The Future of Sustainability Policy
Over the past few years, sustainability has become a priority for innovation teams in the materials and chemicals industry as well as consumer-facing industries like apparel, food, and beauty.
Strategy
Quantum Computing – A Truly Disruptive Force for Industries?
On June 10th, 2021, ten leading German corporations announced the foundation of the Quantum Technology and Application Consortium (QUTAC). Boosted by the German Government, the goal of the newly founded consortium is to further develop the existing fundamentals of quantum computing into usable industrial applications.
On the Way to Climate Neutrality
The EU Commission’s ambitious plan for a European Green Deal, launched shortly before the pandemic struck in early 2020, aims to make the continent the world’s first climate-neutral region by 2050. The goals spelled out in January last year call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% up to 2030, compared with 1990 levels.
Taking an Active Role in the Industry Transformation
Fernando J. Gómez, head of the Chemical and Advanced Materials Industry at the World Economic Forum (WEF), discusses the chemical-industry-related topics that are high on the WEF’s agenda.
Expert Statement: Christian Kohlpaintner, Brenntag
How to Build or Maintain Critical Mass in the Chemical Distribution Industry
Expert Statement: Peter Stockmeier, Stockmeier Group
How to Build or Maintain Critical Mass in the Chemical Distribution Industry
Expert Statement: Christopher Erbslöh, C.H. Erbslöh
How to Build or Maintain Critical Mass in the Chemical Distribution Industry
Expert Statement: Frank Schneider, IMCD
How to Build or Maintain Critical Mass in the Chemical Distribution Industry
Expert Statement: Thomas Sul and Natale Capri, DKSH
How to Build or Maintain Critical Mass in the Chemical Distribution Industry
Expert Statement: Thomas Dassler, Häffner
How to Build or Maintain Critical Mass in the Chemical Distribution Industry
Expert Statement: Thorsten Harke, Harke Group
How to Build or Maintain Critical Mass in the Chemical Distribution Industry
Expert Statement: Neville Prior, Cornelius Group
How to Build or Maintain Critical Mass in the Chemical Distribution Industry
Expert Statement: Dennis Verhaert, Azelis
How to Build or Maintain Critical Mass in the Chemical Distribution Industry
Expert Statement: Felix Thalmann, Büfa Group
How to Build or Maintain Critical Mass in the Chemical Distribution Industry
The Role of Clean Hydrogen for a Climate Neutral Industry
Europe wants to become the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050 and decouple its economic growth from the consumption of natural resources – this is what the members of the European Union committed to in the so-called Green Deal in December 2019.
Covid-19 Driving Manufacturing, CDMOs Driving Growth
The CPhI executive post-pandemic pharma survey, produced by Informa Markets as part of the CPhI Pharma 2021 Report, predicts that pandemic supply chain issues have further cemented a push for repatriated manufacturing globally. The findings suggest that over the next 5 years, governments and companies will gradually look to reduce complexity and increase regional self-reliance.
Swiss Biotech Report 2021
Switzerland, as one of the leading global biotech hubs, was well positioned to facilitate international collaborations and develop solutions to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, and the sector saw record levels of investment in 2020. This is the bottom line of the latest edition of the Swiss Biotech Report, published by the Swiss Biotech Association in conjunction with EY and eight other partner organizations.
Developing Innovative Ideas, Creating New Markets
As Managing Director of Asahi Kasei Europe, Hideki Tsutsumi has implemented the Japanese chemical company's growth strategy in Europe.
Weylchem Advanced Intermediates Broadens Scope of Market Activities
CHEManager Interview with Antti Koivisto and Michael Badine, WeylChem Advanced Intermediates
Renewable Hydrogen
To take advantage of the opportunity hydrogen presents, the European chemical industry must engage in the emerging hydrogen market now, setting up specific pilots, develop an appropriate partner and ecosystem network and, most crucially, adapt the R&D portfolios and investment plans needed to capture a share of the hydrogen opportunity.
Expert Statement: Clemens Mittelviefhaus, Yncoris
The European Chemical Industry has set out on an ambitious path to become carbon neutral.
Expert Statement: Thomas Wagner, GETEC
The European Chemical Industry has set out on an ambitious path to become carbon neutral.
Expert Statement: Vivi Hollertt, Nouryon
The European Chemical Industry has set out on an ambitious path to become carbon neutral.
Expert Statement: Frank Hyldmar, Currenta
The European Chemical Industry has set out on an ambitious path to become carbon neutral.
Expert Statement: Jürgen Vormann, Infraserv
The European Chemical Industry has set out on an ambitious path to become carbon neutral.
Expert Statement: Bernhard Kott, Symrise
The European Chemical Industry has set out on an ambitious path to become carbon neutral.
Expert Statement: Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, Symrise
The European Chemical Industry has set out on an ambitious path to become carbon neutral.
Expert Statement: Samia Nehme, Shell Chemicals
The European Chemical Industry has set out on an ambitious path to become carbon neutral.
Expert Statement: Mark Williams, SABIC
The European Chemical Industry has set out on an ambitious path to become carbon neutral.
Expert Statement: Matthias Braun, Sanofi-Aventis Germany
The European Chemical Industry has set out on an ambitious path to become carbon neutral.
Expert Statement: Zanna McFerson, Avantium
The European Chemical Industry has set out on an ambitious path to become carbon neutral.
Expert Statement: Herwig Buchholz, Merck
The European Chemical Industry has set out on an ambitious path to become carbon neutral.
Expert Statement: Ralf Brinkmann, Dow Germany
The European Chemical Industry has set out on an ambitious path to become carbon neutral.
Expert Statement: Wijnand Bruinsma, AkzoNobel
The European Chemical Industry has set out on an ambitious path to become carbon neutral.
Expert Statement: Bernhard Hettich, CHT Group
The European Chemical Industry has set out on an ambitious path to become carbon neutral.
