Styron Sustainability Report boasts 34% waste reduction

Styron, the global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex and rubber, has published its 2012 Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report with enhanced emissions reporting.  

For 2012, the company reported a 7% reduction in greenhouse gases, 4% reduction in electricity use, 25% cut in volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, and a 34% reduction in waste compared to the previous year. This is the first year the company has reported emissions data.  This is the third public report the company has issued annually since Styron’s formation as an independent company in 2010.

The report profiles how the company’s products help its customers improve their own sustainability in areas such as LED lighting, green tires, building insulation, smart meters, life-saving medical devices, and lighter weight cars.

“When it comes to sustainability, our customers increasingly are seeking technologies and solutions that help their products contribute to a more sustainable world,” said Chris Pappas, President and CEO of Styron.  “Styron’s plastic, latex and rubber products are enabling our customers to create more sustainable solutions by reducing energy use, preserving health, enhancing safety, improving durability, and conserving natural resources.”

The report also outlines Styron’s programs in product stewardship, quality, safety, ethics and compliance, volunteerism, and Responsible Care?. The report is available online at www.styron.com/sustainability.