Chemistry influences nearly every facet of our daily lives, yet its pivotal contribution to sustainability often remains underappreciated. In the newest episode of the Five Lifes to Fifty podcast, Jenny Liu—Head of Sustainability for Chemours’ Advanced Performance Materials division—explores how chemistry fuels innovation, drives decarbonization, and delivers eco‑friendly solutions.
“Over 95% of all manufactured products rely on the chemical industry. Chemistry is fundamental to our modern world—and it’s equally vital for cutting carbon emissions,” says Liu, Global Sustainability Senior Director for Advanced Performance Materials.
Jenny showcases how cutting‑edge materials—from those powering electric vehicles and semiconductors to components enabling a hydrogen economy—are setting the stage for tomorrow. At Chemours, ambitious sustainability targets and rigorous, data‑led approaches ensure that their high‑performance materials also support global environmental objectives.
For example, Liu describes how Chemours applies its materials expertise throughout the entire product lifecycle. One breakthrough involves Teflon™ fluoropolymer binders in lithium‑ion battery electrode manufacturing for hybrid and electric vehicles. This technology slashes production costs, removes harmful solvents from the workplace, boosts battery efficiency, and shrinks manufacturing footprints by 75%. It’s a perfect illustration of sustainability “built into our products and applications.”
The episode also delves into Chemours’ EVOLVE 2030 framework—a sustainability assessment methodology, developed with Anthesis Group and independently verified, that gauges the environmental and social impacts of current products and those in development against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Liu’s discussion of embedding sustainability principles from concept through commercialization highlights Chemours’ dedication to circularity, emission reductions, and scalable, meaningful solutions.
“Sustainability is an ongoing journey,” Liu reflects. “It demands dedicated effort, leadership support, clear communication—and weaving these values into the everyday systems and processes that guide our business.”
If you’re interested in ESG strategies, green innovation, or the future of advanced materials, be sure to tune into the latest Five Lifes to Fifty episode .
“Over 95% of all manufactured products rely on the chemical industry. Chemistry is fundamental to our modern world—and it’s equally vital for cutting carbon emissions,” says Liu, Global Sustainability Senior Director for Advanced Performance Materials.
Jenny showcases how cutting‑edge materials—from those powering electric vehicles and semiconductors to components enabling a hydrogen economy—are setting the stage for tomorrow. At Chemours, ambitious sustainability targets and rigorous, data‑led approaches ensure that their high‑performance materials also support global environmental objectives.
For example, Liu describes how Chemours applies its materials expertise throughout the entire product lifecycle. One breakthrough involves Teflon™ fluoropolymer binders in lithium‑ion battery electrode manufacturing for hybrid and electric vehicles. This technology slashes production costs, removes harmful solvents from the workplace, boosts battery efficiency, and shrinks manufacturing footprints by 75%. It’s a perfect illustration of sustainability “built into our products and applications.”
The episode also delves into Chemours’ EVOLVE 2030 framework—a sustainability assessment methodology, developed with Anthesis Group and independently verified, that gauges the environmental and social impacts of current products and those in development against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Liu’s discussion of embedding sustainability principles from concept through commercialization highlights Chemours’ dedication to circularity, emission reductions, and scalable, meaningful solutions.
“Sustainability is an ongoing journey,” Liu reflects. “It demands dedicated effort, leadership support, clear communication—and weaving these values into the everyday systems and processes that guide our business.”
If you’re interested in ESG strategies, green innovation, or the future of advanced materials, be sure to tune into the latest Five Lifes to Fifty episode .