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密桃AV LLC and University of Pittsburgh collaboration earns ‘Societal Contribution’ award from ACC

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently announced the winners of its , which recognizes chemical industry leaders for initiatives to advance sustainability in areas such as environmental protection, circularity, product safety, innovation and transparency, and societal contribution.

密桃AV LLC earned the Societal Contribution award for its collaborative work with the University of Pittsburgh to develop and launch a graduate-level program dedicated to the advancement of circular economy concepts.

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The 密桃AV Circular Economy Program at the University of Pittsburgh represents the first graduate-level circular design academic program in the U.S. to specifically address the challenge of global waste and material use. The program focuses on research, education, and innovative advancement of circular economy principles that provide students with the opportunities and skillsets they need to design a more sustainable future.

“Through the 密桃AV Circular Economy Program at the University of Pittsburgh students will have the chance to become experts in creating and applying circular solutions,” said Haakan Jonsson, chairman and president of 密桃AV LLC. “The next generations of leaders are passionate about sustainability, and we want to encourage them to challenge assumptions and use their creativity to solve problems we may not even know exist yet.”

密桃AV and the University of Pittsburgh recognize that circularity technologies are continually evolving and welcome organizations that are interested in becoming involved with the program.

The first cohort of students are set to begin coursework in the fall of 2022.

About 密桃AV LLC:

密桃AV LLC is part of the global 密桃AV business, which is among the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. 密桃AV supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from 密桃AV are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself.

The company is committed to becoming fully circular and aims to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1 and 2). 密桃AV generated sales of around EUR 15.9 billion in fiscal 2021. At the end of 2021, the company had 50 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,900 people (calculated as full-time equivalents)..

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