You’re a sustainability director, manager or pioneer who cares deeply about people and nature. At Realise Earth we are too, which is why we’ve been working on sustainability for over 20 years. On the Leadership for Sustainability podcast we focus on the “people side” of sustainability, helping you to: Get the best out of your sustainability team; Engage, influence and inspire senior management, colleagues and stakeholders; and Look after yourself and find ways forward when things get tough.. ...
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The Chemical Show: Executive Interviews on Leadership, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Digitization, Customer Centricity and more and key trends
Victoria Meyer
Welcome to The Chemical Show™, where chemicals mean business. Featuring interviews with industry executives, you’ll hear about the key trends impacting chemicals and plastics today: growth, sustainability, innovation, business transformation, digitalization, supply chain, talent, strategic marketing, customer experience and much more. Episodes are published every Tuesday. Hosted by industry veteran Victoria Meyer, The Chemical Show brings you the latest insights into the industry. You will h ...
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Careers, Care, and The Future of Chemicals with Daryl Roberts of DuPont
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Ep 166 Show Notes Explore the pivotal role data and AI are playing in transforming safety and sustainability at DuPont with Daryl Roberts, Chief Engineering and Operations Officer. At ACC's Responsible Care® and Sustainability Conference, Daryl shares his journey in the chemical industry, fueled by a family heritage of engineering, and his career p…
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How to succeed as a new sustainability manager
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How do you get started as a brand new sustainability manager? Libby Kerman stepped into the newly created role of sustainability manager with Lincolnshire Housing Partnership just a year after university. Now, two years on, she reflects on what she’s achieved and learned. Libby talks about: the achievements she’s most proud of who and what helped h…
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Achieving Success in Chemicals: Sustainability and Leadership with Bonnie Tully of Evonik - Ep. 165
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Ep 165 Show Notes - Achieving Success in Chemicals: Sustainability and Leadership with Bonnie Tully of Evonik Bonnie Tully, North American President of Evonik, joins host Victoria Meyer to tackle Responsible Care®, the ambitious strides in sustainability, and the transformative shifts in industry culture. Bonnie shares compelling insights and actio…
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BASF CEO Michael Heinz on Sustainability, Energy, and Leadership - Ep 164
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Discover how BASF, a global frontrunner in the chemical industry, is transforming its commitment to sustainability into innovative practices and leadership. Michael Heinz, CEO of BASF North America joins host Victoria Meyer to discuss the significance of Responsible Care and how BASF is spearheading sustainability efforts globally. Michael highligh…
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How to be a courageous sustainability leader
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Courage is identified by the Inner Development Goals as one the key skills needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. It takes courage to go against the flow. It takes courage to say things others don't want to hear. It takes courage to innovate and do things differently. That’s why, if you’re leading on sustainability, you need courage t…
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Sustainability Starts with Chemistry with ACC CEO Chris Jahn - Ep 163
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Chris Jahn, President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council, discusses what propels the chemical industry forward amid global challenges. From regulatory challenges to sustainability initiatives and the characteristics that define impactful leadership, this episode of The Chemical Show spans several pressing topics that are top-of-mind for ever…
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Trends Shaping the Cosmetic Industry: Insights from NYSCC Suppliers' Day - Ep 162
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Discover how the worlds of beauty and chemicals merge to drive innovation in the cosmetics and personal care industry from NYSCC Suppliers Day in New York City. Victoria Meyer takes you behind the scenes of this event, accompanied by industry experts Bob Jacobs from Hydrosome Labs, Jack Drawdy from SCT, Petia Tatarska from Innova BM, Dennis Abbedut…
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How do you develop a sustainability culture? That's the question that inspired the Most Sustainable Workplace Index.
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At Realise Earth we’ve always been focused on helping sustainability leaders build support for, and catalyse action on, sustainability across their organisation. A challenge is how to do this at scale. That’s why we’ve now partnered with the Most Sustainable Workplace Index which can help you do just that. I recently sat down with Jaime Blakeley-Gl…
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Powerful Business Storytelling: 5 Tactics to Make Your Case [Refreshed Episode!]
