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We celebrated International Women's Day by delving into the findings of the Women in the Workplace 2025 report by McKinsey & Company, in partnership with LeanIn.Org. This landmark study, now in its tenth year, provided a comprehensive analysis of the progress and challenges faced by women in corporate America. You can read the report here.Following the presentation of reported results, Christine Johnson of McKinsey & Company, facilitated an insightful panel discussion with distinguished women in the industry:Tatiana Berardinelli, Chief Human Resources Officer at ClariantAlison Jones, Chief Strategy Officer at ICISMichelle Wu, Chief Digital Data & Technology Officer at BrenntagThe panel discussion was moderated by Christine Johnson, Partner at Global management consulting | McKinsey & CompanyThis event was sponsored by Clariant.
The Global Impact Coalition (GIC) aims to bring chemical companies and value chain partners together to solve challenges on the road to net zero carbon. - Collective effort will bring down the cost of sustainable solutions- GIC is spin off from the World Economic Forum - Major chemical company members include BASF, SABIC, Clariant, Covestro, LyondellBasell, Mitsubishi, Syensqo, LG Chem- Automotive plastics recycling is a key focus- Fully decarbonised car would only add $900 to final price- On average decarbonising only adds 2-4% to final price of most goods- However decarbonization costs rise steeply up the value chain- GIC aims to grow geographically and along industrial value chainsICIS journalist Will Beacham interviews Charlie Tan, CEO of the GIC and Lars Kissau, president of BASF's Net Zero Accelerator.
In 115th episode of Good Morning BSS World podcast, I sit down with Christian Soto, Process Manager at Clariant GBS, to explore the unique dynamics of working across cultures in the Global Business Services (GBS) industry. Christian, a seasoned professional originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, shares his journey of transitioning from a leadership role in Latin America to managing multicultural teams in Poland, marking his fifth year in Europe.This episode dives deep into the nuances of cultural differences between the LATAM and European regions, exploring how these variations shape communication styles, management approaches, and organizational structures. From initial cultural shocks—like Poland's dark winter days—to adapting leadership styles for diverse teams, Christian's experiences highlight the challenges and rewards of working in a global environment.Discover insights into recruitment and onboarding practices, differences in employee loyalty, and the significance of situational leadership when managing teams with diverse cultural backgrounds. Christian also offers a comparative perspective on employee benefits and workplace dynamics, emphasizing Poland's advantages in healthcare and safety.Whether you're an expat, a GBS professional, or simply intrigued by cultural diversity in the workplace, this episode offers valuable takeaways about fostering collaboration, adaptability, and innovation in a multicultural setting. Tune in to hear Christian's reflections, challenges, and advice on thriving in the ever-evolving GBS world. Key points of the talk:Cultural differences significantly impact management styles, with Latin America favoring a more directive approach and Europe leaning towards a democratic style.Recruitment processes in Poland are more challenging due to the specific skill sets and languages required, compared to the larger pool of candidates available in Mexico.Polish employees typically prefer a clear separation between work and personal life, whereas in Mexico, after-hours gatherings with colleagues are more common and help foster professional relationships. Links:Christian Soto on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-soto-/Talk to AI about this episode - https://gmbw.onpodcastai.com/episodes/2Q27MSjfvTH/chat **************************** My name is Wiktor Doktór and on daily basis I run Pro Progressio Club https://klub.proprogressio.pl - it's a community of many private companies and public sector organizations that care about the development of business relations in the B2B model. In the Good Morning BSS World podcast, apart from solo episodes, I share interviews with experts and specialists from global BPO/GBS industry.If you want to learn more about me, please visit my social media channels:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/wiktordoktorHere is also link to the English podcasts Playlist - https://bit.ly/GoodMorningBSSWorldPodcastYTLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktordoktorYou can also write to me. My email address is - kontakt(@) wiktordoktor.pl **************************** This Podcast is supported by Patrons:Marzena Sawicka https://www.linkedin.com/in/marzena-sawicka-a9644a23/Przemysław Sławiński https://www.linkedin.com/in/przemys%C5%82aw-s%C5%82awi%C5%84ski-155a4426/Damian Ruciński https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-ruci%C5%84ski/Szymon Kryczka https://www.linkedin.com/in/szymonkryczka/Grzegorz Ludwin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gludwin/Adam Furmańczuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-agilino/ If you like my podcasts you can join Patrons of Good Morning BSS World as well. Here are two links to do so:Patronite - https://patronite.pl/wiktordoktor Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wiktordoktor Or if you liked this episode and would like to buy me virtual coffee, you can use this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiktordoktor - by doing so you support the growth and distribution of this podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning-bss-world--4131868/support.
In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, Siddhartha Sengupta, the founder of Samskrt Natural Wellbeing Co Pvt Ltd., discusses his journey from a corporate career to wellness entrepreneurship, focusing on preventive healthcare through Ayurveda. He shares how integrating epigenetics with Ayurvedic principles can effectively address lifestyle diseases, infertility, and stress management, paving the way for personalized health solutions. Explore how ancient traditions can empower modern lives! 00:32- About Siddhartha Sengupta Siddharth is the Founder and Managing Director of Samskrt Natural Wellbeing Company, Private Limited that is focused on preventive, predictive healthcare and reversal of lifestyle diseases, which is based on Ayurveda. He was earlier with Indofil, Clariant, Merck, Arkema and BASF. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support
In this episode, Michael Balakos, Technology Advisor, Styrene, Clariant, dives deep into styrene production, including its importance, how it is produced and challenges in production. Mr. Balakos also provides insight on how Clariant's ribbed-shaped catalyst optimizes performance and influences particle strength.
