This document discusses how polyurethanes can help support a more sustainable future in three key ways: 1) Polyurethanes are widely used in buildings, transportation, food storage, and other applications to improve energy efficiency and reduce waste. For example, polyurethane insulation can reduce building energy consumption by up to 90%. 2) Polyurethanes help enable a circular economy through their use in products that can incorporate recycled and renewable materials while maintaining high performance. 3) Ongoing innovation aims to further increase polyurethanes' contributions in areas like developing cleaner chemistry and reducing environmental footprints. The properties of polyurethanes like light weight and durability help optimize efficiency and sustainability across multiple

1. SUSTAINABLE
POLYURETHANES
Making a vibrant world
possible for future generations

2. Polyurethanes are everywhere

3. Polyurethane continues to thrive
GDP 2010 - 2015 Industrial production
2010 - 2015
4%
14%
47.7%
11.6%
15,1%
40,7%
47.3%
Polyurethanes
industry growth 2010-2015
World EU China India Europe China India

4. Raw material scarcity
Population growth
Water availability
Energy demand
Waste
Global 2020 Outlook

5. People – Planet - Profit
1987 United Nations Bruntland Report
Our Common Future
“Development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
own needs”

6. 2015 United Nations Programme
17 Goals to transform our world by 2030

7. Buildings are responsible for
40% global energy
consumption and one third of
CO2 emissions

8. o is the most efficient insulating material
o reduces energy consumption by up to 40% in existing
buildings and up to 90% in new ones
o saves up to 100 times more energy during its service life
than is used for its production
o Is light and requires less structural support
o has similar environmental profile than traditional or
natural insulants when assessed at the building
(element) level
o Composite window frame provide toughness, lightweight,
thermal resistance and increased durability
PU in Low Energy Buildings

9. 1.3 billion tons of
food are getting lost
or are thrown away
globally each year …

10. o is the most adequate insulant for temperature control
storage, cold room, cold stores, refrigerated trucks and
reefers and refrigerators and freezers
o reduces food waste
o made fridge's and freezers 30% more efficient than 15
years ago
o hydroponics improves yield and reduces water stress
PU for fresh food from farm to fork …

11. The global number of
cars could quadruple by
2050 …

12. PU light weight, safe and comfortable cars
o reduces vehicle weight by up to 30% and reduces
fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 15%
o increases vehicle safety (shock absorption, airbags)
o increases comfort (noise and vibration dampening,
indoor air quality …)
o electric car solutions (power cables)

13. PU for Mass transport
o cuts noise and vibration of railway infrastructures
o light weight designs, safe and comfortable
o durable protective coatings
By 2025, 67%
of the
population
will live in the
city …

14. PU for Comfort
o mattresses for a healthy and restful sleep
o upholstered furniture for comfortable seating
o hospital beds
o design freedomBy 2050, 2.5
billion of the
population
will be 60+
(0.9 in 2015)
…

15. PU for healthy lifestyle for all
o High performance sportswear
o High performance sports equipment
o Light weight and improved durability
o Improved productivity
o Workers protection and comfort

16. Clean energy and utilities
o composites for lighter,
tougher and more
durable rotor blades
o composites for lighter,
tougher and more
durable utility poles
o ease of installation in
remote areas
Courtesy Creative Pultrusion
o Pipe in pipe insulation
for efficient district
heating & cooling
supplies

17. Protecting infrastructures
o durable coatings for metals and
concrete structures
o extend the life of the
infrastructure
o sea wall, sea breaker, bulkhead
o light weight, durable
o extreme weather resistance
o ease of installation
o protection against sea rise
Courtesy Creative Pultrusion

18. Use of recyclates and renewables to support
the circular economy
o MDI binders enable other materials to use
recyclates or renewables into high quality
products
o Rubber crumb for sport tracks and playgrounds
o Composite wood panels that can use higher
amount of recycled wood or low quality round
wood, while retaining properties and reducing
density
o …

19. Innovation in industrial application
o Lighter, tougher, more durable
equipment's
o saves on resource and production
efficiency

20. • Improves durability and performance
• Less replacements
• Less protection layers
• Improves insulation and reduces energy demand
• Thinner and lighter
• Less additional fixing
• Less supporting elements
• Reduces fuel consumption during transport
• Improved productivity
 Let’s expand its use to further contribute to a more sustainable future
The many properties of polyurethanes

21. Going futher
we need to
…
Increase our contribution to
the Circular Economy
continue focusing on
cleaner chemistry
Continue reduce the products
environmental footprint

22. THE FUTURE ISN’T JUST
WHAT WE MAKE IT.
IT’S WHAT WE MAKE IT FROM

23. Thank you

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accurate at the date of publication, Nothing herein is to be construed as a warranty, express or otherwise.
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