Reducing the carbon footprint of tires with… rice!
Highly dispersible silica (HDS) is a key ingredient in tires. Traditionally, this material is derived from sand. But an alternative with a better environmental profile exists: burnt rice husks!
Transitioning the chemical industry through biotechnologies
Today’s consumers demand more sustainable solutions that take into account the origin of renewable feedstocks, the processes used to convert feedstocks into chemicals, and end-of-life management that closes the loop with recyclable and biodegradable solutions.
5 little-known facts about Ernest Solvay
Discover some lesser-known facts about Ernest Solvay, the scientist and entrepreneur who founded Solvay 160 years ago.
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Solvay’s 2030 climate targets approved by SBTi
The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation reaffirms our commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the board, as set out in our Solvay One Planet sustainability roadmap.
How did Solvay perform in 2022?
On February 23, 2023, Solvay CEO Ilham Kadri and CFO Karim Hajjar held a conference call for analysts and investors.
Celebrating our heritage, passing on our legacy
Solvay is celebrating its 160th anniversary at a moment where we will give birth to two new companies. Celebrating the heritage and passing the legacy will give even more meaning to this transition.
We bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress
We are a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. The Group's innovative solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices, health care applications, water and air purification systems. We seek to create sustainable shared value for all through our One Planet program, an initiative crafted around three pillars: protecting the climate, preserving resources and fostering better life. Founded in 1863, the Group ranks among the world’s top three companies for the vast majority of its activities.