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Last updated : August 20, 2025 9:52 am
Speakers are: Rajnish Khandelwal, CEO - Marine Services, J.M. Baxi & Co.; Prakash Wagh, Global Product Stewardship, Technology & Sustainability, Clariant India Ltd.; Ravindra Gadre, Chief Procurement Officer & SCM, Apcotex Industries Ltd.; Pratyush S. Kadam, Head - Procurement & Logistics, Evonik India; and Ashish Kulkarni, Partner, Boston Consulting Group
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There is a session on "Sustainability in Chemical Logistics: Roadmap to Green Supply Chain". Speakers for the session are: Rajnish Khandelwal, CEO - Marine Services, J.M. Baxi & Co.; Prakash Wagh, Global Product Stewardship, Technology & Sustainability, Clariant India Ltd.; Ravindra Gadre, Chief Procurement Officer & SCM, Apcotex Industries Ltd.; Pratyush S. Kadam, Head - Procurement & Logistics, Evonik India; and Ashish Kulkarni, Partner, Boston Consulting Group.
Sustainability in chemical logistics focuses on minimizing environmental impact, ensuring safety, and optimizing efficiency while transporting and storing chemical goods. A green supply chain in this sector integrates eco-friendly practices to reduce carbon emissions, waste, and resource consumption while complying with stringent regulations and meeting stakeholder expectations. The roadmap to a green supply chain involves adopting innovative technologies, optimizing operations, and fostering collaboration to balance environmental, economic, and social responsibilities.
Points to be discussed during the session are: Decarbonizing transport: opportunities in rail, inland waterways, and green fuels; Circular economy and reverse logistics in chemicals; Measuring and reporting Scope 3 emissions in the supply chain; Sustainable sourcing, green packaging, and efficient warehousing; and Waste reduction and management.
The session will highlight how companies should prioritize decarbonization, invest in sustainable technologies, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering collaboration across the value chain. The discussion will focus on how industry can start with pilot projects (e.g., electrified fleets or recyclable packaging), measure progress with KPIs like carbon emissions or waste reduction, and scale solutions through stakeholder partnerships.