2021 Annual and Sustainable Performance Report

JULY

MEETING THE GENERAL PUBLIC: ARKEMA RETURNS TO THE BIG TOUR 2021

Arkema attends the second edition of the Big Tour organized by BPIFrance. This tour showcasing French business know‑how in some twenty locations all over France was an opportunity for nearly 300,0000 visitors to discover the various unexpected ways in which our materials can be used.

AUGUST

Acquisition of Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business in the United States

This acquisition of Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business for €1.39 billion was a major step forward in Bostik’s long‑term ambition for strong growth. The Ashland business is a leader in high‑performance adhesives for industrial applications in the United States.

SEPTEMBER

ARKEMA RANKED NUMBER ONE OF CHEMICAL SECTOR COMPANIES BY THE AGENCY VIGEO‑EIRIS

The Group ranks #1 of the 42 companies assessed in the global chemical sector, and 49^th of the 4,952 companies in all sectors, thereby recognizing our strong progress in
Corporate Social Responsibility.

SEPTEMBER

ARKEMA SELLS ITS EPOXIDES BUSINESS

Arkema announces the proposed divestment of its epoxides business to Cargill, a leader in food products and services.

OCTOBER

A NEW PLANT IN CHINA TO PRODUCE BIO‑SOURCED POLYAMIDE 11 POWDERS

In parallel with its major project to increase its global production capacity of bio‑sourced polyamide 11 by 50% in Singapore, Arkema announces the construction of a polyamide 11 powders plant at its Changshu site in China. This investment will support the growing demand for advanced, bio‑sourced and recyclable materials in Asia.