Cristian Barcan is VP of Sustainability & Industry Affairs for the Vinyl Business & Sustainability Council.
Cristian leads the Vinyl Institute’s overall campaign to advance the vinyl industry’s sustainability commitment and progress, and builds positive relationships with key influencers. Cristian has over two decades experience in the chemical industry, working for BASF and UL in developing value based sustainability programs. His past efforts in promoting and teaching sustainable development guidelines and whole-chain traceability practices have brought him recognition from global food market chain participants, trade organizations, and various government associations. He received the highest level of certification from the International Society of Sustainability Professionals. And also held a number of leadership roles at The Sustainability Consortium, Sustainable Brands, Green Building Initiative, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
