S10E6 - The $500 Million Bio-based Bet: Kemira's Growth Accelerator Unveiled - a podcast by Antoine Walter
from 2023-10-04T03:00
with ποΈ Tuija Pohjolainen-Hiltunen - President Industry and Water Segment at KemiraΒ
π§ Kemira markets safe and sustainable chemistries that are part of a good life, ensuring hygiene, safe water, food safety, and more.
What we covered:
π How Kemira is revolutionizing water treatment with a purpose-driven approach to chemistry. Β
π€ Why the power of partnerships is non-negotiable for Kemira's success. Β
π‘ What sets Kemira apart: a relentless focus on innovation to solve real-world challenges. Β
β»οΈ Why Kemira is a game-changer in the circular economy, turning waste into valuable resources.Β
π How Kemira's multi-faceted solutions go beyond just chemistry, incorporating digital tools and AI for optimization. Β
π― What makes Kemira a leader in customer-centric approaches, tackling new challenges as regulations evolve.Β
π How Kemira Beat the Odds: Navigating through COVID-19 and volatile markets to achieve impressive growth. Β
π Why Global Reach Matters: Dominating Europe and North America while eyeing expansion in China. Β
π¬ What's ViviMag: Introducing new applications like phosphorus recovery and PFAS treatment. Β
πΏ How to Go Green: Transitioning from 60% virgin materials to bio-based alternatives. Β
π€ Why ChemConnect is a Game-Changer: Leveraging predictive analytics and AI for smarter water treatment. Β
π How Reliability Fuels Growth: Winning customer trust through consistent delivery, even in crises.Β
π― How Customer Needs Drive Innovation: Kemira's quest to replace fossil-based materials without compromising performance. Β
π€ Why Partnerships Matter: Leveraging collaborations and a $500M growth accelerator to fuel bio-based product revenue by 2030. Β
πΏ What "Walking the Talk" Means: Moving beyond buzzwords to make concrete steps in sustainability and decarbonization. Β
π How Metrics Define Success: Aligning personal KPIs with business targets for a win-win outcome. Β
π Why Water is the New Cool: Observing a surge in industry excitement and collaboration, especially in digital solutions.
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π Have a look at Kemira's websiteΒ
π Come say hi to Tuija on Linkedin
β‘οΈ Check out the entire article on how Kemira makes a $500 Million biobased betΒ
β‘οΈ Reach out to me: antoine@dww.showΒ
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