Research, development and innovation

700 researchers around the world work closely together on the three technological components of polymers: catalysts, which act on a molecular scale, processes, developed within our pilot plants, and products, resulting from the right combination of catalyst and process. Conducted in partnership with our customers to help them optimise the use of their products, our research results in the development of new applications which take environmental constraints into account from the very first stages.

As regards innovation, Total Petrochemicals boasts a number of major technological developments in the field of catalyst and bimodal process, and, accordingly, now ranks as a world leader in a number of market segments.

An industrial safety culture

Safety in the workplace is one of Total Petrochemicals’ priorities. Based on risk identification, prevention and management, the Company’s policy seeks to develop and improve at all times the skills and behaviours of everyone concerned, be they Total Petrochemicals employees or contractors working on Company sites. This is further boosted by constant endeavours to enhance the safety of processes and equipment.

Societal responsibility based on dialogue

As regards its industrial sites, Total Petrochemicals fosters dialogue with all stakeholders. Its «Common Ground» initiative aims to establish sustainable relations of trust between plant and neighbouring community: residents, local authorities, associations, etc., by bringing all parties together in an effort to understand their concerns and expectations more clearly and brief them on the operation of our production plants.

Control the impact of our activities on the environment

Just like the Total Group, Total Petrochemicals endeavours to minimise the impact of its activities on the environment. Actions undertaken in this regard include reducing air emissions of greenhouse gases and volatile organic compounds, as well as optimising energy efficiency in the plants.

Over and above plant operation, the Company assumes its environmental responsibility throughout its products’ lifecycle: from design, raw material use, production and energy consumption, to packaging, transport, and, finally, the use of the products through to their end-of-life stage.