Last week, our Managing Director Michael Kunz represented KremsChem Austria at a specialist workshop organised by CEOs FOR FUTURE, Circular Economy Forum Austria, Climate Lab and BioBASE in Vienna.
The central topic was how the circular economy can reduce dependence on raw materials and strengthen business resilience.
The agenda covered a range of practical approaches, including phosphorus recovery, secondary metals, bio-based raw materials and improved framework conditions for secondary raw material markets.
“My personal focus was on bio-based raw materials. They can make an important contribution to transforming the chemical industry, but they are not a cure-all. I therefore believe in a pragmatic approach: using bio-based raw materials wherever they make ecological, technical and economic sense.
One thing became clear: many solutions are already available. What is needed to scale them up is reliable standards, planning certainty, appropriate incentives and collaboration across the entire value chain.” - Michael Kunz, Managing Director of KremsChem Austria
Many thanks to the organisers and all participants for the open exchange and the valuable insights and perspectives!
Photo credit: CEOs FOR FUTURE / Paris Tsitsos