Yara

Background Yara International ASA is a Norwegian fertilizer company headquartered in Oslo. The company was founded in 1905 “to solve the emerging famine in Europe” and claims to be the world’s only agrichemical “crop nutrition” company with a sole focus on the production of fertilizers since its establishment. The company’s global annual revenues for 2021 […]

UPL

Background UPL, formerly United Phosphorus Limited, is a global provider of agricultural products and technology. The company produces agrochemicals including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers, as well as “disease-resistant and high-yielding seed varieties with valuable traits.”2“Seeds for Vegetables and Crops,” UPL. Archived October 3, 2021. Archive […]

Sumitomo Chemical Europe

Background Sumitomo Chemical Group Companies of Europe is the European chemicals subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical International, a diversified company of the Sumitomo Corporation Group. Sumitomo Corporation Group is one of the world’s largest global trading companies and conducts business in a range of global industries including metals, mining, construction, chemicals, energy and food.1“Sumitomo Chemical Europe,” […]

Ascenza

Background Ascenza is a Portuguese agrochemical company. Founded in 1926 as Sapec Agro, the company became Ascenza in November 2018 and is owned by Portuguese agricultural solutions group Rovensa. Rovensa states that the common mission of its companies is “feeding […]

European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC)

Background The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) is an industry membership organization that promotes the interests of European chemical businesses. Cefic’s self-proclaimed “powerful network” consists of 670 members and affiliates within the chemical business community. Members include Bayer, BASF and Sumitomo, as well as […]

Glyphosate Renewal Group

Background The Glyphosate Renewal Group (GRG) is a group of companies working together for the re-approval of glyphosate, an agricultural herbicide, in the EU. At the end of 2019, the group changed its name from Glyphosate Task Force 2 to “avoid confusion with previous glyphosate submissions.”1“FAQs,” Glyphosate Renewal Group. Archived October 28, 2021. Archive URL: […]

European Crop Care Association

Background The European Crop Care Association (ECCA), founded in 1993, is an association of small- and medium-sized European manufacturers of “plant protection products” including pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and growth regulators. On its website, ECCA calls itself “the pan-European voice of the post-patent plant protection industry.”​1“Challenges and Structure,” European Crop Care Association. Archived April 10, 2021. […]

Fertilizers Europe

Background Fertilizers Europe (FE) is a trade group representing the fertilizer industry in the European Union.  According to its website, FE represents 16 corporate members, including German agrichemical giant BASF and Norwegian fertilizer company Yara, as well as seven national fertilizer associations. Yara and BASF are major producers of fossil fuel-based fertilizers, also called mineral […]

Jim Wright

Jim Wright Credentials Background James D. (Jim) Wright was elected to the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) in November 2020, winning what some described as the “most important down-ballot climate race of 2020.”2“GOP Climate Denier Prevails In Critical Texas Energy Regulator Race,” HuffPost, November 4, 2020. […]

Net Zero Watch

Net Zero Watch Background Net Zero Watch (NZW) is a campaign group launched and managed by the Global Warming Policy Forum (GWPF) that claims to “scrutinise” the UK government’s net zero emissions plans and provide a “clear view of the reality of climate and energy policies”.1“Who We Are,” Net Zero Watch. Archived October 11, 2021. […]