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Global Impact Coalition Newsletter I Sept. 2024

Growing Stronger: Expanding Projects
& Adding New Member SUEZ

In September we met with many of our members and partners for several working group sprints, our Executive Committee meeting, and third quarter ideation session focused on Gen AI solutions. Our member Clariant hosted the GIC at their Innovation Center in Frankfurt, Germany.

This month we were thrilled to announce our newest member, SUEZ, a global leader in circular solutions for water and waste management. Their addition helps us connect along the value chain to find more holistic solutions to the sustainability challenges facing the chemical industry on our journey towards net zero circularity.

Read the SUEZ press release

Save the Date: Webinar on October 10th

Don't miss our upcoming webinar co-hosted with EY on "The Strategic Role of the Chemical Industry in Enabling a Circular Economy". Hear industry leaders from LyondellBasell, Eastman, P&G, EY and the Global Impact Coalition.

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Who's Who: Q&A with 2 GIC Team Members

Fiona Van Den Brink from LyondellBasell

How do you factor in sustainability to your personal life/career?

“As a chemical engineer, I believe working at the interface of innovation and sustainability within the chemical industry is where I have had and can continue to have a big impact on sustainability."

Stefan Schnippering from Mitsubishi Chemical Group

What do you most appreciate working with GIC?

“My experience in GIC has been very positive. It's great to have these dialogues with our industry peers. It really feels like we are a team, although from individual companies competing in the market."

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Stay Informed: Recent GIC Articles

What can we learn from industry editors?

We launched an initiative to gather insights from editors and journalists shaping the discourse on sustainability in the chemical industry. Through a series of LinkedIn posts, we shared their perspectives on key trends, challenges, and opportunities influencing the industry's sustainability transition. What did they have to say?

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What's the value of sustainable methanol?

Methanol can be produced from various feedstocks, including fossil fuels and more sustainable alternatives like recycled waste, bio-based materials, and carbon capture and utilization (CCU or DAC). Scaling up sustainable methanol production can significantly contribute to net-zero emissions goals in both the chemical and transportation sectors.

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