Celanese Releases 2023-2024 Sustainability Report and Index
Celanese has released its 2023-2024 Sustainability Report, 'The Chemistry of Change,' and Sustainability Index. The report highlights the company's expansion of lower-carbon footprint solutions and commitment to innovation across businesses and supply chains. Key achievements include launching a carbon capture project at Clear Lake, Texas, becoming the first to receive ISCC Carbon Footprint Certification for low-carbon CCU methanol, and partnering with Under Armour® for NEOLAST™ sustainable fiber.
The company has integrated legacy DuPont Mobility & Materials facilities into its environmental data, updated water risk assessment processes, and enhanced Scope 3 GHG emissions quantification. Notable governance achievements include 40% female Board members and 33% female senior leadership. The report aligns with SASB Chemicals Sector Standard, TCFD, and UN SDGs frameworks.
Celanese ha pubblicato il suo Rapporto di Sostenibilità 2023-2024, 'La Chimica del Cambiamento', e l'Indice di Sostenibilità. Il rapporto mette in evidenza l'espansione da parte dell'azienda delle soluzioni a minore impronta di carbonio e l'impegno per l'innovazione in tutte le attività e le catene di approvvigionamento. Tra i risultati chiave figurano il lancio di un progetto di cattura del carbonio a Clear Lake, in Texas, diventando la prima a ricevere la certificazione ISCC Carbon Footprint per il metanolo CCU a basse emissioni di carbonio, e la partnership con Under Armour® per la fibra sostenibile NEOLAST™.
L'azienda ha integrato i dati ambientali delle strutture legacy di DuPont Mobility & Materials, aggiornato i processi di valutazione del rischio idrico e migliorato la quantificazione delle emissioni di gas serra di Scopo 3. Tra i risultati significativi della governance ci sono membri del Consiglio di Amministrazione femminili al 40% e dirigenza senior femminile al 33%. Il rapporto è in linea con gli standard del settore chimico SASB, le raccomandazioni TCFD e gli obiettivi di sviluppo sostenibile delle Nazioni Unite.
Celanese ha lanzado su Informe de Sostenibilidad 2023-2024, 'La Química del Cambio', y el Índice de Sostenibilidad. El informe resalta la expansión de la compañía en soluciones de menor huella de carbono y su compromiso con la innovación a través de los negocios y las cadenas de suministro. Los logros clave incluyen el lanzamiento de un proyecto de captura de carbono en Clear Lake, Texas, convirtiéndose en la primera en recibir la certificación ISCC Carbon Footprint para metanol CCU de bajas emisiones de carbono, y una asociación con Under Armour® para la fibra sostenible NEOLAST™.
La compañía ha integrado las instalaciones históricas de DuPont Mobility & Materials en sus datos ambientales, actualizado los procesos de evaluación de riesgo hídrico y mejorado la cuantificación de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero de Alcance 3. Los logros notables en gobernanza incluyen un 40% de miembros femeninos en la junta y un 33% de liderazgo senior femenino. El informe se alinea con los estándares del sector químico de SASB, TCFD y los marcos de ODS de la ONU.
Celanese는 2023-2024 지속 가능성 보고서 '변화의 화학'과 지속 가능성 지수를 발표했습니다. 이 보고서는 저탄소 발자국 솔루션의 확대와 비즈니스 및 공급망 전반에 걸친 혁신에 대한 회사의 약속을 강조합니다. 주요 성과로는 텍사스 클리어 레이크에서 탄소 포집 프로젝트를 시작하고, 저탄소 CCU 메탄올에 대한 ISCC 탄소 발자국 인증을 최초로 받으며, NEOLAST™ 지속 가능한 섬유를 위해 Under Armour®와 파트너십을 체결한 것이 포함됩니다.
회사는 구형 DuPont Mobility & Materials 시설을 환경 데이터에 통합하고, 수자원 위험 평가 프로세스를 업데이트하며, Scope 3 온실가스 배출량 측정을 개선했습니다. 주목할 만한 거버넌스 성과로는 여성 이사들이 40%를 차지하며, 여성 고위 지도부가 33%를 차지합니다. 이번 보고서는 SASB 화학 부문 기준, TCFD 및 UN 지속 가능한 개발 목표 프레임워크와 일치합니다.
Celanese a publié son Rapport de Durabilité 2023-2024, 'La Chimie du Changement', ainsi que l'Indice de Durabilité. Le rapport met en avant l'expansion de l'entreprise dans les solutions à faible empreinte carbone et son engagement envers l'innovation dans l'ensemble des activités et des chaînes d'approvisionnement. Les principales réalisations comprennent le lancement d'un projet de capture du carbone à Clear Lake, au Texas, devenant la première à recevoir la certification ISCC Carbon Footprint pour le méthanol CCU à faibles émissions de carbone, ainsi qu'un partenariat avec Under Armour® pour la fibre durable NEOLAST™.
