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Iberchem cuts carbon emissions at HQ by 85%
Croda International’s Spanish subsidiary Iberchem cut carbon emissions by 85% at its Murcia headquarters between 2018 and 2021. Iberchem achieved this
milestone at the Alcantarilla site by installing LED lights and solar panels, and purchasing electricity from renewable sources and high- efficiency cogeneration companies. Iberchem’s efforts are aligned
to parent company Croda’s sustainability commitment, which sets a goal of a 50% reduction in scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 2030 and zero emissions by 2050. Although the regulations only
require compliance with scopes 1 and 2, the company’s sustainability objectives go further. Iberchem is currently
implementing plans to reduce scope 3 emissions, seeking out, by way of an example, local waste management firms, in order to pursue the goal of zero decarbonization.
CLR expands international sales force
“Our commitment goes beyond
our headquarters,” said Iberchem health, safety and environment manager Jose Manuel Frutos. “In 2021, we launched a
decarbonization program for each of our 24 subsidiaries around the world, adding to the commitment of our parent company Croda to be Climate, Land and People positive by 2030,” he added.
US firm Vertellus rebrands as Aurorium
US speciality ingredients firm Vertellus has changed its official name to Aurorium in a move designed to better reflect its growth strategy. Indianapolis-based Aurorium,
owned by Pritzker Private Capital, employs over 1,400 people located across North America, Europe, and Asia.
The company produces specialty
ingredients and performance- enhancing materials across the personal & home care, coatings & adhesives, energy & electronics, healthcare, food & beverages, agriculture, transportation, and paper & packaging end markets. “Our new name and identity,
Aurorium, better represents the strength of our platform and growth opportunity for our business,” said Aurorium president Faye Freeman. “As Aurorium, we are well- positioned to expand our products and markets, and more effectively serve our customers with a wide range of solutions that are essential
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to their businesses,” she added. In a related development,
Aurorium has acquired Centauri Technologies, a manufacturer of specialty materials, based in Pasadena, Texas. Auriorum said Centauri’s
expertise in hydroformylation and hydrogenation processes, including high pressure, high melt, and other complex capabilities, is highly complementary to its company strategy. CentaurI is the sixth acquisition
Aurorium has completed since 2019, following Bercen Chemicals, Chemtrade Life Sciences, IM Chemical, Jarchem Innovative Ingredients, and Polyscope Polymers.
In a related development,
the Alcantarilla site has received certification from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), as being able to deliver Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) materials via Mass Balance. Iberchem’s headquarters joins
Croda’s 15 global manufacturing sites which are certified by the RSPO.
German cosmetic actives producer CLR Berlin has expanded its sales team with the appointment of Stephan Telge as international technical sales manager, effective immediately. Telge has a scientific
background and long experience in sales and technical support in the personal care industry, especially for active ingredients. He is responsible for CLR’s activities in Japan, South Korea, Australia as well as other regions. Telge is based in Germany.
Azelis opens laboratory in South Africa
Speciality ingredients distributor Azelis has opened Personal Care laboratory in Midrand near Johannesburg, South Africa. The lab is equipped to
support various personal care applications such as hair care, skin care, sun care, baby care, oral care and colour cosmetics applications. It will also have a focus on
the local needs of Azelis’ African customers and their consumers. Azelis said its application
laboratory underscores its strategy to be an innovation service provider to all sectors and regions by bringing knowledge and formulations closer to its customers. “With this state-of-the-art
facility, we can now provide more tailored and up-to-date solutions for our customers’ personal care needs,” added Azelis MEA managing director Chris Sacy. “We are confident that
this will enhance our position as a leading service provider for speciality ingredients and innovative concepts. Along with our technical team, we are committed to raising awareness of the Azelis brand and further strengthening our customer relationships.”
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