Clariant joins the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI)

● Clariant joins the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) to promote the use of renewable raw materials

● RCI aims to drive the transition from fossil to renewable carbon in the chemical industry

● Joining RCI shows that Clariant is committed to promoting sustainable development with innovative power, and will accelerate the elimination of fossil energy and promote circular economy and bio-economy as the top priority

Clariant, a dedicated, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company, has announced its participation in the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI)
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The organization aims to support and accelerate the chemical industry's transition from using fossil carbon to using renewable carbon
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The use of renewable carbon sources can reduce the emission of fossil carbon into the atmosphere, thus addressing the greenhouse gas effect, a core issue of climate change
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Conrad Keijzer, CEO of Clariant, said: “I believe that the chemical industry has a central role to play in addressing the climate challenge and driving the development of a circular and bio-economy
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Only with a firm commitment to sustainability-driven innovation and ambitious goals, And working closely with our value chain partners to achieve these goals
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More than 70% of greenhouse gas emissions are directly related to the additional extraction of fossil carbon from the ground
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While complete decarbonization is feasible for some industries, carbon is an indispensable element for the organic chemistry industry, which is used to produce chemicals and materials to meet the needs of nearly all industries
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The most promising solution is to recycle carbon in existing materials or in the atmosphere
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That's why Clariant will join RCI to promote the use of alternative carbon sources such as biomass, carbon dioxide and recycled materials
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Carbon dioxide is a major contributor to climate change and also poses a serious threat to the planet's biodiversity
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Only by accelerating the low-carbon transition of raw materials can further increases in carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere be prevented
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“Clariant has not only set ambitious science-based climate targets, but has also adopted a transparent approach to tracking progress, focusing on turning sustainability needs into innovative solutions
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” Clariant Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer Harry Harris ( Richard Haldimann said, “The transition to renewable feedstocks, a sustainable bioeconomy and an integrated circular economy are important pillars of Clariant’s commitment to sustainability
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We continue to make great strides and have developed relevant technologies for the generation and utilization of renewable carbon
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Clariant offers a range of bio-based material solutions
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The company's recently launched Vita line of bio-based surfactants with a 100% Renewable Carbon Index (RCI) from a completely independent supply chain offers a viable alternative to fossil-based surfactants
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Another example is glucosamide, a type of surfactant that is biodegradable with a Renewable Carbon Index (RCI) of up to 96%
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The Licocare® RBW Vita range of products for plastics and coatings, a by-product of the rice oil production process, offers a natural, non-food competitive advantage with a Renewable Carbon Index (RCI) of over 98%
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Another innovative solution offered by Clariant is sunliquid® technology, which utilizes cellulosic ethanol produced from agricultural waste as an advanced biofuel that can be directly blended with the fuel and can also be used in bio-based chemicals and sustainable aviation fuel and other downstream applications
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Bioethanol produced by the sunliquid® technology process helps the transportation industry reduce CO2 emissions by 96% compared to fossil fuels and up to 120% if carbon sequestration is considered and used in the production process % of carbon dioxide emissions
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As a member of the RCI, Clariant can expand its solutions in the renewable carbon space and work more closely with partners, suppliers and the industry as a whole to further move the topic forward
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RCI is led by the German Nova-Institute and launched in September 2020
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Members include companies ranging from start-ups to large corporations and other partners
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The organization promotes the chemical industry's transition from fossil carbon to renewable carbon by publishing thematic reports and promoting communication and action among key stakeholders
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