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1、www.changechemistry.orgAdvancing the Goals of the Clean Fuels and Products Shot through Sustainable Chem istryJoel A.Tickner,ScDJoel A.Tickner,ScDExecutive DirectorApril 9,2024A bold goal“Establish the United States as a world leader in clean fuel and clean carbon-based chemical production,create an

2、d maintain new high-quality jobs,and provide enhanced energy security with robust domestic supply chains.”By 2050,50%of carbon-based chemicals from sustainable carbon sources.The chem ical industry is the largest industrial carbon em itter.https:/www.energy.gov/eere/doe-industrial-decarbonization-ro

3、admapBut it is also a large contributor to the plastics crisis and chem ical pollutionTo avoid regrettable tradeoffs solutions,need to go beyond decarbonization“The business proposition for investment in sustainable chemistry includes not only decarbonization benefits but also those associated with

4、eliminating chemicals of concern and finding safer alternatives(also referred to as“detoxification”).Such investments may lower cost and financial and reputational risk,increase government compliance,create new market value,avoid regrettable substitutions,and support corporate sustainability targets

5、.Making a strong business casethat sustainable chemistry investments solve multiple challenges and have improved life cycle costsis critical for market success.“Need to be clear on the direction-Sustainable Chem istryhttps:/www.sustainablechemistrycatalyst.org/s/Defining-Sustainable-Chemistry-Report

6、-Feb-2023.pdfTo achieve Earth Shot and Sustainable Chem istry goals will need to advance RD&D at m ultiple levels.https:/ DefinitionSupply Chain ComplexityIncumbencyConfusionSwitching RiskPrice/Perform.Supply&DemandTransparencyNew Technology Access/PlacementADOPTIONGovernment RegulationConsumer Awar