Dutch plan sets environmental targets for chemical industry

Journal Article · Mon Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1993 · Chemical and Engineering News; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/cen-v071n040.p011· OSTI ID:5895213

Layman, P L ^[1]

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1. C and EN, London (United Kingdom)

The Dutch effort is a covenant--established between the nation's government and its chemical industry--to move the Netherlands forward in sustainable development, toward the year 2010, by cutting emissions from chemical production at both large and small chemical companies. The agreement is even accepted, in principle, by many of the country's tough environmental groups, although they have serious reservations on such aspects as timing and extent of the efforts. The chemical industry has committed itself to supporting the national plant, which sets forth firm sectoral goals for 2000 and targets for 2010. The government, in turn, has pledged to not unilaterally change its standards or requirements during this time. The Dutch government thereby achieves its strategic goals of lessened environmental pollution. And the industry's managers can incorporate the goals into their long-term investment planning.

• OSTI ID: 5895213
• Journal Information: Chemical and Engineering News; (United States), Vol. 71:44; ISSN 0009-2347
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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