Industry 4.0 & Fuels and Petrochemicals Division Joint Plenary

Sustainability, Digitalization, and the Path to Zero

Billy B. Bardin

Global Climate Transition Director

Dow

Today’s market and stakeholder demands require institutions to produce materials more sustainably, with demonstrated progress towards reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, more efficient water use, and improved ability to recycle products at the end-of-life.  Dow has embarked on a “decarbonize and grow” strategy that will drive towards reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5 million metric tons between 2020-2030, while advancing on its longer term, 2050 objectives.  The intersection of digital capabilities with sustainability strategy is a necessity.  The reporting, tracking, and transacting of carbon emissions require improved data connectivity and transparency enabled by a digital thread through the value chain starting with suppliers and flowing through to the customer.   Improved monitoring of assets and optimization of processes help to validate emissions data while enhancing operational performance.   Examples of current and planned programs supporting sustainability ambitions will be highlighted.

Getting Real About Net Zero

Niall Mac Dowell

Centre for Environmental Policy