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