Episode 987: Think Tank: Chemical industry growth may detach from GDP, link to zero carbon

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The global chemical industry may see future growth driven more by the zero carbon agenda than by its traditional links to the economy.  -          Net zero agenda might drive industry through demand for new materials-          Chemical industry is a major emitter of CO2-          Low carbon crackers, recycling , other technologies will lower carbon intensity-          Huge amount of investment, R&D needed for transformation-          Climate change will damage economic growth-          China’s challenges, demographic changes will dampen global GDP