Green agreement for four

Rhodia, the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), the Ecole Normale Superieure of Lyon (ENSL) and the East China Normal University (ECNU) of Shanghai have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their scientific cooperation focused on "green" chemistry.As a first step of a structured and long-term collaboration, this agreement aims to develop common research on materials and processes based on eco-design principles and renewable raw materials. Drawing on product lifecycle analysis methodology, it will help to strengthen research into innovative products such as new polymers or surfactants based on natural raw materials, and to develop more efficient eco-friendly catalytic processes.A third of Rhodia's sales are from products that help customers to reduce their carbon footprint, while 90% of the company's major innovation projects are directly related to the challenges of sustainable development.