Workforce and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) news

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  25 March 2026

  EU dialogue on cement industry's low‑carbon transition

  Stakeholders urged lead markets, funding (Industrial Decarbonisation Bank), standards, CCS, CO2 transport & storage, skills, stable ETS to speed decarbonisation and competitiveness
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  25 March 2026

  ScottishPower secures £600m National Wealth Fund loan for EGL4 subsea link

  2GW, 530 km HVDC subsea link will transmit Scottish low-cost power to England (1.5M homes), cut constraint costs, boost energy security, and support UK clean-power grid upgrades
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  25 March 2026

  Tecnimont (MAIRE) wins $50m rehabilitation study for Guaracara refinery in Trinidad & Tobago

  Assessment and rehab study for 150kbpd Guaracara refinery: technical/integrity checks, energy/environment review, water/cooling engineering; CAPEX/OPEX estimates. Phases 1-2 by early 2027
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  24 March 2026

  Toray announces TORAY VISION 2050, TORAY Challenges 2035 and IGNITION 2028

  Launches a 2050 sustainability vision and a 2035 strategy with five priorities: growth, business-model change, genba-ryoku/supply-chain resilience, DX and HR. 2028 targets: ¥3T rev, ¥230B core OP, ROIC ~7%
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  24 March 2026

  WuXi Biologics posts record 2025 results

  2025 revenue +16.7% to RMB21.8bn; gross margin +500bps to 46%; EBITDA +38%; net profit +45%; 209 new integrated projects; backlog US$23.7bn; bi-/multi-specifics >120% growth
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  24 March 2026

  Equinor begins Raia pre‑salt gas drilling offshore Brazil

  Six wells started 24 Mar with Valaris DS‑17 in ~2,900m water; recoverable >1bn boe; capacity 16m m3/day (~15% national demand); start‑up 2028; $9bn investment; FPSO ~6 kg CO2/boe.

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  23 March 2026

  WACKER expands silicone emulsion production in India

  New Panagarh GMP-certified silicone emulsion plant boosts local capacity, adds 60 jobs, serves cosmetics/personal-care customers, lets Amtala shift toward R&D and innovation.
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  22 March 2026

  Toray Named Next Nadeshiko Company Again for Employee Work‑Life Balance

  Named Next Nadeshiko again for work-life balance: longstanding childcare leave, flextime, telecommuting, hourly leave, awareness campaigns, new family-care support grant and inclusivity unit.
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  20 March 2026

  Petrobras resumes investments in Minas Gerais during Lula visit

  During Lula’s visit to Regap (Betim), resumption of investments announced: R$3.8bn (2026–30), up to R$9bn/10 yrs; 8k–36k jobs; +25k bpd capacity (2027) and 13.3 MW solar plant.
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  20 March 2026

  Siemens invests $165M to expand U.S. AI infrastructure manufacturing

  Expands manufacturing in NC and SC, adds 350+ jobs, scales prefabricated power distribution, medium‑voltage protection and busway systems for data centers; starts Careers Electric training.
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  20 March 2026

  FUCHS posts solid FY 2025 results

  FY2025: sales €3.56bn, EBIT €435m; EPS +2%; dividend +5% to €1.23/€1.22; free cash flow €316m. 2026 outlook: sales ~€3.7bn, EBIT ~€450m
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  19 March 2026

  EU invests €330m in fusion and nuclear R&D and skills

  Work Programme funds fusion-to-grid R&D, a PPP, startups, skills and facilities; supports fission research on waste, safety, materials, medical isotopes and talent mobility.
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  19 March 2026

  Genmab: Board constituted; grants RSUs and warrants to employees

  Deirdre P. Connelly named Chair; Pernille Erenbjerg Deputy Chair. 5,213 RSUs (DKK1,645/share) and 4,485 warrants (exercise DKK1,645; Black‑Scholes value DKK530.62). Vesting in 3 years.
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  19 March 2026

  Croda opens Dahej manufacturing facility in India

  New Dahej plant boosts supply for Life Sciences, Consumer Care and Industrial sectors; uses low‑carbon power, ZLD, RSPO feedstocks, advanced ops, safety focus and women-led packaging.
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  19 March 2026

