Advocacy leadership for science‑based decision‑making for a sustainable future Evolving our approach and staying up to date with new regulations are essential to developing products that serve the needs of the planet, communities and our customers. Our long history in the specialty chemicals sector has allowed us to develop deep industry expertise and understanding of the global regulatory landscape. To continue providing industry leadership and supporting the use of good science to advance sustainability, we have a strong presence in national, regional and global industry associations. We maintain direct contact with decision makers, authorities and regulatory agencies. For 2030, we have set the target to collaborate with customers and industry and to drive and/or sponsor more than 50 events advancing scientific advocacy. To us, this means advocating to advance external science-based decision-making that drives sustainable preservation. Our global regulatory & advocacy approach The Arxada global regulatory and advocacy approach is aimed at providing leadership and stewardship to place compliant and sustainable products and services on the market, meet the needs of our customers and keep people and the environment safe. We are striving to enhance the value we provide to our customers. International experience, combined with knowledge of local markets and regulations, are essential in the changing global business climate. Regulatory and advocacy practices are one of the key dierentiating factors helping to achieve strategic and sustainability objectives, and we are commied to lead on these eorts. Our regulatory and advocacy strategy is supported by a team of over 70 regulatory aairs experts around the world, oering a global, yet market-specific approach. Some of the key organizations we engage with and are active members of include: ACC CBC ACI AISE CEFIC American Chemistry The American Cleaning International Association European Chemical Council Centre for Institute for Soaps, Detergents and Industry Council Biocide Chemistries Maintenance Products
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