Cefic’s mini-series takes you behind the scenes of industrial sites across Europe, sharing journeys towards a circular and climate-neutral future. Told through the eyes of those working onsite, from site managers to engineers and sustainability managers, these stories share “boots-on-the-ground” perspectives of the ambitions, successes and challenges faced by companies leading the transformation.
Discover Novamont’s Bottrighe site in Italy, where an innovative biotech process is turning sugars into biobased butanediol—a key component in biodegradable plastics. Learn more how biomass and biotechnology are driving sustainable materials and how Novamont is shaping a circular, low-carbon future.
INEOS – Project ONE (Antwerp, Belgium)
As the European chemical industry continues its transition towards sustainability and innovation, INEOS is breaking the ground with Project ONE. This landmark initiative will result in the first new-build ethane cracker in Europe in a generation and represents the largest investment in the European chemical industry in 25 years, with a total investment of approximately €4 billion.
This facility drives circularity with its molecular recycling technology, transforming plastic waste that would otherwise go to landfill or incineration. Interim Site Manager Stephan explains how this technology works, the benefits it is bringing, and how they developed the project, supporting the company’s transition to climate neutrality and circularity
Bondalti – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Project (Estarreja – Portugal)
At Bondalti’s chlorine plant- a major electricity consumer, Electrotechnical Engineer, Teresa, introduces the BESS project. She explains how this lithium-ion battery system balances renewable energy intermittency, ensures a stable electricity supply, and supports the company’s energy transition.
Evonik – Leading the way to sustainability (Schoerfling – Austria)
At this site, dedicated to producing membranes crucial for the production of renewable gas, General Manager Jean Marc and Sustainability Manager Elisabeth share how their advanced technologies and sustainable production practices benefit the environment, community and their business partners.
