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China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina)

China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina)

Chinese state-owned chemical group now integrated into Sinochem Holdings, with activities spanning chemicals, agrochemicals, materials and industrial services.

Maílis Carrilho
Added by Maílis Carrilho on May 17th, 2026

Summary

China National Chemical Corporation, known as ChemChina, is a Chinese state-owned chemical enterprise founded in 2004 and headquartered in Beijing. It became internationally significant through businesses in chemicals, agrochemicals, rubber, materials, equipment, and industrial services, including the acquisition of Syngenta. In 2021, ChemChina and Sinochem were reorganized into Sinochem Holdings, making the current governance increasingly group-based. Its sustainability relevance is concentrated in chemical safety, industrial emissions, agrochemical supply chains, Scope 3 inputs, hazardous materials, procurement, HSE controls, responsible sourcing, and environmental compliance across large chemical value chains.

Details

Company name
China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina)
Headquarters
Beijing, 🇨🇳 China
Date of establishment
2004