Going Far, Together

A message from the Vice President of Sustainability

The current global landscape has presented pressing issues that demand attention. These challenges have stirred CPChem to activate its sustainability strategy and take action for climate change, respond to the call for circular economies and mobilize programs to address social inequalities. Fortified by CPChem’s business resilience and energized by the passion of our employees, we embrace transformation and sustainable development as a means to empower our people and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable future.

I believe sustainable development aims to elevate communities, conserve natural ecosystems and confront social challenges. At CPChem, these ideas manifest into action through our pursuit of ambitious goals meant to effect positive change across three focus areas: climate change, the sustainability and circularity of our products, and social responsibility.

The trajectory of our sustainability journey reflects an alignment of shared values within our culture. Last year, we engaged the entire workforce with the Sustainability + Me Development Series. This internal campaign delivered a collection of sustainability materials tailor-made for employees and curated to increase capacities surrounding CPChem’s sustainability focus areas. This campaign was pivotal in unifying sustainability principles across the company, and I am enormously proud of the progress made possible by each employee.

If you want to go fast, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together.

Through 2024 and beyond, we have set a course to address climate change through targets that reduce our carbon intensity, investments that advance renewable energy and sustainable practices that inspire change throughout the supply chain.

Additionally, CPChem remains fervent in accelerating pathways to circularity. We invest time, talent and resources to enable a circular economy and to realize our vision for increased resource efficiency and the end of plastic pollution.

As we strive for sustainability, it is imperative that we acknowledge and address social and economic disparities within our industry and beyond. CPChem believes social responsibility should permeate all areas of business, and the company holds a special focus on ethical labor practices as well as fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. Using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, as a compass to help navigate challenges that lie ahead, I am confident that we can secure a better tomorrow for our employees, communities, business and planet.

Now is the moment for stakeholders to come together and confidently elevate innovative ideas, establish collaborative partnerships and advance sustainable solutions. Reflecting on this call to action, I am reminded of a proverb both simple and wise, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

Together, let us be the architects of positive change, setting an example for others and forging a path toward a sustainable, equitable and prosperous future.

Benny Mermans recognized as Notable Leader in Sustainability

Plastics News recognized Benny Mermans, CPChem’s Vice President of Sustainability, in its inaugural class of Notable Leaders in Sustainability. Mermans has worked in the chemical industry for more than 35 years and is among 28 industry leaders recognized worldwide.

Mermans was nominated by his peers for his contributions to global progress toward sustainability. He has been instrumental in developing CPChem’s sustainability strategy and guiding the direction of the company’s three sustainability focal points: climate change, product sustainability and circularity, and social responsibility.