Weathering the Great Depression: The Second Decade of Celanese (1930-1939)
Enjoy our second blog in a 10-part series on the history of our remarkable company, as we celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Celanese. The 1930s brought a multitude…
How We’re Improving the World Through Environmental Stewardship…
…and what you can do to support Earth Day 2018 Protecting the environment has been a major initiative in the United States for almost 50 years. In 1970, United States…
The Mary Rose Mission
They came in by groups of five. They were mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers, young children, teenagers and babies. Some were homeless, some were not. Some worked every day…
In The Beginning – The Early Years of Celanese (1912-1929)
Take a walk with me through the hundred year history of Celanese. Over the last year or so, I’ve been reading every scrap of information I could find to learn…
Advocacy in Action – Celanese Celebrates Women
Since 1975, International Women’s Day (IWD) has been celebrated each year on March 8 to commemorate the movement for women’s rights and to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political…
The Reliability Race
Occasionally I am asked, “What exactly is reliability?” For most of us, it means getting what we expect. We expect the car to start every time, the lights to come…
The Not So Common Day For This Working Mom
It’s been one of those days where I thought to myself, “This would make a great mocumentary film.” Mom wakes up, makes a cup of coffee, has her morning devotions—then…
Celanese Ignites Collaboration At The Detroit Auto Show
Using just about every inch of 2.4 million square feet in its current home at the Detroit COBO Center, the North American International Auto Show (or “Detroit Auto Show”) presents…
For The Love Of Volleyball, The Collective And Team Spirit
In Italy, we’re known for our long history in volleyball, and the region of Emilia-Romagna, home to Celanese’s Forlì, Italy facility, is playing a leading role in this sport. In…
Charging Up Energy Reduction With People
Celanese uses energy in virtually every aspect of our business – from manufacturing processes, heating, cooling and lighting, to fuel for transportation and even the electricity that powers our computers…
Making A Difference In The Lives Of Children
Thank you for selecting me as a participant of the Celanese International Impact Program (CIIP). It was an honor to have a chance to improve lives of children in South…
10 Ways We Showed Our Celanese Hearts In 2017
Since its start in 2012, the CE-Blog has given our leaders and employees a platform to be heard and seen. With nearly 250 posts, the CE-Blog has helped to build the culture we have today.
We have a tradition here on the CE-Blog to pause and reflect on the previous year’s stories with a Top 10. It’s a chance for us to recognize the great contributions of our employees who are the success behind this powerful online platform. As I read through these stories, some common themes began to emerge, including, caring for our people and communities, a passion for our work, and the big heart of Celanese…
Post-Holiday Blues
I’ve recently diagnosed myself with “PHSD” – Post-Holiday Stress Disorder. My holiday party didn’t go exactly as planned, and a few close relationships caused some disappointment.
I know things happen, and everybody has holiday challenges, but I kind of hate to start the year off in a funk. So, I’m doing some things I hope will boost my spirits and send me on my way to a joyful and productive 2018…
The Human Side Of Celanese – We’re Committed To KeepSAFE
Human is the theme of our recently released stewardship report – appropriately named, as our stewardship performance impacts humans in many ways. Personal safety, process safety, and environmental performance all impact our employees, contractors, neighbors and the communities where we operate. Stewardship performance is closely aligned with our interaction and impact on humans…
South Africa – A Country Filled With Life, Love And Beauty
I would like to thank Celanese for selecting me to participate in the 2017 Celanese International Impact Program (CIIP) in South Africa! I appreciated being a part of this group and am grateful for each moment I experienced. I am sure that I made an impact in that community; and the people there have impacted me forever.
Before leaving for this trip, I was excited to do something for another community and knew we would put our dedication, patience and love into every detail. I was eager to live in another culture and reality. I was ready to meet my colleagues from the Celanese community and show the world…