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"If you want your target audience to remember your message the next day, tell a story. " As you're heading to industry events over the next couple week's: NYSCC Suppliers' Day, American Coatings Show, NPE The Plastics Show, consider the power of storytelling. Exploring the essential elements of business storytelling, host Victoria Meyer demonstrate…
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Navigating Uncertainty in Global Chemical Markets with Commercial Discipline - Ep 160
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In today's challenging business landscape, especially within the volatile chemical industry, resilience is key. Host Victoria Meyer outlines three vital strategies in navigating chemical market uncertainty this week on The Chemical Show: commercial discipline, customer centricity, and market diversification. Victoria emphasizes the importance of co…
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Climate is only one of the planetary boundaries we need to work on. And we also need to tackle a whole range of social issues. That's why item four and our sustainability leadership manifesto is: "develop and deliver initiatives that offer multiple benefits for people and nature". In this Roundtable event, our guests, sustainability leaders across …
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Succession Planning and Attracting Talent in 2024 with Jeff Bennett of Boaz Partners - Ep 159
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Navigating the talent landscape of the chemical industry can be as complex and nuanced as the industry itself. This week, Victoria Meyer is joined by Jeff Bennett from Boaz Partners, a recruiter specializing in senior leadership placements within multiple sectors such as fragrances, cosmetics, and plastics. Victoria and Jeff discuss the strategies …
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Navigating through the maze of the chemical industry's future, Victoria Meyer explores the biggest industry event of the year thus far: AFPM IPC 2024. With the highest attendance since pre-COVID times, robust discussions, and critical networking, Victoria unpacks the cautious optimism permeating the sector, underlining a year that started strong de…
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Decarbonization, Supply Chains, & Future Growth: Themes from WPC 2024 - Ep 157
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Curious about the major strategic issues facing all aspects of the petrochemical industry? Learn more about what leading global experts and industry executives are discussing in terms of critical issues impacting the chemical market from the 2024 World Petrochemical Conference with host Victoria Meyer. With over 1500 attendees from 53 countries, re…
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Building Alignment to Tackle the Climate Challenge with Karin Krchnak of ACC - Ep 156
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Navigating the complexities of sustainability in the chemical industry requires partnerships, open communication, patience, and a positive, collective focus. Karin Krchnak, an environmental lawyer by training and the Managing Director of Sustainability at the American Chemistry Council (ACC) joins host Victoria Meyer to talk about the strides being…
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Pathways to Chemical Careers for Women, Introducing You Be The Chemist! Challenge - Ep. 155
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Reflecting on what sparked their interest in chemistry and led them to a career in the chemical industry, Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF) board members, Joyce Marshall Johnson of Univar Solutions, Rene Whigham of Olin Corporation, and Jennifer Jewson of LyondellBasell, join host Victoria Meyer to discuss their diverse journeys into the chemic…
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Accelerating Chemical Development and Navigating Business Challenges with Ned Weintraub of NobleAI - Ep 154
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Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the chemical industry as Ned Weintraub, Chief Revenue Officer at NobleAI, joins host Victoria Meyer on The Chemical Show to delve into the unique challenges and transformative opportunities AI presents. NobleAI’s commitment to harnessing AI for problem-solving and data-driven innovation could …
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Roundtable: Collaboration for Sustainability - What Works?
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In this Roundtable event, our guests are: Sandrine Ricard, Deputy Director Sustainability & Responsibility with Pernod Ricard in the UK Michael Solomon, Founder of Responsible 100 Sarah-Jane Littleford, Head of Responsible Business: Global Delivery with Fujitsu These sustainability leaders reflect on their experience of collaboration: in their orga…
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Building a Culture of Success for Women in Chemicals - Ep 153
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Exploring strategies that foster a culture of success for women in the chemical industry, host Victoria Meyer shares insights from previous guests on The Chemical Show. Victoria explores women’s perspectives on business leadership and culture in the chemical industry. In this episode, Victoria features discussions on practical strategies for buildi…
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Red Sea Shipping Issues and Resolutions with Farid Tahvildari of NUCO Logistics - Ep 152
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Navigating the tumultuous waters of shipping logistics in the Red Sea and Panama Canal has never been more critical for the chemical industry. Join host Victoria Meyer as she interviews Farid Tahvildari, Managing Director at NUCO Logistics, who shares his wealth of experience and insights into the impact of current events on global shipping. From t…
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Better collaboration for better sustainability leadership. Here's how.
