Arkema Launches Fund to Support Castor Farming Communities in India

Arkema announced the creation of the Castor Farmer Education Fund (CFEF), a collaborative initiative designed to support castor farming communities in India. The CFEF aims to raise funds to further accelerate the adoption of innovative and resilient farming techniques across the region by empowering farmers through education and training, generating lasting environmental and social impact. […]
Arkema and Partners Publish Year Eight impacts for sustainable Castor Bean Program

Arkema and its partners have published year eight impacts for the Pragati project, the world’s first sustainable castor bean program. Over 8,000 farmers are now certified by the implementation program and individual farmer yield has increased substantially. Over 9,000 hectares of generally semi-arid land are now repeatedly farmed according to the SuCCESS sustainability code. Arkema, […]
Arkema Reports that 7,000 farmers are now certified by ‘Pragati,’ the World’s First Sustainable Castor Bean Program

Arkema and its partners have reported that ‘Pragati,’ the world’s first sustainable castor bean program, has seen substantial growth since its implementation in 2016. Hydrogenated castor oil is a multipurpose ingredient for many industrial applications. It is an essential additive due to its ability to reduce atmospheric moisture pick-up during handling and mixing. It is […]