Innovative - 2019 Annual and Sustainable Performance Report

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At the beginning of the year, the Group announced an ambitious climate plan for 2030 to help keep the global temperature rise well below 2°C, in line with the Paris Agreement.

The combination of these three Specialty Materials platforms is unique in the chemicals industry. It allows us to generate significant synergies in innovation, commercial opportunities, and operational efficiency. It also gives us an exceptional capacity to serve our clients in growth markets.

How has corporate social responsibility been made even more central to Arkema’s development?

T. L. H. – By basing our innovation on key sustainability priorities, Arkema is focusing on supplying its clients in the field of lightweight materials, new energies, water, and bio-based products. This policy allows us to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals defined by the United Nations and to respond to major present and future challenges, including population growth, climate change, and the scarcity of natural resources.

In fact, Arkema has been committed to the principle of responsible manufacturing since it was founded, and prioritizes the health and safety of its employees, environmental performance, the reliability of its industrial facilities, and open communication with our stakeholders.

Thanks to the progress the Group has already made in environmental issues since 2012, we announced at the start of the year our ambitious climate plan for 2030 to help keep the global temperature rise well below 2° C, in line with the Paris Agreement. Arkema has set a target to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 38% between 2015 and 2030, and has also defined new environmental objectives for emissions into the air and water, as well as for energy consumption. These commitments, as well as the progress achieved by increasing the proportion of women among its directors, is helping Arkema consolidate its position among businesses that are committed to and perform well in matters of corporate social responsibility.