Clariant joins the RCI to accelerate transition away from carbon fuels
Clariant has announced that it has joined the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI).
The aim of the RCI is to support and accelerate the transition from the use of fossil carbon to the use of renewable carbon in the chemical industry. Switching to renewable carbon sources prevents additional fossil carbon entering the atmosphere and thus addresses a core problem of climate change.
“I am convinced that the chemical industry plays a central role in tackling climate challenge and in shaping progress toward a more circular and bio-based economy. This journey can only be achieved through strong commitment to sustainability-driven innovation, ambitious goals, and a close collaboration with partners along the value chain,” said Conrad Keijzer, CEO of Clariant.
More than 70% of the greenhouse gas emissions can directly be related to additional fossil carbon that is extracted from the ground.
While complete decarbonisation may be a feasible option for some sectors, organic chemistry will always depend on carbon since it is integral for the creation of chemicals and materials that are essential in almost all industries. The most promising solution is to reuse carbon already found in materials or in the atmosphere.
That is why Clariant will join the RCI in propagating the use of viable alternative carbon sources, such as biomass, CO2 and recycling streams.
“Along with ambitious, science-based climate targets and transparent methods of tracking progress, Clariant has prioritised sustainability-driven innovation,” Richard Haldimann, chief technology & sustainability officer at Clariant.
“The switch to renewable raw materials, a sustainable bioeconomy and integrating circular economy principles are the pillars of our commitment. We continue to make great progress. Clariant has already developed technology for the creation and implementation of renewable carbon in many business areas.”
The aim of the RCI is to support and accelerate the transition from the use of fossil carbon to the use of renewable carbon in the chemical industry. Switching to renewable carbon sources prevents additional fossil carbon entering the atmosphere and thus addresses a core problem of climate change.
“I am convinced that the chemical industry plays a central role in tackling climate challenge and in shaping progress toward a more circular and bio-based economy. This journey can only be achieved through strong commitment to sustainability-driven innovation, ambitious goals, and a close collaboration with partners along the value chain,” said Conrad Keijzer, CEO of Clariant.
More than 70% of the greenhouse gas emissions can directly be related to additional fossil carbon that is extracted from the ground.
While complete decarbonisation may be a feasible option for some sectors, organic chemistry will always depend on carbon since it is integral for the creation of chemicals and materials that are essential in almost all industries. The most promising solution is to reuse carbon already found in materials or in the atmosphere.
That is why Clariant will join the RCI in propagating the use of viable alternative carbon sources, such as biomass, CO2 and recycling streams.
“Along with ambitious, science-based climate targets and transparent methods of tracking progress, Clariant has prioritised sustainability-driven innovation,” Richard Haldimann, chief technology & sustainability officer at Clariant.
“The switch to renewable raw materials, a sustainable bioeconomy and integrating circular economy principles are the pillars of our commitment. We continue to make great progress. Clariant has already developed technology for the creation and implementation of renewable carbon in many business areas.”
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