Climate Change Data

Quaker Chemical Corporation doing business as Quaker Houghton

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainability
  • Safety
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Community Investment
  • Responsible Sourcing

Environmental Achievements

  • Minimizing hazards in portfolio
  • Formulating with renewable raw materials
  • Transitioning solutions to support low-carbon economy
  • Reducing direct emissions
  • Managing water responsibly
  • Minimizing waste

Social Achievements

  • Embracing diversity and inclusion
  • Investing in employee growth and development
  • Supporting local communities’ development
  • Maintaining a strong safety culture
  • Achieved excellent 0.33 OII rate (global safety performance)

Governance Achievements

  • Restructured Sustainability organization to report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer
  • Launched Sustainability Program with short- and long-term goals aligned with UN SDGs
  • Board Sustainability Committee consists entirely of non-management directors with relevant experience and expertise in sustainability matters.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacts
  • Raw material availability
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Shortage of semiconductors
  • Inflationary environment
Mitigation Strategies
  • Successfully managed the company during challenging market conditions
  • Continued to outperform the market and successfully service customers globally
  • Refined performance metrics under Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) to incorporate integration measures

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable sourcing of raw materials
  • Ensuring ethical treatment throughout supply chain

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB Chemical Industry Standards, GRI, TCFD