Quaker Houghton Releases its 2024 Sustainability Report
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing significant environmental and operational achievements. The global industrial process fluids leader reported a 7% reduction in Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2023 and eliminated over 23,000 metric tons of waste in 2024 at QH FLUIDCARE™ partner locations.
Key highlights include:
- 76% of global electricity sourced from renewable or zero carbon sources
- 75% increase in average employee training hours from 2023
- Continued improvement in recordable incidents for the fifth consecutive year
- Achievement of 90% of internal sustainability goals
- EcoVadis Silver Award recognition
CEO Joseph Berquist emphasized the company's commitment to sustainability and data-driven decision-making to align with enterprise strategy and stakeholder needs.
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) ha pubblicato il suo Rapporto di Sostenibilità 2024, evidenziando importanti risultati ambientali e operativi. Il leader globale nei fluidi per processi industriali ha registrato una riduzione del 7% delle emissioni di gas serra Scope 2 rispetto al 2023 e ha eliminato oltre 23.000 tonnellate metriche di rifiuti nel 2024 presso le sedi dei partner QH FLUIDCARE™.
I punti salienti includono:
- 76% dell'elettricità globale proveniente da fonti rinnovabili o a zero emissioni di carbonio
- Aumento del 75% delle ore medie di formazione dei dipendenti rispetto al 2023
- Miglioramento continuo degli incidenti registrabili per il quinto anno consecutivo
- Raggiungimento del 90% degli obiettivi interni di sostenibilità
- Riconoscimento con il Premio Silver di EcoVadis
Il CEO Joseph Berquist ha sottolineato l’impegno dell’azienda verso la sostenibilità e le decisioni basate sui dati per allinearsi alla strategia aziendale e alle esigenze degli stakeholder.
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) ha publicado su Informe de Sostenibilidad 2024, mostrando logros significativos en el ámbito ambiental y operativo. El líder global en fluidos para procesos industriales reportó una reducción del 7% en las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero Scope 2 en comparación con 2023 y eliminó más de 23,000 toneladas métricas de residuos en 2024 en las ubicaciones de socios QH FLUIDCARE™.
Los aspectos destacados incluyen:
- 76% de la electricidad global proveniente de fuentes renovables o con cero emisiones de carbono
- Aumento del 75% en las horas promedio de capacitación de empleados respecto a 2023
- Mejora continua en incidentes registrables por quinto año consecutivo
- Alcance del 90% de los objetivos internos de sostenibilidad
- Reconocimiento con el Premio Plata de EcoVadis
El CEO Joseph Berquist enfatizó el compromiso de la empresa con la sostenibilidad y la toma de decisiones basada en datos para alinearse con la estrategia empresarial y las necesidades de los interesados.
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR)는 2024년 지속 가능성 보고서를 발표하며 중요한 환경 및 운영 성과를 공개했습니다. 글로벌 산업 공정 유체 선도 기업은 2023년 대비 Scope 2 온실가스 배출량을 7% 감축했으며, 2024년 QH FLUIDCARE™ 파트너 현장에서 23,000톤 이상의 폐기물을 제거했습니다.
주요 성과는 다음과 같습니다:
- 전 세계 전력의 76%를 재생 가능 또는 탄소 제로 원천에서 조달
- 2023년 대비 직원 평균 교육 시간 75% 증가
- 기록 가능한 사고가 5년 연속 개선
- 내부 지속 가능성 목표의 90% 달성
- EcoVadis 실버 어워드 수상
CEO Joseph Berquist는 기업 전략과 이해관계자의 요구에 부합하기 위해 데이터 기반 의사결정과 지속 가능성에 대한 회사의 의지를 강조했습니다.
Quaker Houghton (NYSE : KWR) a publié son Rapport de Durabilité 2024, mettant en avant des réalisations importantes sur le plan environnemental et opérationnel. Le leader mondial des fluides de procédés industriels a annoncé une réduction de 7 % des émissions de gaz à effet de serre Scope 2 par rapport à 2023 et a éliminé plus de 23 000 tonnes métriques de déchets en 2024 sur les sites partenaires QH FLUIDCARE™.
Les points clés incluent :
- 76 % de l’électricité mondiale provenant de sources renouvelables ou à zéro émission de carbone
- Augmentation de 75 % des heures moyennes de formation des employés par rapport à 2023
- Amélioration continue des incidents enregistrables pour la cinquième année consécutive
- Atteinte de 90 % des objectifs internes de durabilité
- Reconnaissance par le prix Silver d’EcoVadis
Le PDG Joseph Berquist a souligné l’engagement de l’entreprise envers la durabilité et la prise de décisions basée sur les données afin d’aligner la stratégie d’entreprise et les besoins des parties prenantes.
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) hat seinen Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2024 veröffentlicht und dabei bedeutende ökologische und operative Erfolge präsentiert. Der weltweit führende Anbieter von Industrieprozessflüssigkeiten meldete eine 7%ige Reduktion der Scope-2-Treibhausgasemissionen im Vergleich zu 2023 und beseitigte im Jahr 2024 über 23.000 Tonnen Abfall an den Standorten der QH FLUIDCARE™-Partner.
Wichtige Highlights umfassen:
- 76% des weltweiten Stroms stammen aus erneuerbaren oder kohlenstofffreien Quellen
- 75% Steigerung der durchschnittlichen Mitarbeiterschulungsstunden gegenüber 2023
- Fortlaufende Verbesserung der meldepflichtigen Vorfälle im fünften Jahr in Folge
- Erreichung von 90% der internen Nachhaltigkeitsziele
- Auszeichnung mit dem EcoVadis Silver Award
CEO Joseph Berquist betonte das Engagement des Unternehmens für Nachhaltigkeit und datenbasierte Entscheidungen, um die Unternehmensstrategie und die Bedürfnisse der Stakeholder in Einklang zu bringen.
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Joseph Berquist, Chief Executive Officer and President commented, "Sustainability remains core to Quaker Houghton and how we operate. The significant progress made in 2024 highlights our commitment and ability to adapt, while continuing to move the world forward safely and sustainably. I am proud of the advancements we have made, and the external validation of this momentum, including once again achieving the EcoVadis Silver Award. Moving forward, we will continue to make data-driven decisions to inform and assess our ambitions, to best align with our enterprise strategy and the needs of our customers, Company and communities in which we operate."
Quaker Houghton's 2024 Sustainability Report details the progress the Company has made, including achieving
- Achieved a
7% reduction in Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions, compared to 2023 - Eliminated more than 23,000 metric tons of waste in 2024 at QH FLUIDCARE™ partner locations, and over 70,000 metric tons since 2022
76% of our global electricity consumption is sourced from renewable or zero carbon sources75% increase in average hours of employee training, compared to 2023- Delivered an improvement in recordable incidents (TRIR) for a 5th consecutive year, building on our "Life Safe" core value
Click here to view more information or to read our 2024 Sustainability Report.
About Quaker Houghton:
Quaker Houghton is the global leader in industrial process fluids. With a presence around the world, including operations in over 25 countries, our customers include thousands of the world's most advanced and specialized steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, container, mining, and metalworking companies. Our high-performing, innovative and sustainable solutions are backed by best-in-class technology, deep process knowledge and customized services. With approximately 4,400 employees, including chemists, engineers and industry experts, we partner with our customers to improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next. Quaker Houghton is headquartered in
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