Clariant joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Muttenz, 28 March 2019 - Clariant, an innovative specialty chemicals company, today announced that it is the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Combined with a WBCSD network of more than 200 leading companies from all business units and all major economies, Clariant will enable Clariant to continue to strengthen and implement its Sustainable Development Goals with like-for-like partners and have a real impact on the sustainability of global businesses.
"We are pleased to join WBCSD and other member companies as part of an important commitment to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world
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. Sustainability is an important pillar of our business strategy, and our customers rely on us to provide innovative solutions that meet their sustainability needs. We are particularly interested in WBCSD's innovation efforts in sustainable cities, climate and energy, and the circular economy, and look forward to contributing through our knowledge and innovation expertise," said Christian Kohlpaintner, a member of Clariant's Executive Committee.
in recognition of its continued commitment to sustainability, Clariant has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for six consecutive years. In addition, the company invests heavily in research and development each year to address key sustainability trends such as energy efficiency, renewable raw materials, emission-free liquidity and limited resource savings.
Baker, President and CEO of WBCSD, said, "WBCSD is pleased to welcome Clariant as our newest member. We are committed to transforming socially critical systems only by working with companies across the value chain. Clariant is actively involved in multiple value chains and we are pleased to see how we can work together to help accelerate the transition to a sustainable world. "