Revised carbon emission factors: transparency driving sustainability
At Clariant, transparency regarding the carbon footprint of our products is key for the sustainability transformation of our portfolio. This transparency supports our shift to climate-neutral operations and low-emission raw materials, while also providing our customers with science-based information to make informed decisions and reach their own sustainability goals. This is why Clariant launched in 2022 its automated product carbon footprint (PCF) calculator to provide customers with PCFs for their products.
Rice bran wax: a sustainable and superior alternative to montan wax
In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, the materials we choose for our products have never been more important. For decades, montan wax has been a staple in the coatings and plastics industries, valued for its performance and cost-effectiveness. However, it's time to rethink our reliance on fossil-based materials like montan wax. Enter rice bran wax - a biobased, renewable option that offers performance comparable to montan wax while minimizing environmental impact.
Catalysts & Adsorbents: Accelerating the circular plastics economy
Clariant's innovative EcoCircle platform is pioneering chemical recycling solutions to transform the traditional linear plastics economy into a sustainable circular model. Chemical plastic recycling is essential if we are to reduce the growing environmental burden of plastic waste. Instead of being incinerated or ending up in landfills, mixed plastic waste can be converted to pyrolysis oils, which can be used as feedstock for the sustainable production of valuable chemicals.
High-throughput testing – ensuring safe cosmetics with cutting-edge robotics
When seasoning our meals with salt or putting on perfume, we keep a fine balance between too much and too little. The same balance is also important for preservatives in cosmetics, which should only be added at the lowest possible limits. AMICA, a cutting-edge robot in Clariant’s German innovation labs, is a powerful new tool for determining these limits. It tests preservatives at an unprecedented level of speed and efficiency – enhancing the safety of skin care users, sunbathers, and toddlers.
Real People of Clariant Anna Paula Dacar: “Contributing to a sustainable world motivates me deeply.”
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Anna Paula Dacar, Global Head for the Mining Solutions segment, as she shares her journey in the chemical industry, the dynamics of her daily role, and her unwavering passion for mining. Discover how understanding customer needs and maintaining high employee engagement directly contribute to Clariant's success.
Real People of Clariant David Garandeau on inclusive rugby: “Our battle on the ground allows us to fight prejudices.”
Pride Month is a call to action to celebrate and honor love, diversity, equity, inclusion, and self-acceptance! Whether or not you identify as LGBTQIA+, anyone can be an ALLY! One shining example of this role is our dedicated biology researcher from Toulouse, David Garandeau, who exemplifies these values through his support and advocacy.
Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence: Clariant Cargo & Device Protection’s Californian Team named “Best of the Best” by AGM Container Controls
AGM Container Controls (AGM) has awarded Clariant Cargo & Device Protection (CDP) Colton, California, the prestigious "Supplier of the Year Award" for 2023, marking the seventh time in eight years. Out of 295 active suppliers, only five received this honor, underscoring Clariant's exceptional performance at its 75-year-old Colton facility. AGM specializes in environmental- and moisture-control solutions critical for safeguarding military, aerospace, and industrial components worldwide.
Working together to build the future of mining
One of the most significant challenges that the mining industry is facing today is dealing with residual minerals, the so-called mining tailings. Simply put, tailings are all the minerals discarded in the beneficiation processes to produce metals and essential minerals. Learn about our Tailings Management Program and Global Competence Center for Tailings Treatment in Brazil, aimed at reducing waste and enhancing sustainability in mining operations worldwide.
