Imerys

Imerys

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-2.05 -55
Industry: Chemicals
Listing country: France
Year added: 2018

Founded in 1880 and headquartered in Paris, France, Imerys has established a strong presence in the industrial minerals sector, with operations extending to over 50 countries and running 230 industrial sites worldwide. The company’s business activities are organized into several key segments. One of its primary segments is Performance Minerals, which provides a range of mineral-based solutions integral to numerous everyday and industrial products. Another major segment is High Temperature Materials and Solutions, specializing in the production of materials such as refractories, ceramics, and kiln furniture that can withstand extreme conditions. Additionally, the Filtration & Performance Additives segment manufactures essential mineral components for filtration products and performance additives, serving various markets. Imerys is recognized for its portfolio of brands that cater to specific industry needs. Among these brands, ImerCare stands out with its range of premium white fillers and extenders tailored for the cosmetics industry. Similarly, Imerys Refractory Minerals delivers an assortment of minerals catering to the needs of the refractory business. Another notable brand is Molochite, which offers high-quality calcined kaolin products. The company also provides innovative solutions under its Perlite and Diatomite brands, used extensively in filtration and agricultural applications. The company's global footprint is marked by a significant presence in critical markets, including France, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Brazil, China, and India, reflecting its wide-reaching international outreach and the importance of these countries in its sales strategy. (Powered by AI)

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Imerys

Altered land uses, loss of biodiversity, and ecosystem disruption are all adverse impacts of mining operations1,4. Globally, mining disturbs around 591 hectares (ha) of land for every million (Mn) tonnes (t) of minerals mined (as per 2021 data)11,...

S Chandrakant Reddy S. April 24th, 2024
20 ratings
Imerys

Inorganic elements found in the Earth's crust, as well as metals and minerals, play a vital role in our daily life1. Ball clays and Feldspar are used in ceramics tableware and sanitaryware2. Bentonite is highly valuable in various uses, including ...

Ghulam G. February 29th, 2024
16 ratings
Imerys

Annually, 4.2 million (Mn) people die prematurely due to poor air quality1. Air pollution can harm people living far away from the source point2. The air emissions from industries can contain harmful substances, such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and s...

S_ R. January 16th, 2024
16 ratings
Imerys

A diverse and inclusive workplace gives a sense of belonging to the minorities1. However, people are often discriminated against based on age, disability, ethnicity, race, etc2. Discrimination causes loss of self-esteem and confidence and isolatio...

Emmanuel J. January 8th, 2024
12 ratings
Imerys

In order to ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. On average, the stat...

Ajay A. December 3rd, 2023
20 ratings
Imerys

Around 3.3 billion people are employed globally as of 20221.  Job creation is vital for society and the economy because it fuels economic growth as the spending of wages leads to a higher rate of consumer spending2. It reduces poverty as it provid...

Ghulam G. August 7th, 2023
34 ratings
Imerys

Every year, about 4 trillion m3 of water is consumed worldwide1. Only 3% of the total available water on Earth is freshwater, and only 0.5% is available for human consumption2. Around 20% of the total water consumption is used by the industry3;p7....

Deborah D. August 3rd, 2023
22 ratings
Imerys

Good labour practices protect fundamental human rights, freedom to associate, workplace safety, and the absence of forced labor1. Around 40.3 million people are subjected to modern slavery, with 24.9 million facing forced labour2. The global chemi...

Kithembe M. May 13th, 2023
20 ratings
Imerys

As per the ILO, to be gender-balanced, an organization needs 40-60% of either gender1;p12. An upper ratio of women in the workplace forecasts more job satisfaction, meaningful work, dedication, and fewer burnouts2Conversely, women's underreprese...

Renu R. December 4th, 2023
20 ratings
Imerys

In 2021, global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions amounted to 40.8 billion tonnes (t) of CO2e1. To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, from 2020 to 2030, annual GHG emission reductions of 7.6% are required2. The rapid increase in the emission of G...

Dolapo J. March 29th, 2023
26 ratings

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