PODCAST: Can chemicals sustainability agenda survive the pandemic?

BARCELONA (ICIS)–With economies collapsing around the world and chemical supply chains under intense pressure, the circular economy and the  sustainability agenda also faces disruption.

– Recycled polymer markets squeezed as virgin prices fall
– Bankruptcies and closures possible in May/June
– Commitments and targets on sustainability likely to remain in place
– But the crisis may make it more difficult to meet targets
– Move from global to local supply chains will support recycling

Listen to this podcast interview with Matt Tudball, ICIS Senior Editor for recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET); Mark Victory, ICIS Senior Editor for recycled polyethylene (R-PE) and recycled polypropylene (R-PP); John Richardson, ICIS Senior Consultant, Asia; and Paul Hodges, chairman at consultancy International eChem.

Podcast interview by Will Beacham