Arkema (AKE) BOFA European Materials Conference 2024 Presentation summary

Strategic vision and portfolio

• Aims to be a specialty materials leader, focusing on innovative and sustainable solutions for evolving customer needs.

• Portfolio is 92% specialty materials, with key segments in adhesives, advanced materials, and coatings.

• Global presence with 21,100 employees, 151 production sites, and 17 R&D centers across 55 countries.

Sustainability and CSR initiatives

• Targets net-zero emissions by 2050, with significant reductions in GHG, VOC, and water withdrawals by 2030.

• Over 90% of new patents in 2023 related to sustainable development; 65% of sales to contribute to UN SDGs by 2030.

• Recognized ESG performance with high ratings from CDP and MSCI.

Innovation and market focus

• Offers high-performance, bio-based polymers for sports, electronics, green energy, and efficient buildings.

• Developed a broad technology range for key submarkets: green energy, advanced electronics, sustainable goods, and healthcare.

• Over 50% of R&D spending targets high-growth submarkets, aiming for €12bn sales by 2028.