Dutch chemical firm Stahl outlines sustainability goals in ESG report

Stahl, a Netherlands-based specialty chemical company, has outlined a clear roadmap for what it wants to achieve in the medium term, supported by strict targets for 2023 and 2030, according to its 2020 environment, social, and governance (ESG) report. Released recently, it details Stahl’s sustainable development ambitions and its achievements over the year.

 

Stahl, a Netherlands-based specialty chemical company, has outlined a clear roadmap for what it wants to achieve in the medium term, supported by strict targets for 2023 and 2030, according to its 2020 environment, social, and governance (ESG) report. Released recently, it details Stahl's sustainable development ambitions and its achievements over the year.#

A focal point of the 2020 ESG report is Stahl’s ESG roadmap. Introduced last year, the 10-year plan outlines the company’s ESG commitments and targets for 2023 and 2030, which are supported by key performance indicators (KPIs). These commitments underpin Stahl’s efforts to help shape a better chemicals industry – one that enables high living standards within planetary boundaries.

 

Stahl, a Netherlands-based specialty chemical company, has outlined a clear roadmap for what it wants to achieve in the medium term, supported by strict targets for 2023 and 2030, according to its 2020 environment, social, and governance (ESG) report. Released recently, it details Stahl's sustainable development ambitions and its achievements over the year.#

In 2020, Stahl took concrete steps toward eliminating non-renewable carbon resources such as coal, oil, and natural gas as feedstocks for its raw materials. Stahl exceeded its five-year CO2 emissions target and has set new goals for 2030. The company also launched two new portfolios of products based on renewable feedstocks. 

 

Stahl, a Netherlands-based specialty chemical company, has outlined a clear roadmap for what it wants to achieve in the medium term, supported by strict targets for 2023 and 2030, according to its 2020 environment, social, and governance (ESG) report. Released recently, it details Stahl's sustainable development ambitions and its achievements over the year.#

In 2020, Stahl implemented new criteria for governing and reporting safety, health, and environment (SHE) standards and process safety, to more accurately report on safety incidents. This includes the global roll-out of the Stahl hazard identification and risk assessment methodology (SHIRAM) for safety risk assessments. Stahl also made further progress with its R20 (Road to Zero) program to eliminate workplace accidents.

 

Stahl, a Netherlands-based specialty chemical company, has outlined a clear roadmap for what it wants to achieve in the medium term, supported by strict targets for 2023 and 2030, according to its 2020 environment, social, and governance (ESG) report. Released recently, it details Stahl's sustainable development ambitions and its achievements over the year.#

In 2020, Stahl achieved Level 3 status in the ZDHC Gateway chemical conformance module for 1,200 products from its global portfolio. This achievement is part of Stahl’s wider efforts to go beyond minimum information disclosure and regulatory compliance to deliver value for all stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, partners, and society at large.

 

Stahl, a Netherlands-based specialty chemical company, has outlined a clear roadmap for what it wants to achieve in the medium term, supported by strict targets for 2023 and 2030, according to its 2020 environment, social, and governance (ESG) report. Released recently, it details Stahl's sustainable development ambitions and its achievements over the year.#

“If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that society and industry will continue to face new challenges. At Stahl, we were nevertheless able to take an important step forward in our ESG ambitions. In particular, we established a clear roadmap for what we want to achieve in the medium term, supported by strict targets for 2023 and 2030. Stahl is committed to being a catalyst for positive change and we continue to view environmental and social challenges as an opportunity to create a better future,” Huub van Beijeren, CEO at Stahl, said in a press release.