Albert ten Brinke

Conseil Européen de l'industrie Chimique, also known as the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic), is a non-profit organization that represents large, medium, and small chemical companies across Europe. The non-profit company was founded in 1972 and is based in Brussels, Belgium, with subsidiaries in Belgium. Cefic is committed to the UN sustainability agenda and has developed a unique roadmap, called the Transition Pathway, to guide the European chemicals industry through the massive transformation needed to meet the EU Green Deal goals. The Transition Pathway lays out more than 200 actions for the EU institutions, Member State governments, and industry to build the business case for investing in sustainability. Cefic provides clarity, predictability, and direction to guide the industry through the transition.

American Chemistry Council, Inc. operates as a trade association providing research services and promotes business interests. It represents companies engaged in the business of chemistry. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of Akzo Nobel NV, Akzo Nobel Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. is a Chinese company that has been pioneering the world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for over 200 years. The company is based in Shanghai, China, and is active in more than 150 countries. The company is experts in making coatings and have a world-class portfolio of brands, including Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon, which are trusted by customers globally. The company has set their sights on becoming the industry leader and are the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Part of Akzo Nobel NV, Acordis AG is a German company that manufactures chemicals. The company is based in Wuppertal, Germany.

Part of Stichting Administratiekantoor Gemeenschappelijk Belang, Industriebau Imetaal GmbH & Co. KG is a developing builder and building developer that manages all aspects of the real estate market, from concept to realization. The company is based in Emmerich am Rhein, Germany. With around 1,200 employees, they work on a variety of projects and generate an average annual turnover of approximately one billion euros. Founded in 1972, the German company has almost 120 years of expertise and is internationally established in the market.