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Voices of the industry video series

The “Voices of the industry” video series brings on-site stories of innovation, transformation, and sustainability in Europe’s chemical industry

Discover how Europe’s chemical industry is driving sustainability and innovation

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Jana Graso

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Join the Cefic team as we go behind the scenes of industrial sites across Europe to explore their journeys toward a circular and climate-neutral future. Told through the voices of those working on site—from plant managers and engineers to sustainability experts—these stories share authentic, boots-on-the-ground perspectives on the ambitions, successes, and challenges shaping the transition to sustainable chemistry in Europe.

Kemira’s Activated Carbon Reactivation Plant (Helsingborg, Sweden)

On European chemical industry’s journey towards sustainability and resource efficiency, Kemira’s Helsingborg site in Sweden stands out for its pioneering approach to water treatment and circularity. In this episode, the Kemira team shares how their innovative solutions are helping industries and communities secure access to clean water while reducing environmental impact.

Novamont’s bio-based butanediol (Bottrighe, Italy)

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.

LyondellBasell – MoReTec Project (Wesseling – Germany)

This LyondellBasell facility drives circularity with MoReTec, 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 Evonik’s 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.

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