Workforce and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) news

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  16 June 2025

  Holcim Launches Near-Zero Cement Project in Greece

  The OLYMPUS project aims to produce 2 million tons of near-zero cement annually by 2029, creating over 1,000 jobs and receiving EU funding for carbon capture technology.
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  1 May 2025

  Dreexo Energy to Build Circular Economy Plant in Cádiz

  The plant will convert non-edible fats and oils into chemicals, creating jobs and minimizing waste, supporting sustainable industry in Andalucía.
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  14 April 2025

  Wanhua’s Acquisition of Vencorex: A Critical Juncture for European Chemical Industry

  The acquisition raises concerns over job losses, foreign ownership, and automation, but offers potential in green chemistry and highlights the need for regulatory reassessment and community resilience.
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  11 April 2025

  BENEO Opens Pulse-Processing Plant in Germany

  The new plant processes faba beans into sustainable ingredients, creating 25 jobs and using renewable energy, aligning with eco-conscious consumer trends and regional economic growth.
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  31 March 2025

  Kazakhstan Begins Construction on Major Polyethylene Plant in Atyrau

  The plant will produce 1.25M tons of polyethylene annually by 2029, creating 8,000 construction jobs and 800 operational jobs, boosting Kazakhstan's economy and reducing import reliance.
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  27 March 2025

  IFF and Kemira Launch Joint Venture for Biobased Materials Production

  Alpha Bio will invest €130M to produce 44,000 MT of biopolymers by 2027, using IFF's DEB technology in Finland, creating 30 jobs and offering sustainable alternatives to fossil-based products.

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  12 March 2025

  QEMETICA Plans Janikowo Soda Plant Hibernation

  High energy costs and competition force plant closure, impacting jobs. Support sought for fair competition and cost reduction. Diversification and global investments underway.
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  5 March 2025

  SUSTAINEXT Biorefinery Construction Begins in Spain

  The biorefinery will process agricultural sidestreams into ingredients for various sectors, creating jobs and boosting the local economy with a zero-waste, zero-emissions model.
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  3 March 2025

  Astarta to Build Multiseed Crusher

  The project in Khmelnytsky will cost USD76m, process 400kt annually, and start in 2026. It aims to boost local jobs, tax revenue, and meet EU soybean demand.
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  13 January 2025

  Spolana Restructures for Future Transformation

  Production shifts focus to industrial decarbonisation, closing PVC and caprolactam lines, cutting 500 jobs, offering severance and retraining, while modernizing sulphuric acid production.
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  13 January 2025

  UK's Last Synthetic Ethanol Plant Closes

  UK chemical industry struggles with high energy costs, job losses, and lack of new plants. Calls for government action on energy, emissions, and trade policies.
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  10 January 2025

  AkzoNobel Invests €22M in France to Streamline Operations

  €22M investment to modernize operations in France, leading to 211 job cuts and 29 new roles by 2026. Reorganization includes outlet transfers and closures.
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  10 December 2024

  Italgas to Invest €1 Billion in Greece's Ecological Transition by 2030

  €1B plan focuses on network expansion, digital transformation, renewable gases, and workforce development to support Greece's ecological transition by 2030.
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  23 November 2024

  Abbott Launches New Manufacturing Facility in Kilkenny, Ireland

  The facility will produce diabetes care sensors, create 800 jobs, and is part of a €440M investment in Ireland, focusing on sustainability and supporting STEM education.
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  22 November 2024

  Unite urges Labour to act on Grangemouth refinery closure plan

  Unite proposes converting the refinery to a bio-fuels hub, preserving jobs and aligning with government policies, while urging government intervention against closure.
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  16 November 2024

  Suomen Lantakaasu invests €80M in Kiuruvesi biogas plant, Finland

  The plant will produce biogas from manure, aiming for 1 TWh of renewable fuel. EU funding supports the project, boosting local employment and reducing agricultural emissions.
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  6 November 2024

  Tosoh Bioscience Expands European HQ in Germany

  The expanded HQ features advanced labs and training areas for chromatography, enhancing customer collaboration and innovation in biomolecule and polymer analysis.
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  4 November 2024

  LanzaTech and Eramet to Launch Integrated CCUS Project in Norway

  The project will produce ethanol from furnace gas, aiming for CO2 reduction. A feasibility study may add CCS. Operations start in 2028, creating jobs and supporting local innovation.
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  24 October 2024

  Yara Tertre Plans Site Transformation in Belgium

  The site will close its ammonia unit, focus on nitrate fertilizers, cut 115 jobs, and aim for decarbonization to enhance competitiveness and secure long-term operations. Safety remains a priority.
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  3 October 2024

  Northvolt Cuts 1600 Jobs in Sweden

  Operations in Sweden are scaled back to focus on battery production, affecting 1,600 jobs. Support measures for impacted employees are in place, with ongoing union negotiations.
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  21 September 2024

  Lilly Invests $1.8 Billion in Irish Manufacturing Expansion

  The $1.8B investment will boost production of Alzheimer's, diabetes, and obesity treatments, create 150 jobs, and enhance sustainability with advanced technologies and a solar farm.
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  12 September 2024

  Grangemouth Petroineos Oil Refinery to Close in 2025: Focus on a Green and Industrial Transition

  Closure impacts 400 jobs; £100M pledged for green projects. Focus on reskilling, clean fuels, and hydrogen. Other site operations remain.
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  3 September 2024

  Lantmännen Invests SEK 1.2 Billion in Swedish Protein Plant

  The new plant will produce 7,000 tonnes of protein isolate from peas and faba beans annually, boosting Swedish pea cultivation by 50% and creating 30 jobs by 2027.
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  31 May 2024

  RCS Expands with New Recycling Plant in Nordkirchen

  A new plant in Nordkirchen will recycle disposable bottles into rPET, reducing primary raw material use and CO2 emissions. The facility will include halls, silos, offices, and parking spaces.
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  27 May 2024

  Elyse Energy and RTE Address Guarantors' Report on eM-Rhône Project

  The eM-Rhône project aims to produce e-methanol for decarbonization. The response addresses public feedback, water usage concerns, and outlines future consultation steps and commitments.
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  24 May 2024

  Verkor secures €1.3 billion green loan for Dunkirk Gigafactory

  The funds will support the construction of a 16 GWh/year Gigafactory, creating 1,200 direct and 3,000 indirect jobs by 2025, with contributions from 19 banks and a "Dark Green" rating from S&P.
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  21 May 2024

  Circtec Begins Construction on Circular Factory in Delfzijl

  The new factory will convert 200,000 tons of used tires into green chemicals, reducing CO2 emissions by 5% of the Dutch chemical sector and creating over 120 jobs. Expansion is planned for 2027-2028.
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  10 April 2024

  MadoquaPower2X Expands Land for Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Production in Portugal

  The project secures 60 hectares in Sines, aims to create 265 permanent and 6,000 indirect jobs by 2025, and will produce significant amounts of green hydrogen and ammonia, supporting EU decarbonization goals.
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  27 March 2024

  Power2X Plans Green Methanol Project in Estonia

  The project in Pärnu aims to produce 500,000 tons of green methanol annually, creating 2,000 construction jobs and 200 long-term jobs, supporting Estonia's energy transition and decarbonization efforts.
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  7 March 2024

  Traceless Announces Hamburg Production Plant Location

  The new plant in Hamburg-Harburg will produce bio-based, compostable plastic substitutes, creating 40 jobs. Initial purchase agreements and a €36.6M financing round support the project.