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Meet our newly graduated Hempel Foundation Ambassadors 🤩🎉 Each year, Hempel A/S gives colleagues the opportunity to apply to experience first-hand the global philanthropic work of our majority owner, the Hempel Foundation. It’s called the iWitness Tour 💙 🌍 Joining from all over the world, colleagues travel to witness some of the Hempel Foundation’s sustainable development projects. When iWitness Tour participants return, they’re awarded the title of Hempel Foundation Ambassador and share what they’ve seen with colleagues back home. This means we can all bear witness to the great work of the Hempel Foundation and its partners. Check out the highlights video from this year’s iWitness Tour to Tanzania and meet our new Ambassadors 👇🏽 💡 Hempel is majority-owned by the Hempel Foundation, which ensures a solid economic base for the Hempel Group and supports cultural, social, humanitarian and scientific purposes around the world. Through our daily work, all Hempel colleagues contribute to the philanthropic work of the Hempel Foundation 💙 This means our colleagues’ hard work and dedication not only make a difference to our customers, but also contribute to a greater purpose. #Biodiversity #EducationForAll #HempelAtHeart #SociallyCommitted #Tanzania

"A work culture that empowers you to achieve more.” ✨ That’s how our colleague, Jessie Yi, Digital Operations Manager, describes her journey at Hempel A/S. 🎙️ Jessie shares how her passion for innovation and technology has shaped her 27-year career with us. We aim to be a trusted partner, leveraging technology to set ourselves and our customers apart in the market. And our Digital team plays a crucial role in this. 🔎 Right now, we're looking for new colleagues who want to build a career contributing to our global impact through visionary products and services. Have a look at our Careers page to see if we could be a fit for you 🌟https://lnkd.in/eJtvpS8x   #Careers #Digital #Hiring #Innovation 

✨ Hempel A/S contributes to guidelines that impact the evaluation of low-friction coatings on vessel speed RightShip, with contributions from Hempel, has provided an update to the calculation of Existing Vessel Design Index (EVDI). The update is used in assigning a Green House Gas (GHG) rating to include the benefits of low-friction marine coatings, which improve ship efficiency 🚢💨 A leading ESG-focused digital maritime platform, RightShip has long supported the decarbonisation of the maritime industry with its GHG rating system of the world’s fleet 🌏 💡 The system supports vessel owners, managers, charterers, financiers and ports to make informed decisions by promoting the availability and selection of more energy-efficient ships. 🫱🏽🫲🏽 Now, with contributions from Hempel, a mechanism to calculate EVDI focusing on the role of low-friction coatings has been completed. Released on 6 November 2024, these Low-Friction Coating Guidelines for the EVDI empower ship owners to demonstrate the positive impact of low-friction antifouling coatings, like Hempel’s Hempaguard, without needing to conduct sea trials. 🎙️Dr. Yigit Kemal Demirel and Stavros Sklavounos, Hull Performance Solution Managers at Hempel, shared what this change means for the maritime industry. H: Can you explain what RightShip’s GHG rating is all about? Y: RightShip’s GHG rating is a benchmarking tool that assesses the environmental efficiency of ships by measuring their carbon dioxide emissions relative to similar vessels. It helps industry stakeholders make informed decisions by promoting the selection of more energy-efficient ships. H: What does this development mean for the industry? S: It’s a pivotal development for the maritime and coatings industries, as it marks the first time that out-of-dock power savings from low-friction antifouling coatings are accurately included in a design index, much like other energy efficiency technologies. This gives industry stakeholders more clarity when making plans for which energy efficiency technologies to put in place as part of their decarbonisation plans. H: What role did you and your Hempel colleagues play in this development? Y: Low-friction antifouling coatings, like Hempaguard, are among the most accessible and effective ways to enhance the energy efficiency of ships. However, measuring their impact without conducting sea trials has been challenging. My colleagues and I have been advocating for the precise modelling of these coatings’ effects on ship performance by submitting experimental results, evidence and calculations from our own framework. We’re proud to have contributed to the development of such impactful guidelines published by RightShip. H: Thank you Yigit and Stavros! #DecarbonisingShipping #HullEfficiency #MarineCoatings #Sustainability

