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Letter from the Editors

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Structural analysis of petrochemical clusters in Germany: What can be learned for the transformation towards climateneutrality?

von Alexander Scholz et al.

· 14.02.2024

Abstract The petrochemical industry is among the most relevant sectors from an economic, energetic and climate policy perspective. In Western Europe, production occurs in local chemical parks that form strongly connected and densely integrated region...

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A catalyst for change? How sustainable finance can support the transition of the chemical industry

von Fabiola Schneider

· 14.02.2024

Abstract The chemical sector impacts close to the entirety of all manufacturing supply chains. Therefore, it could be a key driver of emission reductions, especially with regards to value chain emissions (Scope 3). Net zero solutions will require sig...

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How to Enable the Transition From Fossil to Renewable Carbon in the Chemical and Material Sector

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Endings and new beginnings

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Building bridges in education: Exploring how engineering and MBA students can work together to help the environment using biodiesel

von Yassir M. et al.

· 24.10.2023

The growing demand for alternative fuels has propelled biodiesel into the spotlight as a viable solution. This case study at Manhattan College exemplifies interdisciplinary collaboration between chemical engineering and business students. It focuses ...

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Intercultural leadership – A need for now and the future in chemical industry. A personal observation based on experience.

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Book review – Chemistry Entrepreneurship

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Transform the European process industries: A multi-level perspective

von Hannes Utikal et al.

· 26.06.2023

1 Introduction Scientists have long recognized that anthropogenic actions cause emissions that have drastic consequences for the global climate and their warnings are increasing (IPCC, 2023). At the same time, a strong economy has always been necessa...

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Exploring sustainability integration and expected outcomes of a digitalized product innovation work process for non-assembled products

von Koteshwar Chirumalla et al.

· 26.06.2023

Abstract Sustainability and digitalization are currently strategic priorities for manufacturing companies to be globally competitive, and one option is to incorporate these aspects in a company product innovation work process; the topical area for th...

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DATA – a sustainable performance accounting framework for SMEs. From macro planetary boundaries to micro economic Sustainable Earnings Before Interest and Tax – SEBIT.

von Stephan Haubold et al.

· 26.06.2023

Abstract The present article introduces a framework for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to measure, monetise, integrate, and manage their sustainability within the limits of the planetary boundaries. This innovative approach aims to enable SMEs t...

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The chemical industry as a key player for climate protection: Learning experiences from cooperation with developing countries and emerging economies

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Sustainable industrial area management: Using the materiality analysis at a multi-stakeholder industrial park to align activities

von Bernd Winters

· 26.06.2023

Abstract This case study is intended to show how multi-stakeholder industrial sites can form a first common framework for sustainable development. The paper presents the application of the materiality analysis approach to a multi-stakeholder industri...

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The role of hydrogen in the process industries – implications on energy infrastructure

von Florian Ausfelder et al.

· 26.06.2023

Abstract The industry sector is a significant consumer of energy and emitter of greenhouse gas emissions. Within this sector, the highest energy demand and emissions are caused by the process industries due to the need to chemically transform feedsto...

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Responsible Use – The Social License-to-Operate: A business approach towards sustainability in chemicals & materials

von Herwig Buchholz et al.

· 26.06.2023

Chemicals & materials are key ingredients in food, health, housing, mobility, communications, leisure, and many more applications. Especially polymers have enabled material welfare for large societal groups since the middle of the 20th century un...

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Turning point(s) (“Zeitenwende”) and new multipolarity: Is the industry in Germany declining into insignificance

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An active systemic industrial policy for climate-neutral process industries in Europe

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Innovation methodologies and Design Thinking as supporting instruments in the development of non-assembled products

von Thomas Lager et al.

· 19.02.2023

Abstract In a review and theoretical analysis, Quality Function Deployment, Design Thinking and complementary methodologies have been assessed as supporting instruments in the development of non-assembled products. The findings demonstrate that QFD a...

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A review on influence factors promoting or inhibiting the transfer of research from universities into start-ups

von Stephan Haubold et al.

· 18.02.2023

Abstract The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of play in the transfer of chemistry research from universities to start-ups and to look at factors that promote or inhibit this process. Therefore, in the first step, important de...