Indian Chemical News (ICN), an online media covering Chemicals, Petrochemicals, and Energy sector in association with Schneider Electric is organizing an E-conference on “Navigating the Path to Net-zero in the Chemicals Industry” on July 26, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM.

Please register as a delegate for the E-conference by clicking on the link (https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nP5H46-tSqOcR7dE_K_EkQ). 

The speakers for the E-conference are: Girish Satarkar, Executive Director, Deepak Nitrite Ltd.; K. K. Sharma, Whole Time Director – EHS, DCM Shriram Ltd.; Dr. Mritunjay Chaubey, Global Vice President – Environment & Sustainability, UPL Ltd.; and Venkat Garimella, Vice President - Strategy & Sustainability, Schneider Electric India. The moderator for Net Zero session is Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News.  Gianluca Merola, Global Business Development for Specialty Chemicals, Schneider Electric and Rohit Chashta, Sustainability Business Leader, Schneider Electric India will enlighten the audience with their informative presentations on the subject.

The path to achieving Net Zero emissions in the Chemical and Petrochemical industry involves a combination of technological advancements, operational improvements, innovations and collaboration among various stakeholders. There is a need to invest in the development and deployment of low-carbon and carbon capture technologies. Moreover, reusing and recycling materials, implementing closed-loop systems, and designing products for easy disassembly can help minimize the use of virgin resources and reduce emissions. These can be achieved through a collaborative approach and an active support at policy and regulatory level.  

Key Discussion Points for the Session are: Embracing Clean Technologies, Energy Efficiency; Shift to Renewable Feedstocks; Circular Economy Approach; Collaborative Innovation; Policy and Regulatory Support; Life Cycle Assessment; Consumer Demand and Behaviour Change; and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). 

Schneider Electric is at the center of this industrial (r)-evolution. Its solutions are aimed at bridging progress and sustainability. The company supports partners and customers with a diverse range of solutions and services to move forward towards Net Zero.