Climate Change Data

Ecovyst Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:692,100 Metric Tonnes CO2e-
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:30% (Delfzijl facility)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:10,489,000 m3
Waste Generated:18,900 Metric Tonnes
Carbon Intensity:Relatively flat since 2018.

ESG Focus Areas

  • Greenhouse gas emissions
  • Waste management
  • Product sustainability
  • Responsible procurement
  • Certifications
  • Social responsibility
  • Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
  • Community engagement
  • Product safety
  • Ethics and compliance
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Water management

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved a 40% reduction in overall hazardous waste, meeting the 2025 goal early.
  • Increased sustainable electricity generation by 40% at the Ecoservices Martinez facility through steam turbine replacement.
  • Achieved 30% renewable energy from windmills at the Delfzijl facility.
  • Implemented a wet scrubber system in Kansas City to prevent harmful emissions during upset conditions.
  • Ecoservices Dominguez plant met California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliance obligations.
  • Reduced natural gas consumption by 5% and CO2e emissions by 4,900 tons per year at Ecoservices Baton Rouge Plant through furnace optimization.

Social Achievements

  • Achieved 91% HSE Perfect Days in 2021.
  • Achieved American Chemistry Council (ACC) Top Quartile safety performance for two consecutive years (2020 and 2021) with a TRIR of 0.12.
  • Zero Lost Workday Incident Rate (LWDIR) in 2020 and 2021.
  • Increased R&D investment linked to sustainability to 85% by year-end 2021.
  • Implemented a new workgroup at Delfzijl to reduce manufacturing variances, resulting in a more than 10% yield increase for one product.
  • Donated old office furniture to the Upper Dublin Police Department after a tornado.

Governance Achievements

  • EcoVadis Silver Sustainability Certification in 2021 (up from Bronze in 2020).
  • All US-based Ecovyst chemical sites awarded ACC Certificates of Achievement Excellence for 2020 and 2021 safety performance.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • -25% GHG Intensity by 2030.
  • 95% of R&D innovation investment linked to Sustainability by 2030.
  • 100% ISO 50001 Certified by 2030.
  • 98% HSE Perfect Days across all businesses by 2030, with a goal to have zero HSE incidents.
Short-term Goals:
  • Complete decarbonization plans and a 15% reduction of GHG Intensity (mtCO2e- /mt production) from the 2018 baseline by 2025.
  • 40% reduction in hazardous waste (mt) and 15% reduction in non-recyclable waste (mt) by 2025.
  • 90% of R&D innovation investment linked to Sustainability by 2025.
  • ISO 50001 energy plans implemented by 2025.
  • 100% of suppliers engaged in responsible procurement process and 100% of strategic suppliers assessed by 2025.
  • 100% of facilities engaged with the community in meaningful ways by 2025.
  • Updated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies for employee recruitment, development, and retention by year-end 2022.

Environmental Challenges

  • Relatively flat absolute greenhouse gas emissions and intensity despite efforts to reduce them.
  • Increased water usage in 2021 due to return to office, increased project work, and higher production.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Identifying innovative methods and technologies to reduce GHG emissions and intensities.
  • Developing a measurable water balance assessment to identify and implement reduction opportunities in water-stressed areas.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of strategic suppliers assessed by 2025

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Contractual provisions

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 22716, RC14001, EcoVadis Silver

Third-party Assurance: iCompli

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)

Ecovyst's products and processes contribute to these goals through cleaner fuels, emission control, water purification, waste reduction, and sustainable materials.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Catalysts for chemical recycling of mixed plastics
  • Catalyst for converting biomass into aviation fuel
  • New emissions control catalyst meeting China VI regulations

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Silver Certification
  • ACC Certificates of Achievement Excellence
  • Canadian National Railroads safe handling award

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:657,700 Metric Tonnes CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:55% at Delfzijl facility (2022)
Total Energy Consumption:160.17 MW (equivalent to power used by 132,000 average U.S. households)
Water Consumption:11,768,400 m3
Waste Generated:26,662.3 Metric Tonnes
Carbon Intensity:0.203 mt CO2e/mt production in 2022

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Waste Management
  • Water Management
  • Product Sustainability
  • Responsible Procurement
  • Health and Safety
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Community Engagement
  • Ethics & Compliance
  • Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced natural gas consumption at Baton Rouge plant by achieving an average ratio of 1.82 MMBtu/ton of acid produced (vs. target of 2.34 MMBtu/ton).
  • Increased power generation by 31% from 2018 to 2022, reducing electricity purchased from utilities.
  • Reduced chemical usage in Kansas City zeolite process by 50%.
  • Recycled 6,180 lbs. of lead and 4,000 lbs. of UPS batteries at Baytown plant.
  • Used 300,000 lbs. of silica fines as alternative raw material.
  • Achieved zero permit exceedances for VOC emissions from Kansas City plant since April 2022.
  • 55% of total consumed electricity at Delfzijl facility produced by windmills (increase from 30% in 2021).

Social Achievements

  • Launched Ecovyst Sustainability Leadership Awards.
  • Improved flagship “Success through People” program with integrated online performance management process.
  • Increased veteran hiring rate from 7% in 2021 to 11% in 2022.
  • Designated a Health and Wellness Coordinator to spearhead employee well-being programs.
  • Revised and/or republished several policies including Code of Conduct, Anti-Harassment, and EEO Policies.

