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Aiming to demystify LCAs and their significant role in driving forward sustainability in the chemical industry, our new guide, ‘Establishing the #environmental impact of products’ is now available. Get your copy now > https://ow.ly/3g0250SKL9a #LifeCycleAssessment #LCA #Chemical #ChemicalIndustry #Environment #Sustainability

Efforts to reduce the environmental impact of chemical processes have shaped the evolution of the entire sector https://lnkd.in/e-BPP5Xh

We are pleased to announced the launch of a new sustainability guide ‘Establishing the environmental impact of chemical products‘ produced by our associate member Ricardo plc with the support of the Chemical Industries Association. With the aim to demystify Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and their role in driving forward sustainability in the chemical sector, this guide will help chemical organisations advance their sustainability journey, drive change and embed sustainability into their operations. For the chemical industry, embracing LCAs represents more than just a nod towards environmental responsibility; it signifies a profound commitment to the green transition. With the world’s eyes increasingly focused on reducing carbon footprints, minimising waste, and conserving resources, the chemical sector has a unique opportunity to lead by example. Have a look, the guide offers practical insights, best practice and industry case studies on LCAs ➡ https://lnkd.in/dmhG5Ex6 Charis McInnes AIEMA | Sam Hinton | Sagardeep Garg | Craig Thomson | Ricardo Chemical Solutions #sustainability #LCA #environment #chemicalindustry

Join us on Jun 19th for a discussion on Sustainability for the Chemicals sector: ✅ Emerging concerns on chemical properties and the regulatory impact ♻ Eco-design in the light of ESPR 📢 EU Green Claims and implications on sustainable marketing https://lnkd.in/eT6kp9tb #CircularEconomy #ChemicalSustainability #Sustainability

From the impacts of #PFAS to the importance of taking the initiative with chemicals to maintain sustainability, read our discussion with the European Commission about the growing needs for sustainable chemistry in Europe. Read here: https://hubs.li/Q02qW2JL0 #GreenDeal #Sustainability #SustainableBusiness

Time to act on a sustainable chemicals revolution We have been advocating for a comprehensive approach to managing chemicals throughout their lifecycle since our 2020 strategy for a sustainable chemicals revolution. Current attempts at the massive undertaking of addressing chemical pollution are not working. For the world to solve the major environmental and health challenges we face, there must be a sustainable chemicals revolution. Governments across the world, including the UK, agreed to a new Global Framework on Chemicals last September – but we can't deliver on our international commitments without a coherent and comprehensive strategy for managing chemicals at home. In the UK, promises to deliver a #ChemicalsStrategy have been repeated time and again, since 2018. This week the Royal Society of Chemistry convened organisations from across the chemical sciences and raised our voices alongside those from major environmental groups. The government's response has been to once again promise action, without making the commitment to when this will be forthcoming. Our joint open letter was published in the Times on Thursday, coinciding with questions being asked at Westminster by MPs Chi Onwurah and Ruth Jones. There is no time to waste in launching a coherent and connected chemicals strategy, through which the UK can make best use of its undoubted scientific expertise and adapt to changing regulation more effectively. It must introduce both forward-looking regulation and business incentives in order to protect the environment and public health. Without this crucial strategy, the government is standing in the way of efforts to tackle chemical pollution, grow a safe, circular economy, develop new skills in the next generation of employees, and become a true science superpower.

We've just published our Environmental Impact of Chemical Products guide with the Chemical Industries Association It provides an introduction on: - why organisations in the chemical sector are using LCA, - how they are using it to lower emissions and - the relevant regulatory frameworks to be aware of. It also includes a case study on our work with Croda developing a bespoke LCA tool to perform cradle-to-grave assessments that helps identify where Croda's products provide environmental benefits. https://lnkd.in/dd4FZn3d #LifeCycleAssessment #LCA #Scope3 #Sustainable #SustainableChemicals

A new Environmental Footprint (EF) database is currently being developed by an unprecedented collaborative effort in the chemical industry. While discussing this topic, Dixit Parmar, Sustainability Manager at The Lubrizol Corporation, explained why organizations large and small can benefit from secondary databases like the new EF database.   Watch the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/dANjtfnK

📰In line with the 2020 Chemicals Strategy, the European Commission ("EC") yesterday adopted guiding criteria and principles for what would constitute "essential uses" of the most harmful #chemicals. In short, if a substance is #harmful but necessary for #health, #safety or the functioning of #society, and there are no acceptable alternatives, it can be used. The EC's main points in the guidance are: ☢️  the concept of "essential uses" is a tool to help determine when a use of a very harmful substance is justified from a societal point of view; ☢️  esential uses can be those that are providing resources or services that must remain in service for society to function (e.g., energy, mobility, transport, healthcare, infrastructure); ☢️  the concept can also be used as a tool to provide incentives in voluntary schemes such as sustainable #finance and possibly other initiatives to encourage and reward the transition to safe and sustainable products and practices; ☢️  in all cases, it will be necessary to take into account the context of use of the final product and the service or purpose it provides to society and its users. The guide can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dn56qGbx Suciu Popa #Environmental #Chemicals

Yesterday, I had the privilege of speaking at the @Steptoe EU Chemicals and Sustainability Conference, where a panel of experts delved into the overarching sectoral challenges that bridge the gap between business and politics. I am glad we could drive the discussion around ethanol, which underscored the critical importance of science-based and coherent EU legislation. A big thank you to all the speakers and attendees for making this event a success. Together, we are paving the way for a safer and more sustainable future. #Sustainability #EURegulations #ScienceBasedPolicy