- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Chemours: Fluorine Chemistries Are Essential to a Sustainable Future https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1268541?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1268541?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1268541?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Chemours: Fluorine Chemistries Are Essential to a Sustainable Future&body=ESG News from Chemours https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1268541?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Events, Media & Communications](/CSR-News/events-media-communications) # Chemours: Fluorine Chemistries Are Essential to a Sustainable Future Jul 26, 2024 9:15 AM ET Campaign: [Innovation & Sustainable Solutions](/news/campaign/innovation-sustainable-solutions) ![People in hardhats walking through a plant](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/fluorine-chemistries-are-essential-sustainable-future_THE-CHEMOURS-COMPANY_072624.jpg) Gerardo Familiar, the President of Advanced Performance Materials at Chemours, was recently a guest on the [Energy Evolution podcast](https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/market-insights/podcasts/energy-evolution/062824-eu-forever-chemicals-energy-sector-pfas-legislation-restriction) by S&P Global Commodity Insights, highlighting the essential role of Chemours' chemistry in a sustainable future and advocating for a science-backed and data-driven regulatory approach to these materials. During the episode, he explains how the unique qualities of fluoropolymers and low global warming potential (GWP) fluorinated gases provide the high performance needed for safety and durability in critical industries like automotive, medical, hydrogen production, and aerospace. As an example, Familiar points to water electrolyzers for hydrogen production, which use Chemours’ [Nafion™ membranes](https://www.nafion.com/en/industries/energy), saying “If you want to have an electrolyzer producing hydrogen, you want that electrolyzer to last for a long period of time, and making sure that it is operating, it is safe, and it operates in the right way.” These chemistries are also key to a greener future, enabling applications that help address big challenges like climate change. As Familiar explains, "Without these materials, achieving global commitments towards decarbonization and net-zero emission goals would be impossible." Whether it's the production of clean energy or enabling sustainable solutions at data centers for digital transformation, many emerging technologies depend on fluoropolymers and low GWP fluorinated gases. Familiar also discussed the importance of a data-driven and science-backed regulatory approach, cautioning against blanket regulations for compounds that have vastly different characteristics. Instead, he emphasizes that regulations should account for the essentiality of these materials to key sectors, along with their responsible production, use, and end-of-life management. Sustainability and responsible manufacturing are core to our strategy at Chemours. As Familiar notes in the episode, our company continues to make significant capital and technological investments in responsible manufacturing to back our innovative chemistries with strict emissions control and abatement technologies and life-cycle management for our products. As the world works toward a more sustainable and prosperous future, fluoropolymers and low GWP fluorinated gases will have a critical role to play. To learn more, [listen to the full episode from S&P Global Commodity Insights here.](https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/market-insights/podcasts/energy-evolution/062824-eu-forever-chemicals-energy-sector-pfas-legislation-restriction) [![Chemours logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/Chmrs_H_FULL_RGB.png)](/profiles/chemours-company) ### More from Chemours ###### [From the Classroom to the Community: How Chemours Is Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders](/news/classroom-community-how-chemours-inspiring-next-generation-stem-leaders) Mar 25, 2026 8:00 AM ET ###### [Chemistry at the Core: How Fluoropolymers Help Power the Semiconductor Ecosystem](/news/chemistry-core-how-fluoropolymers-help-power-semiconductor-ecosystem) Mar 12, 2026 9:00 AM ET ###### [Following Successful Fluid Qualification Chemours & 2CRSi Join Forces to Accelerate Deployment of Two-Phase Liquid Cooling for High-Density Servers & IT Equipment ](/news/following-successful-fluid-qualification-chemours-2crsi-join-forces-accelerate-deployment-two) Feb 25, 2026 8:00 AM ET ###### [Chemours’ Gerardo Familiar Appointed to SEMI North America Advisory Board](/news/chemours-gerardo-familiar-appointed-semi-north-america-advisory-board) Feb 24, 2026 8:00 AM ET ###### [Celebrating Women in Science: How Chemours Champions the Future of STEM](/news/celebrating-women-science-how-chemours-champions-future-stem) Feb 11, 2026 1:30 PM ET ###### [Spotlight on Leadership: A Conversation With Denise Dignam, President and CEO of Chemours](/news/spotlight-leadership-conversation-denise-dignam-president-and-ceo-chemours) Jan 27, 2026 8:00 AM ET ###### [Chemours New Johnsonville Site Earns Silver Level in Tennessee Veteran Ready Program](/news/chemours-new-johnsonville-site-earns-silver-level-tennessee-veteran-ready-program) Jan 22, 2026 2:00 PM ET ###### [A New Year Perspective: Trusted Chemistry](/news/new-year-perspective-trusted-chemistry) Jan 13, 2026 8:00 AM ET