Governance Achievements

  • Received EcoVadis Gold Sustainability Certification (97th percentile).
  • Revised Code of Conduct introduced.
  • Improved SOX controls and processes.
  • Business succession planning for executives and salaried employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • 95% of R&D innovation investment linked to sustainability by 2030.
  • 100% of strategic suppliers re-assessed, with 50% improving their re-evaluation score by 2030.
  • 100% ISO 50001 Certified by 2030.
  • 98% HSE Perfect Days across all businesses by 2030.
  • -25% GHG Intensity by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • 90% of R&D innovation investment linked to sustainability by 2025.
  • 100% of strategic suppliers assessed and engaged by 2025.
  • Implement ISO 50001 energy plans at all sites by 2025.
  • 95% HSE Perfect Days across all businesses by 2025.
  • -15% GHG Intensity by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Slight increase in absolute GHG emissions in 2022 due to increased production.
  • Slight increase in overall water usage in 2022 due to increased production.
  • Increase in TRIR in 2022.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing furnace optimization projects across other facilities.
  • Evaluating water minimization and recycling opportunities.
  • Adding resources to Health and Safety support staff, introducing new training programs and improving process safety.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 2/3rds of Catalyst Technologies strategic suppliers responded to sustainability questionnaire in 2022.

Responsible Procurement
  • Ecovyst Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Supplier self-assessments

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards Core Option, SASB, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001, RC14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, EcoVadis Gold

Third-party Assurance: AET Group Inc.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Ecovyst's products and services contribute to cleaner fuels, sustainable technologies, waste reduction, and renewable energy.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Silica catalyst for bio-butadiene
  • Silica-based catalyst for absorbing hydrocarbons from produced water
  • Tailored silica support for carbon capture
  • Customized silica catalyst supports for enzyme immobilization
  • Zeolite catalyst for improved pyrolysis and plastics recycling
  • New emissions control catalysts
  • Catalyst for alcohol-to-jet fuel production
  • MACH technology zeolite catalyst

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Gold Sustainability Certification
  • BNSF Product Stewardship Award
  • Union Pacific Pinnacle Safety Award
  • Canadian National Safe Handling Award
  • Seven Certificates of Excellence and two Certificates of Achievement from ACC

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:659,200 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:601,200 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:58,000 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Varied by site; Delfzijl increased to 80% in 2023.
Total Energy Consumption:1,249,926 MWh/year
Water Consumption:11,885,300 m3/year
Waste Generated:24,200 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Water Management
  • Waste Management
  • Health and Safety
  • Community Engagement
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Responsible Procurement
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved a Platinum Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis, placing Ecovyst in the top 1% of all companies rated.
  • Reduced hazardous waste generation by 13% year-over-year.
  • Reduced nonhazardous waste generation by nearly 9% year-over-year.
  • Ecoservices Hammond site implemented a demineralization system improvement project, saving approximately 4.5 million gallons of water and significant amounts of chemicals.

Social Achievements

  • Launched first employee wellness program in 2023.
  • Increased participation for equity awards by 88%.
  • Implemented two weeks of paid leave for salaried and non-union employees eligible for FMLA.
  • Ecoservices Martinez site won the 2023 Ecovyst Community Impact Award for its community engagement.

Governance Achievements

  • 100% of employees received Code of Conduct training in 2023.
  • Became a participant member of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) in 2023.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve ~10% reduction in natural gas usage or obtain equivalent offsets by 2030.
  • Achieve 75-80% of electricity usage from on-site generation and/or renewable energy by 2030.
  • Achieve an additional 10% reduction of on-site hazardous waste generation by 2030.
  • Implement projects identified in water balances to reduce water usage by ≥ 10% by 2030.
  • Achieve 75-80% AM&C gross sales revenue from products enabling sustainable applications by 2030.
  • Achieve a TRIR of ≤0.25 by 2030.
  • Achieve Perfect Days within each business unit of ≥ 95% by 2030.
  • Obtain ISO 37001 certification of an Anti-bribery Management System under ISO 37001 by 2030.
  • Continue to permit all employees to take up to 8 hours/year paid volunteer leave with a goal of at least 1,800 hours of volunteer time per year by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve 65-70% of electricity usage from on-site generation and/or renewable energy by end of 2025.
  • Achieve a 40% reduction of on-site hazardous waste generation by 2025.
  • Assess 100% of strategic suppliers by 2025.
  • Achieve a TRIR of ≤0.45 by 2025.
  • Achieve Perfect Days within each business unit of ≥ 92% by 2025.
  • Require all employees to have annual ethics and compliance training each year by 2025.
  • Standardize tracking of all community engagement activities and permit all employees to take up to 8 hours/year paid volunteer leave by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Operational reliability challenges at some Ecoservices plants resulted in increased GHG emissions and energy intensity.
  • Equipment failure at two Ecoservices facilities resulted in excess water draws.
  • Increased TRIR compared to 2022.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing natural gas optimization plans and increasing on-site electricity generation.
  • Reviewing facility maintenance and equipment issues to prevent future water consumption issues.
  • Implementing strategies to enhance safety performance, including reorganization of health and safety roles and increased training.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of strategic suppliers to be assessed by 2025.

Responsible Procurement
  • Ecovyst Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Assessment of suppliers’ environmental, health, and safety compliance.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes.
  • Growth in renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuels.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Standards, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 9001, RC14001, ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Futurepast: Inc.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Catalysts for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel production.
  • Functionalized silicas for carbon capture, storage, and reuse.
  • Zeolites for advanced plastics recycling.

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Platinum Sustainability Rating