In this episode, we talk to Tim Boeltken, Founder and Managing Director at INERATEC, who shares insights into the innovative world of e-fuels and their potential to transform the aviation industry and beyond.INERATEC is at the forefront of e-fuel production, developing modular technology that converts green hydrogen and carbon dioxide into carbon-neutral liquid fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).Boeltken discusses:The basics of e-fuel production, describing it as “liquefied electricity” and explaining the process of combining green hydrogen and CO2 to create various fuel fractions.Strategies to overcome the challenges of high production costs and input scarcity, including modular production units and strategic site selection.The construction of INERATEC's Pioneer Plant in Frankfurt, Germany, which will produce 2,500 tonnes of e-fuel annually and marks the company's transition from technology provider to fuel producer.The current state of e-fuel adoption across various industries, with aviation lagging behind maritime and road transportation despite its long-term potential.The importance of strategic partnerships in scaling e-fuel production, including collaborations with companies like Safran, Engie, and Synhelion.Throughout the conversation, Boeltken emphasises the transformative potential of e-fuels in decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors and the need for continued innovation and collaboration. Looking to the future, he expresses optimism about the scalability of e-fuel production and its role in achieving global sustainability goals, particularly in the aviation industry.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Amy Hebert, Chair of the Board and CEO at Arcadia eFuels. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Sustainable e-Fuels Startup INERATEC Raises $129 Million - ESG Today INERATEC and COPEC enter strategic partnership to spearhead e-Fuel availability in Chile - BNamericasSafran and Engie New Ventures invest in Ineratec, a German startup specializing in carbon-neutral synthetic fuels - SafranINERATEC and Clariant join forces for a cleaner future - Hydrocarbon EngineeringINERATEC and Zenith plan new e-fuels plant in port of Amsterdam - Offshore Energy
This weeks' episode features the pre-recorded pre-show run of the Sustainability in Cosmetics panel I moderated at NYSCC Suppliers Day in new york a few weeks ago! In conversation with Amol Kirtikar, Senior Manager of Sustainability & Innovation Americas at Clariant, Kurt Reynertson PhD, Global Lead for Ingredient Policy at Kenvue and Akemi Ooka PhD, Head of Global Supply Chain and Sustainability Resources at Independent Beauty Association - the main topic of the panel was around how sustainability misinformation is impacting the cosmetics sector's ability to pursue sustainable development, and steps moving forward. This conversation was made possible by Clariant, who are the sponsors for this podcast episode.
Clariant präsentiert ein gemischtes Quartalsergebnis: Trotz eines Umsatzrückgangs um 16 Prozent steigt der Gewinn. Positiv wirkt sich der Ausstieg aus der Produktion von ökologischem Treibstoff aus. Der Verlust dürfte heuer 55 Millionen Franken geringer sein als 2023, so Konzernchef Conrad Keijzer. SMI: -0.6%
Am Abend kommen die Netflix-Zahlen.
Clariant hat im Jahr 2023 die vielerorts getrübte Konsumstimmung gespürt. Dies zeigt sich auch in den Zahlen: Der Chemie-Konzern verzeichnet 16 Prozent weniger Umsatz. Das Geschäft mit Flammschutzmitteln für die Elektroauto-Industrie sei weiterhin vielversprechend, sagt Konzernchef Conrad Keijzer. SMI: +0.2%
In this episode of World Oil Deep Dive, join host Jim Watkins as he engages with industry experts, Ashley Hunt from Clariant and Rocky Robbins from QuarterNorth Energy, in a detailed discussion on the evolving landscape of deepwater operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Ashley, with her extensive background in upstream production chemicals, and Rocky, with his rich experience in operations and business development, delve into the complexities and innovations in flow assurance and the significant role of sustainable chemical practices in deepwater exploration. This episode offers valuable insights for industry professionals, engineers, and anyone interested in the interplay between energy production, environmental stewardship, and technological innovation in one of the world's most vital oil production regions. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current trends, challenges, and future prospects of deepwater operations in the Gulf of Mexico.
Clariant muss eine grosse Bioethanol Produktionsanlage in Rumänien schliessen, da die Produktion mit dem dortigen Stroh nicht funktioniert. Die Produktionsanlage war nie vollständig in Betrieb, verursachte aber hohe Kosten. Der Gewinn des Unternehmens fällt 2023 tiefer aus als angekündet. SMI: +0.3%
There's a significant evolution in consumer behavior and chemical industry priorities. Digitizing complex chemical data from unstructured documents to provide a more accessible online format raises an intriguing question - how can we leverage technology to reshape customer engagement and the overall landscape of customer interactions within the chemical industry? Exploring these challenges and opportunities in digitizing complex chemical data for customer understanding and engagement, host Victoria Meyer welcomes Ali Amin-Javaheri, co-founder and CEO of Knowde, for an insightful discussion on the digital transformation of the chemical industry. Victoria and Ali delve into the intersection of technology, sustainability, and customer relationships, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of ESG reporting, digital investments, and the potential for reshaping customer engagement in the chemical industry.Killer Quote: "Digitization in the chemical industry is not just about transforming data; it's about transforming relationships." - Ali Amin-JavaheriJoin us to learn more about the following this week: Creating a compelling a customer experience through accelerating digitization Biggest barriers to digitization within chemical companies and chemical industry leaders Organizing data through AI Overcoming the loss of customer intimacy through digitization How can digitization support a company's sustainability journey? With a passion for both technology and the chemical industry, Ali observed the lack of digital transformation and revenue within the industry, leading him to launch Knowde in 2016. Knowde's mission is to fast-track the digital revolution in the chemical industry, addressing the challenge of translating complex chemical data from documents into an accessible online format.This episode is sponsored by Clariant. Are you grappling with the lightning pace of regulatory and compliance changes in the printing inks industry? Do you want to know more about PFAS, supply chain transparency and extended producer responsibility? Check out Episode 137 of The Chemical Show to learn about PTFE-free solutions with Clariant and NAPIM. ***Don't miss an episode: Subscribe to The Chemical Show on your favorite podcast player. ***Like what you hear? Leave a rating and review.***Want more insights? Sign up for our email list at www.thechemicalshow.com. Wondering how we produce our podcast? Transistor.fm is our podcast publisher of choice. Try it for free here: https://transistor.fm/?via=victoria We use CastMagic.io to create ShowNotes, Newsletters, Social Media posts and more. Check it out here: https://get.castmagic.io/ean5etivmzi1 We use Descript to edit and transcribe each podcast episode. Follow this link to learn more: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=DdZ2MA This episode is brought to you by Alberta's Industrial Heartland. Alberta's Industrial Heartland is a global destination for industrial facilities that want to achieve their economic and environmental goals. Learn more at industrialheartland.com or connect with them on LinkedIn.
