, Arbois, OCP Group, Electrolysis, European Chemical Industry Council, Muhammad, Hope, Research, Carbon, USD, Moroccan, Student, Science, CNRS, Climate change, European, TRAM, Knowledge, SIC, Kingdom, Food security, CO2, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Renewable energy, Coal, Agriculture, African

In Africa, hydrogen development is concentrated in three major investment hubs: Egypt, Southern Africa and Morocco.

Key Points: 
  • In Africa, hydrogen development is concentrated in three major investment hubs: Egypt, Southern Africa and Morocco.
  • For example, the Cherifian Kingdom has deployed a strategy that aims to decarbonise its heavy industry by investing in the green hydrogen sector.
  • One of the themes that will be addressed during the two days of debates of the 13th Edition of the Arbois and Mediterranean Round Tables is the large-scale production of green hydrogen.
  • We are proud to organise this 13th edition of the Arbois and Mediterranean Round Tables, to introduce citizens to the scientific advances and opportunities of green hydrogen on the African and European continents.

Arthur D. Little: New Report Offers a Blueprint for Overcoming Bottlenecks and Unlocking the Full Potential of Digitalisation in the Chemical Industry

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Other Communications, Consulting, Communications, Chemicals, Plastics, Professional Services, Technology, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Workforce, Blockchain, European Chemical Industry Council, Innovation, Research, ADL, Internet, Chemical industry, Digitalization, European Green Deal, Artificial intelligence, Climate, Robotics, EU

Digitalisation has the power to transform the European chemical industry, revolutionising the sector's solutions and enabling a circular, more sustainable economy in line with the EU Green Deal objectives.

Key Points: 
  • Digitalisation has the power to transform the European chemical industry, revolutionising the sector's solutions and enabling a circular, more sustainable economy in line with the EU Green Deal objectives.
  • This exciting potential is highlighted in a new report from Arthur D. Little and Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, which details how technologies like artificial intelligence, big data, Internet of Things, digital twins, robotics, virtual/augmented reality, and blockchain can accelerate the industry's transformation.
  • However, enormous opportunities exist for the industry to reach their sustainability goals faster through the application of the latest digital technologies – a journey that is just beginning for most players.
  • Greater collaboration between EU institutions and the chemical industry will be needed to address some of these bottlenecks.

Ricardo develops world-first tool to improve the assessment of chemical persistence in the environment

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Cosmetics, Chemicals, Plastics, Retail, Green Technology, Manufacturing, Technology, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Issues, Science, Software, Packaging, Other Science, Engineering, Research, Ecotoxicology, European Chemical Industry Council, International Collaboration for the Care of the Elderly, PFAS, LRI, Classification, PMT, Toxicology, European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals, Environmental chemistry, Security, CLP, Sustainability, European, Knowledge, ICCS, Safety, Medical device, Risk management

Increased awareness around issues of chemical persistence, including global plastic pollution and the presence of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or ‘forever chemicals’ in the environment has triggered numerous global policy initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • Increased awareness around issues of chemical persistence, including global plastic pollution and the presence of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or ‘forever chemicals’ in the environment has triggered numerous global policy initiatives.
  • The tool is the product of Ricardo’s decades of experience assessing biodegradation and persistence of chemicals.
  • Chris Hughes, Head of Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology at Ricardo said: “At Ricardo we have applied our unique knowledge of and expertise in chemical assessment, safety and global regulation to develop the Persistence Assessment Tool, which seeks to address several important gaps in current knowledge and approaches for persistence assessments.
  • The Persistence Assessment Tool provides a transparent assessment of all available data, using the weight of evidence approach in a robust way, and leading to consolidated conclusions.”

Jan Secher appointed as new Chairman of Agilyx and Martha Crawford as Independent Director

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Monday, October 24, 2022
European Chemical Industry Council, Biophysical environment, EGM, OSE, MS, Growth, Waste management, ABB, Chairperson, ESG, Plastic, OECD, Air Liquide, Industrial marketing, MBA, Executive Committee, Nasdaq, Technology, Private equity, Doctor of Philosophy, Board, CEO, Environmental Performance Vehicles, L'Oréal, Real assets, College, Harvard University, PAI Partners, EKTA, Military Information Division (United States), Macquarie Group, SWX, Linköping University, Engineering, Principal, Leadership, Management, Petronas

Mr. Secher held a variety of senior executive roles at ABB including membership on its Executive Committee.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Secher held a variety of senior executive roles at ABB including membership on its Executive Committee.
  • Martha Crawford brings extensive executive experience in the chemicals, engineering and consumer goods industries.
  • Crawford also brings deep expertise in environmental regulation, having served as Principal Administrator of the OECD's Environmental Performance and Information Division.
  • The Agilyx Board of Directorsnow consists of Jan Secher (Chair), Ranjeet Gill Bhatia, Carolyn Sarah Clarke, Catherine Clinton Keenan, Martha Crawford, Steen Jacobsen and Peter Norris.

