1. Technological Innovation and Green Chemistry Practices

• Implementation of Green Chemistry Principles: The 12 principles of green chemistry provide a theoretical foundation for sustainable development in the chemical supply industry. For example, the US Environmental Protection Agency’s “Safer Choice Program” promotes the use of environmentally friendly products in cleaning products, automotive maintenance products, and personal care products.
• Development of Efficient Production Processes: China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) has developed a 120 kt/a fluidized bed anthraquinone process for hydrogen peroxide production. By optimizing the entire production process, this technology improves production efficiency and reduces energy consumption. It has been successfully applied in the Hengyang Petrochemical Caprolactam Industry Chain project, with stable overall operation of the plant.
• Application of Clean Production Technologies: Clean production technologies such as supercritical fluid technology (e.g., supercritical carbon dioxide) and microwave-assisted technology are widely used in the chemical supply industry. For example, supercritical carbon dioxide extraction technology reduces the use of organic solvents and minimizes environmental pollution.

2. Policy Support and Industry Regulation

• Policy Guidance and Regulatory Constraints: The Chinese government’s “14th Five-Year Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development of the Petrochemical and Chemical Industry” clearly states that the industry should accelerate green and low-carbon development, promote carbon reduction along the industrial chain, and improve energy efficiency.
• New Pollutant Governance Actions: The “Action Plan for New Pollutant Governance” requires the petrochemical and chemical industry to accelerate the green substitution of toxic and harmful substances to reduce the generation and emission of new pollutants. This policy has driven a green transformation within the industry.

3. Green Supply Chain Management

• Green Procurement and Supplier Management: BASF implements “Responsible Sourcing” by purchasing renewable energy and low-carbon raw materials, such as biofermented alanine. Additionally, BASF’s “Supplier CO₂ Management” program helps upstream suppliers optimize their green production management.
• Digitalization and Collaborative Optimization of the Supply Chain: Wanhua Chemical uses digital tools such as cloud-based procurement platforms, group-level e-commerce platforms, and logistics management systems to achieve intelligent resource allocation and improve supply chain collaboration efficiency. Its intelligent decision-making platform models and optimizes the supply chain digitally, contributing to the construction of a green supply chain.

4. Green Transformation of Enterprises

• Internal Green Practices: BASF has adopted innovative production processes within its operations. For example, by converting electricity to steam and utilizing recycled exhaust gases and waste heat to produce steam, BASF reduces CO₂ emissions.
• Product Life Cycle Management: BASF implements carbon-reducing measures throughout the entire product life cycle, from design and production to recycling and reuse. Its goal is to reduce global CO₂ emissions by 25% compared to 2018 by 2030 and achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050.

5. Industry Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

• Industry Collaboration to Drive Green Transition: Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, the chemical supply industry can more effectively promote green chemistry practices. For example, BASF participates in the “Together for Sustainability Global Initiative” and contributes to the “Product Carbon Footprint Guidelines,” promoting the establishment of green standards within the industry.

6. Case Studies and Data Support

• New Technology for Cyclohexene Esterification and Hydrogenation to Cyclohexanone: China Petrochemical Corporation has developed a new green synthesis pathway for cyclohexanone via cyclohexene esterification and hydrogenation. This process has a carbon atom utilization rate of approximately 95%, reduces waste emissions by 90%, and significantly lowers energy consumption.
• Economic Benefits of Green Chemistry: Green chemistry practices not only reduce environmental pollution but also bring economic benefits. For example, by optimizing catalytic processes, the Institute of Process Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a green production technology for electronic-grade phosphoric acid, significantly reducing the formation of by-products and improving production efficiency.

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