After unveiling the Transition Pathway this year, the Awards focus on the "Transition to 2050." Recognizing the industry's historic transformation, they commend efforts toward climate neutrality, circular practices, and the adoption of safe and sustainable chemicals and operations.

“The need to transition is at its most urgent, and the obstacles have never been greater. The initiatives exhibited in this year’s Responsible Care Awards show industry’s united front and the absolute will to transform. Congratulations to all; companies and associations, large and small organisations, from all over Europe. We need leaders like these, paving the way and inspiring others on the journey.” said Marco Mensink, Director General, CEFIC

The eight award-winning projects and commendations from the Responsible Care Awards highlight the diverse industry contributions to the transition. These initiatives include developing national transition plans, upcycling waste for a circular economy, and implementing innovative methods for safe and sustainable chemicals.

Overview of Winners

Safe and sustainable operations

Winners
- KEM ONE (FR) : "KEM ONE"                                                
- FranceChimie (FR) : "Developing tools to improve water management performance of chemical companies"

Safe and sustainable chemicals

Winners
- BASF SE (DE) : "Upgraded TripleS (Sustainable Solutions Steering) as a data driven method to boost innovation on "Safe and sustainable by design" chemicals"
- Evonik Operations GmbH (DE):  "Revolutionizing the world of cleaning with glycolipid biosurfactants"

Climate neutrality

Winner
- Klüber Lubrication München GmbH & Co. KG (DE):  "Climate Protection by Solvent Replacement & Climate Action Plan"

Circularity

Commendation
- ELKEM ASA (FR) : REPOS – "Innovative depolymerisation technology for silicones"

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Winners
- ERCA SPA (IT) : "Upcycling critical waste into circular, certified and high performing chemical products for the whole textile industry"
- ECOAT (FR): "The Switcher Offer to accelerate the ecological transition in the Coatings industry"

Relevant Transition Pathway Projects

Winner 
- The Association of Chemical Industry of Czech Republic- SCHP (CZ)