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INEOS Styrolution publishes 2019 sustainability report
. Report outlines commitment and actions to transition to a circular and low-carbon economy Focus on expanding the Styrolution ECO portfolio of sustainable styrenics products INEOS Styrolution’s fifth sustainability report provides a comprehensive review of the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance over the past year. The report highlights INEOS Styrolution’s strong focus on circular solutions with its expanding ECO family of sustainable products. Launched at the K-Show in October last year, the Styrolution ECO portfolio comprises styrenics products made from post-consumer recycled material as well as products made using renewable feedstock. The report covers topics that are important to the company such as reduced carbon footprint, marine litter…
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INEOS Styrolution and Recycling Technologies sign joint development agreement for recycling polystyrene
Recycling Technologies’ chemical recycling solution, currently used for mixed plastics to be developed to recycle polystyrene The project’s aim is to create a deeper circular economy for polystyrene INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, and Recycling Technologies, a specialist plastic recycling technology provider announce today the signing of a joint development agreement (JDA) to further advance the development of recycling of polystyrene in Europe. Both companies share the same goals to make plastics a sustainable material. This agreement recognises the commercial value of post-consumer plastic waste to prevent this important resource being incinerated or ending up in landfills. INEOS Styrolution has extensive knowledge and expertise in polymer science and…
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INEOS Styrolution awarded Platinum rating by EcoVadis for its advanced sustainability performance
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has been awarded the highest sustainability rating by EcoVadis. The platinum rating is awarded to the top 1 percent of companies, based on the implementation of the company’s sustainability programme and the company’s sustainability report published last year. The score takes into account four themes evaluated by EcoVadis: environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. EcoVadis is a global provider of business sustainability ratings, intelligence and performance improvement tools for global supply chains. It is a highly trusted organisation. Its global team of experts provides supply chains and investors with sustainability scorecards, which give detailed insight into environmental, social and ethical…
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INEOS Styrolution spendet 10.000 Euro an den „Förderverein für krebskranke Kinder eV“ in Köln
Die COVID-19-Pandemie stellt eine erhebliche zusätzliche Belastung für krebskranke Kinder und ihre Familien dar. Um ihnen in diesen schwierigen Zeiten zu helfen, hat INEOS Styrolution dem Förderverein für krebskranke Kinde eV [1] in Köln 10.000 € gespendet , einem Verein, der sich der Unterstützung von krebskranken Familien durch den Austausch persönlicher Erfahrungen, Ratschläge und Unterstützung widmet. Der Verein betreibt auch das Elternhaus, eine Umgebung in der Nähe der Kinderkrebsstation, in der Familien während der Therapie in der Nähe ihres Kindes bleiben können. Marlene Merhar, Vorsitzende des Vereins: „Wir sind zu 100% auf Spenden angewiesen. Die Spende ist sehr willkommen, damit wir die laufenden Kosten unseres Elternhauses mit seinen 15 Familienwohnungen decken können – insbesondere jetzt während…
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INEOS Styrolution spendet € 10.000 an die „Deutsche Leukämie-Forschungshilfe – Aktion für krebskranke Kinder, OV Mannheim e.V.“ in Mannheim
COVID-19 ist eine besondere Belastung für Kinder mit Krebserkrankung und ihre Familien. Um ihnen während diesen schwierigen Zeiten zu helfen, hat INEOS Styrolution €10.000 an die "Deutsche Leukämie-Forschungshilfe – Aktion für krebskranke Kinder, OV Mannheim e.V." gespendet. Diese Organisation ist in Mannheim ansässig, also am Rhein gegenüber der Niederlassung von INEOS Styrolution in Ludwigshafen. Sie widmet sich der Unterstützung von Familien mit einem Kind, das an Leukämie leidet. Die Deutsche Leukämie-Forschungshilfe bietet ein breites Spektrum an Leistungen für betroffene Familien an wie zum Beispiel Kunst- und Musiktherapien, Unterhaltung für Kinder im Krankenhaus, das "Elternhaus", eine Einrichtung in der Nähe des Krebszentrums, wo Familien wohnen können während ihr Kind in Therapie…
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Changes in INEOS Styrolution board
INEOS Styrolution announces changes to the company’s management board, following the recent announcement of the appointment of Kevin McQuade as Chairman and Steve Harrington as CEO.1 Rob Buntinx, currently President EMEA will be appointed as President Asia-Pacific. Alexander Glück, currently President Americas will be appointed as President EMEA. Greg Fordyce, currently Vice President Supply Americas will be appointed as President Americas. These changes will be effective from August 1, 2020. 1 See http://www.ineos-styrolution.com/… Über die INEOS Styrolution Group GmbH INEOS Styrolution is the leading global styrenics supplier, with a focus on styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS Standard and styrenic specialties. With world-class production facilities and more than 90 years of experience,…
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Changes in Ineos Styrolution Management
Kevin McQuade, who has led the company as Chief Executive Officer since January 1, 2015 has been appointed as Chairman of INEOS Styrolution. Steve Harrington, currently President Global Styrene Monomer and Asia-Pacific for INEOS Styrolution, has been appointed as CEO reporting to Kevin. The change will be effective from July 1, 2020. Harrington has a 30-year career in the chemical industry, the last 19 years working for INEOS in commercial and senior management roles. Steve also has prior experience with ICI and Unilever. He holds a degree in chemistry from Hull University in England. Über die INEOS Styrolution Group GmbH INEOS Styrolution is the leading global styrenics supplier, with a…
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INEOS Styrolution Reports Final Results of Research Project
Depolymerisation proved to be an appropriate recycling solution for polystyrene Depolymerisation helps to eliminate post-consumer waste and recover valuable resources Depolymerisation produces less CO2 than conventional styrene production INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, reports final results of the research project ResolVe. ResolVe was granted a funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) to explore the recycling of polystyrene1. The project proves the feasibility of post-consumer waste becoming a valuable feedstock, thus creating a circular economy for polystyrene. The project also included a commercial and an ecological evaluation of the recycling process. The final report on the ResolVe research is now completed by the team,…
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Greenhouse gas emissions halved predicts life cycle assessment of recycled polystyrene from INEOS Styrolution
Results show GHG[1] savings of up to 50% for depolymerised styrene compared to fossil based styrene Results are based on the ISO 14040 and 14044 standards INEOS Styrolution has today announced first results of a life cycle assessment (LCA) analysis for depolymerised styrene according to the ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards. The results confirm the developing story revealing polystyrene to be a valuable polymer contributing to the circular economy. Two independent research projects resulted in a consistent picture for the carbon footprint of recycled polystyrene. The first, a laboratory scale project shows GHG savings of 37% The making of styrene from post-consumer polystyrene waste shows a 37% lower CO2…
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INEOS Styrolution supports the University Erlangen-Nuremberg to contribute to the fight against COVID-19
. – Terluran® ABS was given free of charge to produce 100,000 pairs of protective glasses – Unbureaucratic approach allowed production within only four weeks INEOS Styrolution has provided free product to the University Erlangen-Nuremberg to produce 100,000 pairs of protective glasses for frontline healthcare workers in local hospitals. INEOS Styrolution has given over 1300 kg of ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) to Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), to help produce protective glasses for frontline healthcare workers at the university clinic and other healthcare institutions in the Erlangen area. The Institute of Polymer Technology at the university has not been set up for production of goods in high volumes, but scientists there wanted…
