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Sustainable Value Creation in the Fine and Speciality Chemicals Industry.
The global fine and speciality chemicals industry is a vital segment within the chemical value chain, catering to a multitude of societal and industrial needs. Regulatory, sustainability and consumer forces have been constantly shaping the business fundamentals of this industry. Developing value cre...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Hoboken :
Wiley,
2014.
©2014 |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Sustainable Value Creation in the Fine and Speciality Chemicals Industry; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgement; About the Author; 1 Transformations in the Fine and Speciality Chemicals Business; 1.1 Fine and Speciality Chemicals Industry Structure; 1.1.1 Global Chemical Industry Trends; 1.1.1.1 Macro Trends Shaping the Fine and Speciality Chemicals Industry; 1.1.1.2 Consolidation Continues; 1.1.2 Managing Transitions in the Fine and Speciality Chemicals Industry; 1.1.2.1 Manage Commoditization Threats; 1.1.2.2 Restructure Portfolios through Mergers and Acquisitions.
- 1.1.2.3 Investing in Innovative R & D Platforms1.1.2.4 Leveraging Emerging Technologies; 1.1.2.5 Tapping the Promise of Renewables; 1.1.2.6 Rationalization of Cost Structures; 1.1.3 Industry Shifts, Competitiveness and Markets; 1.1.3.1 Understanding Fine and Speciality Chemicals; 1.1.3.2 Shift of Manufacturing and Markets to Emerging Economies; 1.1.3.3 Market Focus on Sustainable Products; 1.2 Regulations and Fine and Speciality Chemicals Industry; 1.2.1 New Directions in Regulatory Regimes; 1.2.1.1 GHG and Water Footprint Mapping.
- 1.2.1.2 Impact of REACH on Fine and Speciality Chemicals Industry1.3 Fine and Speciality Chemicals Industry and Sustainable Practices; 1.3.1 Sustainable Value Creation in the Fine and Speciality Chemicals Industry; 1.3.1.1 New Growth Models Driven by Sustainability Forces; 1.3.1.2 Customer Drives Industrial Sustainability; References; 2 Sustainable Management: Evolution, Transitions and Tools; 2.1 Chemical Industry: Aligning with Sustainable Development Mandates; 2.1.1 Developing a Sustainable Strategy; 2.1.1.1 Defining Sustainability; 2.1.1.2 New Green Chemistry and Technology Strategies.
- 2.1.1.3 Sustainability Moves Beyond Manufacturing2.1.1.4 Managing Sustainability Initiatives; 2.2 Sustainability Performance Assessment; 2.2.1 Evolution of Tools and Metrics; 2.2.1.1 Sustainable Value Creation Tools; 2.2.1.2 Sustainable Reporting; 2.2.1.3 Role of Sustainability Exchanges and Indices; 2.2.1.4 Sustainability Certifications; 2.2.2 Carbon Footprint Analysis; 2.2.2.1 Trends in CFA; 2.2.2.2 Industrial Initiatives in Lowering Carbon Footprints; 2.3 Sustainability Trends in the Chemical Industry; 2.3.1 Sustainability Strategies; 2.3.1.1 Industry Strategy for Sustainable Management.
- 2.3.2 Innovation and Sustainability2.3.2.1 Innovations: Commercial Developments; 2.3.2.2 Regulation Drives Innovation; 2.3.2.3 Drivers and Limiters for Innovation; 2.3.3 Sustainable Technologies: Reflections; 2.3.3.1 Contemporary Trends; 2.3.3.2 Promotional Barriers in Developing Countries; 2.3.3.3 Future Directions; References; 3 Research and Technology Directions; 3.1 Shifts in Fine and Speciality Chemicals Technologies; 3.1.1 Evolution of Green Chemistry and Engineering; 3.1.1.1 Emergence of a Novel Technology Pool; 3.1.1.2 GCT as a Sustainability Tool: Evolving Perceptions.