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On scales CO2-based EVA foam to over one million pairs

On is launching the Cloud X 5 with a midsole made of EVA foam produced using captured CO2 emissions. The company says the solution has scaled to more than one million pairs and, according to an LCA, reduces modeled carbon impact by more than 80% compared with conventional EVA.

2026-07-16 polymers

RadiciGroup included in Europe’s Climate Leaders 2026 ranking

RadiciGroup has been included in the "Europe’s Climate Leaders 2026" ranking, prepared by the Financial Times and Statista. The list covers companies that have demonstrated significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

2026-07-10 polymer industry

Grupa Azoty improved EBITDA in the first quarter of 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, Grupa Azoty reported sales revenue of PLN 3.70 billion and EBITDA of PLN 317 million. Operating performance improved year on year, supported by the Agro segment and a positive result in the Chemicals segment.

2026-05-29 European Union (EU)

Clariant catalysts continue to shrink customer footprints

Clariant reported that in 2025 its catalysts enabled the avoidance of 45 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions. This was 5 million tonnes more than in 2024, with reductions achieved in areas including DRI production, nitric acid and green methanol.

2026-05-26 chemical industry

ABB and Citroniq plan 100% bio-based polypropylene plant

ABB will supply automation, electrification and digitalization for Citroniq’s planned 100 percent biogenic polypropylene facility in Nebraska, scheduled to start up in 2029. The partners aim to deliver the first full commercial-scale plant of its kind.

2025-08-27 polypropylene (PP)

Borealis and IINO Lines Sign Second Contract for Very Large Gas Carrier

Borealis, one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefins solutions and a European front-runner in polyolefins recycling, and Iino Kaiun Kaisha Ltd. (IINO Lines), a global leader in maritime transportation headquartered in Japan, announce the long-term charter of a very large gas carrier (VLGC).

2024-06-06 carbon dioxide (CO2)