Chemical Technical Solutions for a Sustainable World

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1 Chemical Technical Solutions for a Sustainable World ECOMONDO 2013 Sustainable Chemical Conference Vanni Parenti, Polyurethane Technology Leader, Dow Italia s.r.l. Dow.com/IT

2 Agenda About The Dow Chemical Company Dow in Italy Sustainability at Dow Dow Polyurethanes Examples of Sustainable Technologies: Dow Building Solutions Dow Water & Process Solutions Equipolymers 2

3 About The Dow Chemical Company 1897 Founded by Herbert H. Dow in Midland, Michigan ~160 Countries with customers More than 5,000 products manufactured at 188 sites in 36 countries 54,000 Employees 3

4 Dow in Italy 1960 Start of Dow s Commercial Activities 720 Employees 6 sites and 2 R&D Centres 1.1 B annual sales 4

5 Sustainability at Dow Goals Sustainable Chemistry Addressing Climate Change Breakthroughs to World Challenges Local Protection of Human Health Contributing to Community Success Product Safety Leadership Energy Efficiency & Conservation Recognitions of our commitments Dow Jones Sustainability World Index A+ rating on the Global Reporting Initiative Green Cross for Safety Medal ACC Responsible Care Awards CK Prahalad Award S&P 500 Clean Capitalism Ranking 5

6 Dow Polyurethanes Dow.com/IT

7 ENERG-ICE LIFE08 ENV/IT/

8 ENERG-ICE LIFE08 ENV/IT/ partners: Dow Italia (a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company) Afros and Crios (Cannon Group) Federchimica ENERG-ICE Project objectives: Reduce the Energy Consumption of cold appliances Reduce the Carbon Footprint of this Industry Improve the Sustainability of this Industry

9 Background and Challenges ENERG-ICE LIFE08 ENV/IT/ Household sector is one of the largest users of electrical energy in EEA. 29% of total electrical energy 25% of household energy is used by Cold appliances Today Energy label drives innovation

10 ENERG-ICE Technology: Sustainability Breakthrough for the Appliance Industry Specially formulated Polyurethane foam solution: PASCALTM vacuum controlled injection from Dow Boosts Energy Efficiency of appliances up to 10% Decreases fill time by seconds Allows 50% faster productivity Saves 8 kg of CO2 emissions/year/appliance Potential save: 1.2 million tons of CO2 / global emissions/year 213,000 cars off the road

11 Main Results and Experiences ENERG-ICE LIFE08 ENV/IT/ ENERG-ICE allows: Cost-effective Eco-design Long-term sustainable Superior energy savings using a long-term sustainable Blowing Agent ENERG-ICE RHL is the PU energy efficiency improvement (%) Current reference Refrigerator

12 ENERG-ICE Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Renewability Water Scarcity Climate Change Energy Demand Land Use Ozone Depletion GHG Energy Water? GHG Energy Water Current PASCALTM Acidification Smog Creation Eutrophication Etc. LCA Life Cycle Assessment ENERG-ICE Technology allows 10% reduction of all potential cradle-to-grave impacts Improved Sustainability

13 Long-term Benefits ENERG-ICE LIFE08 ENV/IT/ Superior eco-design/long-term sustainable technology certified by Life Cycle Analysis GHGs Water Energy Land Acid-gas Nutrients Current Energ-Ice Current Energ-Ice Current Energ-Ice Current Energ-Ice Toxicity Smog.. Current ENERG-ICE

14 The LIFE Programme The LIFE programme is the EU s funding instrument for the environment. LIFE general objective is to contribute to the implementation, updating and development of EU environmental policy and legislation by co-financing pilot or demonstration projects with European added value. More information about the LIFE Programme can be found at

15 Examples of Sustainable Technologies: Dow Building Solutions Dow Water & Process Solutions Equipolymers Dow.com/IT

16 Dow Building Solutions Dow.com/IT

17 XENERGY and STYROFOAM FIVE KEY CONCEPTS Long term Performance Passiv Haus Certification Eco-Efficient Thermal Insulation Interior wall condensation? No, thanks High Mechanical Performance

