ESG News For Hexion Specialty Chemicals

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Hexion Inc. announced today that EcoVadis, a global sustainability ratings provider, awarded Hexion silver-medal status for its sustainability commitment and results. The award recognizes companies that have demonstrated outstanding sustainability performance, and a Silver Medal places Hexion in the 89th percentile of all rated companies.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231031923438/en/Hexion Inc. announced today that Ec

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Third-Party Certification of Baytown Site Highlights Ongoing Commitment to Sustainable Products and Manufacturing Processes

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Hexion announced today that EcoVadis awarded gold medal status to Hexion VAD B.V. for its sustainability commitment and results, placing it in the top four percent of all companies assessed by EcoVadis. Hexion VAD B.V, which is a subsidiary of Hexion, is comprised of the company’s Versatics products, which are used in a wide range of applications including automotive and transportation coatings, fuel and mining additives.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:/

”Hexion Cares Day” Aligns with Key Pillars of the Company’s Philanthropic Initiatives

As part of its ongoing sustainability and wellness initiatives, Hexion will serve as the start line sponsor of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Central Ohio Heart Walk on August 19th in downtown Columbus.“As a key supporter of the Central Ohio Heart Walk for 15 years, we annually celebrate AHA’s good work and the importance of our associates’ wellness,” said Michael Lefenfeld, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are pleased to continue this successful wellness partnership and help r

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Highlights Strategic Progress Against ESG Commitments and Expanded Metrics

As part of its ongoing support of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives, as well as its commitment to “Responsible Chemistry,” Hexion is serving as a Founding Partner of the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC), a joint initiative of Beyond Benign and the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute.The GCTLC is a virtual community designed to help transform chemistry education programs across the U.S. and the world. When launched later in

As part of its overall efforts to support associate wellness and advocate for healthy communities, Hexion Inc. (“Hexion”) will serve as the start line sponsor of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Central Ohio Heart Walk on August 20 in downtown Columbus. This is the fourteenth consecutive year that Hexion has sponsored the event’s start line.“Our associates are committed to helping the American Heart Association raise awareness and research funds aimed at preventing heart disease and stroke

Hexion Inc. announced today that EcoVadis, a global sustainability ratings provider, awarded Hexion Bronze-medal status for its sustainability commitment and results. For the third consecutive year, Hexion significantly increased its percentile ranking within EcoVadis, and the Company’s 2022 rating is higher than or equal to the score of 60 percent of all rated companies.EcoVadis is a trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, intelligence, and collaborative performance improvement too

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Hexion Inc. today released its 2021 Sustainability Report featuring the company’s ongoing progress and accomplishments in enhancing safety, sustainability and social responsibility.“Our sustainability metrics are not simply targets; rather, they are firm commitments that we’ve made to our associates, the communities in which we operate and our customers to operate our business responsibly,” said Craig Rogerson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “I am proud of the sustainability an

Rating places company among the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVadis

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Hexion Inc. has recently received an improved environmental, social and governance (ESG) Assessment score of 51 out of 100 from Moody’s ESG Solutions1, an ESG data and assessments provider. This ranks Hexion among the top three companies in the North American chemical sector, up one place from Moody’s ESG Solutions’ prior ESG Assessment.Moody’s ESG Solutions’ ESG Assessments measure the extent to which a company is managing ESG-related risks and opportunities and equips leaders with data and ins

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Company Aligns with Principles Outlined within the World’s Largest Sustainability Initiative

For the thirteenth consecutive year, Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) will serve as the start line sponsor of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Central Ohio Heart Walk on August 21 in downtown Columbus.“For 13 consecutive years, Hexion has helped the American Heart Association raise awareness and research funds aimed at preventing heart disease and stroke,” said Craig A. Rogerson, Chairman, President and CEO. “After being a virtual event in 2020 due to the pandemic, we’re pleased to

Hexion Inc., a leading producer of thermosetting resins, specialty resins, coatings and adhesives, is proud to announce it has ranked among the top four companies in the North American chemical sector with a score of 50 out of 100, according to an environmental, social and governance (ESG) Assessment from V.E, part of Moody’s ESG Solutions.This ESG Assessment is the latest recognition of Hexion’s commitment to and progress toward its ambitious sustainability and corporate responsibility goals.V.

