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Chemours released its 2023 Sustainability Report titled 'Partnering for Progress,' emphasizing its 2030 Corporate Responsibility Commitment goals. The report highlights their progress in Environmental Leadership, Innovation & Sustainable Solutions, Community Impact, and creating the Greatest Place to Work for All.

Key achievements include receiving two U.S. Department of Energy Better Plants Program awards, developing a nature-based initiative with the Wildlife Habitat Council, and advancing towards GHG emission goals. Chemours invested $3M in the University of Delaware's Center for Clean Hydrogen and achieved 48% revenue from products contributing to UN SDGs.

The company expanded its ChemFEST program, donated $350,000 to the Discovery World Museum, and funded a $250,000 Diversity in Safety Scholarship. Chemours also earned Great Place to Work Certification in 15 regions and was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top chemical company to work for.

The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) has resumed production at its titanium dioxide (TiO2) facility in Altamira, Mexico. The site had temporarily ceased operations on May 31, 2024, due to government-imposed water intake restrictions. The resumption follows the lifting of these restrictions by the Mexican government. Chemours, a global leader in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, anticipates that this development will help stabilize its production capabilities and supply chain. This resumption is a critical operational step for Chemours, ensuring continued service to its clients and maintaining market position.

Chemours announced the approval of its near-term science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). This includes a 60% cut in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per ton of production by 2030. Chemours is among a select group of chemical companies to have these targets validated by the SBTi, a global body backed by organizations like the World Resources Institute and the World Wildlife Fund. The initiative supports ambitious emissions reductions aligned with climate science. The approval aligns with Chemours' sustainability goals established in 2018 and follows their 2023 Sustainability Report, which shows a 52% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2018 levels. Dr. Amber Wellman, Chemours' Chief Sustainability Officer, highlighted this milestone as evidence of the company's leadership in environmental responsibility.

Chemours (NYSE: CC) has appointed Livingston “Tony” Satterthwaite to its Board of Directors, effective June 12. Tony, currently a Senior VP at Cummins, brings over 35 years of leadership experience. He has held leadership roles at Cummins, including President of Power Generation and COO. Tony will retire from Cummins in September 2024. He also serves on the boards of IDEX , the National Association of Manufacturers, and the Cummins Foundation. Tony holds an MBA from Stanford and a civil engineering degree from Cornell. Chemours’ leadership expresses confidence in Tony’s expertise to drive business growth.

Chemours, a global chemistry company, has received approval from the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) for its near-term science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. The company aims to achieve an absolute 60% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, along with a new goal to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% per ton of production by 2030. This approval is a significant milestone in Chemours' sustainability journey, reflecting its commitment to combating climate change through sustainable offerings and responsible manufacturing practices. According to Dr. Amber Wellman, Chief Sustainability Officer, this validation signifies that Chemours is on the right path. The company has already achieved a 52% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its 2018 baseline, as detailed in its 2023 Sustainability Report.

Chemours has released the seventh edition of its annual Sustainability Report, detailing progress on its 2030 Corporate Responsibility Commitment (CRC) goals. The report, titled 'Partnering for Progress,' highlights significant achievements in environmental stewardship, such as a 52% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2018, aiming for a 60% reduction by 2030. The company also reported a 59% decrease in fluorinated organic chemical emissions and surpassed its Sustainable Supply Chain goal with 81% of suppliers assessed for sustainability performance.

Key initiatives include a $3 million investment in the Center for Clean Hydrogen and the expansion of the ChemFEST middle school STEM program in the U.S. and Belgium. Chemours has earned Great Place to Work® Certification in 15 global regions, covering over 92% of its workforce.

Chemours has announced the appointment of Shane Hostetter as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 1, 2024. Shane will oversee Finance, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, Strategy, and Enterprise Risk Management.

With over 20 years of experience in finance and a deep understanding of the chemicals industry, Shane previously served as CFO at Quaker Houghton, holding multiple senior positions including Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds an MBA in Finance from Villanova University.

Matt Abbott, who served as Interim CFO since February 2024, will return to his role as SVP, Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer.

Chemours announced an update to its EVOLVE 2030 sustainability assessment methodology, now at Version 2.0. This update includes product and packaging circularity within its sustainability impact assessment framework. EVOLVE 2030 helps Chemours evaluate its product offerings and development pipeline in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The methodology aims to achieve Chemours' goal of generating 50% or more of its revenue from products that contribute to the UN SDGs by 2030. Established in 2019, in partnership with Anthesis Group and assured by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance, the methodology uses a Product—Application Combination (PAC) approach to assess the lifecycle impact of products on society and the environment.

Amid severe drought conditions in Mexico, The Chemours Company (CC) has temporarily paused Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) production at its Altamira, Mexico facility. This decision complies with a government request to minimize water intake, conserving water for local communities. Despite this, Chemours plans to maintain customer service through its other global assets. The company is collaborating with government, business, and community partners to find both short-term and long-term solutions but is currently unable to predict the duration of the production pause.