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Sustainability at Americhem

Leading With Impact

At Americhem, sustainability is reflected in how we operate, innovate, and create long-term value. Across our People, Process, and Product pillars, we continue to strengthen our practices, improve environmental performance, and develop polymer solutions that support our customers’ evolving needs. 

Our 2026 Sustainability Report highlights measurable progress toward our 2030 Sustainability Goals, including our EcoVadis Gold rating, expanded renewable electricity sourcing, and advancements in product innovation and transparency. 

View the 2026 Sustainability Report

 

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Our Sustainability Commitment

We’re committed to:
  • Minimizing our environmental footprint through renewable energy, waste reduction, and water conservation
  • Advancing social responsibility through inclusion, well-being, and community engagement
  • Delivering high-performance sustainable polymer compounds that reduce risk and extend product life
  • Aligning our actions with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to ensure long-term impact beyond operations

Our 2030 Goals

Our sustainability strategy is grounded in three core pillars: People, Process, and Product. These guide our efforts to improve environmental performance, support our workforce, and develop sustainable material solutions. In 2025, 92% of our global workforce participated in our annual employee engagement survey, exceeding our 2030 participation goal. 

We’ve established measurable goals across our operations: 

Reduction goals are relative to the 2022 baseline year. 

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People

  • Greater than 90% employee participation in our annual engagement survey 
  • Greater than 75% DE&I favorability on our annual engagement survey 
  • 100% of facilities engaged in local communities 
  • Annual total recordable incident rate (TRIR) below 0.25 
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Process

  • 15% reduction in water intensity 
  • 15% reduction in landfill waste intensity 
  • 10% reduction in energy intensity 
  • 50% of purchased electricity from renewable energy sources 
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Product

  • 25% of new products developed with a positive sustainability attribute 
  • 100% of key suppliers assessed for sustainability performance 

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Recognition
Americhem has earned the EcoVadis Gold rating, placing the company among the top 5% of organizations assessed globally in our sector for sustainability performance. This achievement reflects our commitment to people, process, and product innovation, through PFAS-free compounds, recycled-content polymers, and sustainable plastic materials.

View Americhem’s EcoVadis Scorecard

The EcoVadis rating covers a broad range of non-financial management systems including Environmental, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement impacts.

View Our 2025 Sustainability Report

Looking for last year’s milestones? View our 2025 Sustainability Report to see how we advanced our goals and built momentum for what’s ahead.

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Partner with Us on Sustainability

Sustainability is a journey we share with our customers, suppliers, and communities. Learn how Americhem can support your product and compliance goals with eco-conscious solutions.

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Sustainability in Practice

Here’s how Americhem is actively applying its sustainability strategy across operations and product innovation.

Americhem continues to improve energy efficiency and expand renewable electricity sourcing across its global operations. Our Cuyahoga Falls headquarters sources 100% renewable electricity through a certified renewable energy program, while our Ribe, Denmark facility uses renewable electricity and biomass for heating. 

In 2025, renewable electricity represented 21.9% of total purchased electricity, up from 5.8% in 2024. Expanded renewable sourcing also contributed to a reduction in market-based Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions. 

Through lean manufacturing, process improvements, and resource conservation initiatives, Americhem continues working to reduce waste and water consumption across its facilities. 

In 2025, water intensity decreased to 2.93 cubic meters per metric ton of production, an 11% reduction from our 2022 baseline. Landfill waste intensity declined 14% year over year, while waste diversion increased to 36.9%. 

All Americhem manufacturing facilities participate in Operation Clean Sweep®, a global initiative focused on preventing plastic pellets, powders, and flakes from entering the environment. 

Our facilities use containment measures, routine inspections, employee training, and material handling practices to help prevent plastic loss and protect local waterways. 

Americhem develops polymer solutions that help customers address evolving performance, environmental, and regulatory requirements.  

Our portfolio includes PFAS-free technologies such as EcoLube™ and nDryve™, laser marking solutions that can reduce the need for inks and labels, and materials designed to support resource efficiency and circularity. 

We are also expanding Product Carbon Footprint capabilities to provide customers with additional information about the environmental impacts of their materials. 

People-First, Safety-Focused

Our people power our progress. We invest in:

  • Inclusive leadership and DE&I programs
  • Global health and wellness initiatives
  • Women in Manufacturing partnerships
  • World-class safety systems to reach <0.25 TRIR
  • Development opportunities like global leadership summits and rotational programs
  • Engagement tools such as annual global surveys and site-level service committees
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Global Roots, Local Action

From tree planting in India and educational programs in China to community cleanups in the U.S., Americhem teams are making an impact worldwide. Employees at every site are encouraged to take part in local volunteerism, environmental stewardship, and outreach programs that improve health, education, and quality of life.

By 2030, our goal is for 100% of facilities to be actively engaged in their communities.

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Let’s Build Tomorrow Together

Sustainability at Americhem is a shared journey, from progress to promise, driven by purpose and powered by partnerships. 

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