OUR INDUSTRY IS energy and carbon-intensive, but it is highly efficient. The products we produce and supply to other industries and society enable significant resource and energy savings; and as a consequence reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions. For every tonne of CO2 emitted during production, chemical products save two tonnes of CO2 during use.
Areas where most savings are made are transportation, heating, construction, agriculture, packaging, consumer goods, power and lighting. Our products also provide the raw materials for renewable energy technology, including wind turbines and solar panels.
Many examples of sustainable products can be mentioned, whether it is insulation materials used in the construction industry and for housing, lightweight materials for lower fuel consumption in the automotive industry, or lighter and more easily recyclable plastics for food packaging and lightweight and durable piping.
To tackle climate change related issues INEOS has a very integrated and proactive approach, especially concerning carbon and energy matters. The pan-INEOS Carbon and Energy Network (CEN) operates across all INEOS businesses and sites, enabling them to work in concert. The Network captures expertise. It shares best practice and understanding of future legislative and policy developments at all levels across our businesses.