Antonella Di Meo, Product Sustainability Manager, Solvay Materials and Brian Baleno, Head of Marketing Transportation, Solvay Materials, SolvayAntonella Di Meo, Product Sustainability Manager, Solvay Materials and Brian Baleno, Head of Marketing Transportation, Solvay Materials
The fast-evolving automotive industry faces many tough challenges in meeting CO2 emission standards. As 65 to 80 percent of emissions generated by an automobile are from the tailpipe, and corresponding indirect emissions come from fuel supply, the industry has understandably concentrated on electrifying powertrains. What they need to focus on, is reducing overall vehicle weight while increasing engine efficiency to satisfy future regulations and competitive needs, in which bioplastics can play a crucial role.

That’s where Solvay can help.

As a science-based company, Solvay’s portfolio of advanced materials addresses the core needs of auto manufacturers to develop sustainable and efficient mobility systems. It provides high-performing solutions, extensive knowledge, and exceptional customization to facilitate current and next-generation automotive applications.

“Our versatile product portfolio is designed on two pillars, innovation and sustainability,” says Brian Baleno - Head of Marketing Transportation Solvay Materials at Solvay.

As a raw materials supplier, we are committed to supporting Automotive OEMs and Tiers

A world leader in high-performance specialty polymers, Solvay offers a broad selection of advanced materials. With an unmatched portfolio of more than 1500 different formulations, the product suite can develop future applications for the automotive industry. The products come with a specific combination of properties needed for exceptional heat resistance and chemical inertness, strength and toughness, design flexibility, and biocompatibility.

Through its materials, Solvay can create a difference in four main areas to attain sustained mobility in the automotive sector. First is the E-Motors area, where it can improve power and efficiency by increasing copper slot fill. Second is Solvay’s capability to increase power density and heat transfer in the batteries by enabling integrated design, low binder concentration, and increasing thermal performance.

On the power electronics side, Solvay can offer materials with superior electrical properties, V0 rated, halogen free, with high levels of CTI and thermal shock resistance. It can also improve performance without compromising fuel cell efficiency.

“As a raw materials supplier, we are committed to supporting Automotive OEMs and Tiers,” says Baleno. “This is why we are broadening our advanced materials portfolio to provide materials with a unique combination of both performance and sustainability properties, that help lower the carbon footprint of the Automotive industry.”

Regarding sustainability, Solvay is raising the bar to tackle climate change and resource scarcity to foster a better life through its sustainability strategy, Solvay One Planet. Structured around the three major categories of climate, resources, and better life, it forms a roadmap toward a sustainable future that provides shared value for all.

  • Our versatile product portfolio is designed on two pillars, innovation and sustainability


To protect the climate and biodiversity, Solvay aims to reduce the environmental impact of its operations at a planetary scale by 2030. Looking to make a significant contribution to preserving the planet’s resources, it will accelerate the transition toward circular business and operating models while reducing its industrial footprint.

The company does this through chemistry - a core component of everyday products and solutions - and through constantly working to improve their environmental and social footprint and secure children’s future.

To further its sustainability and circular business, Solvay has recently opened a new pilot research unit at its plant in La Rochelle, France, enabling it to scale up the development of advanced inorganic materials for solid electrolytes. In addition to this, Solvay is continuously investing to improve the sustainability of its own operations and supply chain. In line with the company’s clear commitment to reducing emissions, 100 percent of the electricity that Solvay sources in the US for PPA, PPS, HPPA and PEEK base polymers production is renewable, supporting customers’ efforts to minimize their Scope 3 CO2 emissions.

“We are committed to working across this network to build an ecosystem within the entire value chain by delivering advanced materials and partnering for innovation,” adds Antonella Di Meo - Product Sustainability Manager Solvay Materials at Solvay .