Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Designation of PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA hazardous substances, enabling earlier and broader cleanups of contaminated sites.

Social Achievements

• Expected health benefits from decreased exposure to PFOA and PFOS, including reduced developmental effects, cardiovascular effects, and kidney cancer.

Governance Achievements

• Improved accountability for polluters through CERCLA's cost recovery and enforcement authorities.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Widespread PFOA and PFOS contamination
• High potential for human exposure
• Persistence and mobility of PFOA and PFOS in the environment
• Potential for increased litigation and liability costs

Mitigation Strategies

• Designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA
• Utilizing CERCLA's full suite of authorities for cleanup and enforcement
• Cost recovery from responsible parties
• EPA enforcement policies to mitigate liability concerns

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities