COLUMBUS, OH - Hexion Inc. recently announced it has ranked among the top four companies in the North American chemical sector with a score of 50 out of 100, according to an environmental, social and governance (ESG) assessment from V.E, part of Moody’s ESG Solutions. This ESG assessment is the latest recognition of Hexion’s commitment to and progress toward its sustainability and corporate responsibility goals. V.E’s ESG assessments measure the extent to which a company is managing ESG-related risks and opportunities and equip leaders with data and insights needed to make better decisions.

“We are pleased to receive such a positive, third-party assessment underscoring the significant progress we’ve made with our various sustainability initiatives,” said Craig Rogerson, Hexion’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Thorough and independent assessments such as this demonstrate how exceptionally hard we have worked to ensure that sustainability and social responsibility is at the absolute core of our business.”

V.E’s ESG Assessment is the latest recognition of Hexion’s efforts to create a cleaner, safer and more socially conscious company. Earlier this year, the company announced plans to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 20% by 2030. In April, Hexion was awarded ENERGY STAR^® Partner of the Year. Hexion’s recently released 2020 Sustainability Report, which details the company’s current progress towards it sustainability goals for 2020 and beyond, can be viewed at www.hexion.com/company/responsibility/sustainability.

Learn more about Hexion at www.hexion.com. For more information about Moody’s ESG Solutions Group, visit www.moodys.com/esg-measures.