Publishers Page – Sustainability: Reimagining
Business and Industry
– Vinoo Mathews
Sustainability in the chemical industry has evolved into a strategic, company-wide imperative driven by regulations, innovation, and public expectations.
CEOs Forum
Chemical Industry Digest engaged with CEOs of leading chemical companies – Rajesh Rathi (Sudarshan Chemical), Vishal Sharma (GIL Chemicals) and Chinmay Mhaskar (DKSH) to assess the evolving role and real impact of sustainability in the sector.
Indian Chemical Industry: Poised to Catalyse a Sustainable Future
– Siddhartha Ghosal, Dow India
The chemical industry is at a pivotal moment where sustainability is seen not as a constraint but a driver of innovation and growth.
Advances in Cradle to Cradle Principles in Chemical and Allied Sectors
– Prof. Dr. Michael Braungart, Leuphana University
Cradle to Cradle (C2C) principles offer India a transformative path to sustainability by redesigning products with safe, regenerative materials and closing resource loops.
Green Hydrogen: A Sustainable Solution to Global Energy and Climate Challenges
– D P Misra
Green hydrogen, produced using renewable energy, is emerging as a key solution to global climate and energy challenges enabling de carbonization across sectors supporting energy security and offering zero emissions.
Sustainable Design – A Catalyst for Climate Resilience and Energy Transition
– Devendra Awadhiya, N K Shyamsunder
Sustainable design in offshore oil and gas projects enhances energy efficiency, reduces carbon emissions, and promotes circular economy practices.
Decarbonizing Chemicals to Ensure Greener Manufacturing
– Dr. Sangeeta Srivasatava, Godavari Biorefineries Ltd
The chemical industry is embracing decarbonization through green chemistry, renewable feedstocks, and process innovation to meet climate goals.
The Hidden Majority: Addressing Scope 3 Emissions in Refining – ESG Expectations and Practical Pathways to Quantify and Reduce Value Chain Emissions
– Ritik Attwal, Michelle Wicmandy, Ujjval Bhatt, KBC
Scope 3 emissions, largely from downstream product use, represent up to 85% of a refinery’s carbon footprint. As ESG mandates rise, refiners must quantify and cut these emissions using integrated tools.
Micro Algae – India’s Opportunities and Urgent Need for Focus
– N S Venkataraman, Nandini Consultancy Centre
Microalgae offer immense potential for India as a high-yield, sustainable biofuel source, especially suited for wastelands and coastal areas.
