Session Summary: This session explores how chemical companies are rethinking the traditional shareholder-first model in favor of a broader, long-term approach that balances financial performance with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities.

Attendees will gain insight into:

• The Shift Beyond Shareholder Primacy: Why companies are moving toward a model that values employees, communities, and the environment alongside investors.

• Sustainability as Strategy: How integrating ESG into core business decisions drives innovation, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage.

• Impact on Chemical Industry Practices: Case studies showing how companies are reducing environmental footprint, adopting circular economy principles, and investing in green technologies.

• Leadership & Governance Implications: How leaders balance financial returns with stakeholder expectations, navigate investor pressures, and embed ethical decision-making into corporate strategy.

• Measuring Success: Tools and metrics for assessing long-term value creation beyond traditional financial indicators, including social impact, employee well-being, and community engagement.