The global chemical industry has a significant impact on the environment, which includes air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution, soil contamination, and the depletion of natural resources. Here are some specific impacts and measures being taken:

1. Air Pollution:
   - The chemical industry contributes to air quality degradation by releasing various pollutants, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulate matter (PM), which can lead to smog and ground-level ozone formation, as well as respiratory and cardiovascular issues.

2. Greenhouse Gas Emissions:
   - The chemical industry is a significant source of global CO2 emissions, accounting for about 18% of industrial CO2 emissions. It contributes to greenhouse gas emissions both directly and indirectly through the use of fossil fuels and the release of carbon dioxide during chemical production processes, significantly impacting climate change.

3. Water Pollution:
   - The chemical industry contributes to water pollution by discharging pollutants into water bodies, including toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and other contaminants that can harm aquatic ecosystems and human health.

4. Soil Contamination:
   - The chemical industry can damage soil quality and productivity by releasing chemicals and other pollutants into the soil, which can have negative effects on agriculture and other land uses.

5. Depletion of Natural Resources:
   - The chemical industry contributes to the consumption of non-renewable resources, such as fossil fuels and minerals, which can have negative implications for the availability and quality of resources for future generations.

To address these environmental impacts, the global chemical industry is taking a range of measures:

- Technological Innovation: Adopting new technologies and processes to reduce waste generation and pollutant emissions, such as using closed-loop systems and optimizing energy efficiency.
- Compliance and Collaboration: Complying with increasingly stringent environmental regulations, such as global regulatory requirements from COP27 and Climate Action 100+, to reduce emissions and align with ESG standards.
- Circular Economy: Through circular utilization and demand-side measures, combined with a net-zero pathway, the global chemical trade could be reshaped.
- Renewable Energy: Utilizing renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydro power to reduce the chemical industry's dependence on fossil fuels.
- Sustainable Resource Management: Adopting sustainable forestry and water resource management practices to promote responsible use of natural resources.

In summary, the global chemical industry has profound environmental impacts but is also actively taking steps to reduce these impacts and transition towards sustainable development.