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Collaboration is essential to making greater progress on sustainability – within organisations and supply chains, across sectors – and across society globally. This is recognised by the UN Sustainable Development Goal 17 ‘Partnership for the Goals’, and Collaboration is one of the five dimensions identified by the Inner Development Goals as essenti…
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Exploring Digital Strategies and Risks for Chemicals with Pam Walker of UL Solutions - Ep 151
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Explore the dynamic landscape of digital transformation in the chemical industry with Pam Walker, the Director and General Manager of Data Intelligence, and Insights at UL Solutions, as she shares insights and strategies with host Victoria Meyer on The Chemical Show. In this episode, Pam discusses the evolution of digital solutions in the chemical …
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ACI 2024 Recap: Unveiling Key Themes and Trends in the Cleaning Products Industry - Ep 150
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Curious about the latest developments and trends in the surfactants and cleaning industry? Learn more about the key themes discussed at the 2024 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) annual meeting and understand their implications for your business with host Victoria Meyer. With over 1300 attendees from the cleaning industry, the event emphasized the …
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Roundtable: Discussing the sustainability leadership we need in 2024
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What kind of approach to sustainability leadership do we need in 2024? In this Roundtable event, our guests reflect on their experience as sustainability leaders and give feedback on the draft sustainability leadership manifesto that Osbert talked about in the last episode. The topics discussed include: Deeply listening to understand people's needs…
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Catalysts, Sustainability and Careers with Paul Whittleston of Ecovyst - Ep 149
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Navigating the momentum of sustainable technology in the chemical industry, Paul Whittleston, President of Advanced Materials and Catalysts at Ecovyst, joins host Victoria Meyer on The Chemical Show to explore the company's journey in sustainability, international industry trends, and lessons in career development. Sharing insights from a significa…
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Exploring Sustainable Technologies and Green Chemicals with Eric Bober of NexantECA - Ep 148
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Driven by both consumer demand and government policies, the shift towards sustainability in the chemical industry is creating a landscape ripe for innovation and growth. Eric Bober, VP at NexantECA joins host Victoria Meyer on The Chemical Show this week to explore the world of sustainable chemicals, the evolution of the chemical industry, the chal…
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A manifesto for sustainability leadership in 2024?
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In the last year or so we’ve seen a slew of reports about the state of the environment showing that we’re close to, or perhaps have already gone beyond, the point of no return with climate change and several other planetary boundaries. It’s genuinely scary stuff, and it sometimes floors me. And yet, other reports show real progress and suggest that…
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2024 Chemical Market Outlook with Steve Lewandowski of Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS
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Recorded from a livestream of The Chemical Show, host Victoria Meyer interviews Steve Lewandowski, VP of Olefins for Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones Company. Victoria and Steve discuss the complex outlook for the 2024 chemical market, exploring challenges and strategies present in the petrochemical industry. The discussion reflects o…
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5 Ways to Start Strategically in 2024 in Flat & Challenging Markets - Ep 146
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Host Victoria Meyer takes on the challenge of strategizing for a potentially flat and challenging year in the chemical industry in 2024. Sharing five strategic ways for businesses to kick-start their year and position themselves for long-term success, Victoria emphasizes the importance of balancing short-term needs with long-term investments, lever…
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Alberta's Industrial Heartland's Competitive Edge in Petrochemicals with Mark Plamondon - Ep 145
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Discover leading indicators for investment in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland and its growth constituents as Mark Plamondon, Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association’s Executive Director and host Victoria Meyer discuss the shift towards low carbon energy products and the region's natural competitive advantage. Tune in to gain insights into talent …
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Petrochemicals in 2024: Capacity Overbuild and Codependent Markets with John Richardson of ICIS - Ep 144
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What factors are driving petrochemical markets today? Join this conversation between Victoria Meyer and industry-expert John Richardson of ICIS as they discuss the trends and influences on the Asian and global petrochemical markets. Including: Excess capacity due to overbuilt olefins and polyolefins assets Global co-dependence on China for petroche…
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Best of 2023: The Chemical Show Wrapped and Replayed