L'entreprise a intégré les données environnementales des installations héritées de DuPont Mobility & Materials, mis à jour les processus d'évaluation des risques liés à l'eau et amélioré la quantification des émissions de gaz à effet de serre de portée 3. Les réalisations notables en matière de gouvernance comprennent 40 % de membres féminins au conseil d'administration et 33 % de femmes dans la direction. Le rapport est conforme aux standards du secteur chimique de la SASB, aux recommandations du TCFD et aux ODD des Nations Unies.
Celanese hat seinen Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2023-2024 mit dem Titel 'Die Chemie des Wandels' sowie den Nachhaltigkeitsindex veröffentlicht. Der Bericht hebt die Erweiterung des Unternehmens von lösungen mit geringerer Kohlenstoffbilanz und das Engagement für Innovationen in allen Geschäftsbereichen und Lieferketten hervor. Zu den wichtigsten Erfolgen gehören die Einführung eines Projekts zur Kohlenstoffabscheidung in Clear Lake, Texas, die erstmalige Erlangung der ISCC-Kohlenstoffbilanzzertifizierung für kohlenstoffarmen CCU-Methanol und die Partnerschaft mit Under Armour® für die nachhaltige Faser NEOLAST™.
Das Unternehmen hat die Umweltdaten der ehemaligen DuPont Mobility & Materials-Anlagen integriert, die Prozesse zur Bewertung von WasserRisiken aktualisiert und die Quantifizierung der Scope-3-Treibhausgasemissionen verbessert. Zu den bemerkenswerten Erfolgen in der Unternehmensführung zählen 40 % weibliche Mitglieder im Vorstand und 33 % weibliche Führungskräfte. Der Bericht steht im Einklang mit den Standards des SASB für den Chemiesektor, den TCFD-Empfehlungen und den UN-Nachhaltigkeitszielen.
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“Chemistry is key to helping us unlock and solve many of the sustainability challenges the world is facing today,” said Lori Ryerkerk, Celanese chair, chief executive officer and president. “Our team has been implementing solutions to reach our own business and sustainability goals and to equip our customers with products that can help them reach their goals. As we reflect on this year’s accomplishments, we are motivated by the sustainable growth opportunities that we believe will continue to benefit generations to come.”
Celanese advanced its commitment to sustainability across four strategic pillars:
Advancing Safe and Sustainable Customer Solutions
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Launching a carbon capture and utilization (CCU) project at its Clear Lake,
Texas , facility, through its Fairway Methanol joint venture with Mitsui & Co, Ltd., to use recycled CO2 to help reduce the carbon footprint of its products. - Becoming the first company to receive the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Carbon Footprint Certification (CFC) for its low-carbon CCU methanol.
- Partnering with Under Armour® to bring the first commercialized product containing NEOLASTTM, a more sustainable spandex-alternative fiber for performance stretch fabrics, to customers.
- Consolidating Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data into a centralized system with updated sources for more accessible and consistent data.
Preserving the Environment
- Integrating the legacy DuPont Mobility & Materials (M&M) facilities into its 2021 and 2022 environmental data and re-establishing its 2021 baselines to reflect the combined business.
- Updating its water risk assessment process to incorporate additional tools and further evaluate opportunities to mitigate water risk across its facilities.
- Developing methodologies for quantifying Scope 3 GHG emissions for additional relevant categories of Celanese operations.
Investing in People and Communities
- Investing in technical training through an expanded collection of live and online resources to support knowledge transfer, capability building, and professional skill development.
- Increasing Employee Resource Group (ERG) memberships significantly by integrating the legacy M&M employees into its network, adding 10 new chapters, and establishing a new employee interest group focused on wellness.
- Establishing a five-year stewardship improvement strategy to strengthen its approach for protecting the health and safety of its employees and contractors.
Operating with Integrity
- Initiating a double materiality assessment aligned with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to better understand its sustainability-related impacts, risks, and opportunities.
- Leveraging a new digital assessment tool to increase transparency along the value chain through the analysis of supplier impacts against social and environmental regulations.
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Being governed by a female CEO and Chair and female Lead Independent Director in addition to
40% of Board members and33% of senior leadership being female.
"I continue to be proud of our progress and dedication to strategic sustainability priorities that we have established," said Darren Hubbard, Celanese senior director, sustainability. “From our growing portfolio of sustainable solutions for customers, to our digital transformation journey, and our ongoing goal to report meaningful disclosures, I believe our efforts will lead to a more sustainable future not just for Celanese, but for our customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work.”
The report and index align with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Chemicals Sector Standard, the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Additionally, these materials leverage the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards to inform disclosures and evaluate impacts on the economy, environment and people.
Both the 2023-2024 Sustainability Report and Index are available at Celanese.com.
About Celanese
Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese is a Fortune 500 company that employs approximately 12,400 employees worldwide with 2023 net sales of
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