8th Future Dialog Focuses on Sustainability in the Chemical Industry

been exceeded. One of these is climate change, driven by the emission of greenhouse gases such as CO₂ or methane. The chemical industry must also do its part: Although it is one of the world’s most important [...] central goal. Between 2021 and 2030, the Essen-based corporation plans to cut 1.1 million tons of CO₂ emissions and spend 700 million euros on the necessary measures. These savings are expected primarily [...] products. “This is a major challenge for the industry,” Düssel said. Furthermore, measures for reducing CO₂ must be economically viable, or the future of the company could be jeopardized. Following the presentation …