Interviews

Our global strategy aims to balance our presence across different regions, adapting our product focus to the competitive and regulatory landscapes of each market.

Frederique van Baarle

President & CEO

LANXESS Corporation

President & CEO, Chief Sustainability Officer & Vice President, Public Affairs

Beyond environmental responsibility, our focus on innovation reflects in customer-centric solutions like liquid purifying technologies for cleaner water to address critical issues like water scarcity and many other sustainable solutions for modern life.

Rebecca Liebert& Elizabeth Grove

Lubrizol

Our polymers enable innovations like time-release medicines and advanced medical equipment, demonstrating the industry's role in enhancing sustainability and improving lives. It's about communicating the integral role of these materials beyond their immediate applications, showcasing their contribution to a sustainable future.

Todd Zavodnick

Dermavant Sciences

VP Value Chain Development

Looking ahead, our vision for Dermavant is to establish VTAMA cream as the foundational therapy for plaque psoriasis and if approved, atopic dermatitis, setting new standards in care for the dermatology community. Our goal is to transition the field from conventional treatments to innovative, effective and safe treatment options, essentially moving from the "cassette to digital music" era in dermatological treatments.

Jeroen Verhoeven

Neste Renewable Polymers and Chemicals

Neste's focus on helping customers reduce their greenhouse gas emissions sets it apart. This dedication is reflected in Neste's consistent recognition as one of the most sustainable companies globally, as evidenced by high rankings e.g. by CDP or Corporate Knights, among others.

Olivier Rigaud

Corbion

Our aim is for the incorporation of carbon costs to drive a significant shift towards bio-based products, thereby reducing reliance on fossil-based materials and combatting the expected surge in plastic production.

Sean Keohane

Cabot

Director Of Sustainability – Global

In addition, we are committed to bringing the power of innovative chemistry to our customers to help solve many of the sustainability challenges facing our world. More recently, our focus on battery materials to enhance the performance and efficiency of lithium-ion batteries reflects our dedication to supporting sustainable advancements.

Liam McCarroll

Univar Solutions

Univar's approach is to integrate sustainability into everyday business, ensuring that it becomes a part of the company's identity rather than an add-on, thereby maintaining a competitive advantage through superior safety, transparency, and sustainability practices.

Stephane Bancel

Moderna