In collaboration with industry giants and support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Enko Chem is revolutionizing the agricultural industry by accelerating the development of safer and more effective herbicides, disease protection, insect control, and yield enhancement solutions. Tom Meade, Chief Science Officer at Enko Chem joins host Victoria Meyer on The Chemical Show to share insights on their target-based discovery platform, the importance of data in their research, and the challenges and advantages of integrating DNA and chemistry.Killer Quote: "In order to revolutionize crop protection chemistries, we need to embrace the power of data, technology, and collaboration. By combining these elements, we can accelerate the development of safe and effective solutions that address the challenges facing our agriculture industry." - Tom MeadeJoin us to learn more about the following this week: Chemistry's key role in global agricultural industry, food security, and crop protection Target based discovery in agricultural , leveraging techniques built in pharma Utilizing data and AI in the agricultural industry The role of regulators including EPA and USDA in AgChem Prioritizing safety in agricultural innovation In this episode, Victoria and Tom delve into Enko's mission to shorten the development timeline for crop protection chemistries while exploring the challenges and advantages of their target-based discovery platform, which aims to identify specific targets for herbicides and pesticides. Tom also shares the importance of data in Enko's research and development process, as well as their use of automated systems and machine learning models. This episode is sponsored by Clariant. Are you grappling with the lightning pace of regulatory and compliance changes in the printing inks industry? Do you want to know more about PFAS, supply chain transparency and extended producer responsibility? Check out Episode 137 of The Chemical Show to learn about PTFE-free solutions with Clariant and NAPIM. ***Don't miss an episode: Subscribe to The Chemical Show on your favorite podcast player. ***Like what you hear? Leave a rating and review.***Want more insights? Sign up for our email list at www.thechemicalshow.com. Wondering how we produce our podcast? Transistor.fm is our podcast publisher of choice. Try it for free here: https://transistor.fm/?via=victoria We use CastMagic.io to create ShowNotes, Newsletters, Social Media posts and more. Check it out here: https://get.castmagic.io/ean5etivmzi1 We use Descript to edit and transcribe each podcast episode. Follow this link to learn more: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=DdZ2MA
Ep 138 Show NotesWeak demand, weak earnings, and a weak outlook were the resounding themes across the chemical companies' earnings reports in the third quarter, 2023. Inventory de-stocking and lower prices have continued to impact the industry, leading to challenging market conditions.In this episode of The Chemical Show, host Victoria Meyer reflects on the third quarter 2023 earnings reports in the chemical industry. She discusses the challenges faced by companies, such as weak demand, lower earnings, and inventory de-stocking, as well as the actions they are taking to respond to the market conditions. Killer Quote: "2023 has been a challenging year, much more so than we expected at the beginning of the year.” Victoria MeyerJoin us to learn more about the following this week: Breaking down 3Q23 Earnings Reports How earnings reports are interpreted Keyword of third quarter earnings reports is “Weak”: weak demand, weak earnings, and weak outlook Inventory and forecasting continue to be a challenge Compression in buy-sell cycle Strategies companies are using to manage their balance sheets Focus on cash generation through commercial discipline Expectations for Q423 Lessons learned from industry leaders Victoria highlights the importance of commercial discipline, continued investment in strategic projects, and the recognition and optimization of high-value products. She also touches on the need for better forecasting and communication between suppliers and customers. Additional Links:Episode 118: Unpacking 2Q23 Chemical Earnings: Sluggish Economies, Inventory Destocking, and Future OutlooksGrace Matthews Fall OutlookEp 120: Commercial Discipline: Unlocking Business Resilience in Challenging TimesThis episode is sponsored by Clariant. Are you grappling with the lightning pace of regulatory and compliance changes in the printing inks industry? Do you want to know more about PFAS, supply chain transparency and extended producer responsibility? Check out Episode 137 of The Chemical Show to learn about PTFE-free solutions with Clariant and NAPIM. ***Don't miss an episode: Subscribe to The Chemical Show on your favorite podcast player. ***Like what you hear? Leave a rating and review.***Want more insights? Sign up for our email list at www.thechemicalshow.com. Wondering how we produce our podcast? Transistor.fm is our podcast publisher of choice. Try it for free here: https://transistor.fm/?via=victoria We use CastMagic.io to create ShowNotes, Newsletters, Social Media posts and more. Check it out here: https://get.castmagic.io/ean5etivmzi1 We use Descript to edit and transcribe each podcast episode. Follow this link to learn more: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=DdZ2MA
The printing inks industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with a growing focus on environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance. In this Episode of The Chemical Show, Host Victoria Meyer welcomes Ray Gonzales, Global Head of Marketing and Business Development for Clariant and George Fuchs, Director of Regulatory Affairs for National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers, otherwise known as NAPIM to discuss these topics and more. Discover how Clariant and NAPIM are navigating the changing regulations in the printing inks market and exploring alternative solutions and the quest for transparency. Victoria, George, and Ray discuss the importance of achieving supply chain transparency and the collaborative efforts between companies like Clariant and industry associations like NAPIM to find safer and more sustainable solutions in the printing inks market. Killer Quote: "The ink industry is rapidly evolving, and it's crucial for us to find sustainable alternatives to PTFE. Our collaboration with companies like Clariant is instrumental in achieving this goal and ensuring the safety and environmental friendliness of our ink formulations." - George Fuchs, NAPIMJoin us to learn more about the following this week: The rapidly evolving printing inks market How regulation and customer demand influences the printing inks markets Reporting, transparency, and supply chain transparency in the printing inks industry R&D's role in material replacements for PFAS in ink systems Navigating global regulations in the printing inks industry Looking forward in the printing inks industry Victoria, along with Ray and George, delve into the complex world of printing inks, exploring the challenges and opportunities of finding safer alternatives to chemicals like PTFE, navigating the ever-changing regulatory landscape, and striving for greater supply chain transparency. ***Don't miss an episode: Subscribe to The Chemical Show on your favorite podcast player. ***Like what you hear? Leave a rating and review.***Want more insights? Sign up for our email list at www.thechemicalshow.com. Wondering how we produce our podcast? Transistor.fm is our podcast publisher of choice. Try it here: https://transistor.fm/?via=victoria We use CastMagic.io to create ShowNotes, Newsletters, Social Media posts and more. Check it out here: https://get.castmagic.io/ean5etivmzi1 We use Descript to edit and transcribe each podcast episode. Follow this link to learn more: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=DdZ2MA
US futures are indicating a higher open as of 04:05 ET. European equity markets have opened positive, following mixed levels in Asian markets. Attention turns to this week's key macro events. In addition to the 2-Nov FOMC meeting, for which markets have priced in another pause, Treasury Department quarterly refunding is also seen as potentially bigger swing factor than Fed. BOE is also on radar, with markets expecting hawkish hold. BOJ meeting may discuss YCC tweaks.Companies Mentioned: International Flavors & Fragrances, Clariant, General Motors, Stellantis
Analizamos el comportamiento de HSBC, Siemens Energy, Galp, Dassault Systems, Tom Tom, Asos y Clariant con Pablo García, director general de Divacons-Alphavalue.
