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The Chemical industry has a unique chance to play a pivotal role in the sustainable transformation the world needs.

The Chemical Industry is a 5 trillion dollar sector that touches almost everything in our world - from the food we eat and the clothes we wear to the way we travel. 

As a result of this broad scope, the sector includes a diverse range of companies. ERM works with clients ranging from petrochemical to specialty manufacturing and agrochemical/agrotech companies and has identified three major trends impacting their business: 

  • Increased demand for sustainability in their operations and across their value chain
  • Digital transformation 
  • Accelerated globalization 

These trends manifest themselves in a range of issues that directly impact the strategy and operations of all chemical companies. We work with the most prominent chemical companies to manage the resulting challenges, including: 

  • Responding to increased social and investor pressures to act responsibly and increase sustainable practices while maintaining profitable operations 
  • Decarbonization of products through new processes or different feedstocks 
  • Demonstrating improved environmental and social stewardship to meet greater customer and end user expectations 
  • Maintaining compliance with the continued growth in regulations globally 
  • Creating, maintaining, and evolving safety standards in compliance with regional and international regulations 
  • Applying better technology and data to maintain a competitive edge 
  • Navigating mergers & acquisitions, divestment, and asset retirement 

We bring value by understanding their immediate and long-term needs and providing support that ranges from broad strategic corporate sustainability to services that help with product stewardship, EHS, due diligence, and remediation. 

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Towards Planet Positive Chemicals

A Chemical Transformation Roadmap

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The roadmap, issued by WBCSD in collaboration with ERM and nine leading chemical companies, emphasizes the urgent need for transforming chemical production, use, disposal, and recycling to reduce emissions and environmental harm.

It outlines a collaborative vision with six pathways and 33 actions by 2030 to achieve net-zero, nature-positive chemicals across sectors.

Discover valuable insights into the Chemical industry, guiding sustainable practices and informed decisions.

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