An Accenture/Cefic report
April 2017
Sustainability has become a vital part of many business strategies across industries, and that has prompted growing interest in the circular economy— including among European chemical companies. The advent of the circular economy is likely to lead to significant changes for the industry, along with fundamental challenges. But it could present a major opportunity for the European chemical industry, and for Europe overall. The report looks at how the industry might shift to that type of economy, what it will take to get there, and what it will mean for chemical companies. The report takes a holistic view that goes beyond individual factors and issues—such as CO2 emissions, plastics recycling, bio-based chemicals or landfill policy—in order to create an integrated picture of the industry in a circular economy.