18 Eco-Efficient Thermal Insulation The New Generation of Extruded Polystyrene Foam (XPS) Blown with AIR only Maintains all STYROFOAM technical proprierties Enhances 20% thermal conductivity improvement compared to any other XPS Cells contain AIR only

19 Eco-Efficient Thermal Insulation DOW is committed to a sustainable and low energy consumption policy: 1. >15% cut raw material consumption 2. >15% save freight cost 3. >15% reduce thickness 4. >15% reduce stored space 5. >15% cut environmental impact 6. Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) available 7. Recycling product

20 XENERGY Low Environmental Impact REFERENCE First Italian and Second European Passive Hotel in Torbole/Trento

21 Passiv House Buildings Total Energy Requirement [ kwh/(m2a)] Solar Thermal Photovoltaic Electricity Hot water Heating -100 Total Existing Building Stock Existing Class C Blgds 3 liters Blgds Passiv House Near Zero Home Net zero Energy Home Plus House

22 Dow Water & Process Solutions Dow.com/IT

23 The most complete portfolio in the industry Product Platforms DOW EDI Modules ADSORBSIA Media DOW FILMTEC RO Elements DOW Ultrafiltration Modules DOWEX Ion Exchange Resin AMBER Ion Exchange Resin Markets Served CATALYSIS & CHEMICAL PROCESSING FOOD & BEVERAGE POWER GENERATION MINING & HYDROMETALLUR GY INDUSTRIAL WATER Pharmaceutical MUNICIPAL & DESALINATION RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL WASTEWATER & REUSE

24 Quality issue of municipal water: three main areas Main quality issues are in: Emilia Romagna & Toscana Lazio Sicilia 3 big areas identified by Earth Science Department of Università Federico II (Naples)

25 Administration & Regulation National Laws and Decrees Government Parliament C.O.N.V.I.R.I. (decreto 201/2011 art. 21 decreto «Salva Italia») Autorità energia elettrica e gas (Aeeg) Regions Municipalities/ATO Authority of ATO (AATO) Assets Contractor Water service Users Legislative level Operational level Possible improper, political intrusion

26 Key players in water integrated system Considering companies working on water integrated systems, 9 companies hold 80% of the market 80%

27 Investments in the next 30 years Geographic Area Amount (billion ) % public financing Amount from public financing (billion ) Amount from companies (billion ) North West 15,1 5% 0,7 14,4 North East 13,5 9% 1,2 12,3 Center 12,0 5% 0,6 11,4 South 15,9 11% 1,8 14,1 Islands 8,6 16% 1,4 7,2

28 Quality issue of municipal water Derogations required by Italy to CE: Boron (from 1,0 mg/l to 2-3 mg/l) Fluoride (from 1,5 mg/l to 2,5 mg/l) CE s response: temporary derogation expired on 31/12/2012 Arsenic (from 10 µg/l to µg/l) CE s response: temporary derogation expired on 31/12/2012

29 Dow.com/IT

30 About Equipolymers Equipolymers is a branch of MEGlobal BV A 50/50 between Dow and PIC (Petrochemical Industry Companies) Equipolymers is the European technical leader in sustainable solutions in PET: 350Kmt in Schkopau (Germany), single largest site in EU Leading in sustainable solutions: PET content, SB free, Bio based polymers

31 Commitment to Sustainability Collaborate with key customers to help them meet their sustainability goals Conduct Life Cycle Assessment studies on key EQP products Define a specific sustainability strategy, identifying key actions to help advance sustainable development with customers EQUIPOLYMERS RESTRICTED 31

32 Commitment to Innovation for Sustainable Development Focused R&D programs : Increased Recycled content: Viridis 10, Viridis 25 Biobased PET: S grades, BioViridis Weight Reduction (High IV resin) Sb-free PET: TiNa catalyst system Aerosol applications (High IV resin) Polycarbonate replacement (High IV resin) 32

33 Product Innovation for Renewable and Recycled Content PRODUCT AVAILABILITY CONTENT Viridis 10 since since % recycled Viridis 25 since % recycled Bio S grades ready now 29%** renewable Viridis 10 + biomeg ready now 37% recycled/renewable Viridis 25 + biomeg *% content by weight of final product ** based on 29% content of biomeg in the polymer ready now 47% recycled/renewable

34 Your Partner for Sustainable Development with PET! 34

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