"By changing our energy matrix, we are also going to be reducing our energy carbon footprint by almost 10%, not to mention we will realize important savings in terms of our energy costs."
"Port Houston has stood out amongst US ports as the only major container port growing in export-loaded containers, attributed to strong exports of chemicals, PVC, polypropylene, and polyethylene resins."
CEO, INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON MINING & METALS (ICMM)
"Brazil, as a leading producer of critical minerals including iron ore, bauxite, copper, and nickel, has a significant role to play in building the industry of the future."
CEO LATAM & PRESIDENT GLOBAL BUSINESS COATIS, SOLVAY (RHODIA)
"Latin America, and especially Brazil, has a bright future in front of it in terms of green energy and raw materials, and this is the direction we are moving towards at Solvay."
"Our legacy in Brazil is one of sustainability and innovation, as the company strives to support farmers to produce more food while minimizing their environmental impact."
In August 2023, Mexican exports to the US surpassed China for the first time. As companies prioritize securing supply their chains after years of logistics challenges, Mexico has begun to see major benefits. With a spate of new infrastructure projects such as the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec coming online in 2023, the country is actively opening itself to investment. The chemical industry, in particular, is positioned for nearshoring-driven growth.