The employees are driven by the idea that no product is so perfect that it can't be improved. This mindset pushes them to go beyond chemistry and constantly strive for innovation and improvement.
The main focus of the business is on developing outstanding products and technologies that enable transformation and go beyond what is currently perceived to be possible. This includes creating solutions for important questions of the future, such as lipids for future medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastic recycling, and membranes for the energy transition.
The business strengthens its biosolutions offering through a new Botanicals & Natural Actives business segment. This segment leverages expertise from legacy products and recent acquisitions to enhance its biosolutions portfolio.
The business conducted a survey on human rights and diversity, with over 4,600 employees participating. The high participation rate highlights the workforce's strong commitment to human rights, diversity, and equality.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €500 million loan to support research and development at the business. This loan will help drive innovation and further strengthen the company's position as a leader in the specialty chemicals industry.