Proactively governing AI risk before it becomes business risk: An integrated framework for companies

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Proactively governing AI risk before it becomes business risk: An integrated framework for companies By Renske van Meerendonk-Heijman, Sr manager IP group Chemicals, Licensing & Trade Secrets, SABIC   Artificial intelligence adoption in businesses is moving quickly from experimentation to everyday use. The attraction for business is obvious: AI promises higher efficiency and accelerated innovation,…

Say it right: How GCC chemical companies can turn sustainability communications into competitive advantage

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Say it right: How GCC chemical companies can turn sustainability communications into competitive advantage By Philipp Meister, Managing Director & Global Chemicals Lead; Alice Joubay, Principal Strategist, Chemicals Sector Lead – Switzerland, Middle East and Asia; and Janina Morgen Cros, Communications & Engagement Specialist, Quantis Demand for greener chemicals is growing – and so is…

Emissions disclosures: How grid electricity shapes product carbon footprints in the GCC

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Emissions disclosures: How grid electricity shapes product carbon footprints in the GCC By Michael Tsang, CEO; and Sajeda Al Muaini, Sustainability Analyst, Three Pillars Consulting This article is the second in a series developed by Three Pillars Consulting on product-level emissions reporting within the petrochemical sector and co-published with the Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association…

GCC plastics circularity: Balancing competitiveness and global alignment

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GCC plastics circularity: Balancing competitiveness and global alignment  By Noora Mukhtar, Senior Research Specialist, GPCA  Evolving regional context  Across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), circular-economy considerations are increasingly shaping industrial planning and investment decisions. At the same time, the region’s role as a major exporter of polymers, accounting for 4% of global polymer export value in 2024 [1], places it at the intersection of global sustainability…

From sustainability to strategy: The evolution of ESG in the GCC petrochemical sector

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From sustainability to strategy: The evolution of ESG in the GCC petrochemical sector By: Tala Abdulateef, Research Specialist, GPCA Sustainability in the petrochemical industry is no longer a side conversation. Across the GCC, it is becoming part of how companies define performance, manage risk, and plan for growth.  The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA)’s latest…

Emissions Disclosures: The Shift to Product-Carbon Footprinting

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Emissions disclosures: The shift to product-carbon footprinting   By Michael Tsang, CEO; and Firas Al-Khaifi, Sustainability Analyst, Three Pillars Consulting   This article is the first of a series that is being developed by Three Pillars Consulting to expand on the topic of product-level emissions reporting (e.g. product-carbon footprints, life-cycle assessments, intensity-level reporting) within the petrochemical sector. This first article…

Shifting feedstocks: The impact of US-led Venezuelan oil stabilization on GCC downstream strategy

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Shifting feedstocks: The impact of US-led Venezuelan oil stabilization on GCC downstream strategy Experts: Matthew Thoelke, VP Olefins EMEA; Claudio Brandao, VP Middle East Consulting; Jaime Brito, VP Refining and Oil Products – Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS Since 3 January, recent geopolitical developments involving Venezuela and the United States have renewed attention on the…

THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PLASTICS: PROGRESS, PRESSURE AND WHAT COMES NEXT?

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The circular economy for plastics: Progress, pressure and what comes next? By Diya Menon, Associate Director, Chemicals Growth Advisory, Frost & Sullivan Over the last decade, the circular economy for plastics has been framed as an inevitable transition. Policy commitments multiplied, corporate targets accelerated, and recycling targets were announced across regions. Yet, as we enter…