Louise Öfverström ist seit 1. Januar 23 CFO bei Nemetschek. Die Stationen davor Thyssen, Rolls-Royce, Clariant, Linde und MAN. Aus der Industrie in die Softwarebranche. "Nemetschek war für mich die perfekte Krönung. Hier kommen wir von der Lösungsseite und können den Kunden helfen, ihre Prozesse zu digitalisieren." Der Bedarf nach Digitalisierung ist groß, die Baubranche steckt diesbezüglich in den Kinderschuhen. "Verschwendung ist, wo man die Materialien nicht optimal einsetzen kann. Hier hilft unsere Software. Weltweit." Die Transformation bei Nemetschek zu SaaS / Abomodellen ist weit vorangeschritten und liegt aktuell bei 75 %. "Das Wachstum kommt aber aus den Fundamentals, den Makrotreibern, der Wirtschaft und den Industrien, in denen wir tätig sind." Zahlen nach Q3/2023: +13 % Umsatzwachstum, 20 % EBITDA-Steigerung, Marge 33 %. Nemetschek hat die Umsatzprognose für Gesamtjahr 2023 erhöht und erwartet die EBITDA-Marge am oberen Ende der Prognose.
Hydrocarbon Processing caught up with Matthias Wyzycki, Global Head of Market Segment-Synchem, BU Catalysts, for Clariant, to discuss the role blue hydrogen has in the energy transition. This discussion includes the pathways to blue hydrogen production, technologies that are facilitating blue hydrogen production, projects and the future of blue hydrogen globally. After listening, to find out more about this topic, visit https://www.clariant.com/en/Business-Units/Catalysts/Energy-Transition/Blue-Hydrogen.
Clariant, the 5 billion multinational company specialising in chemicals, is releasing a range of new functional excipients The company is a global leader in specialty chemicals and manufactures a wide range of APIs and Excipients in Germany, Spain and China. While in the past their reputation in pharma was for manufacturing mainly Polyglycols, Vaios Barlas, Global Director Health Care at Clariant explains that they have been focused on expanding their Excipient offering. “Excipients are ‘the vehicles of drug delivery systems' and are growing very fast for us. Four out of ten API's are not soluble, our body is practically all water, so you need functional excipients to be able to make them bioavailable – soluble and permeable in our organs.” Clariant have a comprehensive portfolio of excipients including solubilizers, emulsifiers, solvents rheology modifiers, binders, humectants plasticizers and many different kinds of agents. Among Clariant's standout offerings are its high-purity VitiPure® O 80 Superior, a purified Polysorbate 80 as well as the new VitiPure® CO 35 Superior, a Polyoxyl 35 Castor Oil and its low endotoxin and microbial load VitiPure® Meglumine LEX. Clariant also offers a comprehensive selection of Polyglykols (Macrogols), which serve as universally applicable pharmaceutical polymers. Notably, these polymers boast a spectrum of molecular weights and are fortified with CEP certification and DMF documentation, underlining their quality and regulatory compliance. Clariant are a “top-ranked” supplier for both generics and originator pharma companies, says Vaios. He highlights a recent independent survey that placed Clariant in the top five suppliers for customer loyalty, as ranked by the global pharma industry. Greater chemistry between people and the planet “At Clariant our motto ‘greater chemistry between people and planet' is our raison d'etre. It's why we exist” says Vaios. “In the face of the global challenges of climate change and global health and nutrition issues, we feel we bear a responsibility and have to ask ourselves, what contribution we can make.” “It's both a company and a personal commitment to society and to the planet to innovate, find solutions to the challenges and bring technological solutions that are friendly for the people and the environment. That's the big challenge we're trying to live up to in Clariant” As an example, Clariant produce bio-ethanol based ethylene oxide, which will allow them to produce Excipients and APIs with low carbon footprint in future. “Over time this has to become an industry standard.” says Vaios. Key Trends: Personalised Medicine and novel Drug Delivery Systems Reflecting on key trends shaping the industry, Vaios highlights the importance of personalised medicine. “Pharma companies are using artificial intelligence and big data to develop targeted therapies that are customised to the patient's genome and the medical history. This is happening at rates faster than ever before.” The delivery of complex injectables in the form of liposomes is moving the pharmaceutical industry rapidly forward, says Vaios. “At Clariant we are participating in this, as we did with our methoxy-PEGs and the mRNA vaccines for COVID-19. I believe this has potential to address critical diseases such as cancer, HIV and infectious viruses in a way that was impossible to imagine a few years back.” Read more
In this episode, we're thrilled to have Christoph Krinninger, Global Business Development Manager for Energy Transition at Clariant, as our special guest. Join us as we delve into the world of sustainable energy and discuss Clariant's role as a leading specialty chemicals company. Christoph provides an expert perspective on the world of ammonia production, highlighting the critical differences between green and gray ammonia and their roles in the energy transition. Discover how Clariant's innovative wüstite-based AmoMax series catalysts, are contributing to the production of low-carbon ammonia.
In der heutigen Folge „Alles auf Aktien“ sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Lena Zimmermann und Holger Zschäpitz über einen Short Squeeze an der Wall Street, einen 30-Prozent-Move bei Novavax und die Prime-Day-Strategie bei der Amazon-Aktie. Außerdem geht es um FuboTV, Lyft, Ginkgo Bioscienc, Carvana, Fisker, Lucid, Rivian, Novavax, Palantir, Rheinmetall, Hensoldt, Evonic, Lanxess, Clariant, FMC, Red Care Pharmacy, Doc Morris, Scout24, Norma Group, Drägerwerk, Hugo Boss, Daimler Truck. Fresenius, iShares MSCI Mexico Capped ETF (WKN: A1C1H0), Xtrackers MSCI Mexico ETF (WKN: DBX0ES).
