Chain Reaction: Welcoming Consumer Goods Companies and Energizing the GIC Community
🚀 Launching Our Value Chain Partner Platform
This month we’re excited to launch a new platform to bring global consumer goods companies into direct collaboration with the chemical industry. Our goal? To co-develop tangible, scalable solutions that address Scope 3 emissions, circularity, and sustainable materials. From ingredients to packaging, consumer brands depend on the chemical sector—but solving industry-wide challenges requires joint action. Through this initiative, we’re inviting brands to help shape real-world projects, not just strategies. As GIC CEO Charlie Tan puts it: “We are putting out a strong call to action for global consumer goods companies to co-build the next generation of supplier-enabled solutions.” Interested to get involved? Contact us!
🌍Advancing Projects in our Global Community Meeting This month, we gathered over 45 colleagues from across our member companies for GIC’s Annual Community Meeting—and left more energized than ever. Over two days of working sprints, we pushed forward major collaborative projects, from redesigning how cars are dismantled to reclaim plastic, to piloting breakthrough PFAS destruction technologies. We also advanced work on circular municipal solid waste systems and sustainable biomass sourcing. It’s a clear reminder: by combining our expertise and resources, we can accelerate progress faster—and farther—than any company could alone.
Don't Miss: Webinar Today on Closing the Loop for a Circular Chemical Industry
Join the Global Impact Coalition and EY Circular Economy Network for an engaging discussion with industry leaders in this webinar. This roundtable will bring together experts from GIC, EY, SUEZ, Syensqo and value chain companies to explore the key challenges and opportunities in advancing a circular chemical industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from industry leaders and be part of the conversation on shaping a more circular future for chemicals.
A standout GIC moment? Collaborating with the Automotive Plastics Circularity group at a dismantler’s yard—sharing ideas around an excavator, united by a common goal despite coming from different companies.
As the voice behind Moeve Chemicals’ external communications, Alba helps shape how the company shares its sustainability journey with the world. Her approach to long-term goals? Break them into measurable milestones, stay grounded in data, and celebrate every small win on the way.
Going to K Fair in Dusseldorf in October? Let's ideate together!
Join the Global Impact Coalition for an interactive ideation workshop to identify ecosystem-level ideas to advance the chemical industry and related value chains towards a net-zero and circular future. Together, we'll explore how we can collectively achieve breakthrough sustainable business solutions unattainable for companies working on their own.
TOPIC: Driving High-Impact Net-Zero Solutions in the Chemical Industry
GIC & EY white paper: Closing the Loop for a Circular Chemical Industry
This paper explores how the chemical industry can help close the material loop, addressing barriers to circularity by scaling enabling technologies, supporting effective regulations and developing critical infrastructure. Authored by EY US and the GIC, this paper is part of a broader mission to deepen industry-wide understanding of sustainability and circularity. Read full white paper
Sustainability Magazine article: Reducing Chemical Emissions
The chemical industry stands at a crossroads. Responsible for around two billion tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually – more than double global aviation, its products underpin 95% of manufactured goods. Tackling this challenge requires a radical shift in technology and in how the sector collaborates and innovates. In this article, GIC CEO Charlie Tan shares his perspective on the challenges and what's needed to transform the chemical industry. Read full article
Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Events
Sustainability LIVE London: 9-10 September, London, UK
Sustainability Week NYC: 22-25 September, NYC, US
K Fair: 8-15 October, Dusseldorf, Germany
ADIPEC: 3-6 November, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Let's connect!
Reply to learn more and get involved in the sustainable transformation of the chemical value chain.
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