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.


Our 2020 financial results highlighted the resilience of our business model despite the Covid-19 backdrop
January
February
2021

Calderys' Chinese refractory plant was recognized for its efforts to mitigate its environmental footprint

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

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

Calderys’ Höganäs plant in Sweden has become the first Imerys site to be 100% powered by renewable energy for direct production usage

We rolled out the second year of a dedicated Diversity and Inclusion program underlining our commitment to gender equality, among others
May
2021

We opened the doors to our newly extended Tech Center in Toulouse, France, which delivers innovative solutions to customers

We issued our first Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), committing to long-term value creation through sustainability
June
2021

We inaugurated a new perlite innovation lab in Salin de Giraud, France to provide customer pilot tests

We commissioned a new plant in southeast India to support local players serving the refractory & building infrastructure industry

Imerys sites worldwide supported employees and local authorities during Covid-19 vaccination roll-out
June
July
2021

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 showcased leadership and expertise during a unique live event: ‘How sustainable mineral solutions can help you reach your CSR goals’

Employees and their children submitted drawings and photos to celebrate biodiversity at our sites as part of our ‘arts for biodiversity’ initiative
August

Colleagues worldwide took part in the 4th edition of our Safety Connect Day, underscoring the group’s commitment to safety
September
October
2021

The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recognized our North American colleagues’ efforts to contain Covid-19

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

Our Taiwanese refractory subsidiary, Sunward, signed an agreement with a government agency to develop energy-saving kiln technology

Our in-house sustainable development challenge received a record number of submissions demonstrating employee engagement in sustainability

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