| Source: Nouryon
Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, published its fifth annual sustainability report themed, ‘Essential Solutions, Sustainable Future,’ highlighting the advancements in its portfolio of sustainable solutions in addition to its safety and environmental performance. The report details the significant strides Nouryon took during the year to deliver on its purpose: Your partner in essential solutions for a sustainable future.
Key 2023 highlights include:
“At Nouryon, our ability to adapt and innovate for our customers, and collaborate closely with other business partners, has served as a foundation for our leading safety, sustainability, and financial performance within our industry,” said Charlie Shaver, Chairman and CEO of Nouryon. “Our dedicated efforts last year resulted in progress across multiple areas of our sustainability commitment, including top-quartile safety performance, the continued reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and the expansion of our sustainable solutions portfolio.”
The report reflects Nouryon’s transparent approach to data disclosure and includes metrics with reference to GRI and in alignment with SASB disclosure standards. Additionally, the Company has reported to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
“We are pleased with the sustainability progress that we have outlined in our most recent report,” said Vivi Hollertt, Nouryon Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer. “We appreciate the close partnerships with our customers, suppliers, and other business partners, as well as the contributions from colleagues around the world that advanced our progress over the past years. We are proud of the climate leadership recognition we received from CDP and for being in the top 5 percent of companies then rated by EcoVadis.”
More information on the company’s sustainability progress can be found in the full report, the Sustainability data sheet and dedicated Sustainability section of the Company website.
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About Nouryon
Nouryon is a global, specialty chemicals leader. Markets and consumers worldwide rely on our essential solutions to manufacture everyday products, such as personal care, cleaning goods, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Furthermore, the dedication of approximately 8,200 employees with a shared commitment to our customers, business growth, safety, sustainability and innovation has resulted in a consistently strong financial performance. We operate in over 80 countries around the world with a portfolio of industry-leading brands. Visit our website and follow us @Nouryon and on LinkedIn.
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1 Based on annual Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordable injury rates versus chemical industry peers in the American Chemistry Council.
2 The scope of the Eco-Solutions metric includes all active New Product Introduction projects in stages 3 (creation), or 4 (scale-up), and excludes stages 1 (screening), 2 (feasibility), and 5 (launch and monitor).
3 Eco-Premium Solutions are products that offer significant sustainability benefits over mainstream alternatives in the market while providing the same or better functionality.
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