Nach dem Kursrutsch in der vergangenen Woche hat sich der DAX zuletzt erholt. Zudem ist der Euro auf ein Zwei-Monats-Hoch gestiegen. Die Gründe hierfür wird Finanzspezialist Egmond Haidt in der Sendung ebenso analysieren, wie die neuesten Zahlen und Nachrichten zu Apple, Tesla, Meta Platforms, Mercedes-Benz, Daimler Truck, Evonik, Exxon Mobil und Clariant. Nun warten Investoren auf die wichtigen US-Inflationsdaten am Mittwoch. Wie geht es in dem Umfeld weiter bei S&P500, Nasdaq, DAX, Euro-Dollar, Öl und Gold?Wichtige rechtliche Hinweise (www.bnp.de/service/disclaimer/rechtliche-hinweise)Grundsätze zur Weitergabe von Anlage- und Anlagestrategieempfehlungen sowie Informationen über eigene Interessen und Interessenkonflikte (https://www.derivate.bnpparibas.com/service/disclosure/mad-mar)Informationen über Interessen und Interessenkonflikte des Erstellers (https://news.derivate.bnpparibas.com/wp-content/uploads/egmond_pdfs/Offenlegung_EgmondHaidt.pdf)
In der heutigen Folge „Alles auf Aktien“ sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Lena Zimmermann und Nando Sommerfeldt über ein fulminantes Börsendebüt, den BASF-Irrtum der Spekulanten und einen Fischhaut-Deal, der nicht gut ankam. Außerdem geht es um Nucera, Covestro, Clariant, Bayer, Alibaba, Rivian, Coloplast, Münchener Rück, ASP, Volkswagen, Adidas, BASF, Bayer, BMW, Rheinmetall, Sartorius, MTU, Zalando, Allianz, Siemens Healthineers, Porsche SE, Porsche AG, Vonovia, Hensoldt, Lufthansa, RTL, SMA Solar, Fraport, Fresenius Medical Care, Puma und Telefónica Deutschland, Hugo Boss, HelloFresh, Thyssen Krupp, Ströer, Team Viewer, Südzucker, Deutsche Wohnen, Fielmann, Cewe, DWS Basler, Salzgitter, Elmos semiconductor, GFT Technologies, Merck, New Work und Pfeiffer Vaccum Technology und Stellantis.
ALZR11 é um fundo imobiliário do tipo tijolo. Seus investimentos tem como base a aquisição de imóveis físicos. O objeto do ALZR11 é o investimento em empreendimentos imobiliários não residenciais (exceto hospitais e plantas industriais pesadas), que atendam os critérios de elegibilidade dos ativos-alvo, com a finalidade de locação por meio de contratos atípicos. O ALIANZA TRUST RENDA IMOBILIÁRIA – ALZR11 é um fundo constituído sob a forma de condomínio fechado, com prazo de duração indeterminado. Seus recursos serão aplicados, sob a gestão da administradora, segundo uma política de investimentos definida de forma a proporcionar ao cotista uma remuneração para o investimento realizado.
In this episode we are joined by Alina Marm from Siegwerk and Fabio Amorim from Clariant to discuss each company's experience in conducting sustainable portfolio assessments and the valuable lessons learned along the way.https://www.clariant.com/en/Sustainability/Safe-and-Sustainable-Solutions/Portfolio-Management
Host- Prerna Jain Senior Manager AI/ML- Talent500 She is a passionate data enthusiast who comes with 13 years plus of experience in data analytics and data science. Being a coder by heart and having a variety of experience across industries in MNCs as well as start Ups, she has enabled organizations to become data-driven. From writing Python codes, and creating Tableau visualizations to presenting data solutions to clients, She firmly believes that data science can add a significant value in increasing revenue and thus should always be aligned to the end business goals. Speaker- Arockia Liborous Principal Consultant, Enterprize Analytics- Clariant He is 12+ years experienced & a dynamic, result-oriented Data Artist with expertise in leading global cross-functional teams for IoT, sales & marketing analytics. He has experience in utilizing big data and data analytics to implement business strategy and unearth new opportunities for profitable business growth In his current role, he works as Principal Enterprise Analytics Consultant with Clariant and has previously worked with eco labs and taken mind.
Einen Tag vor dem mit Spannung erwarteten Fed-Zinsentscheid hat sich die Stimmung an den Börsen weiter eingetrübt. Der Dow Jones fiel auf den tiefsten Stand seit eineinhalb Jahren.Der Brent Öl Preis liegt bei 122.26 $.Aktien in China führten am Mittwoch den gemischten asiatisch-pazifischen Handel an, nachdem bessere als erwartete chinesische Wirtschaftsdaten veröffentlicht wurden.Zur Wochenmitte werden die Handelsbilanz sowie Zahlen zur Industrieproduktion für die Eurozone gemeldet.In den USA werden die Einzelhandelsumsätze, die Import- und Exportpreise und der New York Empire State Produktionsindex veröffentlicht. Am Abend gibt die US-Notenbank Fed die Ergebnisse ihrer Sitzung bekannt. Erwartet wird eine Leitzinsanhebung um einen halben Prozentpunkt.Clariant meldet Geschäftszahlen.Die Futures bewegen sich im grünen Bereich. Der Dax ist 0,4% im Plus. Der Dow Jones ist 0.27% im Plus und der S&P 500 ist 0.38% im Plus. Der technologielastige Nasdaq ist 0.52 % im Plus.Support the show
Auch die 24. Kalenderwoche ist vollgepackt mit vielfältigen Terminen. So werden unter anderem mit Spannung der Zinsentscheid der US-Notenbank Federal Reserve sowie die Pressekonferenz mit Fed-Chef Jerome Powell erwartet. Überdies veröffentlichen Clariant Zahlen zum 1. Quartal und Adobe zum 2. Quartal. Und an der Finanzmetropole Frankfurt steht eine besondere Veranstaltung an, nämlich der 15. Finanzplatztag der Börsen-Zeitung. Über die Themen, die im Zentrum dieser Veranstaltung stehen, sowie die vielfältigen Redner und Diskussionsteilnehmer spricht Detlef Fechtner, Chefredakteur der Börsen-Zeitung, mit Franz Công Bùi, der im Anschluss daran Themen und Ereignisse vor, die in der anstehenden Woche wichtig werden.
