Benchmark ESG performance, KPI's and reporting frameworks for the chemical industry.
24 articles in this focus area
ESG Reporting Fatigue: The CSRD Omnibus Rollback and What It Means for Chemical Disclosure
The EU's 2026 omnibus simplification agenda scales back parts of the corporate sustainability reporting regime. Chemical disclosure teams must decide which investments remain mandatory.
Aug 27, 2026 · 7 min read
Shareholder Returns and Green Portfolios: What McKinsey's 2026 Data Shows
McKinsey analysis reveals chemical companies with greener portfolios deliver higher total shareholder returns. Use this data to justify ESG capital allocation during market downturns.
Aug 27, 2026 · 6 min read
Digital Product Passports and Product Stewardship: Preparing Chemical Portfolios for EU Disclosure
EU sustainability guidance for 2026 mandates improved traceability and hazardous substance substitution. Chemical exporters must prepare supplier audit systems before Digital Product Passport enforcement begins.
Aug 27, 2026 · 6 min read
TPI Chemical Sector Carbon Performance Benchmark: Grading Producers Against Paris Pathways
The Transition Pathway Initiative released its first chemicals-specific carbon benchmark in June 2026. This new methodology assesses 23 major producers against Paris Agreement pathways for precise ESG evaluation.
Aug 27, 2026 · 6 min read
Scope 3 Emissions Accounting for Chemical Majors Amid Hormuz Driven Feedstock Shifts
The 2026 Hormuz crisis forced a shift to coal-based feedstocks. Scope 3 emissions accounting now faces significant discrepancies as embedded carbon rises in current sourcing.
Aug 27, 2026 · 7 min read
Chemical Industry ESG Scorecards 2026: Measuring US Output Growth Against Sustainability Commitments
US chemical output grew just 0.7 percent recently. Procurement teams must evaluate how this thin margin environment impacts corporate sustainability budgets and ESG scorecards.
Aug 27, 2026 · 7 min read
Toxic Tort Claims Gather Momentum: Why Independent Chemical Expertise Now Matters for ESG Risk
Toxic tort litigation is accelerating across the chemical industry, making independent scientific expertise critical for companies managing legal exposure and ESG risk. For procurement teams and chemical suppliers, the gap between sound science and legal arguments now directly affects vendor qualification, insurance costs and regulatory compliance strategies.
Jul 16, 2026 · 14 min read
Enterprise Products' Leadership Handoff: What a 28-Year CEO's Retirement Signals
Enterprise Products Partners co-CEO Jim Teague retires January 4 after 28 years leading the US midstream giant, leaving Randall Fowler as sole chief executive. For chemical buyers relying on pipeline infrastructure for petrochemical feedstocks and finished products, this leadership transition at a critical logistics provider warrants close attention.
Jul 16, 2026 · 11 min read
Charles River Labs Sells Off Drug Services: A Portfolio Rationalization Case Study
Charles River Laboratories divested its drug services and human cell businesses along with European discovery services assets in 2026 as part of a broader portfolio rationalization wave. For pharmaceutical procurement teams managing contract services and raw material suppliers, this restructuring signals shifting risk profiles and sourcing strategy implications.
Jul 16, 2026 · 10 min read
Robot Orders Dip in Q1 2026: A Quiet Signal for Chemical Plant Automation Investment
The U.S. Plastics Pact has released a policy blueprint designed to accelerate composting infrastructure for compostable packaging systems. For procurement teams and chemical buyers navigating circularity mandates, this resource signals a shift in how compostable materials will be sourced, verified and reported across supply chains.
Jul 16, 2026 · 10 min read
US Plastics Pact's Composting Blueprint: What It Means for Corporate Circularity Reporting
The U.S. Plastics Pact has released a policy blueprint designed to accelerate composting infrastructure for compostable packaging systems. For procurement teams and chemical buyers navigating circularity mandates, this resource signals a shift in how compostable materials will be sourced, verified and reported across supply chains.
Jul 16, 2026 · 8 min read
Charles River Labs Sells Off Drug Services: A Portfolio Rationalization Case Study
Charles River Laboratories is divesting its drug services, human cell businesses and selected European discovery services assets as part of a broader portfolio rationalization strategy. The move highlights how life sciences companies are sharpening their business focus and what that means for procurement professionals.