A big THANK YOU to customers and partners who stopped by our booth at Windergy India 2024 🙏🏽 The Hempel A/S Wind team enjoyed engaging discussions with our visitors, which included original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), asset owners and service providers 🫱🏽🫲🏽 Our leading-edge protection (LEP) coating solution for wind turbine blades piqued the interest of customers, who were keen to learn about our #PowerOfLess concept - better protection and performance with less material, waste and work. Gaurav Kakwani, Key Account Manager, Energy, at Hempel shared his highlights from the exhibition: “Windergy offered us a valuable platform to network with industry experts and exchange insights on the growth of India’s wind industry,” said Gaurav. “It was fantastic to showcase our sustainable wind coating solutions that protect every part of the wind turbine, from blade to tower and foundation.” 💡 Hempel has been a trusted partner to the wind energy industry for over 40 years. 🌏 We’ve delivered high-performance coating solutions to many of the world’s wind farms, ensuring long-term durability and performance in even the harshest conditions. #ProtectiveCoatings #TrustedPartner #WindEnergy

Earlier this week, NOCA’s DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Conference in Copenhagen brought together 150 leaders and professionals in the field 🫱🏽🫲🏽 Among them were Hempel A/S’s Kristina Kreiner, Senior Learning Business Partner, and Pernille Fritz Vilhelmsen, CPCO and Executive Vice President of People & Culture, who also presented part of the programme. 🎤 Kristina facilitated a workshop where participants explored strategies for embracing neurodiversity in the workplace. The discussions centred on how senior management can foster a neurodiversity-friendly organisation and implement initiatives to help colleagues navigate a neuro-inclusive culture. 🎤 Pernille shared her journey of discovering her own neurodiversity and using that awareness to foster a more inclusive leadership culture at Hempel. “At Hempel, we’re dedicated to cultivating a diverse workforce that reflects our global presence,” says Pernille. “We strive for our colleagues to feel truly included, enabling them to bring their authentic selves to work and providing equal opportunities for everyone to succeed.” 💡 NOCA is an association for private and public companies, organisations and educational institutions that strengthens the interaction between business strategy and strategy for human resources. #Culture #DEI #HR #Leadership #Neurodiversity

Whether it’s braving open-water swimming or charting new paths, Matt Fletcher, Segment Development Manager, Linings at Hempel A/S, loves a challenge 🌟 We spoke to Matt before he heads for the ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference, to learn about his journey and what’s next for Hempel in tank linings 💡 H: How did you get into the coatings industry? M: My German skills! I became fluent after completing part of my engineering studies in Germany. A polymeric solutions company needed an engineer who spoke a foreign language. I took a chance and here we are 25 years later! H: Who are your customers and what are their challenges? M: Many of our customers are in the oil and gas industry, where running storage tanks profitably is crucial. This requires keeping tanks operational for as long as possible while ensuring high safety standards to prevent leaks that could cause fires and environmental harm. Tank linings are special coatings inside these tanks that protect them from corroding and leaking. H: Why did you decide to join Hempel? M: With over 20 years’ experience in the tank linings market, it’s fair to say I’m passionate about it! I see a great opportunity for Hempel here and I think it’s exciting to lead the linings strategy at a global level. In addition, it was easy to join Hempel knowing that our daily work contributes to the philanthropic work of our majority owner, the Hempel Foundation. H: What does your role involve? M: I support our sales colleagues around the globe, to help them sell linings with training and joint customer visits. To ensure Hempel continues to meet our customers’ needs in the future, I guide the linings innovation and R&D projects. We’re about to launch two new tank lining products, and I’m excited to showcase them at ADIPEC next week. I advise customers on which solutions would be best for their tank linings. One of the tools that helps me do this is Hempel’s sustainability product scorecards. They allow customers to compare the sustainability profiles of their chosen Hempel coating systems. You could say I’m a sustainability product scorecards superfan! I’ve given presentations about them at AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance, and I’m proud to say that a new standard is being created in the coatings industry as a result. H: How do you recharge outside of work? M: I’m a keen swimmer and love open-water swimming. I was part of a six-person relay team that swam from Ireland to Scotland where the water temperature was 14°C. What an experience! We couldn’t see the bottom of the sea, just an endless blue-green expanse. The jellyfish were clear to see though! Beautiful from a distance but a bit worrying when they came close! Hempel sponsored the team, and we raised over €8,000 for the IFS Foundation, which aims to break the poverty cycle in rural Sri Lanka. H: Thank you, Matt! 🫱🏽🫲🏽 You can meet Matt at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, UAE from 4-7 November 2024 in Hall 12, Booth 12240

