Abhijeet KOKATE is a seasoned procurement and sustainability professional with over 17 years of international experience in procurement, supply chain strategy, and environmental compliance across EMEA and global markets. Having led key initiatives in sustainability and decarbonization within the logistics and infrastructure sector, he now serves as the Global Program Manager for Environmental Levies at LyondellBasell (LYB). In this role, he drives the implementation of compliance activities related to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability goals. Abhijeet is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), reinforcing his expertise in strategic leadership and environmental stewardship.

The Pop in Your Job:
Navigating environmental levies is more than just compliance—it’s about proactively shaping how businesses respond to evolving sustainability challenges. The real challenge lies in balancing regulatory requirements with strategic foresight, ensuring that sustainability initiatives drive both compliance and long-term business value.

We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to unlock value for our customers, investors and society. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare.