Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Salvaged more than 75 tons of acetone for reuse in 2008, keeping it out of landfills.
• Reduced landfill volumes by recycling acetylene tank metal shells.
• Eliminated potential for soil and groundwater contamination from landfill leaching.

Social Achievements

• Improved HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) by reducing risks associated with stockpiling and landfilling.
• Enhanced reputation as an environmentally responsible organization, attracting employees and customers.
• Supported vendor selection criteria based on environmental responsibility.

Governance Achievements

• Provided full disposal documentation, including manifests, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and internal policies.
• Aided in achieving ISO 14001:2004 certification by providing objective evidence of effective environmental management.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Disposal of acetylene tanks containing acetone and potentially asbestos was problematic due to liability risks and environmental disadvantages.
• Stockpiling presented HSE concerns and logistical issues.
• Landfilling resulted in material waste and risks of leakage and environmental damage.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed a safe and practical process for recycling acetylene cylinders, including those contaminated with asbestos.
• Removed organics under vacuum, condensed and collected acetone for recycling.
• Sent core material to a licensed landfill, and recycled the metal shell.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 14001:2004