The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business

Careers, Care, and The Future of Chemicals with Daryl Roberts of DuPont


Listen Later

Ep 166 Show Notes 


Explore the pivotal role data and AI are playing in transforming safety and sustainability at DuPont with Daryl Roberts, Chief Engineering and Operations Officer. At ACC's Responsible Care® and Sustainability Conference, Daryl shares his journey in the chemical industry, fueled by a family heritage of engineering, and his career progression through various roles in notable companies like Eastman Kodak, Arkema, and DuPont.


Daryl highlights DuPont's unwavering commitment to Responsible Care and sustainability, detailing innovative approaches ranging from electric vehicle components to water filtration systems. The discussion delves into how DuPont leverages data and AI for predictive maintenance and operational safety, ultimately aiming to foster a sustainable and safe work environment. Aspiring leaders can glean invaluable advice on taking risks and the importance of continuous learning in advancing their careers.


This episode was recorded at the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care® and Sustainability Conference. 


Be sure to explore the following topics this week:

  • Career in chemicals... a family legacy
  • Harnessing Responsible Care as a measure of trust and community value
  • DuPont's 3 Pillars of Sustainability
  • Developing Products that Drive Safe Living
  • How Data and AI drive sustainability and operations
  • Key Skills in the Future Workforce
  • Lifelong learning to drive career success



Killer Quote: "We value not only our employees and contractor safety, but we value their safety and the safety in the environment in which we share with them. And it is something we have to earn, and it's something we have to work at every day." - Daryl Roberts


***Don’t miss an episode: Subscribe to The Chemical Show on your favorite podcast player.
***Like what you hear? Leave a rating and review.
***Want more insights? Sign up for our email list at https://www.thechemicalshow.com 

Wondering how we produce our podcast?

  • We use Transistor to publish our podcast. Check it out here: https://transistor.fm/?via=victoria
  • We use CastMagic.io to create ShowNotes, Newsletters, Social Media posts and more. Check it out here: https://get.castmagic.io/ean5etivmzi1
  • We use Descript to edit and transcribe each podcast episode. Follow this link to learn more: https://get.descript.com/j0hyfup4gm0t

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk BusinessBy Victoria Meyer

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

33 ratings


More shows like The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business

View all
Freakonomics Radio by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

Freakonomics Radio

32,062 Listeners

Planet Money by NPR

Planet Money

30,700 Listeners

This Week in Startups by Jason Calacanis

This Week in Startups

1,288 Listeners

Energy Gang by Wood Mackenzie

Energy Gang

1,255 Listeners

Chemical Week by Chemical Week

Chemical Week

6 Listeners

The Indicator from Planet Money by NPR

The Indicator from Planet Money

9,530 Listeners

Short Wave by NPR

Short Wave

6,354 Listeners

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg by All-In Podcast, LLC

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

9,799 Listeners

No Stupid Questions by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

No Stupid Questions

3,656 Listeners

A Bit of Optimism by Simon Sinek

A Bit of Optimism

2,172 Listeners

People I (Mostly) Admire by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

People I (Mostly) Admire

2,106 Listeners

ICIS - chemical podcasts by ICIS - chemical podcasts

ICIS - chemical podcasts

4 Listeners

The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis by Nathaniel Whittemore

The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis

557 Listeners

The Circuit with Emily Chang by Bloomberg

The Circuit with Emily Chang

35 Listeners

The Economics of Everyday Things by Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett

The Economics of Everyday Things

1,651 Listeners