January 11, 2022
Imerys presents 20 key moments from 2021
This year was like no other. Here is a highlight of several significant moments for Imerys.
![Ploemeur](https://www.imerys.com/public/styles/top_content_image_mobile/public/2022-01/Ploemeur.jpg.webp?itok=8qio3Lv_)
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Our 2020 financial results highlighted the resilience of our business model despite the Covid-19 backdrop
January
February
2021
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Calderys' Chinese refractory plant was recognized for its efforts to mitigate its environmental footprint
![Austrian talc operation](https://www.imerys.com/public/styles/flip_card/public/2022-01/Template%20Imerys.com26.png.webp?itok=ELu70mej)
Our Austrian talc operation invested in a state-of-the-art, remote-controlled inspection device to improve the safety of its 4km are conveying cableway
![Lithium-ion batteries](https://www.imerys.com/public/styles/fade_card/public/2022-01/Template%20imerys.com27.png?h=7f412c8f&itok=5ee2JyI6)
We committed to expanding our carbon black production capacity at our Belgian plant in partial response to rising demand for lithium-ion batteries
March
Find out more about the €60M investment
April
2021
![Caldery's Hoganas plant](https://www.imerys.com/public/styles/flip_card/public/2022-01/Template%20Imerys.com28.png.webp?itok=nuq7vjCU)
Calderys’ Höganäs plant in Sweden has become the first Imerys site to be 100% powered by renewable energy for direct production usage
![Imerys team](https://www.imerys.com/public/styles/flip_card/public/2022-01/Template%20Imerys.com29.png.webp?itok=gPPBUT1h)
We rolled out the second year of a dedicated Diversity and Inclusion program underlining our commitment to gender equality, among others
May
2021
![Tech Center](https://www.imerys.com/public/styles/flip_card/public/2022-01/Template%20Imerys.com30.png.webp?itok=1UtSq6ec)
We opened the doors to our newly extended Tech Center in Toulouse, France, which delivers innovative solutions to customers
![Sustainability-linked bond](https://www.imerys.com/public/styles/flip_card/public/2022-01/Template%20Imerys.com31.png.webp?itok=diT7wbYn)
We issued our first Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), committing to long-term value creation through sustainability
June
2021
![Imerys team](https://www.imerys.com/public/styles/flip_card/public/2022-01/Template%20Imerys.com32.png.webp?itok=a9OvWVl1)
We inaugurated a new perlite innovation lab in Salin de Giraud, France to provide customer pilot tests
![Refractory & building infrastructure industry](https://www.imerys.com/public/styles/flip_card/public/2022-01/Template%20Imerys.com33.png.webp?itok=0HYoSPko)
We commissioned a new plant in southeast India to support local players serving the refractory & building infrastructure industry
![Imerys sites](https://www.imerys.com/public/styles/fade_card/public/2022-01/Template%20Imerys.com34.png?h=4626e670&itok=9P9efiAf)
Imerys sites worldwide supported employees and local authorities during Covid-19 vaccination roll-out
June
July
2021
![Scientists](https://www.imerys.com/public/styles/flip_card/public/2022-01/Template%20Imerys.com36.png.webp?itok=-GBAK6FA)
Scientists at our Technology Center - Atlanta, GA, USA, showcased their benchmark R&D capabilities during a visit from CEO, Alessandro Dazza
![Imerys and industry partners](https://www.imerys.com/public/styles/flip_card/public/2022-01/Template%20Imerys.com37.png.webp?itok=Jp2B8PqK)
Imerys and industry partners showcased leadership and expertise during a unique live event: ‘How sustainable mineral solutions can help you reach your CSR goals’
![Imerys as a planet](https://www.imerys.com/public/styles/fade_card/public/2022-01/Template%20Imerys.com38.png?h=4626e670&itok=wYRnjTcs)
Employees and their children submitted drawings and photos to celebrate biodiversity at our sites as part of our ‘arts for biodiversity’ initiative
August
![Safety Connect Day](https://www.imerys.com/public/styles/fade_card/public/2022-01/Template%20Imerys.com39.png?h=4626e670&itok=1zli9PhK)
Colleagues worldwide took part in the 4th edition of our Safety Connect Day, underscoring the group’s commitment to safety
September
October
2021
![October Highlights 2021](https://www.imerys.com/public/styles/flip_card/public/2022-01/15%20-%20October%20Highlights%202021.png.webp?itok=TZjI7_ny)
The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recognized our North American colleagues’ efforts to contain Covid-19
![October Highlights 2021](https://www.imerys.com/public/styles/flip_card/public/2022-01/16%20-%20October%20Highlights%202021.png.webp?itok=jeAYZwjE)
Nearly 90% of employees took part in our 2021 employee survey demonstrating the commitment of our teams and willingness to help us drive change as a working community
November
2021
![November Highlights 2021](https://www.imerys.com/public/styles/flip_card/public/2022-01/17%20-%20November%20Highlights%202021.png.webp?itok=0qXlPZnN)
Our Taiwanese refractory subsidiary, Sunward, signed an agreement with a government agency to develop energy-saving kiln technology
![November Highlights 2021](https://www.imerys.com/public/styles/flip_card/public/2022-01/18%20-%20November%20Highlights%202021.png.webp?itok=9iIhIcbh)
Our in-house sustainable development challenge received a record number of submissions demonstrating employee engagement in sustainability
![S&T lab](https://www.imerys.com/public/styles/fade_card/public/2022-01/Template%20Imerys.com44.png?h=4626e670&itok=FMtgz1zw)
Our Asia Pacific Performance Minerals teams set up their first S&T lab dedicated to mineral analysis and Paints & coatings applications
December
The new lab is serving customers across the region
Check our 30 Key Moments of 2020