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Cefic Publishes Chemical Industry’s Manifesto ‘Teaming Up For A Climate-Neutral And Competitive Europe’
Cefic has released its manifesto ‘Teaming up for a Climate-Neutral and Competitive Europe’ outlining its key priorities for the new EU institutional cycle. The manifesto emphasises the industry’s commitment to supporting the EU Green Deal and the importance of a legislative environment that facilitates the industry’s transition to 2050.
The journey of petrochemicals explained: from raw materials to 95% of all manufactured goods
We updated our flowchart illustrating the complex journey of petrochemicals from raw materials to everyday products. The update reflects the industry’s initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and diversify its feedstock.
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Discover our Interactive Flowchart
Petrochemicals Europe’s Flowchart illustrates the complex journey of petrochemicals from raw materials to everyday products. The updated chart reflects the industry’s initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and diversify its feedstock. Check out the updated flowchart and order a printed copy:
Petrochemicals in action
Discover where petrochemicals are used and how their versatility and properties are invaluable.
Electronics
Construction
Transport
Household products
Textile
Paint and Coatings
Packaging
Cosmetics & Medical
Petrochemical Industry in Europe
300.000 Jobs
145 €Billion/year total sales
%
95% of manufactured products
%
26% of total chemical sales
Solvents – a key ingredient of durable and sustainable materials
When you see solar panels or bridges you probably don’t think that solvents play a big role in making and protecting them. Yet they do. Solvents are essential to glue solar panels together. Coatings with solvents protect infrastructure like bridges and dams from corrosion and rust, extending their lifetime by decades.
Upcoming Event
Transition Finance Event: Let’s make the difference.
Join us at the first-ever Transition Finance Event (29-30 November in Geleen, Netherlands), dedicated to shaping the future of financing the chemical and wider process industry's net-zero and circular transitions. Last seats available!