The U.S. Needs a Plan to Reduce Chemical Sector Emissions

The U.S. is the world’s second largest chemical producer, but our leadership is at risk. As international policies such as the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a pending global plastics treaty shift markets toward less emissions-intensive products, the country with the cleanest chemical sector could become the future market leader. To be ready to meet these new competitive requirements, the U.S. needs to invest now in cleaning up chemical production.