Welchen Weg soll der Kanton Baselland in der Energiepolitik gehen? Weg von Öl und Gas, mehr Elektromobilität oder mehr Wärmepumpen zum Beispiel? Im sogenannten Energieplanungsbericht gibt die Baselbieter Regierung den Weg vor. Der Bericht gab im Landrat viel zu diskutieren. Weitere Themen: * Mobilitätsdaten aus Basel * Spekulationen um Clariant
APAC stocks were higher across the board amid a slew of earnings updates and a dovish BoJ; US futs were supported by Meta (+18.3% after-hours).BoJ maintained policy settings and forward guidance, will conduct fixed-rate JGB buying operations on every working day.Russia is planning referendums on the official accession of the Donbas region in mid-May.European equity futures are indicative of a higher open with Eurostoxx 50 +0.6% after the cash market closed higher by 0.4% yesterday.DXY has extended its advances above 103, JPY lags post-BoJ, EUR/USD and GBP/USD remain depressed on 1.05 and 1.25 handles respectively.Looking ahead, highlights include Japanese Retail Sales, German State and National CPI, US GDP and PCE Advance, Riksbank announcement, Speeches from ECB's de Guindos and Elderson, Riksbank's Ingves, US Supply.Earnings from Sabadell, Clariant, Saint-Gobain, Evolution Gaming, Barclays, Sainsbury's, Amazon, Apple, Intel, Twitter, Mastercard & McDonalds.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
En el pod-newsletter de hoy: 1. El hijo de Fidel. 2. Clariant. 3. Moderna. 4. Buffett. 5. Delivery Hero y Glovo. 6. Binance y Forbes. Puedes leer el podcast, consultar los enlaces de las noticias comentadas y suscribirte a la newsletter en este link: https://nofinancieros.substack.com/p/el-hijo-de-fidel Otros enlaces de escucha en: https://finpickstonks.carrd.co/ Más en: https://nofinancieros.com/ ¿Te ha molado el podcast? Invítate a algo, ¿no? ;) https://ko-fi.com/nofinancieros
En el pod-newsletter de hoy: 1. El hijo de Fidel. 2. Clariant. 3. Moderna. 4. Buffett. 5. Delivery Hero y Glovo. 6. Binance y Forbes.Puedes leer el podcast, consultar los enlaces de las noticias comentadas y suscribirte a la newsletter en este link: https://nofinancieros.substack.com/p/el-hijo-de-fidelOtros enlaces de escucha en: https://finpickstonks.carrd.co/Más en: https://nofinancieros.com/¿Te ha molado el podcast? Invítate a algo, ¿no? ;) https://ko-fi.com/nofinancieros
Whistleblower haben die Geschäftsführung darüber unterrichtet, dass Mitarbeitend möglicherweise Zahlen frisiert haben. Die externe Prüfungsgesellschaft hat deshalb die Unterschrift unter den Geschäftsbericht verweigert. Die Präsentation des Geschäftsberichts hat Clariant deshalb verschieben müssen. Ausserdem: Nach dem Nein zum nationalen Medienpaket - jetzt soll es regionale Lösungen geben Alle wollen mit dem Handy telefonieren, doch niemand will eine Antenne auf dem Dach haben. Deshalb gibt es beim Basler Marktplatz bald ein Funkloch. Was wäre, wenn Sie woanders geboren worden wären? Der Filmemacher Frank Matter dreht zu diesem Thema den Film "Parallel Lives". Weitere Themen: (17:35) Nach dem Nein zum Medienpaket – sollen die Kantone einspringen? (17:45) Der Film «Parallel Lives» von Frank Matter
Der deutsche Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz ist in dieser Woche in diplomatischer Mission unterwegs. Nach einem Besuch in Kiew folgt die Visite in Moskau. Was kann Olaf Scholz mit seinen Bemühungen erreichen? Weitere Themen: (06:18) Scholz in Kiew: Solidarität mit der Ukraine (15:38) Österreichischer Kanzler zum Stelldichein in Zofingen (19:42) Unregelmässigkeiten setzen Clariant unter Druck (23:12) Braucht es eine staatliche Medienförderung? (28:46) Kommt der Atom-Deal mit Iran rechtzeitig zustande? (32:37) Ständige Überlastung: Das erleben Minderjährige im Spitzensport (37:11) Immer mehr Menschen in Lateinamerika hungern
Am Montagmorgen hat der Baselbieter Chemiekonzern Clariant überraschend über Manipulationen in der Buchhaltung informiert. Deshalb wird der Jahresabschluss verschoben. An der Börse ist der Aktienkurs am Vormittag eingebrochen. Weitere Themen: Der Super Bowl lockt Menschen rund um den Globus vor die Bildschirme. Auch in der Schweiz gibt es eine eingeschworene Fan-Gemeinde. Fragt sich: Kann American Football auch hierzulande zum Millionen- oder gar Milliardengeschäft werden? Das Schweizer Stimmvolk hat am Sonntag entschieden, dass Tabakwerbung künftig überall dort verboten werden soll, wo sie auch Kinder und Jugendliche erreichen könnte. Australien gehört zu jenen Ländern der Welt mit den strengsten Raucherschutzgesetzen. Fangen dort weniger Jugendliche zu rauchen an, weil Werbung komplett verboten ist?
Der Spezialchemiekonzern prüft Hinweise auf Manipulationen in der Rechnung. Den Jahresabschluss hat Clariant verschoben, der Aktienkurs ist eingebrochen. * Basler Privatspitäler behandelten 2021 mehr PatientInnen * Basel-Stadt lanciert neue Booster-Kampagne
Themen dieser Sendung: - Lernen von Australien in puncto Raucherschutz? - Zeigen Stadtzürcher Wahlen eine Wende? - Der Widerstand gegen Autobahn-Bauten organisiert sich - So funktioniert die Marketing-Maschine Super Bowl - Zusatzeinnahmen für Medien durch Leistungsschutzrecht? - Tagesgespräch: Wie weiter mit der Medienförderung?
He is a 12+ years experienced & a dynamic, result oriented Data Artist with expertise in leading global cross-functional teams for IoT, sales & marketing analytics. He has experience in utilizing big data and data analytics to implement business strategy and unearth new opportunities for profitable business growth In his current role he works as Principal Enterprise Analytics Consultant with Clariant and has previously worked with Ecolabs and Takenmind.
Sektor nowoczesnych usług dla biznesu jest tym, który od lat jest liderem w tworzeniu nowych miejsc pracy. To centra operacyjne typu BPO, SSC, GBS, IT czy też R&D powstają co miesiąc w niemal wszystkich dużych i średnich miastach, tworząc szereg stanowisk pracy zarówno w obszarach front jak i back office. Łódź jest miastem, które na polskiej mapie lokalizacji BSS jest widoczne już od niemal dwóch dekad. Na przestrzeni tych lat powstało tu około 100 centrów operacyjnych, a zatrudnienie zbliżyło się do 30.000 osób. Istniejące centra zwiększają zarówno zakres świadczonych przez siebie prac, jak również i samo zatrudnienie. Mimo pandemii Łodzi udało się przyciągnąć do siebie nowych inwestorów, którzy w raptem kilka miesięcy przeprowadzili kilkaset projektów rekrutacyjnych, a to jeszcze nie koniec. Rok 2022 również zapowiada się interesująco. Zapraszam na wirtualną debatę, w której usłyszycie o tym: - jakim Łódź jest miastem dla sektora BSS, - jak wygląda zatrudnienie w wybranych centrach operacyjnych,- jaką miasto i biznes ma strategie Employer Brandingową,- jak wygląda i może wyglądać współpraca biznesu z lokalnymi uczelniami. Dziś zapraszam na odcinek, w którym po raz pierwszy na falach podcastu BSS bez tajemnic, pojawiły się nie dwie, nie trzy, ale cztery osoby. Moimi gośćmi, a zarazem i Waszymi w odcinku 574 są:Adam Brzostowski z Urzędu Miasta ŁodziAgata Kowalska – Pulit z Wella CompanyMikołaj Ługowski z NordeaVladyslav Kryvenko z Clariant****************************Nazywam się Wiktor Doktór i na co dzień prowadzę Klub Pro Progressio https://klub.proprogressio.pl/pl – to społeczność wielu firm prywatnych i organizacji sektora publicznego, którym zależy na rozwoju relacji biznesowych w modelu B2B. W podcaście BSS bez tajemnic poza odcinkami solowymi, zamieszczam rozmowy z ekspertami i specjalistami z różnych dziedzin przedsiębiorczości.Jeśli chcesz się o mnie więcej dowiedzieć, to zapraszam do odwiedzin moich kanałów w mediach społecznościowych:YouTube - https://bit.ly/BSSbeztajemnicYT Instagram - https://bit.ly/BSSbtInsta Facebook - https://bit.ly/BSSbtFB LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktordoktor/ Możesz też do mnie napisać. Mój adres email to - wiktor.doktor(@)proprogressio.pl****************************Patronami Podcastu “BSS bez tajemnic” są: Marzena Sawicka (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marzena-sawicka-a9644a23/), Przemysław Sławiński (https://www.linkedin.com/in/przemys%C5%82aw-s%C5%82awi%C5%84ski-155a4426/), Damian Ruciński (https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-ruci%C5%84ski/) i Szymon Kryczka (https://www.linkedin.com/in/szymonkryczka/). Wspaniali ludzie, dzięki którym pojawiają się kolejne odcinki tego podcastu. Jeśli i Ty chcesz dołączyć do grona Patronów, to możesz to zrobić przez serwis Patronite - https://patronite.pl/wiktordoktor Możesz także wspierać rozwój tego podcastu przez Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wiktordoktor Jeśli podoba Ci się to co robię, możesz, przez ten link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiktordoktor, kupić mi kawę i tym samym wesprzeć rozwój tego podcastu.
In der heutigen Folge „Alles auf Aktien“ berichten die Finanzjournalisten Nando Sommerfeldt und Holger Zschäpitz über haussierende AAA-Aktien, einen Dax, der zwar bei rekordhohen 16.000 Punkten steht. Sie erklären, wer nach dem großen Aufräumen bei den Autozulieferern, übrig bleibt. Außerdem geht es um Merck, Deutsche Telekom, Zooplus, Schaltbau, Delivery Hero, Varta, Upstart, Sonos, Google, Osram, Akasol, Deutsche Wohnen, Faurecia, Vonovia, Adva Optical, Aixtron, Elmos, Evotec, Exasol, Home24, K+S, Morphosys, New Work, Pfeiffer Vacuum, Pro7, SMA Solar, Software AG, Suess Microtech, Teamviewer, Vossloh, HVB-Zertfikat Solactive German Mergers & Acquisitions (WKN: HU5JPC), TomTom, Scor, Zur Rose, Clariant. AMS oder Asos. HVB Index Zertifikat Solactive European Mergers & Acquisitions Index (WKN: HZ0H11), Splunk, Yelp, Nutanix, Take Two Interactive, Zynga, Groupon, Trimble, Juniper Networks, Arista Networks, aber auch Biotech-Firmen wie Crispr Therapeutics, Allogene Therapeutics, Hella, Plastic Omnium, Schaeffler, Continental, Vitesco, Aptiv, Magna International, Veoneer. "Alles auf Aktien" ist der tägliche Börsen-Shot aus der WELT-Wirtschaftsredaktion. Die Wirtschafts- und Finanzjournalisten Holger Zschäpitz, Anja Ettel, Philipp Vetter, Daniel Eckert und Nando Sommerfeld diskutieren im Wechsel über die wichtigsten News an den Märkten und das Finanzthema des Tages. Außerdem gibt es jeden Tag eine Inspiration, die das Leben leichter machen soll. In nur zehn Minuten geht es um alles, was man aktuell über Aktien, ETFs, Fonds und erfolgreiche Geldanlage wissen sollte. Für erfahrene Anleger und Neueinsteiger. Montag bis Freitag, ab 6 Uhr morgens. Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören.
