1、Towards Planet Positive Chemicals A chemical transformation roadmap enabled by a circular economy2Towards Planet Positive Chemicals A chemical transformation roadmap enabled by a circular economyImperative 1:Net-zero chemicals 9Imperative 2:Nature-positive chemicals 10Imperative 3:A just transition

2、for chemicals 11Enabler 1:Empowering a circular economy 12Enabler 2:Activating sustainable chemistry as a solution 14Enabler 3:Combatting pollution 15ContentsConclusion 18Glossary 19Acronyms&abbreviations 20The roadmap 0602.The case for change 0301.Chemicaltransformation roadmap:Pathways and actions

3、 0803.These companies contributed to this roadmap:3Towards Planet Positive Chemicals A chemical transformation roadmap enabled by a circular economyThe casefor change01.4Towards Planet Positive Chemicals A chemical transformation roadmap enabled by a circular economy01.The case for change“We use cir

4、cular economy principles and the power of sustainable chemistry to transform the value systems humanity live in.Together with value chain partners,we will drive a just,people-centered transition to net-zero and nature-positive chemicals by 2050.”Why now?For 200 years,the chemical industry and its va

5、lue chains have contributed to human,social and economic development by producing innovative goods that fulfil human needs.From electronics to vehicles,from textiles to pharmaceuticals,more than 95%1 of all manufactured products and materials rely on industrial chemical processes.However,past busine

6、ss models and methods have come at a great cost,including impacts on:1.Climate In 2019,the chemicals sector represented 6.3%of global greenhouse gas emissions.2 Without action,this emissions trajectory aligns with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC)4C global warming in 2050 scenario.