America's Ascend commits to 80% GHG reduction by 2030

13 May '21

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Ascend Performance Materials has committed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 80 per cent by 2030, according to its recently released sustainability report. The report highlights the US-based chemicals company’s performance and initiatives across three pillars; empowering people, innovating solutions, and operating without compromise.

The report, Empowered People, features stories of Ascend employees who raised their hands and advocated for a sustainable initiative, from Rachell Gold’s advocacy for diversity and inclusion to Andy Leigh’s effort to create post-industrial and post-consumer recycled polyamide products. In addition to employee-driven success stories, the report details the company’s initiatives and innovations around sustainability, according to a press release by Ascend.

“In our 2018 report, we said we have a responsibility to lead the industry in sustainability. Despite the challenges in 2020, people across Ascend played an active role in advancing our efforts. Our report highlights the work we are doing to fulfil that commitment. Whether it’s the nitrous oxide abatement project in Pensacola, Florida, the solar power purchasing agreement for our plant in Chocolate Bayou, Texas, or the cogeneration units in Decatur, Alabama, we are making considerable investments to reduce our greenhouse gas footprint,” Chris Johnson, Ascend director of sustainability said in a statement.

“The report mirrors Ascend’s purpose statement, to create performance materials that improve the quality of life today and inspire a better tomorrow, announced last year. Sustainability sits at the heart of our purpose, and it is exciting to see our company mature so quickly in such a vital effort,” Phil McDivitt, Ascend’s president and CEO said.

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