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Orbia CEO Sameer Bharadwaj recently joined David Young, the Global Leader of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Henderson Institute’s Center for Climate & Sustainability, for a podcast exploring Orbia’s leadership in sustainability and how its diverse portfolio is driving the future of several growing industries.? Listen and learn more at https://lnkd.in/guaFFzPz #weareorbia #innovation #leadership #sustainability #decarbonization?

Rice is one of the most important food sources globally, making up 21% of caloric intake. However, it’s traditionally grown through flooding rice paddies, which causes it to account for around 30% of the world’s annual freshwater usage and 10% of methane emissions. ???????? ???????????????????? ?????? ???????????? ????????’?? ?????????? ?????? ???? ????% ?????? ?????????????? ?????????????????? ???? ???????????? ????????. Orbia’s Precision Agriculture business Netafim is the largest in the world and works with farmers to easily make the switch to more sustainable solutions through its carbon credit program. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/esEfK6UF #WeAreOrbia #SustainableAgriculture #CarbonCredits #Decarbonization

Orbia and Bayer | Crop Science have announced an exciting new collaboration on digital farming solutions. Bayer’s new platform, HortiView, will feature tailored irrigation recommendations for growers, provided by Orbia’s Precision Agriculture business, Netafim. Learn more about how these innovative tools will help growers maximize crop production, optimize resource use, and minimize their environmental impact: https://lnkd.in/g9BK22aR #WeAreOrbia #SustainableFarming #Agriculture #PrecisionIrrigation

Get an exclusive first look at the new production line in Altamira, Mexico from Orbia’s Polymer Solutions business Alphagary! Recently, Orbia announced the site would expand its capacity to add an additional 15K tons of PVC compounds that will be used to make critical healthcare products. Watch the video below to see inside. #WeAreOrbia #Innovation #Healthcare Alphagary, an Orbia business

Orbia Ventures’ portfolio companies are making waves and leading innovation in their industries. Some recent highlights include: ● Greeneye Technology: Announced a trial program in Australia for its precision spraying technology on crops such as canola and cereals. The technology aims to reduce the need for weed-killing chemicals by nearly 90% ● Verdagy: Opened the first Department of Energy (DoE) supported electrolyzer facility in the U.S., which will advance green hydrogen efforts ● Ascend Elements: Received a $125 million award from the U.S. DoE to build a battery recycling plant ? Orbia Ventures helps bring promising technologies to market by supporting startups both financially and commercially. Learn more about our portfolio companies: https://lnkd.in/gUTAW-if #WeAreOrbia #Innovation #Decarbonization

We’re one step further towards the sustainable inhaler transition! Recently Bespak, a company that?develops and produces pressurized Metered Dose Inhalers (pMDIs) as well as being a major supplier of metering valves, confirmed the feasibility of Orbia’s Fluor & Energy Materials business Koura’s innovative low global warming potential (GWP) inhaler propellant Zephex? 152a. Next step is scale up of production!? ? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gjfWvnj7??

Orbia has been recognized by the 2024 ESG & Sustainability Awards by winning gold in the category of best ESG Campaign to Improve the Sustainability of Cities and Communities. The ‘See Water Differently’ campaign was created by Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business Wavin to raise awareness of the need for cities to become more water and climate resilient. The campaign challenged leaders to view water as a non-renewable resource that should be managed in a circular water strategy. Learn more about the campaign: https://lnkd.in/ge5j4K2K

At Orbia, we’re committed to advancing life around the world by empowering our people. Through our?Succeed Program, we’re identifying and developing high-potential leaders to shape the future of our business. Designed for directors and senior managers, the 18-month program offers hands-on learning through INSEAD courses, team-based business simulations, leadership webinars and development events. Fabio Luis Silva, Director of Strategy for LATAM & North America at Orbia Precision Agriculture (Netafim), shares how Succeed has enhanced his leadership approach: ? “Our discussions on leadership highlighted the importance of valuing every individual’s contribution and leveraging diversity in decision-making. Being part of Orbia allows me to merge my personal values with my professional ambitions.” ? Read Fabio’s full story and more from the Succeed program here:?https://lnkd.in/dfXTsfct ? #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureFit #OrbiaSucceed #DiversityAndInclusion #WeAreOrbia

The Monomera is set to take sail! Orbia’s Polymer Solutions business Vestolit worked with HGK Shipping GmbH to create more sustainable,?diesel-electrically-powered tanker, the “TMS Monomera”, to transport Orbia Vestolit’s derivatives products between Germany and Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARP) ports. During the recent traditional naming ceremony, Orbia Vestolit Coordinator for Shipping Activities Sandra Seyer sponsored the ship as its official “godmother”, putting the Monomera into service. The Monomera reflects Orbia’s commitment to sustainable solutions and decarbonizing operations: it has optimized load-carrying capacity, efficient energy usage and has included in its design empty spaces to provide room for future energy storage solutions as technology becomes available. #WeAreOrbia #Sustainability #Decarbonization Vestolit, an Orbia business

Today we are proud to announce a significant expansion to Orbia Alphagary's manufacturing facility in Altamira, Mexico to meet critical healthcare needs. PVC compounds made at the factory are formulated to meet Class VI Biocompatibility certification, are provided with transparent regulatory reporting and designed for challenging medical applications that are critical for our health and well-being.?The expansion of the facility will add 15K tons per year to our production capacity. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gSUrRhiV #WeAreOrbia #Healthcare #PVC?Alphagary, an Orbia business