Differing interests between oil and gas companies and chemical producers has created a structural tension in the petrochemical value chain, with energy suppliers seeking to sell more of their products to an industry that seeks to wean itself off them. This note draws on recent research from Carbon Tracker and Planet Tracker to highlight this structural tension and the associated risks for each of the two industries.

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London 2 July 2025 – In the lead-up to the final round of UN negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty in Geneva this August, the Petrochemical Investor Statement is being re-opened to send a clear and united signal to policymakers.

The Tuna 30 Dashboard accompanies the report “Tuna Turner: Investors must turn up transparency in the tuna industry”. It assesses the transparency of the 30 largest tuna harvesters globally, which together account for an estimated 46% of global tuna catch

(Thursday 26th June) Today, more than 43 investors with over $4 trillion in assets under management are calling on chemical companies to phase out highly hazardous chemicals and transition to safer alternatives to protect biodiversity and human health.

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