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Philanthropy: Arkema boosts its actions targeting the young

01/25/2019 - Short news

A further two initiatives have been added to Arkema’s philanthropic program, one around young children’s awareness of classical musical culture, and the other around social integration through sport.

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Arkema has an active participation in the actions of the MMAtwo consortium

01/17/2019 - Short news

This project was launched on 1st October 2018, and many actions are now underway on the initiative of the MMAtow Advisory Committee, including, for example, the visit of a car disassembly center.

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BMW recognizes Arkema's technical polymers for sustainability

12/05/2018 - Short news

Arkema is one of 15 global suppliers recognized by the famous German car-maker for innovation, specifically in high performance polymers derived from sustainable castor oil. Our leadership role in the Pragati initiative played a major role.

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Biocatalysis at the service of green chemistry

11/27/2018 - Short news

Arkema Malaysia Thiochemicals, Arkema’s subsidiary in Malaysia, and the Monash University Malaysia (MUM) in Kuala Lumpur have signed a research partnership over 3 years of collaboration during which time MUM researchers will be able to make their resources available to the local Arkema teams. The goal: to develop more efficient biocatalysts for Arkema’s Thiochemicals business.

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Universal access to drinking water: ongoing commitment!

10/26/2018 - Short news

Following the success of the Sail for Water mission, Arkema is supporting a new NGO, No-Thirst Initiative, to promote universal access to safe drinking water for people living in remote areas of Nepal.

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Arkema partners European project MMAtwo to develop a recycling process for PMMA waste

10/25/2018 - Short news

Today was the kickoff meeting of the MMAtwo project. A partner of MMAtwo, a European project for the recycling by depolymerization of PMMA waste to turn it back into raw material, Arkema will also be chairing the project’s executive committee. This role reflects the Group’s desire to promote the recycling of finished products and the circular economy, and is consistent with its commitment in favor of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

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Arkema successfully completes its third registration phase under REACH

06/08/2018 - Press release

May 31st 2018 marks the completion of the final phase in the registration process pursuant to the REACH* regulation. Arkema, through its highly dedicated teams, has registered 148 substances with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) for this final phase. des produits chimiques (ECHA).

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Arkema and its partners help over 1,000 Indian farmers successfully complete the world’s first sustainable castor bean program

06/07/2018 - Press release

Arkema, BASF, Jayant Agro-Organics, and Solidaridad join forces with the mission of enabling sustainable castor bean production in India.

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Arkema’s CSR strategy fully consistent with the UN program

05/30/2018 - Short news

Arkema is committed through its innovation to running its activities responsibly in terms of safety and environment, and to fostering a dialog with its stakeholders in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Arkema commits to 100% renewable energy for Apple

05/29/2018 - Short news

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Arkema, safety always in mind!

04/27/2018 - Short news

Just like every year, Arkema has joined in the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April, inspired by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Looking to join the ranks of the best-in-class chemical manufacturers in terms of safety, the Group continues to engage in many awareness initiatives.