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Global organizations must keep pace with the ever-evolving expectations for circular and sustainable products and supply chains. In today's world, customers are demanding responsibly designed and manufactured goods. Non-compliance with regulatory requirements, which are becoming increasingly intricate, poses significant risks. Furthermore, when making investment decisions, there is a heightened emphasis on sustainability. For the chemical industry, the transformation is an unavoidable and essential undertaking. But how can companies improve at proactively managing their product portfolios and supply chains? Explore the topic further in an article from Annette Koehler, ERM’s PS&C Lead, who spoke at ChemCon Asia last week: https://lnkd.in/dmfhqfbT #ChemConAsia #ChemicalIndustry #PharmaIndustry

Our latest #CMI #newsletter is out now: One topic: Creating Net-Zero Value Chains First established in 2019 within the World Economic Forum (WEF) as the Low-Carbon Emitting Technologies (LCET) initiative, the CEO-led Global Impact Coalition (GIC) was officially launched as an independent entity by seven global chemical companies in November 2023. Focused on reducing carbon emissions and advancing circularity in the #chemical industry, the GIC provides a platform to co-create new business models, develop proof-of-concept pilots, and scale-up new technologies. One of the projects to accelerate the transformation to a low-carbon and circular future is the recently launched R&D Hub, aimed at advancing new plastic recycling methods. In an interview with CHEManager International, Charlie Tan, CEO of GIC, explains the initiative’s scope and describes some key activities. Read more about this #interview and company news about AbbVie, Actylis, Arkema, CEPSA, Dow, Fujifilm Europe, Huntsman Corporation, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Siegfried, Solenis, WACKER, and more in our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eVQeRS2y Ralf Kempf

There is an urgent need to decouple resource consumption from value creation, and this necessitates a transformation that enables companies to leverage the potential of chemistry for their transition to a circular economy. The just-launched CTI guidance for the chemical industry leverages the Circular Transition Indicators v4.0 as a universal language of performance and accountability, and focuses on material circularity as the foundation for performance measurement. Access: https://lnkd.in/ehka4MjF WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development #Chemistry #CircularEconomy #Circularity #CTI Arkema | BASF | The Chemours Company | Clariant | Covestro | Dow | Evonik | J.M. Huber Corporation | IFF | Infineum | SABIC | Sika | Solvay | Syensqo

Join us at The Chemical Summit on Oct 24-25th. Registration is now open at thechemicalsummit.com! We'll be diving deep into the role of Business Transformation and Sustainability that are shaping the future of the chemical industry. Our Keynote speaker, Brad Beauchamp, President and CEO of Carpenter Co., will speak about the power of business transformation, sustainability and the everyday steps that chemical companies are taking to grow and transform. In his speech, The Future of Chemicals: It's an Evolution, not a Revolution, he will address why sustainability is crucial for the chemical industry! We will also discuss mitigating risks and enhancing reputation; sustainability drives innovation, opens new business opportunities, and ensures long-term resilience. At The Chemical Summit, we'll be exploring: 💡Setting clear sustainability goals 💡Implementing eco-friendly manufacturing processes 💡Engaging with stakeholders to understand their concerns and expectations 💡Investing in R&D of sustainable alternatives 💡Collaborating with industry peers to drive collective change Regular registration ends soon - so register now and remind your peers to secure their spots as well. Together, we can create a more sustainable and resilient chemical industry. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gGkMZv4B #ChemicalSummit #Sustainability #ESG #ChemicalIndustry #Innovation

Milestone publication addressing how to measure #sustainability performance at the product & portfolio level. As the demand for greater transparency increases and company decisions are taken on the individual product level rather than supplier level, tools such as PSA will play an increasingly important role. Look for further developments towards an international standard in 2024. #chemicals #circularity #circulareconomy

Business is a vital partner in sustainable solutions development

With growing demand for #RecycledPlastics and investment in recycling ramping up, what does the future hold for plastics circularity? Bertan E., executive director/chemical consulting at S&P Global Commodity Insights and lead author of a recent report on plastics circularity, joins the #ChemicalWeek #podcast to discuss the state of #plastic recycling, the promise of #ChemicalRecycling technology, and hurdles to developing a circular plastics #SupplyChain. https://okt.to/6bf14L

⚠ 95% of all manufactured products rely today on #chemicals. More than 90% of these materials manufactured are either wasted, lost or remain unavailable for reuse, polluting soil and waters.    📣 We launch Portfolio Sustainability Assessment (PSA) v2.0 to empower companies in chemical-intensive sectors to cultivate #sustainability management methodologies and processes.     🆕 This new version introduces best practices for applying the framework for innovation. 🔄 It presents an approach to integrate #circularity into portfolio assessments and offers expert guidance to fortify product stewardship efforts.    👉 Explore what PSA Framework can do for you: https://lnkd.in/eQ7n8eQK BASF, Solvay, The Chemours Company, Arkema, ERM, Evonik, IFF, Clariant, Covestro, Dow, Infineum, Merck Life Science, SABIC, Sika, Cefic (European Chemical Industry Council)

With today’s top 10 most frequently used chemicals products developed more than 50 years ago, industry leaders are striving to disrupt traditional R&D approaches and increase circularity, while also reducing emissions. To understand the obstacles and opportunities, we surveyed over 200 senior leaders of North American chemicals companies, including executives of industry-leading companies, investment firms, and start-ups. With the need for greater collaboration to foster a more vibrant innovation ecosystem, learn about their insights on what it will take to accelerate the chemicals sector towards a more progressive and sustainable future. #chemicals #innovation #disruption #sustainability

If you like to know more about plastic waste availability, regional trends for recycling, mechanical and chemical recycling technologies, upcoming capacities, price dynamics, legislations and certifications, you can get in touch with us for our Plastic Circularity special report. I am also discussing the topic over a recent Chemical Week podcast https://lnkd.in/d7ptBuVT