The company has implemented three initiatives in the plant: the elimination of PCBs in its products, the implementation of LCAs, and substantial investments in reducing its carbon footprint.
PPG recently announced an agreement with Constellation, an energy and energy solutions provider, in which PPG will power its Carrollton, Texas, paint manufacturing facility with clean, renewable energy from the 200 MW Big Star Solar Project, currently under development in Bastrop County, Texas.
Hexion Inc. recently announced that it has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative.
Qioptiq Photonics GmbH & Co. KG, a subsidiary of Excelitas Technologies, has been certified as a carbon-neutral company in recognition of its efforts to mitigate climate change.
BASF Polska has signed a two-year contract with PGE Obrót S.A. to purchase electricity produced entirely from renewable energy sources - mainly wind - to power its Mobile Emissions Catalysts plant in Środa Śląska, Poland.
On May 21 in Ludwigshafen, Germany, Dr. Martin Brudermüller of BASF and Dr. Markus Krebber of RWE, accompanied by Chairman of the Mining, Chemical and Energy Industries Union (IG BCE) Michael Vassiliadis, presented a project idea that shows how industrial production can become sustainable and future-proof.
PPG launched its 2020 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company's strong, continued progress against key environmental, social and governance areas.
Henkel is reinforcing its commitment to climate protection by joining The Climate Pledge, an international cross-industry commitment co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism.