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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AFYREN Achieves "Responsible Care® Confirmed Diagnosis" Certification and Published Its Second Sustainability Report
AFYREN confirms its proactive approach to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with: the award of the "Responsible Care® - Confirmed Diagnosis" certificate by France Chimie for its AFYREN NEOXY industrial site the publication of its second sustainability report, structured in accordance with the requirements of the CSR directive (CSRD) CLERMONT-FERRAND, France & LYON, France, May 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: AFYREN (Euronext: FR0014005AC9 - ALAFY), a greentech company offering industrial customers bio-based, low-carbon products through a unique fermentation technology based on a circular model, announces that it has received the "Responsible Care® - Confirmed Diagnosis" certification from France Chimie for its AFYREN NEOXY industrial site. AFYREN has also published its sustainability report for the 2024 financial year. In order to strengthen stakeholder recognition of its CSR approach, the company decided to undergo an external review by "Responsible Care® - Confirmed Diagnosis", led by France Chimie, in accordance with the CSR framework for the global chemical industry. This certification reflects the growing structure of AFYREN's CSR policy, marked in 2024 by the signing of the Responsible Care® charter by the management team of AFYREN and AFYREN NEOXY. Responsible Care is the global chemical industry's voluntary initiative for the safe management of chemicals and a shared commitment to continuously improve health, safety, and environmental performance through ethical practices, transparent communication, and sustainable innovation. Led jointly by the QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) and CSR teams, the assessment, which took several months and included around 20 interviews with various departments within the company, resulted in the development of a realistic and ambitious CSR roadmap incorporating concrete actions plus short- and medium-term deadlines tailored to the company's specific characteristics. "The external perspective and action plan developed by the Confirmed Diagnostic support enabled us to prioritize the actions to be taken and strengthen our preparation for upcoming certifications. The particular attention paid to monitoring product quality is in line with our commitment to better serving our customers" explains Sabine DOSSAT, QHSE Manager at AFYREN. The Responsible Care® diagnosis also highlighted AFYREN's pioneering role in non-financial communication, particularly its voluntary reporting approach. In line with its stated commitment to transparent communication on its commitments, AFYREN is publishing its second sustainability report in accordance with the nature and framework proposed by the CSR Directive. This report traces the company's progress, incorporating new performance indicators and examples of concrete actions. This report is part of AFYREN's ongoing commitment to improving its CSR performance, as confirmed by the positive trend in the Company's non-financial ratings over the past five years. Caroline PETIGNY, Director of CSR, Communications and Public Affairs at AFYREN states: "We have very high standards in terms of CSR, and our model is centered on responsible governance, limited environmental impact, and a strong social commitment to serving a robust and resilient industry. This requirement involves transparency about our commitments and our drivers for improvement. We see CSR reporting as a powerful tool for mobilizing teams, ensuring accountability, engaging with our stakeholders, and promoting the company's actions. The CSR approach is of great significance for our Company that we will continue to develop in the years ahead." The sustainability report can be viewed and downloaded in a dedicated section of the company's website: About AFYREN AFYREN is a French greentech company, founded in 2012, focused on providing innovative, sustainable solutions to reduce reliance on fossil-based resources. AFYREN's proprietary, nature-inspired fermentation technology valorizes local biomass from non-food agricultural co-products to produce 100% biobased, low-carbon carboxylic acids. The company's sustainable solutions address decarbonization challenges in a wide variety of strategic sectors, including human and animal nutrition, flavors and fragrances, life sciences, materials science, plus lubricants and technical fluids. AFYREN's competitive, plug-and-play, circular technology enables manufacturers to adopt sustainable solutions without modifying production processes. The company's first industrial plant, AFYREN NEOXY, a joint venture with Bpifrance's SPI fund, is based in the Grand-Est region of France, serving primarily the European market. AFYREN is also pursuing a project in Thailand with a global leader in the sugar industry and is building its presence in the Americas, based on existing distribution agreements. At the end of 2024, AFYREN employed 130 people across sites in Lyon, Clermont-Ferrand and Carling Saint-Avold. Committed to continuous innovation, the company invests 20% of its annual budget in R&D to further develop the range of sustainable solutions. AFYREN is listed on Euronext Growth® Paris since 2021 (ISIN code: FR0014005AC9, ticker: ALAFY). For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn View source version on Contacts AFYREN Director for ESG, Communications and Public Affairs Caroline Investor Relations Mark Reinhardinvest@ NewCap Investor Relations Théo Martin / Mathilde BohinTel: +33 1 44 71 94 94afyren@ Media Relations Nicolas Mérigeau / Gaëlle FromaigeatTel: +33 1 44 71 94 98afyren@ MC Services AG (international) Investor Relations Bettina Ellinghorst Media Relations Dr. Johanna Kobler, Shaun Brown Tel: +49 89 210 228 0afyren@
Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
AFYREN Achieves 'Responsible Care ® Confirmed Diagnosis' Certification and Published Its Second Sustainability Report
CLERMONT-FERRAND, France & LYON, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: AFYREN (Euronext: FR0014005AC9 - ALAFY), a greentech company offering industrial customers bio-based, low-carbon products through a unique fermentation technology based on a circular model, announces that it has received the 'Responsible Care ® - Confirmed Diagnosis' certification from France Chimie for its AFYREN NEOXY industrial site. AFYREN has also published its sustainability report for the 2024 financial year. In order to strengthen stakeholder recognition of its CSR approach, the company decided to undergo an external review by 'Responsible Care ® - Confirmed Diagnosis', led by France Chimie, in accordance with the CSR framework for the global chemical industry. This certification reflects the growing structure of AFYREN's CSR policy, marked in 2024 by the signing of the Responsible Care ® charter by the management team of AFYREN and AFYREN NEOXY. Responsible Care is the global chemical industry's voluntary initiative for the safe management of chemicals and a shared commitment to continuously improve health, safety, and environmental performance through ethical practices, transparent communication, and sustainable innovation. Led jointly by the QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) and CSR teams, the assessment, which took several months and included around 20 interviews with various departments within the company, resulted in the development of a realistic and ambitious CSR roadmap incorporating concrete actions plus short- and medium-term deadlines tailored to the company's specific characteristics. 'The external perspective and action plan developed by the Confirmed Diagnostic support enabled us to prioritize the actions to be taken and strengthen our preparation for upcoming certifications. The particular attention paid to monitoring product quality is in line with our commitment to better serving our customers' explains Sabine DOSSAT, QHSE Manager at AFYREN. The Responsible Care ® diagnosis also highlighted AFYREN's pioneering role in non-financial communication, particularly its voluntary reporting approach. In line with its stated commitment to transparent communication on its commitments, AFYREN is publishing its second sustainability report in accordance with the nature and framework proposed by the CSR Directive. This report traces the company's progress, incorporating new performance indicators and examples of concrete actions. This report is part of AFYREN's ongoing commitment to improving its CSR performance, as confirmed by the positive trend in the Company's non-financial ratings over the past five years. Caroline PETIGNY, Director of CSR, Communications and Public Affairs at AFYREN states: "We have very high standards in terms of CSR, and our model is centered on responsible governance, limited environmental impact, and a strong social commitment to serving a robust and resilient industry. This requirement involves transparency about our commitments and our drivers for improvement. We see CSR reporting as a powerful tool for mobilizing teams, ensuring accountability, engaging with our stakeholders, and promoting the company's actions. The CSR approach is of great significance for our Company that we will continue to develop in the years ahead." The sustainability report can be viewed and downloaded in a dedicated section of the company's website: About AFYREN AFYREN is a French greentech company, founded in 2012, focused on providing innovative, sustainable solutions to reduce reliance on fossil-based resources. AFYREN's proprietary, nature-inspired fermentation technology valorizes local biomass from non-food agricultural co-products to produce 100% biobased, low-carbon carboxylic acids. The company's sustainable solutions address decarbonization challenges in a wide variety of strategic sectors, including human and animal nutrition, flavors and fragrances, life sciences, materials science, plus lubricants and technical fluids. AFYREN's competitive, plug-and-play, circular technology enables manufacturers to adopt sustainable solutions without modifying production processes. The company's first industrial plant, AFYREN NEOXY, a joint venture with Bpifrance's SPI fund, is based in the Grand-Est region of France, serving primarily the European market. AFYREN is also pursuing a project in Thailand with a global leader in the sugar industry and is building its presence in the Americas, based on existing distribution agreements. At the end of 2024, AFYREN employed 130 people across sites in Lyon, Clermont-Ferrand and Carling Saint-Avold. Committed to continuous innovation, the company invests 20% of its annual budget in R&D to further develop the range of sustainable solutions. AFYREN is listed on Euronext Growth ® Paris since 2021 (ISIN code: FR0014005AC9, ticker: ALAFY).
