Ep 167 Show Notes - Carbon Capture and Sustainability with Kevin Norfleet of Celanese

Get an insider's view of sustainability in the chemical industry with Kevin Norfleet, Global Sustainability Director at Celanese, as he joins Victoria Meyer on The Chemical Show®. Kevin shares his journey from chemical engineering to spearheading sustainability efforts at Celanese, including the company's innovative initiatives like the large-scale carbon capture and utilization project for methanol production in Texas.

Victoria and Kevin delve into the evolving demands for sustainable products, discussing which market segments are leading the charge and how companies can offer competitive and impactful eco-friendly solutions. Additionally, Kevin touches on the importance of sustainability in talent recruitment and career development within the chemical industry, offering valuable advice for aspiring professionals.

This episode was recorded at the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care® and Sustainability Conference.

Don’t miss the following topics this week:

• Methanol as a scalable building block for sustainability
• Investing in Carbon Capture & Utilization (CCU) to reduce carbon footprint
• Viewing sustainability through a customer's lens
• Sustainability as an employee value proposition
• The importance of agility in career success

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Ep 166 Show Notes

Explore the pivotal role data and AI are playing in transforming safety and sustainability at DuPont with Daryl Roberts, Chief Engineering and Operations Officer. At ACC's Responsible Care® and Sustainability Conference, Daryl shares his journey in the chemical industry, fueled by a family heritage of engineering, and his career progression through various roles in notable companies like Eastman Kodak, Arkema, and DuPont.

Daryl highlights DuPont's unwavering commitment to Responsible Care and sustainability, detailing innovative approaches ranging from electric vehicle components to water filtration systems. The discussion delves into how DuPont leverages data and AI for predictive maintenance and operational safety, ultimately aiming to foster a sustainable and safe work environment. Aspiring leaders can glean invaluable advice on taking risks and the importance of continuous learning in advancing their careers.

This episode was recorded at the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care® and Sustainability Conference.

Be sure to explore the following topics this week:

• Career in chemicals... a family legacy
• Harnessing Responsible Care as a measure of trust and community value
• DuPont's 3 Pillars of Sustainability
• Developing Products that Drive Safe Living
• How Data and AI drive sustainability and operations
• Key Skills in the Future Workforce
• Lifelong learning to drive career success

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Ep 165 Show Notes - Achieving Success in Chemicals: Sustainability and Leadership with Bonnie Tully of Evonik

Bonnie Tully, North American President of Evonik, joins host Victoria Meyer to tackle Responsible Care®, the ambitious strides in sustainability, and the transformative shifts in industry culture. Bonnie shares compelling insights and actionable strategies this week on The Chemical Show.

This episode is a masterclass in leadership, sustainability, and making big impacts through small steps, all while navigating the ever-evolving demands of the chemical industry. Don't miss Bonnie's take on fostering an innovative culture and her empowering advice for the next generation of industry leaders!

This episode was recorded at the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care® and Sustainability Conference.

Victoria and Bonnie discuss the following:

• Responsible Care principles at Evonik
• Evonik's sustainability pillars: next-generation solutions, technology, and culture.
• Customer demand for sustainable solutions
• Cultural shift towards sustainability within Evonik and employee engagement.
• Women in leadership roles & Bonnie's career advice

Killer Quote: "It's really the employees seeing sustainable opportunities and bringing them forward... and then management saying, hey, we see a business case here and pushing the organization to work towards sustainability." - Bonnie Tulley

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