1、Building sustainable chemical manufacturing in India through innovation,integration and incentives4 PwC|ICC|Building Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing in India through Innovation,Integration and Incentives5 PwC|ICC|Building Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing in India through Innovation,Integration
2、and IncentivesMessage from ICCKartik Bharat RamPresident ICCThe principle of sustainability has become deeply ingrained across various industries in modern times.In the chemical industry,sustainability is driven by both regulatory and voluntary initiatives.Due to the fundamental characteristics of c
3、hemicals,their utilisation has always been subject to stringent regulations.Simultaneously,at a global scale,the industry has developed a verifiable model of compliance that focuses on the product,community,safety and sustainability aspects.The Indian Chemical Council(ICC)is the proud flagbearer of
4、this initiative called Responsible Care(RC).As a premier chemicals industry association,ICC continues to actively work with both the industry and the government to ensure that the chemical industry contributes its fair share and plays an important role in the countrys economic revival after the COVI
5、D-19 pandemic.This sustainability conclave exemplifies ICCs commitment towards promoting the cause of sustainability while also focusing on the growth potential for the industry.I am happy that the foundation laid by ICC in November 2019 with the first edition of the conclave is being successfully f
6、ollowed this year despite the unforeseen challenges we are facing today.Growth should not come at a compromise it must be achieved sustainably with society as the focal point.The prosperity of business has become closely interlinked with sustainability due to increased focus and awareness on both en