The 2022 expansion initiatives represent a proactive move by Arkema to secure its position as a major supplier of low-GWP solutions. By investing in both local production (Calvert City) and global logistics, Arkema aimed to support the regulatory-driven transition toward sustainable materials while meeting the technical demands of the insulation and cooling industries [1, 2].
This expansion strengthens Arkema’s leadership in the blowing agent market, particularly for high-efficiency insulation boards (polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam) crucial for energy-efficient building construction [1]. The 2022 expansion initiatives represent a proactive move
is a hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) with an extremely low GWP (almost zero) [2]. This initiative directly supports global sustainability initiatives (such as the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol) aimed at phasing down high-GWP hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The 2022 expansion initiatives represent a proactive move