2021 Annual and Sustainable Performance Report

FEBRUARY

INCREASE IN KYNAR^® FLUOROPOLYMER PRODUCTION CAPACITY IN CHINA

Arkema will increase its production of PVDF fluoropolymers at its Changshu site by 35% in 2022 in response to strong demand in the lithium‑ion battery sector.

MARCH

ARKEMA JOINS THE PARIS STOCK EXCHANGE’S NEW CAC 40 ESG® INDEX

The CAC 40 ESG® brings together the 40 companies that demonstrate the best Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. It highlights the Group’s commitments and successes over several years in the quest for a sustainable economy.

MAY

BOSTIK EXPANDS ITS RANGE OF HIGH‑PERFORMANCE ADHESIVES IN THE UNITED STATES

Bostik acquires Edge Adhesives Texas (revenue of €12 million in 2020), which manufactures innovative adhesive solutions in the field of hotmelt adhesives and pressure‑sensitive adhesive tapes for the residential building market.

MAY

CIRCULAR ECONOMY: ARKEMA ACQUIRES AGIPLAST

Agiplast is a leader in the recycling of high‑performance polymers, in particular specialty polyamides and fluoropolymers. Through this acquisition, Arkema will be able to offer a full service to customers in terms of materials circularity, addressing growing market expectations in this field.

JUNE

Arkema successfully holds its first Digital Coating Days

The schedule for this innovative two‑day event included a live television program hosted by a journalist in the presence of Arkema leaders and experts from the Coatings industry, followed by a series of webinars focusing on our range of high‑performance resins and additives and Arkema's innovations in coatings. Almost 2,000 customers took part.