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WSI Named 2025 Responsible Care® Partner of the Year
American Chemistry Council Recognizes 3PL's Commitment to Safe Operations APPLETON, Wis., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Material Logistics & Services, LLC, a division of WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC), has been named one of the American Chemistry Council's three 2025 Responsible Care® Partner of the Year Award recipients. This prestigious recognition highlights the 3PL's ongoing commitment to safety and operational excellence. The award recognizes companies that have completed all Responsible Care obligations and maintained an excellent safety record in the past calendar year. "We handle large volumes of essential and often extremely hazardous materials," says Scott Buber, Director of WSI's Chemical Division Operations and Regulatory Compliance. "This recognition reflects our team's unwavering commitment to the highest standards in chemical logistics. Safety is a foundational element of our business, not just a compliance checkbox." As a Responsible Care® Partner since 2013, WSI consistently exceeds regulatory requirements through voluntary initiatives that promote safe, ethical chemical handling. WSI's practices have shown significant results across its national warehouse network, including saving over 14,600 trees, preventing more than 3,600 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, and preserving over 3,300 cubic yards of landfill space. These achievements result from coordinated efforts across facilities, such as reducing hazardous waste output and optimizing resource usage. WSI has also consistently outperformed warehouse safety standards, with a reportable incident rate well below the industry average. "There is nothing more important than safety for both our customers and employees," says Robert Schroeder, CEO of WSI's family of companies. "Our commitment to responsible logistics is fundamental to who we are as an organization." About WSI Material Logistics & Services, LLC is WSI's chemical handling subsidiary that provides secure, compliant storage and distribution for chemicals and other hazardous products throughout the United States. WSI offers chemical logistics services including storage, transportation, blending, sampling, and packaging of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, all while maintaining the highest safety standards and regulatory compliance. Learn more about how you can store and ship with confidence at Mariana Vieth Director of Marketing WSI920.830.5000viemar@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE WSI Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
22-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Bakelite Synthetics Achieves Responsible Care® Certification
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 22, 2025-- Bakelite Synthetics ('the Company') announced the successful completion of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care ® certification process, achieving compliance at all of our U.S. sites. Responsible Care is the global chemical manufacturing industry's leading safety and sustainability initiative, driving continual improvement in environmental, health, safety, and security performance. Being a Responsible Care partner is crucial as it underscores the Company's commitment to environmental sustainability, community wellbeing, and regulatory compliance. This certification builds trust and loyalty among customers and stakeholders, enhances associate engagement, and supports long-term business success through innovative and sustainable practices. JP Aucoin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bakelite Synthetics, stated, 'Achieving Responsible Care certification is a testament to our commitment to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement. We are proud of our team's dedication to these principles and look forward to continuing our journey towards a more sustainable future.' About Bakelite Synthetics Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Bakelite Synthetics is a leading global integrated producer of thermoset specialty resins, solutions and engineered thermoset molding compounds serving a variety of segments and end markets across geographies. Additional information about Bakelite Synthetics and its products is available at About Responsible Care Launched in Canada 1985, Responsible Care has grown to nearly 70 global economies. Each national chemical association manages its own Responsible Care program, based on eight common fundamental features developed by the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA): View source version on CONTACT: Bakelite Media Contact: John Branham (404) 749-2516 [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA GEORGIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ENGINEERING CHEMICALS/PLASTICS ENVIRONMENT MANUFACTURING SUSTAINABILITY OTHER MANUFACTURING SOURCE: Bakelite Synthetics Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/22/2025 09:41 AM/DISC: 04/22/2025 09:41 AM
Business Wire
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Bakelite Synthetics Achieves Responsible Care ® Certification
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bakelite Synthetics ('the Company') announced the successful completion of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care ® certification process, achieving compliance at all of our U.S. sites. Responsible Care is the global chemical manufacturing industry's leading safety and sustainability initiative, driving continual improvement in environmental, health, safety, and security performance. Being a Responsible Care partner is crucial as it underscores the Company's commitment to environmental sustainability, community wellbeing, and regulatory compliance. This certification builds trust and loyalty among customers and stakeholders, enhances associate engagement, and supports long-term business success through innovative and sustainable practices. JP Aucoin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bakelite Synthetics, stated, 'Achieving Responsible Care certification is a testament to our commitment to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement. We are proud of our team's dedication to these principles and look forward to continuing our journey towards a more sustainable future.' About Bakelite Synthetics Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Bakelite Synthetics is a leading global integrated producer of thermoset specialty resins, solutions and engineered thermoset molding compounds serving a variety of segments and end markets across geographies. Additional information about Bakelite Synthetics and its products is available at About Responsible Care Launched in Canada 1985, Responsible Care has grown to nearly 70 global economies. Each national chemical association manages its own Responsible Care program, based on eight common fundamental features developed by the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA): Community Engagement Environmental Performance Emergency Preparedness & Response Process Safety Product Safety & Stewardship Supply Chain Engagement Security Workplace Safety & Occupational Health
