Caring by Choice

Inclusion – Cooperation – Accountability – Respect – Everyday

At CPChem, we believe our ICARE principles are critical pieces of our culture that directly contribute to our success and vision. We aim to create an environment where employees feel a sense of belonging and have access to opportunities.

In 2025, CPChem took strategic actions to broaden our education and communications efforts to be more inclusive, enhancing awareness of topics like mental health, and neurodiversity. Caring by Choice™ reflects our culture, grounded in our core values, and underscores our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to succeed.

Leadership Commitment

Actively promote our Caring by Choice™ culture communicate the business commitment across the Chemisphere and support employee development.

Support for Our People

Strategic and intentional efforts to eliminate barriers, attract and retain diverse talent, and cultivate an environment where every employee feels a sense of belonging.

Transparency & Accountability

Commit to goals and hold ourselves accountable through regular, transparent updates to all stakeholders, both internal and external.

Business Integration

Intentionally integrate Caring by Choice™ into our business and culture at CPChem.

Leading with ICARE Award

Each year, we recognize outstanding individuals who exemplify and champion our ICARE principles. In 2025, employees nominated more than 524 colleagues for the Leading with ICARE Award, which honors those who demonstrate CPChem’s mission and values in their everyday work. Across the company, sites recognized 22 Site Award winners for their exceptional contributions. The recipient of the Corporate ICARE Award will be announced in fall 2026.

FOSSI: Advancing Diversity in STEM

CPChem is a proud supporter of the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI), a program designed to reduce the financial barriers to higher education while equipping students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with the skills, experiences, and professional networks needed to succeed in STEM careers. To date, CPChem has contributed more than $900,000 in support of FOSSI and has sponsored 30 scholars. Demonstrating the company’s leadership and long term commitment to STEM education, CPChem President and CEO Steve Prusak serves on the FOSSI Advisory Board, where he collaborates with industry leaders to help shape the program’s strategic direction and impact.

Voices of Inclusion: Employee Resource Groups

We support Employee Resource Groups, which promote inclusion and belonging among employees with shared identities and interests. ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups that are open to all employees and provide support and guidance for personal and career development. Each ERG is paired with an executive sponsor, enhancing communication and connections between employees and company leadership.

ERG members collaborate and build high-trust relationships that educate and add value to the company. These approachable groups bring awareness to our workforce on social topics, advance our diversity strategy and encourage important conversations at work and at home.

ERG members advocate for all employees to have a safe space to bring their authentic selves to work. We commend our ERGs for embracing diversity and companionship, which further enriches our vibrant and inclusive culture.

BELIEVE (Black Employees Leading in Inclusion, Education, Vision and Excellence)

Serves as a forum to share knowledge, develop skills, leverage capabilities and recognize the achievements and advancement of Black employees.

GLOW (Growth, Leadership and Opportunities for Women)

Focused on driving collaborative conversation on career fulfillment with a focus on unique challenges to women in the workplace.

HOLA (Hispanic Origin Latin Advancement)

Serves as a forum to share knowledge, develop skills, leverage capabilities and recognize the achievements and advancement of Hispanic and Latin American employees within CPChem.

INSPIRASIAN

Dedicated to fostering an environment where Asian employees can feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work, be heard, valued, engaged, and receive support to reach their full potential.

PRIDE

Promotes an inclusive culture that enables LGBTQ+ employees to achieve their full potential by feeling confident and safe at work.

SPIRIT

SPIRIT seeks to cultivate a work environment where Native American employees can bring their whole selves to work and receive the support required to reach their fullest potential.

VETNET

Committed to fostering an environment for those currently serving in the military, veterans and allies to come together and support one another by sharing experiences, networking, mentoring and supporting military members and veterans in the community.

The combined membership of CPChem’s seven ERGs totaled 1,330 employees in 2025. We continue to see growth as ERG members strengthen high-trust relationships and work to generate positive impacts for their colleagues, culture, company and communities.

Company

We are able to attract and retain top talent, foster innovation and provide superior customer service, competitive advantage and improved performance.

• TSU Student Readiness Center Support

• Safe Space Program

• Hero’s Connect Call

Communities

Promotes partnerships, opportunities for local employment, economic growth and representation of local values and interests.

• Memorial Day Flag Placement

• Tony’s Place Donation Drive

• Her Closet Donation Drive

Culture

Fulfilling and enjoyable workplace where caring, collaboration and trust is abundant, the work is both enjoyable and fulfilling and there is enhanced engagement, quality, safety and trust.

• Breast Cancer Awareness Events

• Cinco De Mayo and STEM High School Mariachi Band Event

• Ramadan Information Panel

Colleagues

A sense of belonging, where employees have equitable access to growth opportunities and a welcoming work environment where they are safe, appreciated and respected.

• Career Framework session

• Manager’s Roundtable Professional Development

• National Hire a Veteran presentation