Turning the tide: Driving climate leadership in the GCC chemical industry
As the global climate transition accelerates, few industries face a transformation as profound as the chemical
sector — especially in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. With hydrocarbons serving as both energy
source and feedstock, the industry sits among the top CO₂ emitters globally. This dual reliance makes
decarbonization uniquely complex, particularly in the GCC, where climate policy has emerged more recently.
In this episode of the GPCA Podcast, produced in partnership with dss+, we will explore why the region’s
journey is different, and how GCC chemical companies are navigating a landscape shaped by policy, rising
climate risks, and mounting pressure to adapt. Drawing from an upcoming GPCA and dss+ report “Navigating
the Climate Transition in the GCC’s Chemical Industry”, we’ll unpack how leading firms are turning climate risks
into strategic advantage. We’ll explore the enabling technologies, the risks and opportunities, and discuss
which are driving the most tangible impact today.
Experts will also address the emerging role of circular supply chains and how sustainable finance tools are
reshaping how companies fund and future-proof their operations. As GCC chemical companies seek to align
external signals with internal change, we will ask – what gives industry leaders hope that the region can not
only catch up, but lead globally.
Guest
David Rochat,
Global Director,
Sustainability Services,
dss+
Dr. Gerhard Bolt,
Global Decarbonization Lead,
dss+
Host
Dr. Sana Ben Kebaier,
Head of Economic
Research Department
For more podcasts and the latest insights on the regional chemical markets, visit www.gpca.org.ae/thought-leadership
As the global climate transition accelerates, few industries face a transformation as profound as the chemical
sector — especially in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. With hydrocarbons serving as both energy
source and feedstock, the industry sits among the top CO₂ emitters globally. This dual reliance makes
decarbonization uniquely complex, particularly in the GCC, where climate policy has emerged more recently.
In this episode of the GPCA Podcast, produced in partnership with dss+, we will explore why the region’s
journey is different, and how GCC chemical companies are navigating a landscape shaped by policy, rising
climate risks, and mounting pressure to adapt. Drawing from an upcoming GPCA and dss+ report “Navigating
the Climate Transition in the GCC’s Chemical Industry”, we’ll unpack how leading firms are turning climate risks
into strategic advantage. We’ll explore the enabling technologies, the risks and opportunities, and discuss
which are driving the most tangible impact today.
Experts will also address the emerging role of circular supply chains and how sustainable finance tools are
reshaping how companies fund and future-proof their operations. As GCC chemical companies seek to align
external signals with internal change, we will ask – what gives industry leaders hope that the region can not
only catch up, but lead globally.
Guest
David Rochat,
Global Director,
Sustainability Services,
dss+
Dr. Gerhard Bolt,
Global Decarbonization Lead,
dss+
Host
Dr. Sana Ben Kebaier,
Head of Economic
Research Department
For more podcasts and the latest insights on the regional chemical markets, visit www.gpca.org.ae/thought-leadership
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