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Hexion Inc. announced that in order to help address climate change, it has committed to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 20 percent by 2030. A leading producer of adhesives, coatings and composite resins, Hexion’s commitment encompasses “Scope 1” and “Scope 2” emissions, which are direct and indirect greenhouse emissions from operations and consumed energy. The reduction target is compared to 2017, the baseline year of operations.“Today’s announcement is part of our ongoing commitment to furt

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Hexion Inc. today announced the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report highlighting the company’s efforts and accomplishments in enhancing safety, efficiency, sustainability and social responsibility.“In a year that saw Hexion post its best safety and environmental performance in its history, as well as introduce formal sustainability goals, our Company made significant progress and pulled together like never before in 2020 to advance our strategic sustainability initiatives,” said Craig Roge

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Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) is strengthening its commitment to minimize its impact on climate change and develop more innovative sustainable products as part of its updated sustainability goals for 2020 and beyond.“Our focus on sustainability and the societal trends we see is greater than ever before,” said Craig Rogerson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Faced with a global pandemic, climate change and opportunities surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion, we co

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Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) will serve as the Start Line sponsor of 2020 American Heart Association (“AHA”) Central Ohio Virtual Heart Walk on August 22.“As the Start Line sponsor for the 12th straight year, Hexion is pleased to partner with the American Heart Association in support of its heart disease and stroke prevention efforts, as well as groundbreaking research,” said George Knight, Acting Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. “While this year’s event looks a li

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Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) today announced the release of its 2019 Sustainability Report highlighting the company’s efforts and accomplishments in enhancing safety, efficiency, sustainability and social responsibility.“We operate our facilities with continuous improvement as our focus, and I am proud of our sustainability and safety accomplishments in 2019, achieved by our associates working together,” said George Knight, Acting Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. “

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Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) announced that it achieved recertification under the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Responsible Care Management System®, which is the chemical industry’s world-class environmental, health, safety, and security initiative.“We are honored to achieve Responsible Care recertification, which further demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards of health, safety, security and environmental performance for our products and operations,” said Craig A. R

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Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) announced that its Louisville manufacturing site is partnering with “TreesLouisville” as part of a city-wide initiative to help restore Louisville’s tree canopy. Hexion will begin planting trees today as the first of several installation phases over the next 12-18 months and expects to plant more than 80 trees along the perimeter of the site facing Camp Ground Road.“At TreesLouisville we are so excited to have another partnership in the Rubbertown corridor

Hexion Expands Day of Service to Help Communities Throughout the United States

Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) is serving as the Start Line sponsor of 2019 American Heart Association (“AHA”) Central Ohio Heart Walk on August 24 in downtown Columbus.“As the Start Line sponsor for the 11th straight year, Hexion is pleased to partner with the American Heart Association in support of its heart disease and stroke prevention efforts, as well as groundbreaking research,” said Craig A. Rogerson, Chairman, President and CEO. “Like Hexion, the AHA is committed to investing i

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Three programs and 19 facilities at Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) were recently named Responsible Care® award winners and honored for excellence in waste minimization, energy efficiency and employee health and safety by the American Chemistry Council (ACC). “Hexion continues its commitment to longstanding sustainability and safety,” said Craig Rogerson, Chairman, President and CEO, Hexion. “These core values help enhance our operations a

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For the tenth consecutive year, Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) will serve as the start line sponsor of the American Heart Association’s Central Ohio Heart Walk on August 25 in downtown Columbus. “As the start line sponsor, Hexion is pleased to partner with the American Heart Association,” said Craig A. Rogerson, Chairman, President and CEO. “By taking a stand against heart disease and stroke, Hexion has raised nearly $135,000 over the last deca