Belgium's Solvay & BASF partner for sustainable HâOâ production
Solvay and BASF are partnering to cut Scope 3 emissions in the hydrogen peroxide (Hâ‚‚Oâ‚‚) supply chain. Solvay will now source low-carbon aluminum chloride from BASF in Germany, reducing related emissions by over 50 per cent. The move supports Solvay's 2030 sustainability goals and highlights the role of strategic sourcing in greener chemical production.
The shift from sourcing aluminum chloride from India to BASF in Germany is projected to decrease the carbon footprint associated with this raw material by over 50%. While acknowledging that broader industry change requires many such initiatives, this partnership demonstrates a concrete step towards more sustainable chemical production.
'This collaboration with BASF is a tangible step forward in achieving our sustainability objectives,' said Carlos Silveira, President of Solvay Peroxides. 'By prioritizing partners with more environmentally sound practices, we are making our supply chain more effi cient and reducing our emissions.'
'We are committed to supporting our customers in their efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and to further explore their markets with low-carbon products,' said Michael Wind, Vice President Inorganic Chemicals at BASF. 'Our Aluminum Chloride LowPCF (Product Carbon Footprint) based on renewable instead of fossil-based energy shows our focus on developing more sustainable products to enable the green transformation of our customers.'
The Solvay Linne Herten plant produces key chemicals, including those used in disinfectants. In 2020, the site underwent the installation of a solar farm that provides around 40% of its electricity, contributing to a reduction in yearly CO2 emissions of approximately 17%.
Both Solvay and BASF are participants in the 'Together for Sustainability' initiative, which promotes sustainable practices within the chemical supply chain. This collaboration aligns with Solvay's broader commitment to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2030 and highlights the role of strategic sourcing in reducing the environmental footprint of the chemical industry. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged.
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