Inaugural Year of Odyssey Cloverleaf™ Sustainability Program Surpasses Expectations in CO2 Reductions--on Track for Even Greater Improvement in 2022

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Carbon, Climate change, Concurrent Technologies Corporation, ECTA, Projection, Typhoon (AFV family), Internet, European Chemical Society, Industry, ISO, Organization, Transport, CEFIC, ACC, European Chemical Industry Council, IOT, Technology, American Chemistry Council, Face, Program, American, Renewable energy, Odyssey

In 2022, Odyssey expects even greater declines in carbon emissions through the Cloverleaf Program, with an anticipated reduction target of 479,916,150kg (529,017 tons) in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • In 2022, Odyssey expects even greater declines in carbon emissions through the Cloverleaf Program, with an anticipated reduction target of 479,916,150kg (529,017 tons) in 2022.
  • "The Odyssey Cloverleaf Program achieved exceptional results for our clients in 2021 as the supply chain and logistics industry collectively strives to lower our environmental impact," said Keith Hancock, Chief Executive Officer of Odyssey Logistics.
  • The Odyssey Cloverleaf Program leverages new ways to advance sustainability, reduce costs, improve margins and better serve every organization and person along the supply chain.
  • Technology is not the only key to the success of the Odyssey Cloverleaf Program.

Odyssey Logistics Introduces the Cloverleaf™ Sustainability Program to Help Shippers and Carriers Build Stronger, More Sustainable Supply Chains

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
IOT, European Chemical Society, Transport, Hunter AFV, Program, Growth, American, Cloverleaf, Ma Foi Strategic Consultants, Artificial intelligence, Internet, CEFIC, American Chemistry Council, Tank, European Chemical Industry Council, Investment, Concurrent Technologies Corporation, ECTA, Carbon, Safety, Goal, Environment, Solution, DSM (company), Education, Organization, Technology, Video game console, Renewable energy

"We're researching smart, new paths for supply chain sustainability," said Bob Shellman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Odyssey.

Key Points: 
  • "We're researching smart, new paths for supply chain sustainability," said Bob Shellman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Odyssey.
  • "Cloverleaf is a science-based program dedicated to the belief that sustainability done right benefits the environment and can be an engine for growth.
  • Strategic consulting and education are also offered to help shippers and carriers develop effective sustainability policies and practices.
  • Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (Odyssey) is a global logistics solutions provider with a freight network exceeding $3B globally.

Global Specialty Chemicals Markets Report 2020-2027: Significant Growth Opportunities Expected in Nutraceuticals, Flavors and Fragrances

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Speciality chemicals, Chemical industry, European Chemical Industry Council, Economy

The global specialty chemicals market size is expected to reach USD 844.2 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 3.7% over the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The global specialty chemicals market size is expected to reach USD 844.2 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 3.7% over the forecast period.
  • Higher performance achieved by the application of specialty chemicals when compared to their conventional counterparts is expected to be one of the prime market growth factors.
  • According to the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic), specialty chemicals accounted for more than 25.0% of the total production in the EU region in FY 2018.
  • Chapter 3 Specialty Chemicals Market: Variables, Trends & Scope

PINFA-NA Announces New Workshop: “Design for Fire Safety in Greener Electronics”

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Monday, January 14, 2019
Technology, Consumer electronics, Electronic design automation, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Plastics, Engineering, Packaging, Business, European Chemical Industry Council, Chemical industry, Plastic, Economy

Youll be able to engage with prospects, discover opportunities and new technologies, trends and needs in the green electronics design arena.

Key Points: 
  • Youll be able to engage with prospects, discover opportunities and new technologies, trends and needs in the green electronics design arena.
  • Pinfa-NA is the North American sister group of Pinfa ( www.pinfa.org ), a Sector Group of Cefic (the European Chemical Industry Council).
  • It is a community of individuals involved in the technical and commercial aspects of the plastics and polymer industry.
  • It is a place where individuals can interact, learn and develop skills to meet their personal and professional goals.