Solvay

On Monday two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said Cingolani was under investigation for renewing an environmental permit for the Rosignano Solvay plant on a Tuscan beach in 2022.

In September 2022 Solvay said it was planning to cut industrial waste discharged into the sea from soda-ash production on the Tuscan coast in the wake of pressure from environmentalists.

“For years, corporations including Solvay have put financial gain over our clean drinking water and the health of millions of people,” said Attorney General Matthew Platkin.

Ilham Kadri, chief executive of Belgian chemical group Solvay, said proximity to customers was key, adding she remained "very bullish" on Europe.

In the end, Solvay said it would invest $15 million in an effort to cut back on the discharge, which Bivona described as a win.