Jul 16, 2026 · 5 min read
DuPont Wants Out of "Chemicals": What Its GICS Reclassification Push Says About Sector Identity
DuPont is seeking to move out of the Materials sector under the Global Industry Classification Standard, arguing that its business no longer reflects a traditional chemical company. The move signals a broader shift in how leading producers want investors and procurement teams to view the future of the industry.
Jul 16, 2026 · 5 min read
Battery Recycling as an ESG Story: Europe's Push to Close the EV Value Chain Loop
Europe's battery recycling industry is rapidly expanding as new facilities recover valuable materials from end-of-life EV batteries. For chemical buyers and investors, battery recycling is becoming a key ESG indicator that combines circular economy principles with long-term raw material security.
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Job Cuts Continue in Germany: Reading a Major Restructuring Through an ESG Lens
Continued workforce reductions at a major chemical producer highlight the growing tension between cost competitiveness and social responsibility. Procurement teams and investors are increasingly examining restructuring decisions as part of broader ESG performance rather than treating them as isolated financial measures.
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min read
New York's Toxic Products Lawsuit: What It Means for Chemical Company Risk Disclosure
A major lawsuit filed by New York's Attorney General has renewed attention on PFAS litigation and corporate transparency. The case highlights why risk disclosure is becoming an increasingly important part of governance and ESG reporting for chemical companies.
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min read
The Seveso Disaster at 50: What a 1976 Dioxin Release Still Teaches Chemical Safety
Fifty years after the Seveso disaster, the chemical industry continues to draw lessons from one of Europe's most significant industrial accidents. The event reshaped process safety, emergency planning and regulatory expectations that still influence manufacturers and buyers today.
Jul 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Dow's Leadership Transition: What Karen Carter's CEO Appointment Signals for ESG Continuity
Dow's planned leadership transition marks more than a change at the top. For investors, procurement teams and chemical buyers, it offers insight into how ESG priorities and long-term business strategy can remain consistent through executive succession.
Jul 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Scope 3 Reporting Gaps: The Chemical Supply Chain's Weakest ESG Link
Scope 3 emissions remain the most challenging part of ESG reporting for the chemical industry. Limited supplier data, inconsistent reporting practices and resource constraints continue to create credibility gaps across global supply chains.
Jul 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Executive Pay Tied to Sustainability KPIs: What the 2026 Proxy Season Reveals for the Chemical Industry
The 2026 proxy season shows that executive compensation in the chemical industry continues to incorporate sustainability metrics alongside financial performance. Reviewing proxy filings offers procurement teams and investors valuable insight into how companies balance ESG priorities with business results.
Jul 14, 2026 · 4 min read
CSRD Double Materiality in Practice: First Full Reporting Cycle Lessons for EU Chemical Companies
The first full CSRD reporting cycle offers valuable insights into how EU chemical companies approached double materiality. Procurement teams and industry stakeholders can learn from real disclosures on methodologies, data gaps and assurance challenges rather than regulatory summaries.
Jul 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Q2 2026 ESG Scorecards: Reporting Margin Pressure Alongside Emissions Data in the Chemical Industry
ESG scorecards in Q2 2026 need to explain more than emissions performance. Procurement teams, suppliers and investors also need clear visibility into how lower production, weak capacity utilization and tighter margins influence sustainability results across the chemical industry.
Jul 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Responsible Care Performance KPIs: Why 2026 Crisis Data Requires More Context Than Ever
Responsible Care performance indicators remain essential for supplier evaluation, but crisis conditions can influence operational results. This article explores how procurement and ESG teams can interpret 2026 KPI data with appropriate context while maintaining rigorous supplier assessments.
Jul 13, 2026 · 4 min read
ESG Ratings in a Crisis: Hormuz as a Test of Chemical Company Supply Chain Resilience
The sudden disruption in the Hormuz Strait has spotlighted the fragility of chemical supply chains. Companies now must rethink sourcing, diversify origins, and embed measurable resilience into ESG reports to regain investor trust. Learn how to turn crisis into ESG growth.
Jul 13, 2026 · 3 min read
