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Chemical Marketing & Economics honors LyondellBasell CEO Peter Vanacker
Peter Vanacker, LYB CEO, will receive the CME STEM Leadership Award™ for Corporate Reinvention on Dec. 11, 2026 in New York City.
LYB and Mondelez collaborate on Marabou flexible packaging sourced from recycled plastic
Global chemical leader LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) announced an innovative flexible packaging solution for Marabou chocolate bars, developed in collaboration with Mondelez International, Amcor, Taghleef Industries and other key industry players.
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) earned a sustainability award from Toyota Motor Europe for advancing circular material solutions for automotive applications.
LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE: LYB) (the "company") today announced results for the second quarter 2026. The company reported net income for the second quarter 2026 of $559 million, or $1.71 per diluted share. During the quarter, the company recognized $842 million of identified items, net of tax. These items, which impacted second quarter earnings by $2.59 per diluted share, included the loss on sale from the divestiture of select European assets and a write down related to an Olefins & Polyolefins (O&P) – Americas joint venture. Second quarter 2026 EBITDA was $1.3 billion, or $2.1 billion excluding identified items.
LyondellBasell (LYB) is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are working to enable a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to unlock value for our customers, investors and society. Our sustainability approach is organized around three interconnected elements: building on strong foundations, unlocking change and pioneering transformative solutions.
Purell medical grade polymers expand in North America
The Purell portfolio is available in North America. This move represents more than portfolio expansion — it marks a strategic shift in how LYB supports one of the world’s fastest-growing healthcare markets.
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