Net Zero Chemical Manufacturing

Unlocking the power of biotechnology to transform the UK chemicals industry
The Bioeconomy Cluster Builder and Chemical Industries Association hosted this webinar to facilitate knowledge exchange and connection building between the chemical manufacturing and industrial biotechnology (IB) communities.
Bio-based chemicals have the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impact of chemical manufacturing. By decreasing our dependence on fossil fuels, the conversion of biomass to chemicals, including utilisation of problematic by-products and waste, helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, supporting our journey to Net Zero. The adoption of bio-based alternatives also offers sustainable, resilient, supply chains which recognise increasing consumer demand for superior environmental performance.
To drive this transition, it is recognised that significant research and innovation are required across the chemicals industry. The widespread adoption of industrial biotechnology offers numerous pathways to support this shift, with collaboration and knowledge sharing critical to unlocking transformational opportunities.