Showcasing PLA Innovations at the Chinese 11th International Conference on Bio-based and Biodegradable* Materials Technology and Applications

Chow Pin Tan keynote on TotalEnergies Corbion’s innovative practices in advancing bioplastics as a viable response to climate change
TotalEnergies Corbion Appoints New CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth

TotalEnergies Corbion, the joint venture between TotalEnergies and Corbion and a global leader in Polylactic Acid (PLA) biopolymers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thierry Boulfroy as its new Chief Executive Officer. As the global PLA market continues to evolve, the company is entering a new phase focused on strengthening performance, enhancing competitiveness, and […]
Bioplastics: Powering the Chemical Industry’s Transformation

The future of plastics isn’t about one material replacing another — it’s about building a smarter, more balanced system that combines renewable carbon, circular design, and high performance.
Why PLA Must Have a Place in the Global Plastics Treaty

By Thomas Philipon, CEO, TotalEnergies Corbion As the world convenes in August for the fifth session of the UN’s Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2), the plastics treaty negotiations stand at a tipping point. Negotiators are tasked with shaping a treaty that will define the future of materials, trade, and waste management. But amidst the debates over […]
Tackling plastic pollution through systematic innovation and collaboration

TotalEnergies and Corbion embarked on a mission to replace conventional plastic with a bioplastic solution that is versatile, familiar to consumers and better for the planet.
COP29: Enhance ambition and enable action through bioplastics

The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for recycled Luminy® PLA, concludes that the advanced recycling of PLA as a production process has a lower impact compared to its production from virgin feedstock.
The Most Innovative Bioeconomy CEO of 2023, an interview with Thomas Philipon

Exclusive interview with Mr Philipon about the meaning of innovation in the bioeconomy.
Plastic. Climate. Future. Videocast feat. Circularise with Thomas Philipon

Deep dive into the world of bio-based and biodegradable PLA-based plastics.
Thomas Philipon, CEO, details our future growth ambitions

Our new CEO has been at the helm for almost 12 months.