Carbon Balance Study

This study is an update of the 2012 study on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of silicone-derived products conducted by the Global Silicones Council (GSC). The aim is to reflect the impact of technological changes of silicon applications since 2012 on their carbon footprint throughout their full life cycle: manufacture, usage and disposal or end of life. The study, covering Central Europe, North America, and Japan, highlights 26 applications contributing positively to GHG reduction across industries.