Eliminating Plastic Pollution, Reflections from Tracey Campbell
Eliminating Plastic Pollution, Reflections from Tracey Campbell
A few weeks ago, experts from the LyondellBasell Government Relations team and I had the privilege of attending key events related to the second session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC 2) on Plastic Pollution in Paris. The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) is working to develop an international legally binding agreement to address plastic pollution and the INC process is the vehicle used to negotiate and deliver such an agreement. An important outcome of INC ...
How to Build a Leading Culture
How to Build a Leading Culture
Trisha Conley Executive Vice President, People and Culture Imagine a company in which people get up and go to work every day completely invested in what they do. They look forward to the camaraderie they experience with their fellow team members. They feel empowered to be entrepreneurial, have room to innovate, and deliver significant value to customers and society. The work they do is impactful – as they strive to create a better, more sustainable future for all. This is the culture we are...
Partners in the fight against food insecurity
Partners in the fight against food insecurity
Nearly a billion people across the world experience the effects of food insecurity, or insufficient access to enough safe and nutritious food. LyondellBasell is committed to increasing food security in our communities by supporting food banks around the world. In alignment with our sustainability approach and goal to support a thriving society, as well as the United Nations sustainable development goal of zero hunger (SDG 2), we are dedicating our 2023 annual day of service, Global Care Day, ...
Leading a Sustainable Future: Tackling Scope 3 Emissions
Leading a Sustainable Future: Tackling Scope 3 Emissions
LyondellBasell Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer Recently, we announced LyondellBasell's new climate ambitions. Today I am writing to give you my reflection on the importance of LyondellBasell's recent bold and significant moves: reducing our Scope 3 emissions. I started my sustainability career at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), leading the development of the scope 3 standard, an extensive process between WBCSD, the World Resources Institute (WRI...
The Path to Leadership: A Circular and Low Carbon Solutions Provider
The Path to Leadership: A Circular and Low Carbon Solutions Provider
In the summer of 2019, I took my kids on a trip to Kenya to see the beauty of Africa and the wildlife. Driving in the heart of Africa, we saw little communities burning trash, including plastic bottles. My daughters looked at me and said, “Mommy, you need to do something about this.” This moment made me question what else I could do personally to solve this issue and working in the plastic industry gives me the perfect opportunity to be a bigger part of the solution. As such, I am thrilled to...
A Sustainable Future Starts with Education
A Sustainable Future Starts with Education
Education is key to advancing sustainability and innovation, especially for future generations. LYB has supported the education of students in our local communities as part of the first LyondellBasell Sustainability Research & Development (R&D) Summer School in Ferrara, Italy, and the “Meine Position ist spitze” program in Wesseling, Germany. The LyondellBasell R&D Summer School took place in September. Twenty international students at the University of Padua pursuing a Master’s Degree in...
Employees Share Common Misconceptions of the Manufacturing Industry
Employees Share Common Misconceptions of the Manufacturing Industry
Manufacturing Month is a time to celebrate our current and future manufacturers as well as positively influence the common misconceptions around the manufacturing industry. According to The Manufacturing Institute, manufacturers seek to fill four million high-skill, high-tech and high-paying jobs over the next decade. Inspiring the next generation of manufacturers is crucial in helping to fill those gaps. At LyondellBasell, we take pride in empowering our employees to reach their highest...
LyondellBasell Helps Keep Your Electric Vehicles Moving
LyondellBasell Helps Keep Your Electric Vehicles Moving
When you think of electric vehicles (EVs), what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it the new EV that was driving next to you on your way into work? Or, do you think of the EV commercial you saw last night? Rarely the answer to this question is the charge port which gives these vehicles the power it needs to keep you moving. That’s where LyondellBasell comes in – we focus on the finer details of the charge port assembly, so you don’t have to. With consumer demand for more efficient,...
#TeamLYB Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
#TeamLYB Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
At LyondellBasell, we deeply value our employees’ contributions and our company thrives when everyone is given a voice and platform. As a company, we would not be where we are without our employees. We recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion not only makes us stronger, but creates an environment where everyone feels welcomed. In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ve asked four of our leaders from around the world to share their personal experiences and stories,...
Challenge Met: Growing Food in A Desert
Challenge Met: Growing Food in A Desert
Deserts are known for their dry and arid temperatures which can make food production seem virtually impossible. The feasibility of having fruits and vegetables sprout up on a farm in the Baja, Mexico desert seemed like a huge improbability. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reports that 1.3 billion tonnes of food is lost or wasted globally each year. The World Wildlife Federation agrees stating that about 40% of food grown never gets eaten, which makes the challenge...
LyondellBasell Drives Actions on Climate Protection Through Renewable Energy
LyondellBasell Drives Actions on Climate Protection Through Renewable Energy
Every day, we repeat simple tasks embedded into our daily routine, such as turning on the lights, making breakfast or brewing our morning cup of coffee. Many people go about their day without thinking about the greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) associated with the electricity consumption of these daily, routine tasks. As electricity consumers, we all have a role to play in reducing global warming. At LyondellBasell, we also have a significant role to play. We are committed to taking bold actions...
Enhancing Tractor Functionality and Efficiency with Polymers
Enhancing Tractor Functionality and Efficiency with Polymers
With the continued rise of food demand, coupled with the speed of technology, the evolution of agricultural equipment has accelerated now more than ever. Farmers today are looking for sustainable, efficient solutions that meet the highest industry standards and enhance cultivation activities such as sowing and harvesting. By using innovative polymers that increase vehicle functionality and comfort while driving production efficiencies on farms, LyondellBasell can bring agricultural advancemen...
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