The chemical industry’s overlooked role ushering in the low-carbon economy
Not only can the chemical industry significantly cut its own emissions, but its centrality in the global economy position it as a potential catalyst for wider change.
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The Chemical and Advanced Materials Industry Community plays an essential l role in advancing the energy transition across all other sectors.
By convening top executives from the industry, the community is the hub for transformational industry dialogue among peers, facilitating the exchange of ideas, best practices, and cutting-edge insights.
Members of the Chemical and Advanced Materials Industry community actively work together to shape the future of the sector, foster innovation and new business practices, and inform new policymaking.
The industry community has defined the following strategic priorities for the year ahead:
- A more resilient chemical industry
- A more responsible chemical industry
- A more productive chemical industry
Contact: Fernando Gomez, Head of Industry Communities, fernando.gomez@weforum.org
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