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You've heard of Spotify Wrapped and Apple Replay??? In this final 2023 episode of The Chemical Show, host Victoria Meyer presents our own version of Wrapped and Replayed.... with a best-of anthology, diving into the show's stats and analytics to highlight the most impactful episodes and topics. From the most downloaded episode featuring Michael Gra…
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Navigating Sales, Leadership, & B2B Relationships in a Post-Covid World With George Koehnke - Ep. 142
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From embracing change in one's career to the impact of COVID on buyer-seller relationships, the B2B sales landscape is facing a new set of challenges and opportunities. George Koehnke, President of Ascend Commercial Solutions joins host Victoria Meyer to explore the evolving dynamics of business relationships, including the shift towards customer-c…
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Scaling Chemical Innovation: From Laboratory to Industrial Scale with Joel Shertok - Ep 141
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Let us know how we're doing and help us plan for 2024. Please complete our listener survey here. With 50+ years scaling chemical processes, Joel Shertok, President of Process Industries Consultants has spearheaded numerous projects in innovation and development consulting, bringing a unique perspective to the forefront. Joel joins host Victoria Mey…
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Mastering Product Data in Digital Transformation for the Chemical Industry with Ali Amin-Javaheri of Knowde - Ep 140
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There's a significant evolution in consumer behavior and chemical industry priorities. Digitizing complex chemical data from unstructured documents to provide a more accessible online format raises an intriguing question - how can we leverage technology to reshape customer engagement and the overall landscape of customer interactions within the che…
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Revolutionizing Crop Protection Chemistries with Tom Meade of Enko Chem - Ep 139
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In collaboration with industry giants and support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Enko Chem is revolutionizing the agricultural industry by accelerating the development of safer and more effective herbicides, disease protection, insect control, and yield enhancement solutions. Tom Meade, Chief Science Officer at Enko Chem joins host Victo…
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Cash Management: Insights from 3rd Quarter 2023 Chemical Industry Earnings Reports - Ep 138
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Ep 138 Show Notes Weak demand, weak earnings, and a weak outlook were the resounding themes across the chemical companies' earnings reports in the third quarter, 2023. Inventory de-stocking and lower prices have continued to impact the industry, leading to challenging market conditions. In this episode of The Chemical Show, host Victoria Meyer refl…
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Exploring PTFE-Free Solutions in Printing Inks: Perspectives from Ray Gonzales of Clariant and George Fuchs of NAPIM Ep 137
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The printing inks industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with a growing focus on environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance. In this Episode of The Chemical Show, Host Victoria Meyer welcomes Ray Gonzales, Global Head of Marketing and Business Development for Clariant and George Fuchs, Director of Regulatory Affairs for Na…
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Insights from Day 2 of The Chemical Summit 2023 - Economics, Supply Chain, Digitization, Customer Value - Ep 136
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Discover key insights and discussions on topics such as global economics, supply chain, digitization, and customer value. Sharing insights from Day 2 of The Chemical Summit 2023, Victoria Meyer dives into topics that matter. We explore the expectation of a mild recession and its impact on different industries within the chemical sector, the long-te…
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Highlights from Day 1 of The Chemical Summit 2023 - Ep 135
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Our inaugural conference, The Chemical Summit occurred October 24th - 25th, 2023 in The Woodlands, Texas. In this special edition of The Chemical Show, host Victoria Meyer shares highlights from the first day of the Summit which focused on thought leadership, building connections, and gaining insights in the chemical industry. Exploring the themes …
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The Housing Industry's Influence on Jobs in Chemical Sector with Adam Krueger of Sun Recruiting -Ep134
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The housing market plays a crucial role in career moves. As it becomes more expensive to find affordable housing, employees are less likely to take on job changes or accept nominal raises. Companies are realizing the need to address this issue and its impact on talent retention. In this episode of The Chemical Show, we delve into the fascinating in…
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Enhancing Product Safety with The Bitter Gal Kristin Cordz of Market Actives - Ep 133
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In a world where visual appeal of consumer products is critical, it's important for brands to prioritize product safety and ensure consumers of all ages understand these products are for using NOT consuming! Kristin Cordz, Vice President of Business Development for Market Actives, shares more about her work with Bitrex, focusing on making products …
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