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Chemical Industry Tackles Sustainability with Data-Driven Innovation

Disconnected data is hindering the chemical industry's sustainability efforts. But innovative companies are using data to identify waste reduction opportunities and accelerate green initiatives.

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Chemical Industry Tackles Sustainability with Data-Driven Innovation

The chemical manufacturing industry is facing significant challenges in sustainability due to disconnected data. However, forward-thinking organizations are embracing innovation to overcome these barriers and drive growth.

A structured, harmonized data ecosystem is key to effective sustainability initiatives. By systematically analyzing waste and byproducts, companies can identify opportunities for reuse or repurposing, benefiting both sustainability and profitability.

Strategic knowledge management approaches can accelerate innovation by revealing insights hidden within disparate data. This is crucial as sustainability initiatives and regulatory requirements become increasingly complex. A strong data strategy also underpins supply chain transparency, enabling smarter decisions and building stakeholder trust.

Data plays a critical role in digital R&D workflows, powering insights and decisions for sustainability innovation. Greater visibility into the supply chain helps organizations reduce environmental impact, minimize inefficiencies, and improve regulatory compliance.

The Swiss Federal Administration has implemented strategic data strategies, such as DIA@EDI, focusing on data governance, standardization, and harmonization to enhance value creation. However, specific examples of companies successfully valorizing waste compounds and developing new uses for waste materials are not detailed in the available information.

To unlock efficiencies, reduce risk, and fuel new growth in sustainability, the chemical manufacturing industry must embrace a strong data strategy. This involves creating a structured, harmonized data ecosystem, systematically analyzing waste, and leveraging data for digital R&D workflows. While the Swiss Federal Administration has shown success in data governance, more case studies are needed to demonstrate the full potential of data-driven sustainability in the chemical manufacturing industry.

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