Flevum Sustainability Circle at LyondellBasell

29 September 2026

Flevum Sustainability Circle at LyondellBasell

Hans van der Kaaij
Director I&D Global Sustainability
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About the Topic

The Flevum Sustainability Circle invites you to an exclusive guided experience at LyondellBasell’s Rotterdam-Botlek site, the largest and most advanced production facility of its kind in the Netherlands. Here, LyondellBasell manufactures polymers and chemicals for global markets while leading the way in industrial sustainability through groundbreaking innovations in carbon reduction, circular economy practices, and energy efficiency.

Target Audience

Leaders in sustainability

CPD Points | 2 points

Program

1:30 PM | Start program
5:00 PM | End of program, networking reception

Language: English

Location

LyondellBasell, Botlek Rotterdam

About the speaker

Hans van der Kaaij

Hans van der Kaaij

Director I&D Global Sustainability

More on the subject

The Flevum Sustainability Circle invites you to an exclusive guided experience at LyondellBasell’s Rotterdam-Botlek site, the largest and most advanced production facility of its kind in the Netherlands. Here, LyondellBasell manufactures polymers and chemicals for global markets while leading the way in industrial sustainability through groundbreaking innovations in carbon reduction, circular economy practices, and energy efficiency.

Before the tour, Hans van der Kaaij, Director I&D Global Sustainability, will share his insights on how LyondellBasell collaborates within the industrial cluster to address the major challenges of sustainable operations on an industrial scale. He will delve into the complexities of balancing production versus imports in today’s regulatory landscape, particularly with the introduction of CBAM. Additionally, Hans will discuss how LyondellBasell navigates the evolving waves of local, national, and European ESG legislation, ensuring compliance while driving progress.

During the tour, participants will gain a unique behind-the-scenes look at how sustainability is integrated into large-scale industrial operations, offering a rare opportunity to see theory put into practice.