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An interview with Sean Sheppard. Sean is the Founder of GrowthX & GrowthX Academy. He is a globally recognized thought leader in sales, marketing, innovation and education with over 20 years of experience bringing new products to market, including as a five-times sales founder. In addition to helping dozens of startups find product-market fit and predictable revenue models, Sean helps global multinationals to identify new applications for their existing technology portfolio, bring new products to market with profitable business models, and organize and train self-managing early product-stage sales and marketing teams (including for Bridgestone, Canon, Faurecia, Clariant, and others. Oh and he's a great guy too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edinnovators/message
In this episode Amanda Hsieh chats with Dr. Paige Marie Morse. Paige is the Industry Marketing Director at Aspen Technology, where she provides insight and guidance on digital transformation to chemical companies worldwide. Paige has worked for leading companies in strategic planning and portfolio management in chemicals and energy markets including Shell, Dow, Sunoco, and Clariant. Paige has also worked in R&D, commercial and strategy roles in the US and Europe, and she earned her PhD in chemistry from the University of Illinois and undergraduate degree from Kenyon College. Paige touts that she is still a chemist at heart! Amanda and Paige discuss the connective tissue between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sustainability. AI is a key driver in the achievement of ESG goals as it supports the software capability that can help improve operations and make processes safer for people and the environment. Guiding towards the right decisions, not just profit-driven decisions. Paige also explains the concept of Industrial AI. As an example of great efforts in the space of circular economy, Aspen Technology is a part of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. Companies across the value chain are collaborating to find solutions to this problem. As a resource boost for this episode, checkout the Aspen-sponsored event, www.optimize2021.com, an Industrial AI conference where leaders came together (virtually) to share solutions, with heavy focus on metrics. You may still register to watch conference replays through the end of June. Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode!
Paige Morse is the industry marketing director at Aspen Technology. Morse enables digital transformation progress at companies worldwide. She has significant experience with leading operating companies, including Shell, Dow, Sunoco and Clariant, covering R&D, marketing, commercial and strategy roles. Morse recently spoke with Thomas Wilk about the upcoming OPTIMIZE 21 event and the benefits MRO professionals could attain from attending the virtual conference.
Anna Lorentz (ASIJ 2009) and Alissa Lorentz (ASIJ 2005) Marketing & Communications (Alissa) Account Management & Sales (Anna) ALISSA BIO Upon graduating from Princeton Alissa moved to Munich to work at a German advertising agency as a creative despite speaking 0 German. With the exception of a work project in Abu Dhabi, she's lived in Europe ever since. After working at the agency she moved to Stockholm to study digital design at Hyper Island in Stockholm. During this time she created interactive music videos and telemedicine apps on the side during her free time. Once she graduated from Hyper Island, she joined Augify, a data visualization start-up, as VP of Creative, Marketing, and Design where she developed the branding and marketing strategy from scratch. Several winters in Sweden prompted Alissa to leave. She then moved to Basel, Switzerland to work for Clariant, a specialty chemicals company, as their Global Social Media Lead. She remained at Clariant for several years and held positions as Global Marketing Communications Business Partner and Global Customer Experience Lead for their personal care and cosmetics unit. She also led the marketing and branding work for one of Clariant's startups, Chemberry, a personal care ingredient search engine. ANNA BIO At Princeton, Anna was interested in language and cultures, and focused her studies around Mandarin and Brazilian Portuguese. She wrote her thesis on China-Brazil trade relations and immigration. After graduating in 2013, she started her career in advertising as an Account Manager at Ogilvy & Mather in New York, working on brands like SAP and Comcast. After 2.5 fun-filled years, and lots of socializing with fellow ASIJ-ers in the city, she made the bittersweet decision to move to Bangkok, her hometown, out of a desire to work on global brands outside of the U.S. market. In Thailand, she worked at TBWAThailand as Account Supervisor, leading their Myanmar accounts. In late 2017, this opportunity led her to work in Singapore, as Associate Account Director at a different agency called BBH, on the Nike account. Anna flew around the region with her team and activated digital and experiential campaigns in Bangkok and Manila. In 2019, in a bit of a plot twist, she decided to pivot to the tech industry and move to Europe. She now works in Sales at Unbabel, an AI translation startup, based in Lisbon, Portugal. Episode 28 Alissa Lorentz (ASIJ 2005) & Anna Lorentz (2009) Marketing & Communications & Account Management & Sale The two explain to Nick their upbringing and how they learned to grow up with Japanese, Thai, and English at the same time. Nick asks the two what type of advice they would have for mixed families who hope to teach their children 2, 3, even 4 languages. Alisa emphasizes that its' important that parents stay consistent with the languages they teach to their children, and fight the urges to "cave in" if a child begins to focus only on one language, and may reject the "minority language". The three discuss how language acquisition is often highly nuanced, and even within the same family, there will be somewhat of a deviation of language levels amongst siblings. In the second half of the podcast, the three discuss how culture affects the workplace. Alissa has experience working in the US and Europe, Anna in Singapore, Thailand, and Portugal, and Nick in Bahrain, Honduras, South Korea, and Japan.
Biofuels were hailed as the environmental solution to fossil fuels not that long ago. Made from living crops they take up carbon dioxide as they grow. So burning them shouldn't disturb the balance of warming gases in the atmosphere. But for the last few years the publicity about biofuels has been mainly negative. And for good reason – biofuels are made from crops such as oil palm - grown in place of food crops or even rainforests. In some cases using these crops actually produces more CO2 than burning fossil fuels. However research is being done into new kinds of biofuels that aren't in competition with food crops. Gaia Vince travels to Bavaria in Germany to meet Dr Markus Rarbach, head of biofuels at Clariant. This company has set up a demonstration plant that produces ethanol from sugars in the waste products of wheat grown nearby. Also on the programme is professor Gregory Tucker from Nottingham University who talks about research into new ways of getting sugars out of the inedible parts of crops; agricultural economist, Dr Paul Wilson, discusses what farmers think about making biofuels out of their straw; and Dr Angela Karp at Rothamsted Research, who is growing new willow varieties, which could be made into biofuels. Image Credit: Clariant
Here are some of this week's headlines: Temple-Inland faces federal misdemeanor charges; Clariant sells part of specialty chemical business to SK Capital; Appeals delay Port Townsend biomass plant expansion; NewPage emerges from bankruptcy; Catalyst sells railroad and closed paper mill. Nips is a weekly show of contemporary information related to the pulp and paper industry worldwide. Hosted by Jim Thompson, the voice of the worldwide pulp and paper industry.