International. The specialty chemical company Clariant chose "Sustainable Dialogue" at the opening of September 2, 2015, to announce the company's new commitments and achievements, and its proactive sustainability strategy.
These include a commitment to zero deforestation, a growing interest in value chain collaboration, and continuous improvement of the product portfolio at all levels of sustainability.
Hosted in conjunction with guest sustainability experts at the Clariant Innovation Center in Frankfurt, Germany, the company welcomed important industry players from customers, politicians, NGOs and the media to its new event aimed at fostering open dialogue and future cooperation.
One of the important announcements was a commitment by the company to the sustainable supply of palm oil, which consists of the creation of a zero deforestation policy with a focus on traceability throughout the value chain and obtaining the Roundtable Certification on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
Another commitment was value chain collaboration, which involves fostering proactive value chain collaboration with customers, suppliers and other third parties to improve clariant's sustainability and that of its customers.
