With sustainability increasing in popularity and the carbon footprints of end-to-end supply chains evaluated, innovation and manufacturing will skyrocket.
Many companies within the chemical space have pledged to reduce their Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions; now, they are looking to tackle the more daunting Scope 3 emissions.
Leaders in the distribution of raw materials and chemicals provide updates on the state of the industry and what they expect for the adhesives and sealants industry going forward.
Representatives from Palmer Holland, Univar Solutions, and the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) answer questions in this year’s distributor roundtable discussion.
By prioritizing a more diverse portfolio, such as one that incorporates both styrene acrylic- and acrylic-based latexes, companies can ensure they can adjust their production as needed.
Chemical companies’ attention has shifted from demand issues to more sustainable practices in an effort to address rising production and transportation costs, greater demand to reduce carbon footprint, diminished profitability, and the push to develop more recyclable products.
The U.S. chemical industry is undergoing a profound transformation in 2023, embarking on a journey of portfolio refinement, supply chain optimization, and groundbreaking material innovation.