
Avantium was recognised in the distinguished Global Cleantech 100 list and awarded as company of the year in Europe and Israel. The company, which is a spin-out from Royal Dutch Shell and is headquartered in The Netherlands, was among a number of bio-based organisations, clearly demonstrating the power of innovation in the renewable chemical sector. The annual selection of 100 top cleantech companies is made from 6,000 companies from 60 countries.