Decarbonization, Supply Chains, & Future Growth: Themes from WPC 2024 - Ep 157

Curious about the major strategic issues facing all aspects of the petrochemical industry? Learn more about what leading global experts and industry executives are discussing in terms of critical issues impacting the chemical market from the 2024 World Petrochemical Conference with host Victoria Meyer. With over 1500 attendees from 53 countries, representing 550 companies, conference topics ranged from decarbonization, to supply chain resilience, to the impact of geopolitical challenges on the shipping industry.

Victoria is joined by industry experts Tony Potter and Rahul Kapoor from S&P Global on this week’s episode of The Chemical Show to highlight the major takeaways from the WPC 2024. Through insightful discussions, Victoria and her guests explore the role of chemicals in the energy transition, regionalization of supply chains, and the progression towards sustainable technologies, offering valuable insights and engaging perspectives for professionals in the chemical and shipping industries. 

Join us this week as Victoria, Tony and Rahul discuss the following:

• The role of chemicals in the energy transition and decarbonization
• The need for alignment and collaboration in developing global standards around sustainability, ESG measurements, and other industry requirements
• The chemical industry is a vital part of the energy transition 
• Geopolitical challenges in the shipping industry
• The challenges of decarbonization in supply chains

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