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CLIMATE CHANGE IN BUSINESS PROCESSES
Engaging on climate policy: positions and industry associations
Assessing alignment with industry associations
Association
1. Acknowledgement and
support for climate science
2. Support for the Paris
Agreement goal
3. S
upport of carbon pricing that provides greater
incentives for innovation and low-carbon choices
4. D
evelopment of low and lower-carbon energy
solutions in the form of renewable energy, green
hydrogen, natural gas (as a transition fuel) and
energy efficiency
5. Transparency and disclosure
Reference information
Verband der Chemischen
Industrie e.V. (VCI) - VCI acts
according to the principle
of sustainability and are
an alliance partner of the
chemistry sustainability
initiative. VCI promotes
sustainability in its work and
in the industry to provide
impetus for sustainable
development in business,
science, politics and society.
Aligned – Supports climate
neutral policies and the Paris
Agreement.
Aligned – The VCI supports
the Paris Agreement. In a
recent study, it showed that
climate-neutral chemistry is
possible and which conditions
are needed for the German
chemical industry to become
carbon-neutral by 2050.
Aligned – Supports carbon pricing through a global
ETS to enable competitive conditions at the global
level and avoid carbon leakage.
Aligned – The VCI supports the promotion of renewable
energies to make energy supplies climate-friendly,
reliable and affordable.
Aligned – Supports
transparent monitoring,
reporting and verification
systems (MRV).
https://www.vci.de/vci-online
/top-themen/raw-materials-base
-of-the-chemical-industry.jsp
American Chemistry Council
(ACC) - To deliver long-term
business value through
exceptional advocacy
and improved member
performance. This includes
best-in class member
engagement, political
advocacy, communications
and scientific research. We
are committed to fostering
progress in our economy,
environment and society.
Aligned – ACC Climate Policy
Principles 2019:
Aligned – ACC supports
the policy statements of
the International Council of
Chemical Associations (ICCA)
on the Paris Agreement,
which recognises the role
of the chemical industry in
achieving the goal of the Paris
Agreement.
Aligned – ACC believes any climate policy should
be based on market signals and administrative
provisions that send clear messages: transparent,
predictable, technology-neutral price signals will
facilitate lower GHG emissions, and any such
price signals should be made revenue neutral.
The complexity and administrative costs of
United States climate policy must be minimised
to the fullest extent possible. ACC considers the
protection of the competitiveness of United
States manufacturing as key. The United States
chemical industry is in the midst of a historic
wave of investment in new capacity. Any climate
policy must protect the ability of energy-intensive,
trade-exposed industries to compete in the global
economy.
ACC considers climate change as
a global challenge that requires
long-term commitment and
action by every segment of
society. A combination of
technology, market-based
and policy solutions will be
necessary to reduce GHG
emissions and achieve climate
goals, such as those of the Paris
Agreement.
Encourages the use of energy-efficient products and
technologies. Acknowledges the role of natural gas as a
raw material base alongside renewable sources.
Through discussion, ACC supports an ETS or carbon
tax depending on member jurisdiction.
American Cleaning Institute
(ACI) - Serves the growth
and innovation of the U.S.
cleaning products industry
by advancing the health
and quality of life of people
and protecting our planet.
ACI achieves this through a
continuous commitment to
sound science and being a
credible voice for the industry.
Aligned – ACI acknowledges
that the science is clear. This
is supported by the following
statement: "ACI recognizes
the urgent need to hold
global average temperature
in accordance with scientific
consensus. As such, ACI has
challenged cleaning product
manufacturers and chemical
producers to take action by
aligning their climate strategies
and goals, with the need to
limit the global temperature
rise to 1,5°C or less by reaching
net-zero global emissions by
2050."
Aligned – ACI acknowledges
that the science is clear. This
is supported by the following
statement: "ACI recognizes
the urgent need to hold
global average temperature
in accordance with scientific
consensus. As such, ACI has
challenged cleaning product
manufacturers and chemical
producers to take action
by aligning their climate
strategies and goals, with
the need to limit the global
temperature rise to 1,5°C
or less by reaching net-zero
global emissions by 2050."
Partially aligned – ACI supports policy and
collaborations with external stakeholders,
minimising emissions from cleaning product use,
however no direct statement on carbon pricing
support. Sasol will continue to engage to encourage
alignment and clear positioning on policy and fiscal
instruments to drive the transition.
Partially Aligned – “ACC supports a national energy
strategy that develops and uses America's diverse
sources, promotes energy efficiency and encourages
the development and adoption of new technologies.”
Specifically, ACC supports development of low energy
carbon solutions (including renewable energy, energy
efficiency, hydrogen and CCUS).
Post engagement with ACC, Sasol concluded that ACC
is partially aligned with our principles because they
are supportive of GHG emissions being regulated and
the development of low and lower-carbon energy
solutions, but they do not support regulation of natural
gas. ACC further explains “the chemical industry relies
on essential and cost-sensitive feedstocks, such as
natural gas, natural gas liquids, hydrogen and others,
as well as processes that result in little or no GHG
emissions. Manufacture and use of such feedstocks
and processes should be exempted from climate
regulation.”
Aligned – ACI is driving for 100% renewable energy
and low-carbon solutions. In addition, support for
CCUS is also indicating by the following statement:
"Enhancing climate resilience by restoring, conserving
or creating natural climate solutions that store carbon
and aid in sequestration."
Sasol Climate Change Report 2021
Membership
position
Annual
membership fees2
2021:
Regional Board
member
Based on turnover
related to relevant
products
2020:
Aligned – Through the
Responsible Care programme,
ACC member companies report
progress on energy efficiency
and GHG intensity. “America’s
chemical industry recognises
the need to further reduce
GHG emissions and energy
use in our own operations.
Through Responsible Care®,
ACC members publicly report
their GHG intensity, which
is calculated by determining
the pounds of CO2e /pound of
production.“
Aligned – Committed to an
increase in transparency
to provide people with the
information they need to
make informed decisions.
Consumers want to see the
evidence of safe, effective
products that have been
made with respect for people
and the environment. “One
of our key goals is to be a
more transparent industry,
strengthening trust and
helping purchasers choose
cleaning products with
confidence.”
~Euro 0, 45 million
https://www. americanchemistry.com
/ACC-Climate-Policy-Principles.pdf,
https://www. americanchemistry.com/
Energy-Efficiency/,
https://www.americanchemistry.com /
Innovation/Energy/,
https://www. americanchemistry.
com/Policy/Environment/
Environmental-Regulations/, https://
www.americanchemistry.com /
Sustainability/Healthy-Climate.html
2021:
Board member
2020:
Sasol concluded ACC as being
aligned because they support
transparent metrics and
disclosure of energy efficiency
and GHG intensity. Further,
ACC states that "they also
support a Uniform, National
Climate Policy that results
in a single transparent and
effective national program
that gradually eliminates the
need for a patchwork of state
laws and federal regulations.”
ACI continues to work towards
transparency and reporting,
by offering guidance rather
than mandating its members
to align.
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Overall
selfassessment of
alignment1
Based on
percentage
revenue
~US$ 0.51 million
https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/
sites/default/files/documents
/2019ACISustainabilityReport.pdf
https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/
industry-priorities/sustainability/
sustainability-goals/goal-increasingtransparency
https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/
newsroom/releases/aci-applauds-usreentry-paris-climate-accord
https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/
newsroom/releases/2021/cleaningproducts-industry-leaders-makebold-commitments-combat-climate
2021:
2020:
Board member
~US$ 0,165
million