Growing significance must be attached to the productivity increase in industrial production processes against the background of increasingly scarce or limited natural resources. Quality, safety and resource efficiency are the key objectives for Clariant in the production of specialty chemicals. Production is to take place in a manner that ensures worker safety, and conserves resources and energy to the greatest extent possible. To this end, Clariant has continuously reduced emissions, waste and waste water in the past years – both relative to production volume as well as in absolute terms. Occupational accidents could be reduced over the past years significantly.

This success is the result of numerous individual measures. As a result, production processes were continuously optimized; high-performance, energy-efficient machines were employed; more sustainable raw materials with better performance properties were used. Clariant ensures the safety of the production systems through mandatory processes and continuous monitoring, and regularly tests these processes for optimization potential. This commitment also pays off economically – for example, with lower energy or material costs for the manufacturing of the corresponding products. The efficient organization of the production system helps Clariant to be prepared for future conditions that define the regulatory context in which Clariant operates.

KEY TOPICS

Energy savings with eWATCH

In the past years, Clariant has developed an extensive energy efficiency program which identifies savings potential through the calculation and analysis of energy consumption.

Increase in productivity

The proprietary optimization program deals with the area of Operational Excellence with all steps of product and service creation.

Improvement of environmental key indicators

A declared goal of Clariant is the continuous improvement of important environmental indicators. This includes energy consumption, carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions, water use as well as waste and wastewater generation.

Occupational health and safety

The efforts for the prevention of workplace accidents are an essential component of production activity for Clariant. The goal is always »zero accidents«.

Education and training for employees

In 2020, the world economy could be faced with an absence of approximately 40 million college graduates. The recruitment and linking of employees thus become important factors for lasting business success.

Efficiency at product level

Increased material efficiency in production processes reduces the footprint of products.

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ED Pigments

»With the use of ED pigments, not only is the process simplified, but the ecological efficiency and flexibility in production are also improved.«

WOLFGANG WINTER Senior Technical Marketing Manager, Global Competence Center Coatings
Clariant excellence (CLNX)

Clariant Excellence is an initiative launched in March 2009 with the aim of establishing a culture of continuous improvement. The initiative is based on a change in mindset among all employees and at all levels of the company. It aims to improve competitiveness through gains in efficiency and to create added value. The four elements of Clariant Excellence are: Operational, Commercial, People, and Innovation Excellence. VIEW ENTIRE GLOSSARY