Voyager Ventures’ Post

Excited to share Voyager's latest letter, a collaboration with the brilliant minds of Nat Bullard, Sarah Sclarsic, and Nare Janvelyan, PhD. In this piece, we dive deep into the chemicals industry, identifying key sources of carbon intensity and exploring the most promising solutions. Read on to discover the innovative approaches that could revolutionize this industry and contribute to a greener tomorrow.

How can the chemicals sector play its part in halting and reversing #NatureLoss by 2030? 🧪 Chemicals are essential in our daily lives and industrial processes, from chemical-based fertilizers that ensure food security to chemicals such as catalysts that are essential in manufacturing lifesaving drugs. Importantly, the sector relies heavily on nature to function and grow. However, it also has significant impacts on nature, contributing to drivers of biodiversity loss such as: 💧 Water supply 🌳 Biomass 🌎 Mineral and energy resources This highlights that it is imperative for the chemicals sector to take actions to ensure it contributes to a nature-positive and net zero future. To support this transition, World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Oliver Wyman has produced sector-specific guidance that outlines the priority actions businesses should take to ensure the chemicals sector plays its role in halting and reversing nature loss by 2030. 🔗 Read the report: https://lnkd.in/ef8V4Wd5

In a visionary move for the chemical industry, a German chemical manufacturer has taken a bold step forward in the global climate challenge - they've begun replacing petroleum-derived raw materials with sugar-based feedstocks. As the environmental impact of traditional chemicals production comes under increasing scrutiny, innovative approaches like this are heralding a new era for the sector. At first glance, switching from oil to sugar might seem a simple tweak, but the implications are profound. Sugars, derived from renewable resources like crops, offer a sustainable alternative that could significantly reduce the carbon footprint of chemical manufacturing. This company is not just blueprinting a more eco-friendly production line; they are signposting the direction for an industry-wide transformation. Gone are the days when the chemical industry's alliance with oil seemed unbreakable. Today, we see the tangible manifestation of science and sustainability converging to create solutions that serve both our economies and our planet. What does this mean for us in the UK? It's a clarion call for British firms to take stock and actively seek out similar opportunities. Certainly, there will be challenges, such as securing a consistent supply of bio-based feedstocks and ensuring competitive pricing. Yet, the long-term gains - both environmental and economic - can't be underrated. In the exhilarating quest for decarbonisation, this German company's initiative is more than a drop in the ocean; it's a wave of change that carries the potential to redefine industry standards globally. If we're serious about our climate commitments, it's imperative that we cheer on and, more importantly, emulate such ground-breaking transitions. #Sustainability #GreenChemistry #ClimateAction

The chemicals industry faces a tough triple threat: It must decarbonize, build a circular economy, and phase out harmful chemicals at the same time it navigates the energy transition upstream. Biobased chemicals and materials are a potential silver bullet offering solutions to emissions waste and health — but have struggled to scale. Learn more in our upcoming webinar - it's your last chance to sign up: https://lux.works/3KdWvmj

Glad to Share! Our recent work on the Biosurfactants production from Waste Engine Oil got published with #Wiley. In this article we have explored the effects of cell immobilization on bacterial growth and biosurfactant production efficiency. It helps in reducing downstream processing costs and gives recycling opportunity. For more insights you may access the article (open access) via following link: https://lnkd.in/gzpWNJKu Jai Hind!

Demand for chemicals and fuels is growing. But meeting this demand – using more sustainable processes and feedstocks - is a challenge in these industries. Chris Mole discusses the trends that will impact producers in 2024. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g-MGUSsS.

The chemicals industry faces a tough triple threat: It must decarbonize, build a circular economy, and phase out harmful chemicals at the same time it navigates the energy transition upstream. No other sector faces as complex a challenge over the next 20 years; but the #chemicals industry’s success is crucial to delivering on the promise of the green economy.    Biobased chemicals and materials are a potential silver bullet offering solutions to emissions waste and health — but have struggled to scale. This webinar explores the role biobased materials and chemicals will play in the future of the chemicals industry and how regional ecosystems accelerate that future. https://lnkd.in/eNvfCwdV

  “Chemical players will need to focus on the emerging sustainable product markets—or risk being overtaken”.    That’s one of three big takeaways from this great new piece on how European chemicals companies can best position themselves for future success.    There’s a limited window of opportunity, though, to get ahead of competitors and build production at scale. Challenges include the cost and availability of sustainable feedstocks, and “certainty regarding demand for higher-cost sustainable products”.    There’s a great imperative for players to act quickly, and this piece explores the considerations involved.      #Chemicals #Growth #Sustainability #Europe 

Green chemistry, which aims to reduce the environmental impact of chemical manufacturing, has been slow to catch up to traditional petrochemicals but stakeholders are aligning to accelerate its growth. The industry is grappling with the challenges of developing appropriate business models and technologies to support its transformation, along with heavy reliance on fossil fuels for energy and feedstocks. Click the link below to find out more. #scale-up #commercialization https://lnkd.in/gUpuNTcv