Hi everyone, Iâm Henrique, an employer branding trainee at Solvay, and today Iâm going to share a different kind of day in my life here. I recently had the chance to spend a few days in Brussels with my team at Solvayâs headquarters. Working in employer branding means telling the stories behind the work. Being there in person gave me a different perspective on that. Conversations are different when youâre sitting around the same table, exchanging ideas and learning from each other. Moments like this are a good reminder that global teams are built through real connections. Interested in starting your career at Solvay? Explore our internship opportunities around the world here: https://bit.ly/47Tu49c
10,000 helmets. 13 years. One commitment to safety. âď¸ Solvayâs commitment doesnât stop at our siteâs entrance. It extends directly into the communities where we live and work! Weâve reached a major milestone through the Siam Solvay Foundation, delivering over 10,000 high-quality helmets to students across Rayong. In a region where motorcycles are involved in over 80% of road incidents and helmet use among youth is alarmingly low, we launched the "Safety Life, Wear Helmets to School" project in 2013 to protect our most vulnerable neighbors. For over a decade, this initiative has been a long-term mission to foster a culture of safety and support the "Rayong 100% Helmet Policy." This is about more than just giving away equipment. It is about consistent, local action to protect the next generation. The impact of our decade-long dedication is clear. In the areas where we are active, we have seen a consistent decline in road-related fatalities among participating students, even as traffic density in this industrial hub continues to grow. We believe that every child deserves a safe journey to school, and we are honored to play a role in making that a reality.
We believe tire manufacturers shouldnât have to choose between hitting ambitious sustainability targets and maintaining top-tier technical performance. đ Following the successful inauguration of Europeâs first bio-circular silica facility at our Italian site and the startup of waste sand silica in Asia with planned worldwide roll out, we are excited to showcase ZeosilÂŽ Highly Dispersible Silica (HDS). HDS drives the global transition by enhancing circularity and cutting CO2 emissions. This is Solvayâs active role in shaping the future of sustainable mobility and anticipating upcoming regulations. With innovation embedded in our DNA and by leveraging our ZeosilÂŽ specialty grades, we provide solutions with unrivaled performance especially for extended EV battery range. We are proud to be participating in the Tire Technology Expo, where our team is showcasing our latest innovations in circularity dropâin solutions and High Surface Area Silica for EV and Truck applications.
At Solvay, you feel a genuine sense of belonging from the moment you step onto our sites in Rosignano, Ponteginori, and San Carlo. Our teams take pride in their expertise, and it shows in every safety interaction, technical demonstration, and improvement initiative. Recently, our CEO Philippe Kehren visited our Italian operations to see firsthand the work that drives our success. A key highlight was the first ever Board visit to the San Carlo quarry. This offered the opportunity to appreciate the precision and responsibility behind the operations that support our entire supply chain. Across all locations, our teams are bringing our Star Factory vision to life. Advances in digitalization and operational excellence show that Rosignano is not only embracing the future of industry but leading it through strong local know how and continuous innovation. Despite an evolving and demanding industrial landscape, the passion and focus of our people inspire confidence in our collective future. We are grateful for the warm welcome and proud of the dedication on display every day.
At Solvay, we believe Europeâs future depends on a strong, competitive industrial base and we are committed to helping shape that future. The European Industrial Summit delivered a clear call for urgent, collective action from EU leaders and the business community. A strong Europe needs strong industry, supported by a coordinated plan to accelerate investment, innovation and competitiveness starting today. Weâre proud to see our CEO, Philippe Kehren, contributing to this important conversation. At Solvay, these discussions guide the work our teams do every day, as we invest in science, technology and sustainable solutions that strengthen Europeâs industrial leadership. If youâre driven by purpose and want to help build Europeâs next industrial chapter, Solvay is a place where your work can make a real impact.
At Solvay, growth isnât a slogan, itâs something you feel as you move through your career. People join, learn, try new challenges, change direction, and slowly build journeys theyâre proud of.â â Thatâs exactly what happened with Tiago. Today Head of Procurement Service Line, his path wasnât a straight line. It was shaped by curiosity, support, and the freedom to evolve at his own pace.â â If you want to know what growth really looks like at Solvay, hear it from someone whoâs lived it here: https://tinyurl.com/2sa7f7ww
On the Italian shoreline, Solvay is writing a new chapter in Silicaâs history. We have officially inaugurated Europeâs first bio-circular silica facility at our Livorno site - a major milestone in the transition to sustainable mobility. This new unit transforms rice husk ash (an agricultural byproduct) into highly dispersible silica (HDS) for energy-efficient tires. By skipping traditional, energy-intensive processes, we are: đ Reducing CO2 emissions by ~35% per ton. đž Increasing recycled and renewable content for tire manufacturers by up to 15%. đşď¸Setting the blueprint for Solvayâs global circular silica strategy as we begin converting our sites worldwide to use ISCCÂŽ PLUS* certified materials. A tire is the only part of a car that touches the road. By evolving the chemistry behind it, we are helping the industry reach the target of 40% recycled and renewable content by 2030 and stay ahead of upcoming regulations, such as the EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). This is essential chemistry in motion.
â¨Chemistry is the secret engine of our daily lives, yet it is often hidden in textbooks. To keep that engine running, we need young pioneers with the courage to experiment, test, and discover. đWe celebrated World Environmental Education Day through our partnership with XperiLA. By bringing a mobile laboratory directly to schools, XperiLAB empowers 10,000 children every year to become active creators rather than passive observers. The method behind the magic lies in stepping away from textbooks and entering a hands-on environment where students master the essential scientific process: observe, hypothesize, experiment, and deduce. âWhen you give a student the chance to create a new material or discover a new flavor, you put stars in their eyes. You are not just teaching a lesson. You are empowering future scientists and entrepreneurs who will innovate for a better life.
Rare earths are the heart of the energy transition, but chemistry is the missing link. At the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, our Special Chem President An Nuyttens explained that the real challenge is not only extraction but the complex chemistry needed to purify these metals. The industry is shifting from simple resource recovery to localized mid stream processing. This is where Solvay leads, since our unique separation expertise supports integrated and transparent value chains from the mine to the magnet. By representing the Rare Earths field at #FMF2026, Solvay is helping shape the roadmap for a secure and sustainable supply chain that serves the global market.
What if saying âthank youâ became our favorite resolution? đŁ At Solvay recognition matters. The Table of Compliments is our way to celebrate colleagues and recognize the great work that often goes unnoticed. A positive platform to strengthen connection, engagement and team spirit. đ On World #ThankYouDay, we recognized the people who make Solvay a great place to grow. You might just make someoneâs day! âWhat surprised me the most was receiving compliments for behind the scenes achievements, work that usually goes unseen. It made me feel incredibly recognized and valued!â â Zita Saraiva, Administration
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