Green Manufacturing for the 21st Century Chemical Industry: Case studies, methodologies and tools

24 May 2017 10:00-17:00, York, United Kingdom


Introduction
Increasing demand for chemicals worldwide, depleting resources, stricter legislation and the rising cost of waste disposal are placing increasing pressure on the chemical and related industries. For any organisation to survive in the current climate, the issue of sustainability must be fundamental to the way it operates. 
This free workshop provides an exciting opportunity to gain advice and scientific expertise, explore a broad range of cutting-edge case studies on green chemical manufacturing and learn about the methodologies and tools available to facilitate practical solutions. The workshop is open to all with an interest in the future of sustainable manufacturing.
The programme for the day includes:
  • Industrial case studies across a broad range of the manufacturing spectrum including Croda International plc, Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd, GlaxoSmithKline plc and Biome Bioplastics Ltd
  • Insight into Industrial Decarbonisation and Energy Efficiency Roadmaps to 2050
  • Drivers for change including the Business Case for Green and REACH
  • Guidance on the transition to green manufacturing and circular economy
  • Design and selection of greener solvents
  • Platform Molecules: Using the Diverse Functionality of Bio-derived Building Block Chemicals for the Synthesis of Polymer and Solvents
  • Online learning resources and associated tools including metrics and solvent selection
  • Opportunities for knowledge transfer, discussion and networking
Sponsorship & supporting organisations
University of York, EU, Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI), European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA)
Venue
University of York

University of York, Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

Organised by
CHEM21, ​Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence, Chemical Industries Association (CIA), 
Contact information
Search
 
 
Showing all upcoming events
Start Date
End Date
Location
Subject area
Event type

Advertisement
Spotlight


E-mail Enquiry
*
*
*
*