Perstorp Holding understands that powerful forces often come in small packages. Founded in Sweden in 1881, Perstorp draws upon these years of experience to provide a full suite of specialised solutions in organic chemistry, process technology, and application development. The group has developed a proprietary “thoughtful chemsitry” underpinned by a value set that demands responsibility, reliability, and focused innovation. Whether at home, work, or play, Perstorp aims to improve essential and everyday products to better serve people and planet. Around 1,350 employees work in Perstorp production plants and research facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America, all striving to follow a clear sustainability agenda while delivering a competitive edge for the company and its clients. Perstorp has pioneered a line of Pro-Environment Solutions that offer drop-in products created from full or partly renewable sources. These products help businesses reduce their carbon footprint — and distinguish themselves as an environmentally conscientious corporate citizen. The Pro-Environment sub-portfolios include Polyols and Specialty Products and meet the requirements for the independently assessed International Sustainability and Carbon Certification. The Pro-Environment portfolio underscores Perstorp’s ambition to begin the transition towards Finite Material Neutrality. Perstorp’s R&D department relentlessly searches for ways to improve, and some of its more notable contributions include super-soft phthalate-free plasticisers, making steel structures more fire resistant, and increasing grain and feed preservation. The CFI.co judging panel admires the company’s springboard strategy for sustainable growth and presents Perstorp Holding with the 2019 Most Innovative Speciality Chemicals Solutions (Sweden) award.