Visitors loved our coating sample tower when they visited Hempel A/S’s booth at the China Wind Power 2024 exhibition 💫 “The coating samples for wind turbine blades and offshore foundations and towers attracted significant attention from customers and visitors,” says Daping Zhu, Marketing Project Manager at Hempel. Daping and our Wind team welcomed visitors to the booth and showcased Hempel’s innovative coating solutions designed to protect the entire wind turbine - from base to blade. Congratulations to the team on a fantastic exhibition! 🎉 💡 Hempel has been a supplier to the wind energy industry for over 40 years. 🌏 We’ve delivered high-performance coating solutions to many of the world’s wind farms, ensuring long-term durability and performance in even the harshest conditions. #Offshore #TrustedPartner #WindPower 

🔎 Finding talent with the right skills is one of the biggest challenges in the world according to Finans, the Danish digital business news platform. In an interview with Finans, Birgitte Vinzentz Gade, our Vice President of People Experience & Development, shares insights into our approach at Hempel A/S. “If we start looking for the skills we need, which can be acquired through jobs in other industries, we suddenly have access to a much larger talent pool,” states Birgitte. She emphasises that all our 7,000+ colleagues are considered talents 🌱 From our global eLearning platform, offering over 30,000 resources, to our leadership development programme, Lighthouse, for our most senior leaders, Hempel focuses on nurturing each individual’s abilities and goals at all levels across the organisation. “Neither the place where employees work, nor their function, gender or age should be an obstacle to being perceived as a talent that can grow with us,” adds Birgitte. The article is in Danish and behind a paywall. Subscribers can access it by clicking the link 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/dbimmeJp

Everything we do at Hempel A/S has greater impact ✨ Through our daily work, all Hempel colleagues contribute to the philanthropic work of our majority owner, the Hempel Foundation 💙 This means our colleagues’ hard work and dedication not only make a difference to our customers, but also contribute to a greater purpose. Sasmita Nayak, Digital Hub Lead at Hempel, shares her experience of what motivates her and her Digital colleagues. 🔎 Right now, we're looking for more Digital colleagues who want to build a career contributing to our global impact through visionary products and services. 🌟Have a look at our Careers page to see if we could be a fit for you https://lnkd.in/eJtvpS8x

🌱 A week of growth and exploration Svetlana Pereverzeva, our Vice President of Group Finance, has just spent a week with other senior global Hempel A/S leaders, as part of Lighthouse, a talent programme for our most senior leaders. 💡 Developed and delivered entirely by Hempel employees, Lighthouse focuses on strategy, execution and leadership. Svetlana and her group spent the week exploring the essence of authentic leadership. Part of the programme included visiting philanthropic projects in Tanzania that are driven by our majority owner, the Hempel Foundation 💙 ✨ We asked Svetlana for her highlights from the trip: H: What was your ‘aha’ moment from the training? S: A previous leadership training I attended before joining Hempel focused on telling leaders what to do differently. In contrast, this week focused on maximising our strengths and making us aware that our biggest strength has the potential to cast the longest shadow. The point being that we need to watch that we don’t overplay this strength. This approach was a revelation for me. H: What part of the training will you first put into practice when you get back to the office? S: I will take my colleagues’ advice onboard and make it a point to pause and breathe more often :) On a serious note, I plan to incorporate more time for reflection in my day, seek feedback from colleagues and actively listen so I can respond more thoughtfully. H: How has this experience impacted your personal and professional growth? S: Meeting other Hempel leaders in an unconventional setting was an amazing opportunity because it helped us to get to know each other better, appreciate our differences and understand each other’s preferences which will enhance our efficiency.  H: What made you smile? S: Being able to see for myself the philanthropic work of the Hempel Foundation. It’s impressive to see how the Hempel Foundation carefully selects which projects to engage in, ensuring they make a real and tangible difference. Knowing that our daily efforts at Hempel contribute to this incredible work fills me with pride and justifies the dedication and intensity we bring to our roles. H: What advice do you have for colleagues or aspiring leaders who want to develop their leadership skills? S: Embrace your strengths and stay true to yourself. Genuine leadership begins with authenticity. H: Thank you, Svetlana! #CompanyWithPurpose #HempelAtHeart #LeadershipDevelopment #SociallyCommitted #Tanzania    📸 Pernille Fritz Vilhelmsen