The award places Westlake Epoxy among the top 5% of businesses in the chemical industry receiving this recognition from EcoVadis, a trusted provider of business sustainability ratings.
Henkel has launched a second Application Center in Thanh Hoa, north Vietnam, to expand its support for leading sports and fashion brands in Asia-Pacific and Greater China.
A key project of the company’s decarbonization strategy to help meet its 2030 Sustainability Goals, the facility has a 10-year energy consumption commitment for the installation of 1,800 solar panel modules.
The council reports that the new member companies represent diverse segments of the adhesive and sealant supply chain, including raw materials suppliers, manufacturers, and affiliate technical adhesive and sealant consultants.
The certification marks a significant milestone for the company, which is already certified at its European sites in Monheim, Germany; Marl, Germany; Oberhausen, Germany; and Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that would protect workers and consumers from exposure to the solvent n-methylpyrrolidone (NMP).
The new report highlights the advancement of environmental, social and governance sustainability initiatives within the company and its commitment to innovating products that assist customers and end users with reducing ecological impact.