Together for Sustainability explained

Together for Sustainability AISBL (TfS)[1] is a joint initiative of chemical companies, founded in 2011. It focuses on the promotion of sustainability practices in the chemical industry's supply chain, currently gathering chemical companies around a single standard of auditing and assessment.

Together for Sustainability
Type:Membership organization
Location:Brussels, Belgium
Industry:Chemical Industry
Homepage:https://tfs-initiative.com/

Sustainability in chemical supply chains

Over the past few years sustainability aspects in the chemical industry have become more important and holistic. Nowadays, chemical companies' measures focusing sustainability include apart from ecological aspects also social concerns and collaborative issues.

Today, it has been well accepted that the creation of sustainable chemical supply chains requires a joint effort beyond individual businesses. These efforts should integrate chemical companies, suppliers, customers as well as consumers.[2]

Prof. Dr Wolfgang Stolze and Marc Müller of the University of St. Gallen summarize the development in the chemical industry in recent years as follows: "The scope of sustainability in the chemical industry has evolved from a firm-level construct with a strong focus on green aspects to a chain-level approach attempting to address the triple bottom line of economic, social and environmental elements."[3]

History

The Together for Sustainability initiative was founded in 2011 by BASF, Bayer, Evonik, Henkel, Lanxess, and Solvay. The objective was to develop a global supplier engagement program and improve their own sustainability sourcing practices in line with the United Nations Global Compact. Since January 2015, the TfS initiative is incorporated as an international non-profit association according to the Belgian law.

Since June 2012, TfS conducts assessments and audits by independent experts, as well as the early partnership with the French company EcoVadis, which provided with sustainability scorecards and benchmarks.[4]

In June 2023, Jennifer Jewson, CPO of LyondellBasell, was elected as president of the TfS.[5]

Structure

The TfS is governed by two main organs, the General Assembly and the Steering Committee. The General Assembly is formed by all the Chief Procurement Officers of the member companies, and holds power over the direction and structure of the organization, as well as approving the decisions of the Steering Committee. The Steering Committee, formed by six elected members of the General Assembly as well as the TfS president, is the executive council of the organization and decides upon its activities and projects.

Additionally, TfS has several Regional Operating Committees (Asia, North America and South America) as well as, currently, five mission-specific work streams led and staffed by participants from the TfS member companies:

TfS' headquarter is in Brussels. It manages the day-to-day affairs of the organization and stays in close contact with the representatives and coordinators of the member companies.

TfS has a partnership with several other chemical industry associations: American Chemistry Council (ACC), European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC), German Chemistry Council (VCI), China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF), Indian Chemical Council (ICC),[6] and the Associação Brasileira da Indústria Química (ABIQUIM).

Members

TfS Membership is open to all companies in the chemical industry who subscribe to the United Nations Global Compact, Responsible Care, and show a commitment to sustainability. TfS membership has been growing steadily since its founding, and in April 2022 its members have a joint global turnover of over €500 billion.[7]

As of April 2024, TfS has 53 member companies.

CompanyHeadquartersYear of membership
AdvansixParsippany, New Jersey2021
AkzoNobelAmsterdam, Netherlands2013
AllnexFrankfurt, Germany2022
ArchromaReinach, Switzerland2021
ArkemaColombes, France2014
Azelis2020
BASFLudwigshafen, Germany2011
BayerLeverkusen, Germany2011
BrenntagEssen, Germany2017
CABBSulzbach am Taunus, Germany2022
ChemoursWilmington, Delaware2021
ClariantMuttenz, Switzerland2014
Wilmington, United States2020
CovestroLeverkusen, Germany2015
CrodaSnaith, United Kingdom2021
Midland, United States2021
Heerlen, Netherlands2015
EastmanKingsport, Tennessee, United States2015
EvonikEssen, Germany2011
GivaudanVernier, Switzerland2021
HA GroupDüsseldorf, Germany2023
HenkelDüsseldorf, Germany2011
ICLTel-Aviv, Israel2018
IFFNew York City, United States2015
IMCD2022
Indorama2023
Johnson Matthey2023
Kraton2020
LanxessCologne, Germany2011
Lenzing AGLenzing, Austria2022
Lonza2022
LyondellBasellHouston, Texas2021
Darmstadt, Germany2014
Japan, Tokyo2022
Momentive Performance MaterialsNiskayuna, United States2023
Houston, United States2023
Oleon NVErtvelde, Belgium2023
OMVVienna, Austria2021
SabicRiyadh, Saudi Arabia2023
Semperit2021
SennicsShanghai, China2022
SikaBaar, Switzerland2020
SolvayBrussels, Belgium2011
SyensqoBrussels, Belgium2024
SymriseHolzminden, Germany2024
SyngentaBasel, Switzerland2015
SynthomerLondon, United Kingdom2023
TriconHouston, United States2023
Univar SolutionsDowners Grove, United States2024
Helsinki, Finland2018
WackerMunich, Germany2015
Yantai, China2019
Oslo, Norway2023

Recognition

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: TOGETHER FOR SUSTAINABILITY – The chemical initiative for sustainable supply chains . 10 October 2019.
  2. 2015 . Guide to Corporate Sustainability . United Nations Global Compact . 18 November 2018.
  3. Prof. Dr. Martin Müller. 23 September 2016. Nachhaltige Lieferketten – Herausforderungen und Lösungsansätze (Sustainable supply chains - challenges and solutions). German. Ulm University. 14 November 2018 .
  4. Web site: BASF, Bayer Among Chemical Firms Pushing Supply Chain Sustainability. 15 October 2013 . Environmental Leader. 13 August 2018.
  5. Web site: TfS General Assembly elects new President and Steering Committee. 14 June 2023 .
  6. Web site: Together for Sustainability Initiative launched in India for Chemical Industry. 28 September 2016 . Sustainable Brands. 13 August 2018.
  7. Web site: Together for Sustainability: The Chemical Industry Initiative for Sustainable Supply Chains. Essenscia for Sustainability. 13 August 2018. 28 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180428034337/http://www.essensciaforsustainability.be/planet/together-for-sustainability-the-chemical-industry-initiative-for-sustainable-supply-chains/. dead.
  8. Web site: Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Award 2015. Ethical Corporation. 13 August 2018.
  9. Web site: PRESS RELEASE: 2016 Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Award Winners Announced . Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council Market Transformation Award . 13 August 2018 . 20 December 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161220035801/http://www.mitsuipr.com/en/member/index.html . dead .
  10. Web site: CIPS SM Awards Results 2018. CIPS Awards. 13 September 2018.
  11. Web site: Finalists for the international Responsible Business Awards have been revealed. Ethical Corporation. 13 August 2018.

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