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Sustainability at Americhem

From Promise to Progress

At Americhem, sustainability is more than a goal—it’s a mindset. From product design to global operations, we’re focused on building a cleaner, smarter, and more responsible world.

In the 2025 EcoVadis ratings, Americhem ranked in the top 7% of companies in our sector worldwide, achieving a 93rd-percentile score for sustainability performance.

View the 2025 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 everything we do to reduce environmental impact, empower our workforce, and drive innovative solutions. We’re already making meaningful progress, achieving 94% global employee engagement in 2024 and accelerating innovation in sustainable product design.

We’ve set bold, measurable goals across our operations:

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People

  • 90% employee engagement
  • 75% DE&I favorability
  • 100% community involvement at all locations
  • <0.25 TRIR (injury rate)
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Process

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

  • 25% of new products with sustainable features
  • 100% of key suppliers reviewed for sustainability

Silver Ecovadis Sustainability Rating badge for April 2025, indicating a top 15% ranking.

Recognition
Americhem has earned a Silver EcoVadis Medal, with a 2025 ranking in the 93rd percentile, placing us among the top 7% of companies assessed worldwide. 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 2024 Sustainability Report

Looking for last year’s milestones? View our 2024 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.

We’re cutting emissions with 100% renewable electricity at HQ, solar installations in Denmark, and ColdPound™ technology that reduces energy use by up to 85%.

In 2024, we sourced 100% renewable electricity for our world headquarters in Ohio. We reduced greenhouse gas emissions at several locations in 2024 through increased renewable energy sourcing, including the purchase of certified renewable energy certificates (RECs).

Lean manufacturing and recycling programs helped multiple sites divert 50%+ of waste from landfills. Water-saving tech and closed-loop systems are in place globally.

New initiatives in 2024 focused on reducing water intensity and increasing recycled material use in select facilities.

Across all U.S. operations and our Denmark site, Americhem participates in Operation Clean Sweep™—a pledge to eliminate plastic loss and protect waterways

We’re leading the shift to PFAS-free compounds (EcoLube™), recycled-content polymers, and cradle-to-cradle designs.

In 2024, we launched EcoLube™ MD, a PFAS-free internally lubricated compound developed for the healthcare market. We also expanded our ColdPound™ and solution dyeing technologies to reduce energy usage and support circularity in engineered plastics and fibers.

We continue to collaborate across the value chain to improve recyclability and material circularity.

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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