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Oils and chemicals sustainability: 5 things to look for in 2025

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Mia McLachlan

Research Analyst, Oils & Chemicals

Mia supports research and analysis for recycled polyolefin and PET long-term outlooks.

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The road towards achieving a circular economy – unlocking value through resource recovery and reuse – requires the displacement of virgin feedstocks with sustainable solutions. As environmental, social and governance (ESG) legislation evolves, stakeholders across oils and chemicals value chains need to adapt to circular business models to drive and capitalise upon this materials transition.

In this insight, we explore how key themes will impact sustainability progress in 2025, including:

  • Could a scale-back of corporate sustainability goals mark an inflection point in the materials transition? 
  • How might President Trump’s proposed roll-back of climate policies affect sustainable investments in 2025 – and longer-term US market dynamics? 
  • Could digitalised value chains pave the way for a
    circular economy? 
  • And more. 

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