Canada\u2019s economy and the lives of Canadians are highly reliant on the materials and products produced by the chemical and fertilizer industry. In 2020, Canada\u2019s chemical and fertilizer sector produced 21 Mt of GHGs, making it by far the largest emitter of the heavy industries\u2014and nearly on par with steel and cement combined.<\/p>\n
Currently, Canada does not have a net-zero pathway for chemicals and fertilizers (unlike cement, for example), nor is there an overarching government decarbonization strategy for heavy industry as exists in some other jurisdictions.<\/p>\n
Joined by senior representatives of the chemistry and clean energy sector in Canada, Clean Energy Canada held an in-depth discussion about the opportunities and challenges to decarbonize Canada\u2019s chemistry sector in line with 2030 and 2050 commitments by industry and governments.<\/p>\n
Discussion topics included:<\/p>\n