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The 8th Microbiome Movement AgBiotech Summit begins next week, February 27 - 29!

Join Stepan's Sarah Wolek, Technical Director - Agricultural Solutions, in attending this event in Raleigh, NC!

A healthy plant-soil microbiome is crucial for promoting plant growth, nutrient use efficiency and helping provide natural protection against pests and pathogens. Stepan is committed to delivering solutions for a healthy microbiome and will be attending the Microbiome Movement AgBiotech Tech Summit in support of this vital research area.

Register now: https://microbiome-agbiotech.com/take-part/register/

In 2023, Stepan's Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, Jason Keiper, participated on Science Group | Sustainability CTO Forum to identify ways in which companies can translate net-zero ambitions into measurable progress.

The Science Group CTO Forum continued this discussion in their new Growth and Sustainability Playbook, which explores the link between trending sustainability agendas and a company’s business growth. The playbook also offers 3 plays and 10 principles to help organizations navigate this concept.

Download the Growth and Sustainability Playbook now: https://ow.ly/B9Wi50QFft2

Thank you for joining our Stepan Oilfield Solutions Team at the International Petroleum Conference last week!

We enjoyed the opportunity to showcase our acquired KMCO demulsifiers, our newly developed Acid Stimulation range and to go over field case results with many new faces!

If you were unable to attend IPTC or are looking to further a conversation from the conference, click here: https://ow.ly/mfIX50QFlxT

Stepan Company is a proud platinum sponsor of the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Special Event: The Next Generation of Hair Care! 💇‍♀️

Join us on February 29th from 4-8 p.m. and connect with other leaders in the hair care industry, hear presentations on emerging topics and learn more about how Stepan Personal Care can help you reach your hair care goals!

Register here: https://ow.ly/aLBh50QAL3c

Happy Valentine's Day from Stepan's Personal Care team!

We would LOVE 💟 to help you reach your hair goals this year. We use our hair as a means to express ourselves, making it a reflection of our personality and individual style.

Whether you are looking to add more volume and shine or lessen the amount of frizz and split ends, our vast portfolio of ingredients and formulations are here to offer infinite possibilities for you!

Comment down below on which candy heart is your hair goal right now! 💕

The 2024 International Petroleum Conference (IPTC) is happening NOW! 🎉

Come visit the Stepan Oilfield Solutions team at booth 6617! We have enjoyed speaking with many of this year's IPTC attendees and look forward to connecting with more of you over the next two days!

Click here to learn more: https://ow.ly/NHo550QAEh2

Stepan's Oilfield Solutions Team is packing their bags because the International Petroleum Conference (IPTC) is only 5 days away! ✈️🌎

Keep an eye out for our team and stop by to see us at booth 6617. The team is excited to introduce themselves and for the opportunity to share more about our acquired KMCO demulsifiers and newly developed Acid Stimulation range!

Can't wait 5 whole days to know more? Click here: https://ow.ly/cUti50QzcCm

Calling all future chemical and mechanical engineers! 🚀

Join us at University of Illinois Chicago's College of Engineering Job and Internship Fair today from 12-4:30 p.m. CST. Our Stepan team is eager to share more about the company, explore exciting opportunities and discuss career path options with you!

We look forward to meeting many of you today at the Stepan Booth!

Earlier this year, Stepan employees participated in a Virtual "Lunch & Learn" with members of The Talking Farm to discuss topics revolving around sustainable agriculture.

The Talking Farm is a not-for-profit urban farm in our community whose mission is to provide education, example and hands-on experience to members of the community to expand the awareness, importance and availability of food grown sustainably.

Stepan is a proud sponsor of The Talking Farm and we enjoyed learning more about such an important initiative. 🌎

Click here to learn more about The Talking Farm: https://www.thetalkingfarm.org/

Stepan Company recently achieved International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certifications at our Vlissingen, Netherlands, and Millsdale, Illinois facilities, adding to our initial certification at the Wesseling, Germany site.

By having an ISCC PLUS certification, Stepan can manufacture products that use biobased, bio-circular or circular materials. These raw materials can help reduce our Scope 3 footprint and deliver lower-impact products to our customers! 🌎

Read more here: https://ow.ly/PRuU50QvCsO

The countdown to IPTC is here! Only 12 days until the International Petroleum Conference kicks off at the Dharan Expo, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

If you are attending IPTC, Stepan Oilfield Solutions' team invites you to join us at booth 6612! We are eager to share more about our acquired KMCO demulsifiers, our newly developed Acid Stimulation range and learn about your oilfeild solution needs!

Eager to explore these topics ahead of time? Click here: https://ow.ly/aWcR50QvXu1

Stepan's Lourdes Alonso, Research Chemist - Consumer Products, was recently featured in the Chemical and Engineering News Article, "The Chemistry of Cold-Water Washing."

The article takes a closer look at a popular topic evolving within the home and laundry care industries: low temperature washing. Cold-water washing has many benefits from a consumer and sustainability perspective including helping to lower household laundry’s greenhouse gas footprint while lowering cost.

Learn more about the science and chemical research behind this initiative here: https://ow.ly/5khR50Qw3C3

PETROSTEP GCI-1, Stepan's innovative biodegradable intermediate for sweet corrosion inhibition, is officially registered for the North Sea under Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) regulation.

