ICIS - chemical podcasts Episode 1351: Think Tank: Expect new wave of low carbon products in 2-3 years – Azelis
Jun 3, 2025
Michael Haite, Group Sustainability Director at Azelis, discusses the future of low carbon products in the chemical industry. He emphasizes how renewable energy access will reshape product offerings and highlights the critical role that distributors play in communicating sustainability data. Haite advocates for standardized carbon footprint measurements and stresses the need for lifecycle analysis. With smaller companies in Asia driving innovation, he foresees a wave of low carbon products within the next few years. Reshoring is also spotlighted as a key trend reshaping regional value chains.
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Triad of Sustainability
- Sustainability involves environmental, social, and profit aspects for true long-term viability.
- Azelis integrates these with an Impact 2030 program covering environment, social issues, ethics, and sustainable products.
Demand Transparent Sustainability Data
- Distributors must provide transparent sustainability data upstream and downstream.
- Digital availability of sustainability info should match financial and volume data flow for full transparency.
Use Standardized Supplier Carbon Data
- Rely on primary carbon footprint data from suppliers calculated via standardized methodologies.
- Secondary data sources help only when primary supplier data is unavailable.