The key environmental issues associated with chemical production activities typically include management of the following:
- Air Emissions
- Wastewater
- Waste (solid and hazardous)
The chemicals sector has numerous opportunities for cost-savings and operational efficiencies. An analysis of ways to improve environmental performance can be determined by exploring the following:
- Increase co-generation, waste heat recovery, and combustion efficiency
- Increase wastewater recycling and reduce water consumption
- Reduce amount of energy consumed or increase amount of energy from renewable sources
For more information on E&S risks in chemicals sector please refer to factsheet in Related Documents section.
