2021 Annual and Sustainable Performance Report

The Arkema story, the four pillars of our transformation

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We have focused our R&D on five platforms to meet the challenges of sustainable development

In a world characterized by strong trends such as growing urbanization, the scarcity of resources, climate change and new technologies, Arkema has focused its research efforts to ensure that solutions are tailored to the expectations of its customers. This research, reviewed regularly, has led the Group to the definition of five innovation platforms that are clearly aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, including a new innovation platform dedicated to the management of natural resources. This includes bio-based, recyclable solutions and water management solutions.

5 innovation platforms focused on sustainable development

  • New energies
  • Natural resource management
  • Living comfort and home efficiency
  • Material lightweighting and design
  • Electronic solutions

OUR R&D AT A GLANCE

+1,600

researchers.

16*

R&D centers located in Europe, Asia and North America.

2.6%

of our revenue is devoted to R&D

222

patents filed in 2021, 90% of which relate to sustainable development and our five innovation platforms

15%

of our sales come from products that are less than five years old

*including the R&D center of our Ashland acquisition