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The automotive industry is going green. Diesel engines, once hailed as the “clean” alternative to petrol, are falling out of favour—so much so that the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reports that diesel car sales fell by 37% in March 2018, compared with March 2017. PWC predicts that electric and hybrid vehicles will […]

Because of its nodal position in many value chains, the chemical industry plays a critical role in the evolving circular economy: Without the chemical industry there will be no comprehensive recycling and reuse of molecules and materials – and the potential of full circularity will not be realized. On the other hand, the chemical industry […]

When it comes to improving company performance, there are few better methods than the sharing of ideas. While business meetings, both formal and informal, are the mainstay for exchanging information, this approach is often between only two organizations or just a handful of individuals. But in today’s larger, more global business world, conferences are increasingly […]

Innovation plays a central role in the chemical industry and innovation is about much more than new molecules. Innovation in the chemical industry is about finding solutions together with other partners across value chains to solve some of the most pressing challenges in society and environment. Our environment is challenged by climate change and pollution […]

Digital and technology transformation are two of the most popular buzzwords around today. However, beyond the industry jargon, there is a real need for next-gen technology that pushes businesses, industries, and boundaries. Known to be one of the most conservative and slow industries, there is a real need to innovate and produce outcomes faster than […]

“Current chemical data analysis is currently too isolated, requires too much training, or is limited to manually reading through journals. A scalable solution means more brains can find more scientific nuances and design more solutions that tackle more problems, which disrupt more markets.” R&D is full of unknowns. By the time you learn that a […]

The beauty industry thrives on innovation. With global sales expected to exceed US$131 billion in 2019, skin care remains the beauty industry’s biggest category. Asia Pacific will be the one of the most important region in both value terms and as the key origin for skin care trends. Emerging markets in this region, including China, […]

Merck, the world’s oldest operating chemical and pharmaceutical company, as well as one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, has been around for almost 350 years. Its 50,000 employees in 66 countries work together on innovative solutions and the newest technologies.  In 2016, the company invested a total of 2 billion euros in […]

A new international study¹ revealed that a third of consumers are now choosing to buy from brands they believe are doing social or environmental good, and more than one in five  respondents said they would actively choose a brand  if it made their sustainability credentials clearer on its packaging and in its marketing. This represents […]

Consumers and industry needs are changing fast and we must stay ahead of the curve, says PepsiCo VP Nutrition R&D. Innovation is about creating value. And since nearly every item manufactured (in fact 96% of all goods) is touched in some way by special ingredients, innovation has a profound impact on the daily life of […]