Chemical Week

In this executive conversation, Ilham Kadri, CEO of Solvay, will explain the company’s strategy to drive cash generation and returns, while optimizing resource utilization to reduce its environmental footprint. Additionally, Kadri will discuss her vision to continue nurturing a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture at all company levels.

In this executive conversation, Sameer S. Bharadwaj, CEO of Orbia, will join Carlos Pascual, Senior Vice-President of Global Energy at IHS Markit, and Lyn Tattum, Vice President of IHS Markit, to discuss how Orbia, formerly Mexichem, is walking the talk investing in carbon-light/carbon-neutral and resource-efficient technologies to deliver circular solutions that support the resilience of people and the planet.

Worldwide CO2 emissions appeared to decline last year with the onset of the pandemic, boosting the industry’s contribution to the Energy Transition and net-zero agenda. But, figures today show that any reduction was short-lived. So, it remains unclear what lies behind the temporary decrease over the last 18 months.

Michael Graff, Chairman & CEO of American Air Liquide, speaks about the role of carbon management in meeting climate targets, and how the industrial gases sector can contribute to achieving global goals.

Bruce Chinn, CEO of CPChem, speaks about his vision to maintain its growth in the coming years. Discussion highlights include: How the company’s asset fleet continues to develop in line with customer demand? Company efforts in advanced recycling to promote a circular economy; and the importance of operational resilience.

Petrochemical investment in Canada is experiencing a resurgence of interest. With cost-advantaged feedstock, world-class infrastructure, meaningful government incentives, and export access to Asia, Alberta’s Industrial Heartland (AIHA) region is poised to take advantage of post-Covid investment activity.