Sustainability

Many companies have a goal of becoming carbon neutral and focus on corporate sustainability goals has accelerated. The move to green energy, more-sustainable feedstocks, and a circular economy continues to be an ongoing process for many operations. 

 

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CP Notebook: Former Exxon Biosciences Chief Reveals Why Big Oil Is Betting on Carbon Capture
Zara Summers, now LanzaTech's CSO, explains how oil companies like Exxon are positioning themselves to profit from carbon storage while her current firm develops innovative solutions...
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Energy Technology: Chemical Industry Eyes Hydrogen, Nuclear and Geothermal to Fuel Decarbonization
With ambitious sustainability targets in sight, the chemical sector looks to hydrogen, modular nuclear and geothermal energy to transform production processes and reduce emissions...
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photobioreactor in laboratory for biofuel production
Chemical processing companies are well-positioned for a biomanufacturing revolution.
President-Elect Trump's impact on chemical industry
As manufacturers welcome a potential rollback of Biden-era rules, experts warn companies must still answer to shareholders and customers on environmental commitments.

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Plastic pellets for production, plastic polymer dye granules color green.
May 7, 2025
The expansion increases green ethylene output to 275,000 tons per year and supports annual CO₂ capture of 159,000 tons.
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May 7, 2025
Commercial-scale production of biobased surfactant is expected to begin in the second half of 2025.
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aerial view of DePoly recycling plant in Monthey, Switzerland
April 30, 2025
The Monthey, Switzerland, facility will convert PET and polyester waste into virgin-quality raw materials.
Dow Delays $6.4 Billion Path2Zero Project Amid Market Uncertainty
April 24, 2025
Chemical giant postpones net-zero emissions facility in Canada, citing tariff concerns and $290M quarterly loss
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PET bottle caps
Feb. 25, 2025
Company expects to produce ‘hundreds of millions’ of caps annually at Reed City facility.
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acrylic acid, cosmetic bottle
Feb. 17, 2025
With an initial production capacity of 100 metric tons per year, LG Chem plans to accelerate production if demand for eco-friendly raw materials increases.
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Rubber stamp over paper background with leaves symbol printed on it.
Feb. 10, 2025
Companies make moves on ISCC PLUS targets, introducing sustainable materials for the hygiene market.
Recycling Plant Uses Superheated Water to Tackle Plastic Waste
Feb. 7, 2025
The 30-minute process converts plastic into various hydrocarbon products.