Circa Group AS announced that at the historic King's Manor, the University of York will host industry leaders, innovative practitioners and research expertise to officially launch the Circa Renewable Chemistry Institute (CRCI). Professor James Clark will chair a panel, including OQEMA, Croda, Synthomer and the Chemical Industries Association. They will explore the barriers and critical success factors in the adoption of renewable chemistry.

The programme also includes guest speakers Professor Boelo Schuur from the University of Twente and Dr. Jane Murray, Global Head of Green Chemistry at Merck. Based at the University of York, the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence (GCCE) has played a key role in the development and commercialization of Cyrene, Circa's bio-based solvent. Building on that advanced knowledge and experience, the CRCI was established in 2022 to drive forward research and seek new breakthrough products and processes, reflecting the important role of renewable chemistry in the urgent shift to more sustainable industry.