Synthomer is proud to share that it has won the Leadership in Inclusion in Science-Led Industry award at the Society of Chemical Industry’s (SCI) 2026 Sustainability and Innovation Awards.
Ana Perroni Laloe, President of the Coatings & Construction Solutions division, shares: "This recognition is particularly meaningful as it reflects the everyday actions of our people. DE&I isn’t a standalone programme for us; it’s embedded in our strategy and shapes how we lead, collaborate and make decisions. From inclusive leadership training and unconscious bias campaigns, to focused support for women in manufacturing, as well as our employee‑led networks, our efforts are creating tangible change. And that’s what set us apart in this year’s awards."
Christoph Bartels, Vice President of Talent Development, adds: "The award is a great recognition for everyone who has helped to build the culture of inclusion that we have today. What sets us apart is our belief that DE&I is not optional - it is fundamental to our success as an organisation. That’s why it sits at the heart of our strategy as one of our five core pillars."
Sharon Todd, CEO, SCI explained what was behind Synthomer’s award: "We were particularly impressed by the continuous focus, strong sponsorship and steady monitoring that has led to measurable impact for Synthomer. That is a great example of weaving DE&I deeply into the fabric of the corporate culture in order to create real business impact.“
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About Synthomer plc
Synthomer plc is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets for customers who serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,800 employees across our five innovation centres of excellence and 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America, Middle East and Asia.
Our purpose is creating innovative and sustainable solutions for the benefit of customers and society. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products. At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, China, Germany, Malaysia and USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Our 2030 decarbonization targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative as being in line with what the latest climate science says is necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, and since 2021 we have held the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognizes green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy. Find us at www.synthomer.com or search for Synthomer on LinkedIn.