Introduction Climate Change Resources Smarter Chemistry Engagement and Advocacy Appendix 2023 Environmental Progress Report 5 Our environmental strategy The environmental challenges we face today are significant, and Climate Change Resources Smarter Chemistry we’re responding with urgency and innovation. We approach our work by We’re already carbon neutral for our We aim to make durable, long-lasting Through chemistry innovation and focusing on fundamental questions. corporate operations, and we’ve set products and packaging using only rigorous controls, we design our What matters most? And where a goal to become carbon neutral for recycled or renewable materials, as products to be safe for anyone who can we make the greatest impact? our entire product footprint by 2030. well as enhance material recovery. assembles, uses, or recycles them — These questions — and the data We plan to get there by reducing our At the same time, we’re committed and to be better for the environment. underlying their answers — guide emissions by 75 percent compared to stewarding water resources and our work across our strategic pillars with 2015, then investing in high- sending zero waste to landfill. Mapping and engagement of climate change, resources, and quality carbon removal solutions for Assessment and management smarter chemistry. We know we’re the remaining emissions. Materials Innovation not alone in working to reduce our Water environmental footprint. So we’re Low-carbon design Zero waste engaging with others to support our Energy efficiency efforts and find opportunities to move 4 our industries forward. Clean electricity Direct emissions abatement Carbon removal Engagement and Advocacy Engaging with others — from industry partnerships to policy advocacy — is integral to advancing our environmental work and to achieving an even greater impact that considers communities around the world. We learn from feedback, and we work with partners to influence change in our industries. And we’re transparent about our challenges and achievements to inspire others to take their own action.
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