ACTIVITIES

Pinfa Activity Report 2022

After dealing with many Covid-19 related restrictions in 2020 and 2021, the year 2022 brought back some degree of normality for pinfa – we could go back to in-person meetings in addition to the many online meetings we have. Our general assembly in Düsseldorf in May was certainly a highlight, where people relished the opportunity for “live” interaction and networking.

pinfa was steadfast in its commitment to maintain high fire safety standards across the world, which minimise the risk of fire to the general public, by continuing to improve the environmental and health profile of our flame retardant products. This mission remains especially important to ensure the continuity of progress in fire safety awareness, safer design and fire resistance materials.

We further grew our PIN FR family and proudly welcome on board the new members Imerys and Javachem (China)!

The European Commission’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CCS) has become a focal point of pinfa activities. pinfa addressed the topic early on and has been developing concrete ideas on how to respond to the challenges and chances of the CSS, in close collaboration with Cefic and our value chain stakeholders. Members of the pinfa Advisory Board – which brings together experts and scientists from varying fields of material sciences, fire safety, environmental sciences, and toxicology – provided valuable feedback on our roadmap for a Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability for Flame Retardants.

pinfa contributed to discussions in the EU policy context. We engaged in regulatory discussions around melamine, a nitrogen-based intermediate for a number of flame retardants,and dove deeper into the sustainability topics around phosphorous-based flame retardants.

pinfa strengthened our communications activities. We expanded our presence on social media through our LinkedIn and Twitter accounts in tandem with the pinfa website and Newsletter. pinfa (co-) organised a number of events on “Sustainable Electrical Vehicle Design” and “Safe and Sustainable-by-Design”.

Our programme for 2023 continues on this exciting path: In addition to the ongoing topics mentioned above, we will continue to study recycling options and technologies for materials containing PIN FRs. We will be reaching out to our value chain partners, the fire safety community and European Commission to ensure that safer, greener flame retardants are seen as a role model for the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.

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Pinfa Activity Report 2021

pinfa was steadfast in its commitment to maintain high fire safety standards across the world, which minimise the risk of fire to the general public, by continuing to improve the environmental and health profile of our flame retardant products. This mission remains especially important to ensure the continuity of progress in fire safety awareness, safer design and fire resistance materials.

We further grew our PIN FR family and proudly welcome on board the new members Luna, Sibelco,Asahi Kasei and RioTinto!

pinfa made an outline for a Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability roadmap for flame retardants. After its launch in late 2020, the European Commission has been working on further details of its Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) as part of the EU Green Deal. Pinfa addressed the topic early on and has now come up with some concrete ideas on how to respond to the challenges and chances of the CSS. Members of the pinfa Advisory Board – which brings together experts and scientists from varying fields of material sciences, fire safety, environmental sciences, and toxicology – provided valuable feedback on the roadmap we outlined for the CSS. This preparatory work allows us to kick-off 2022 with a dedicated project with defined milestones and deliverables on the CSS, in close collaboration with Cefic and our value chain stakeholders. pinfa contributed to discussions in the EU policy context. We got involved in regulatory discussions around melamine, a nitrogen-based constituent of a number of flame retardants, and dove deeper into the sustainability topics around phosphorus flame retardants.

pinfa also contributed to a number of EU stakeholder consultations, ranging from batteries and smartphones to photovoltaics and construction products. In these contexts, pinfa stresses the role of fire safety for protecting consumers and workers.

pinfa stepped up its communications activities. In addition to launching a dedicated social media strategy for LinkedIn and Twitter – to complement the existing website and newsletter – pinfa (co-) organised a number of events on “Sustainable Electrical Vehicle Design”, “Transportation Composites” and “Safe and Sustainable-b-Design”. Pinfa also chaired well received panel discussions at the AMI flame retardants conferences, on “The future for flame retardants” and as part of the European Fire Safety Week on “New Fire Challenges of Green Energy in Buildings”. The latter was our first experience with online streaming – like being live on TV.

For 2022 we have an exciting programme lined up: In addition to the ongoing topics mentioned above, we will kick-off a review of recycling options and technologies for materials containing PIN FRs. We will be reaching out to our value chain partners, the fire safety community and European Commission to ensure that safer, greener flame retardants are seen as a role model for the EU Sustainable Chemicals Strategy.

Download full Pinfa Annual Report 2021 here 

Pinfa Activity Report 2020

A year like no other sums up 2020. We all witnessed an unprecedented global health pandemic bring life as we know it to a grounding halt. In spite of the extraordinary difficulties, the world community showed unparalleled strength and resilience and mended the broken seams, as best as they could. As part of the chemical industry, a designated essential sector in the fight against COVID-19, we’re proud of how pinfa member companies joined efforts in their local communities and regions, suppling disinfectants, masks and a helping hand when needed most.

In line with its mission, pinfa was steadfast in its commitment to maintain high fire safety standards across the world and standards which minimize the risk of fire to the general public by continuing to improve the environmental and health profile of flame retardant products. This mission was especially important to ensure the continuity of progress in fire safety awareness, safer design and fire resistance materials, in a year where government resources were stretched to the maximum.

Fire safety is a continuous societal need that cannot be put on hold, even in times of crisis as the consequences are also devastating. In line with our mission, we forged new partnerships with the fire safety community, launched new studies on smoke toxicity, organized webinars on the energy transition and the fire safety risks associated with batteries, participated in numerous public consultations to promote the importance of fire safety and flame retardants, and called for the integration of fire safety in European funded research. All of which are highlighted in this report.

2021 was welcomed with open arms by all and marks our global journey to recovery. The 2020 health crisis shed new light on the fragility of our society and has invigorated a new enthusiasm for the protection of human health and the environment. There is renewed optimism for a world where sustainability is at the forefront of business and policy making. In response, the European Commission launched an ambitious Green Deal and Sustainable Chemicals Strategy.

We at pinfa have an exciting programme lined up in 2021. We will be joining forces with our value chain partners, the fire safety community and the European Commission to ensure that safer, greener flame retardants stay a top priority for the Green Deal and Sustainable Chemicals Strategy.

Download full Pinfa Annual Report 2020 here