Ecotoxicological testing on Stepan's PETROSTEP GCI-1 found that it exhibits good biodegradability in marine water and its high molecular weight makes it a non-bioaccumulant.

Excited to learn more? Click here: https://ow.ly/RjPu50QvB9U

Our children and pets are our treasured family members and deserve the best care. Watch the video and check out Stepan Personal Care's mild and sustainable solutions that enrich your family's skincare routine.

Click the link to watch the video. https://ow.ly/O6LI50QqNie

Solid agrochemical formulations have been in the market for many years, most commonly as dust (D), granules (GR) and wettable powders (WP). However, water-dispersable granules (WDG) and wettable granules (WG) are becoming more commercially attractive.

Polymeric dispersants play a pivotal role in achieving optimal formulation performance and AgroPages has recently featured Stepan Agricultural Solutions’ range of dispersants, including polymeric and lignosulfonate-based dispersants tailored for solid formulations.

Click the link to read the full article! https://ow.ly/zsfO50QpozN

At Stepan Company, we are committed to being responsible stewards of the environment and our employees' health, well-being and sense of belonging. This includes supporting employee-created and led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

In 2023, our employees launched the Empowering Black Resources and Cultural Ethnicity (EMBRACE) ERG. Learn more about how EMBRACE was started and the impact it continues to have on both our internal and external communities.

⭐Click here: https://ow.ly/5tIe50QnqG9

Congratulations to Stepan's Millsdale Plant!

Stepan Millsdale was recognized by Canadian National (CN) and is a proud Safe Handling Award 2022 recipient. Our plant remained incident-free in 2022 when releasing shipments to the CN railroad and met strict criteria for the safe handling and shipment of regulated products.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/SzZf50QkICq

In 2023, we joined forces with others in the oleochemical industry to address the palm derivatives supply chain.

Here’s what we accomplished through Action for Sustainable Derivatives (ASD):
🌴 1.1 Million tons of palm-based materials mapped
🌴 This mapping accounts for 11% of the global palm-based oleochemicals market.
🌴 47.5% transparency to plantations (a 9.5% increase from 2022)

Read the Annual ASD Progress Update: https://ow.ly/xKo050QkQjx

The International Petroleum Technology Conference is returning on February 12th!

Mark your calendars and join the Stepan Oilfield Solutions team at booth 6617. Whether you are looking for demulsifiers and corrosion inhibitors or solutions in stimulation, flow assurance and production enhancement, our team is eager to help!

Register today to learn more about Stepan's product portfolio and solution options at IPTC! 👉https://ow.ly/qwnp50QiN5x

Our Personal Care team is thrilled to be featured twice in UL Prospector's Top Webinars of 2023!

Check out both webinars to see what all the hype is about!
Make Scalp Care Top of Mind for Product Development 🏆: https://go.stepan.com/scalp-care-recording

Time is Precious: Using DOE to Get New Products on the Shelf Faster 🏆: https://go.stepan.com/l/478922/2023-09-25/32plsl

Did you know Stepan is a member of Action for Sustainable Derivatives (ASD)?

As members, we work with other industry leaders to achieve sustainable production and sourcing of palm oil derivatives. 🌴

Learn more about our involvement with ASD: https://ow.ly/4j1750QivhC

Earlier this week, Stepan's Mathieu Pépin, R&D Director-Europe, presented on "Unlocking the True Power of Graphene with Aqueous Fluid Suspensions" at the 4th Cement Conference and Exhibition in Brussels, Belgium.

Our team enjoyed discussing Stepan's patent-pending aqueous structured liquids and learning about other innovations and advancements in this field.

Learn more about our patent-pending technology here: https://ow.ly/bkK950QgSzE

Stepan is happy to share that, in 2023, our Voreppe, France manufacturing site signed the company's first-ever Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

We know that it is important for our customers to understand the power sources behind our products. PPAs connect a producer of green power (wind, solar and hydroelectric power) with an energy consumer, like Stepan.

Learn how this has helped us achieve our renewable energy goal: https://ow.ly/npPR50QgoJT

The 4th Annual Future Cement Conference and Exhibition kicks off Wednesday, December 6th!

Stepan's Mathieu Pépin, R&D Director - Europe, will be presenting on "Unlocking the True Power of Graphene with Aqueous Fluid Suspensions" on December 6th at 5 p.m. in Brussels, Belgium.

Our team looks forward to seeing you at the presentation and further discussing Stepan's patent-pending aqueous structured liquids.

Still need to register? Click here: https://ow.ly/gZOW50QevFs

Interested in Stepan's newest sustainable softening active, STEPANTEX® CA-88E?

STEPANTEX® CA-88E is liquid at room temperature and cold water dispersible, which eliminates the need to heat the softening active and water during formulation.

To help you navigate your next formulation, we put together a cold process formulation guide to ensure you get the most out of this vegetable-based fabric softener esterquat.

Explore Further: https://ow.ly/RHjO50QccsZ

Read how the Stepan Personal Care Team's recent donation gives new life to used tresses and positively impacts our harbors. 💇‍♀️

Click the link to be inspired: https://ow.ly/FOhx50Qccqj