EMEA > “For the first time in 40 years, emissions are going down because we’re shutting down factories”: EU chemical industry rings the alarm bell

“For the first time in 40 years, emissions are going down because we’re shutting down factories”: EU chemical industry rings the alarm bell

Published 09:51 on February 25, 2025  /  Last updated at 09:51 on February 25, 2025  / /  EMEA, EU ETS

Technology improvements have historically driven CO2 cuts across Europe’s chemical sector, but for the first time emissions are now going down because of factory closures, the industry has warned, calling for some urgent measures to be adopted under the EU’s upcoming Clean Industrial Deal initiative.
Technology improvements have historically driven CO2 cuts across Europe’s chemical sector, but for the first time emissions are now going down because of factory closures, the industry has warned, calling for some urgent measures to be adopted under the EU’s upcoming Clean Industrial Deal initiative.


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