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Circular Solutions

The path to a sustainable, net-zero future for the chemical industry is paved with challenges – and also opportunities.

Circular Solutions

The path to a sustainable, net-zero future for the chemical industry is paved with challenges – and also opportunities.

Using Chemistry to Create Net-Zero Value Chains

In this interview, Charlie Tan, CEO of the Global Impact Coalition (GIC), explains the initiative’s scope and describes some key activities.

Decarbonizing for a Sustainable Future

Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the supply chain lies outside of a company’s direct control, so collaboration with suppliers and partners in the supply chain is key.

Carbon Footprinting as a Competitive Advantage

Chemical industry's pivotal role in sustainability; Carbon accounting as a game-changer for competitiveness

Arxada Expands at Visp to Continue Supplying DSM

Swiss specialty chemicals company Arxada said it will invest 20 million Swiss francs to expand production at its Visp site following the extension of a long-term supply partnership with DSM.

Maire Tecnimont Wins African Urea Project

Italy’s Stamicarbon, part of engineering group Maire Tecnimont, has been selected to license its urea technology for a project in Sub-Saharan Africa. The melt and granulation plant, the first urea production facility in the country, will have capacity of 4,000 t/d. The identity of the client was not disclosed.

Perstorp Starts Switch to Sustainable Polyols

Swedish chemical producer Perstorp is making strides toward its sustainability goals following its mid-May announcement that it will be acquired by Malaysian petrochemicals giant Petronas Group (PCG) for €1.54 billion.

The Age of Sustainability

In a nutshell, reaching sustainability has become a key aspect for chemical companies and adjacent businesses along the product chain with a high entry hurdle for everyone.

Flow Chemistry Opens up New Possibilities

Nuon Will Supply Flexible Energy to Production Sites of AkzoNobel

Covestro and Reverdia to Develop Bio-based TPU Foam

Lego to Boost R&D for Sustainable Materials

Perstorp Enters Next Development Phase

CAC Develops Promising Synthetic Gas To Fuel Method

Jörg Engelmann, Managing Director of CAC, explains: "We are looking for ideas, focussing on finding solutions for the future. If through our expertise we can identify new paths and get around obstacles, we will get there in the end. Visit us at ACHEMA 2015, hall 9.1, stand B26. "

AkzoNobel Extends Supplier Partnership with McLaren Racing

AkzoNobel and Photanol to Develop Green Building Blocks

Organic and Natural Ingredients

Chemistry is ... In the Name of Sustainability

Sustainability through Supply Chain Optimization

New Horizons in R&D for Bio-Based Plastics

CESIO Congress 2013 Will Focus on Worldwide Megatrends

Germany Puts Deeper Carbon Cut Back on EU Agenda

Going Green, Big Business Hires Auditors For Proof

How Industrial Packaging Can Boost Sustainability Measures

PricewaterhouseCoopers Survey Shows Optimism Among Chemicals CEOs

DSM Receives European Outsourcing Award For Carbon Footprint Reducing Technology

Global CO2 Reduction – Businesses between Flood of Costs and New Market Opportunities