Member Solutions for Climate Change

Creating catalysts that improve resource efficiency

The products from Albemarle's catalysts business segment help reduce SOx and NOx emissions through cleaner transportation fuels and improve the efficiency of natural resources by facilitating more usable products from a single barrel of oil.

Lithium chemicals for more efficient use of renewable energy

Albemarle's lithium products enable the growth of “clean miles” driven with electric vehicles, more efficient use of renewable energy through grid storage, batteries for medical devices, and medical imaging - just to name a few.

Providing oxygen for Solar Impulse aircraft

Solar Impulse brings numerous technologies together to create an aircraft that's able to fly nonstop around the world without fuel. Air Liquide provides aeronautic oxygen that lets the pilot fly at an altitude of more than 3,000 meters.

Developing biomethane and hydrogen solutions

Air Liquide develops biomethane for industry and transport and promotes hydrogen which, in terms of both mobility and energy, will play a key role in the energy transition and the fight against climate change.

Innovating thermoplastics for lightweighting

Arkema supports the automotive sector and aeronautics industry by developing high performance thermoplastics as substitutes to glass or metal. The aim is to reduce the weight of structures and help minimize their fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions.

Supporting wind power

Arkema helped launch the ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) project, a consortium which aims to create the first 100% recyclable wind turbine. Arkema is pleased to participate and to contribute sustainable solutions for wind power with its high performance materials.

Creating solutions for sustainable construction

BASF is constantly upgrading its building and construction products to improve energy efficiency, durability, safety, water resistance, and aesthetics.

Creating catalytic converter systems for clean gasoline engines

BASF's compact catalytic converter system removes gaseous pollutants as well as particulates.

BASF advances renewable energy commitment

The addition of wind and solar power to BASF's energy portfolio further enhances the company's advancement toward its climate protection goal of CO₂ neutral growth until 2030.

Developing polyamide compounds for lightweight auto parts

Shifting from metal to plastic creates opportunities for automakers to reduce weight. Recycled polyamide compounds for engine compartment covers enable manufacturers to achieve their recyclability goals while meeting performance requirements.

Designing membranes for fuel cells

Fuel - or electrochemical - cells use an electrochemical reaction to convert chemical energy from a fuel into electricity. Engineers and designers use membranes from Chemours due to their thickness, conductivity, strength, and chemical durability.

Lubricants for vehicle lightweighting

Advances in composite materials enable the use of lighter-weight materials in vehicles. Chemours high-performance lubricants enable auto manufacturers to boost their lightweighting efforts without sacrificing performance.

Refrigerant helps reduce global warming potential

Chemours' line of hydrofluoro olefin (HFO)-based, low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants uses less energy and contributes to reduced GHG emissions.

Polyurethane solutions for automotive lightweighting

Covestro offers a portfolio of polyurethane solutions that solve challenges facing the automotive industry, including the need for strong, lightweight, and durable surfaces for automotive applications.

Polycarbonate material for fog lamp housing

Covestro helped create a material that reduces the weight and complexity of a fog lamp housing used in a light truck. The polycarbonate material is believed to be the first application of a thermally conductive polymer in an automotive LED fog lamp housing.

Transforming carbon dioxide into flexible foam

Scientists at Covestro have developed a breakthrough technology - a catalyst that makes it possible to harness waste CO₂ and convert it into a precursor for flexible polyurethane foam. Alternative carbon sources for raw materials can lead to future advances in petrochemical feedstocks.

Technology breakthrough in component for energy-efficient insulation

Covestro achieved a significant breakthrough in the production of the rigid foam component MDI for the energy-efficient insulation of buildings and refrigeration devices: Covestro has begun operating a pilot plant based on the innovative AdiP technology - an important milestone in the company's orientation toward the circular economy.

Sustainable cast elastomer solution for the offshore industry

Covestro has developed a cast elastomer solution that enables the offshore industry to reduce its environmental impact and carbon footprint. The polyurethane elastomers are based on cardyon® brand polyols, which contain CO₂.

Creating adhesives and sealants for LED lighting

Dow's adhesives and sealant products help shield against environmental shocks and moisture in order to ensure the structural integrity of LED lamps.

Developing solutions for high-performance buildings

Dow High Performance Building Solutions delivers advanced silicon technology innovation to help create building that are energy-efficient, cost-effective, safe, flexible, aesthetically pleasing, and sustainable.

Delivering energy-saving automotive solutions

DuPont offers materials that can be used to replace metal components with high performance polymers without sacrificing performance. Some are used to engineer components that can withstand high heat and pressure, while others are used in lighter components such as levers and gears.

Building a better circle, together.

As we continue our journey toward carbon neutrality, Eastman will continue to innovate to provide products that enable energy savings and greenhouse gas reduction down our value chains and at the consumer level.

Lightweighting cars to decrease carbon emissions

Saflex™ PVB interlayers enable lightweighting of the vehicle and the adoption of digital technologies within the cabin.

Creating energy savings with window films

Eastman performance films provide energy savings of 5%-15%, depending on glass and film type.

Green tires technology

Compared with conventional car tires, the use of the silica-silane-system and a particular polymer blend can achieve significant fuel savings and improved wet grip without impacting abrasion resistance. The lower fuel consumption results in end-users generating fewer CO2eq emissions.

Amino Acids in Animal Feed

Supplementing animal feed with essential amino acids can save significant amounts of feed raw materials, resulting in the freeing up of agricultural land and a corresponding reduction in CO2eq emissions.

Researching advanced biofuels

ExxonMobil funds a broad portfolio of advanced biofuels research programs. Algae biofuels have the potential to supplement petroleum-based fuels with minimal modifications to current transportation infrastructure.

Developing energy-saving chemical materials

Automotive manufacturers use ExxonMobil's advanced, lightweight plastics to reduce vehicle weight and deliver greater fuel efficiency. For every 10 percent decrease in vehicle weight, fuel economy improves by an estimated 7 percent.

CO_₂ plant portfolio

Companies can improve their carbon footprint with Linde's proven carbon dioxide technologies. The company offers its partners a range of solutions in capturing and removing CO₂ from industrial processes and plant emissions.

Delivering solutions for cleaner energy

Shell offers lower-emission energy products including natural gas, biofuels, hydrogen and renewable power. The company is investing in companies that offer innovative energy access solutions, such as solar mini-grids and solar home systems.

Materials for energy-efficient electronics and lighting

Solvay provides conductive and transparent materials and coatings for mobile electronics, such as smartphones, cameras, and flat panel displays. The company's new low-energy electrical lighting solutions can consume up to seven times less energy than incandescent lamps.

Supplying materials for electric vehicles

For electric vehicles, SABIC develops plastic-metal hybrids to combine lightness and strength. A new resin made by the company can replace metal in new safety applications, including side rockers designed to protect underbody-mounted battery modules in electric vehicles.

Materials for e-mobility

LANXESS develops customized high-performance plastics used for lightweight vehicle components such as front ends, brake pedals and battery housings. The company also creates products for modern battery systems used in sensors, displays, and charging columns.

Polyethylene performance pipe

PE's hydraulic efficiency reduces electric consumption from over-running pumps. The lightweight nature of the material leads to energy and cost savings associated with delivery and transport of the material to the job site.