For business, companies and individuals, 2021 Earth Day is a global event to show their support for environmental protection. This year is the 51st year of the event, and the intention behind it, namely the need to actively manage our planet, has never been more important than it is now. April 22 marks the ideal time for all industries, including fine chemical manufacturers, to review their current environmental obligations and invest in a more sustainable future.

Earth Day: a history based on activism

In 1969, the Santa Barbara oil spill triggered an environmental movement. This was the first environmental rights day supported by universities, governments, labor unions and the United Nations. Finally, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day as a support for the world. Annual publicity activities for environmental protection.

The themes are increasing every year, including air and water pollution, climate change, and civil rights issues. The theme of Earth Day 2021 is "Restore Our Earth", involving many fields such as afforestation, food, climate knowledge and volunteer services.

What are the environmental obligations of fine chemical manufacturers?

Professional and fine chemical manufacturing contributes products and services to improve the quality of life. Customers in agrochemicals, healthcare, electronics, and other sectors that require complex chemical synthesis turn to custom chemical manufacturers to purchase advanced intermediates and active ingredients. Through the use of innovation and green technology, the industry has made important progress in sustainable production processes, reduced carbon dioxide emissions, increased the use of circular economy, and transparently communicated to all stakeholders.

However, despite significant progress in key fine chemistry and special chemical processes, the key is that the industry continues to focus on setting and achieving sustainable development goals, putting environmental management at the forefront of all decision-making processes.

Sustainability starts with safety

In the entire fine chemical industry, safety is the primary consideration. In addition to employees and local communities as direct stakeholders, safety is also critical to the entire environment. The buyer shall do its part to ensure that the supplier has a sound safety plan, which is measured by ISO and Responsible Care certification or on-site audit and scorecard.

Transparency and commitment

The fine chemical industry has the responsibility to communicate transparently on the prominent theme of Earth Day. The annual sustainability report is an effective way to publicly establish benchmarks, set indicators and determine ways to achieve future goals, especially in accordance with the United Nations Global Compact and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. At present, 13043 companies in different industries (including the fine chemical industry) in 160 countries support the UN Global Compact. By making their commitments and status public, fine chemical manufacturers can better implement best production practices.

Circular Economy

Suppliers of fine chemicals are obliged to set clear emission targets, including carbon dioxide and waste reduction. This may include renewable energy plans, improving the energy efficiency of assets, and selecting new projects based on emission standards. There is no one-size-fits-all plan, but it is important that fine chemical companies rely on a circular economy plan to survive.

Partnerships

True sustainable development requires partnerships across the supply chain. Customers should understand where their products come from, how to choose suppliers who share values with them, and what is the best way to reduce waste and achieve common goals. The free market is driven by choice, so partnerships and alliances between customers and suppliers will have a huge impact on the success of the global sustainable development goals.
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