  Heidelberg Materials to reduce clinker production at Skövde plant

  Skövde will shift from clinker making to cement-only from 2027, sourcing clinker mainly from Slite due to weak construction demand; consultations on organisational changes will follow.
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  19 March 2026

  Equinor Annual Report 2025

  Record production and strong cash results in 2025; safety improved; adjusted operating income $27.6B; production 2,137 mboe/d; renewables +25%; emissions −34% since 2015.
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  19 March 2026

  LANXESS expects recovery from H2 2026 at the earliest

  2025 revenue -10.9% to €5.673bn; EBITDA pre-exceptionals €510m (-16.9%). Net debt down. Permanent cost cuts ~€100m, ~550 jobs. 2026 EBITDA guide €450–550m.
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  18 March 2026

  TotalEnergies Annual Shareholders' Meeting — May 29, 2026

  Board convenes May 29 meeting; renews three directors for 3 years; appoints Slawomir Krupa to replace Mark Cutifani; seeks to raise chair/CEO age limits; submits pay, finance and sustainability items.
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  18 March 2026

  Huntsman opens expanded Performance Products unit in Petfurdo, Hungary

  Expanded plant began operations in 2026, boosting global capacity for amine catalysts (JEFFCAT) used in polyurethane, coatings, metalworking and electronics; project backed by Hungarian grant.
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  18 March 2026

  Refining and Chemical Engineering Group 2025 results

  2025: operating revenue RMB700.74B, net profit RMB18.07B; new contracts RMB1,012.48B; first-time special dividend; tech licensing RMB10.13B; overseas front-end wins; front-end/EPC >80% backlog; ESG AA
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  17 March 2026

  Aptar appoints Gael Touya CEO effective Sept 1, 2026; Stephan Tanda to retire end-2026

  Gael Touya, a 30-year veteran, led the Pharma unit’s transformation (~82% sales growth) and has global commercial and operational experience. Tanda raised margins, EPS and sustainability.
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  17 March 2026

  PPG’s Laura Harshberger named to 2026 Pittsburgh Business Times Women of Influence

  Global IT director Laura Harshberger honored on 2026 list; led IT for operations, EHS and key businesses, modernized systems at 100+ sites, runs IT internship program and champions women's leadership.
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  17 March 2026

  EIB, Natixis CIB, Sunprime Launch €507M Solar and Storage Project in Italy

  Project Sophocles will develop 200 solar plants and 350 MW of storage in Italy, generating 416 GWh annually and reducing CO₂ emissions by 2.86 million tonnes.
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  14 March 2026

  Ørsted's Revolution Wind Powers New England Grid

  Revolution Wind delivers 704 MW to New England, powering 350,000 homes, stabilizing prices, and supporting 2,000 jobs. Expected to save $500M annually in energy costs.
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  12 March 2026

  Petrobras Invests R$ 21 Million in Four Climate Resilience Projects

  Four projects in Rio Grande do Sul and São Paulo will enhance climate resilience through nature-based solutions, with a focus on community involvement and environmental benefits.
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  12 March 2026

  Vynova Earns EcoVadis Gold Rating Again

  Vynova ranks in the top 5% for sustainability, earning its fifth consecutive EcoVadis Gold or Platinum rating, highlighting its commitment to responsible business practices.
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  11 March 2026

  Elkem Restructures and Cuts Costs to Boost Competitiveness

  Elkem introduces a new structure, reduces workforce by 300, and cuts costs by NOK 1.9 billion to enhance profitability amid market challenges.
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  9 March 2026

  Chugai Recognized for Health Investment Excellence for Third Year

  Chugai is acknowledged by METI and TSE for its health management initiatives, emphasizing employee well-being as key to its growth strategy and sustainable healthcare goals.
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  6 March 2026

  TotalEnergies Releases Independent Review of Tilenga Project Land Acquisition in Uganda

  The assessment confirms compliance with land acquisition standards. An action plan addresses livelihood restoration, support for vulnerable households, grievance management, and gender considerations.
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  5 March 2026

  Dow Celebrates 25 Years of Contractor Collaboration in Terneuzen

  Dow's Contractor Awards 2025 recognized partners for safety, quality, innovation, and collaboration, introducing a new Productivity Award.