Sustainability pillars

Our Safety and Social Engagement

Engaging and partnering with employees, customers, and suppliers

Putting safety first and engaging with employees, customers, and suppliers to drive sustainable progress

At Nouryon, safety and a dynamic work culture are top priorities. We provide career growth through learning opportunities aligned with our values.

We empower our people to successfully deliver on our Company Purpose and Strategy through our Values: ‘We aim high’, ‘We own it’, and ‘We do it right’. These form the backbone of our performance-driven safety culture. Safety remains our highest priority, focusing on people, process, and product safety. 

Collaborations with suppliers ensure progress in sustainability alongside Nouryon and our customers - 74% of suppliers were evaluated on their CSR performance by an EcoVadis score in 2024.

Leveraging diverse perspectives helps us drive innovation and attract top talent. Partnerships with educational institutions offer internships, thesis projects, research collaborations, and development opportunities for employees.

Community initiatives are embraced through our CSR framework, promoting volunteerism and corporate contributions, exemplified by our support for Eagles Autism Foundation support and our Global Month of Service.
Safety program and performance Sustainable Sourcing

Our Social Engagement

78% decrease

of our process safety incident rate vs 2019

Top quartile people safety performance

according to the ACC

66% of suppliers

were assessed for CSR risk by EcoVadis

Nouryon Cares - Community initiatives

our commitment to ourselves, our colleagues, and our communities.

26% of mid-level managers

and above are female

Did you know?

We received recognition for Outstanding Environmental and Safety
Achievements in Texas, US

In 2024, Nouryon was honored with the following 14 prestigious awards from the Texas Chemical Council (TCC) and the Texas Chemistry Alliance (TCA) for its exceptional achievements in safety performance, community engagement, environmental stewardship, and industry leadership in 2023.

Corporate Social Responsibility

At Nouryon, our CSR framework is built on the pillars of volunteerism, active engagement, and corporate philanthropy, all designed to drive meaningful change in the communities we serve. Our global presence allows us to connect with diverse groups and forge impactful partnerships with organizations that share our values and commitment to drive positive impact. We actively encourage our employees to participate in volunteer activities, providing them with opportunities to contribute their time and skills to various community projects.

When it comes to caring for our communities, we have witnessed an exceptional display of volunteerism and philanthropy from our global locations.

Learn more - CSR framework

Impactful partnerships with organizations that share our values and commitment to drive positive impact.

Did you know?

Supporting Vatsalya Trust Balikashram orphanage in Mumbai, India

Aligned with our commitment to engage and collaborate with our communities, Nouryon India supports Vatsalya Trust Balikashram, an orphanage for underprivileged girls. Established in 2000, the Balikashram provides shelter, education, and developmental support to about 50 girls aged 6-18, aiming to foster self-reliance through higher education and vocational training. Nouryon employees also volunteer, interacting with the children and participating in various activities.

Case: Expanding our community partnership with Philadelphia Eagles

As part of our pledge to engage and partner with our communities, Nouryon supports the Philadelphia-based Eagles Autism Foundation.

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Talent initiatives -

Attracting, Developing, and Retaining Talent

In 2024, Nouryon successfully onboarded close to 1,000 new employees globally. Our sustained success also depends on attracting and retaining dynamic leaders who uphold a culture of high performance, ownership,
delivery, and process excellence

We are dedicated to continuously refining our talent acquisition strategy to effectively attract and retain top-tier professionals. Our focus extends to enhancing talent development and performance frameworks, fostering a work environment where both current and prospective employees can find purpose and opportunities for growth. These efforts are vital for nurturing a high-performance culture within our organization and through partnering to enhancing our talent pool in STEM and expertise such as Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and Society of Women Engineers.

We also fosters young talent through the Engineering Development Program (EDP), Graduate Engineering Trainee, and Summer Internship Programs across global locations. 

Be a Changemakers @Nouryon

Case: Supporting families with seriously ill children

Our Gothenburg team continued their annual tradition of cooking meals for families at the Ronald McDonald House, using ingredients donated by Nordic Business Center employees

Cases - Engaging people, partners, and society

Cultivating Nouryon changemakers with internship and mentoring programs

Cultivating changemakers with internship and mentoring programs

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today. To identify future Changemakers, Nouryon offers an Internship Program at many of our locations.
Community partnership Nouryon and Philadelphia Eagles

Expanding our community partnership with Philadelphia Eagles

In 2023, Nouryon expanded our community partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles in the US. This collaboration includes volunteerism, employee and community engagement, and philanthropy.

Autism Research and Care

$300,000 for Autism Research and Care

As part of our pledge to engage and partner with our communities, Nouryon supports the Philadelphia-based Eagles Autism Foundation.
Making an impact against hunger

Making an Impact Against Hunger in Houston

The Houston Center of Excellence (HCE) Community Engagement Team is collaborating with local community resources to deepen the relationship between Nouryon and the Houston, TX, US area we serve to make a positive impact.
Nouryon's partnership with Smarter Futures

Partnering on Smarter Futures in Africa

Smarter Futures is a partnership that provides support with regard to cost effective and economically viable fortification of flour with vitamins and minerals.
Nouryon partnering with India to improve public health

Partnering to improve public health in India

The government of India declared a nationwide lockdown in March 2020 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As the world’s second-most-populous country with a growing number of positive cases, India was faced with the immense challenge of rapidly responding to the pandemic with limited healthcare infrastructure.
Nouryon's community project in Brazil

Coming together against local pollution

Nouryon encourages employees in Brazil to come together to support the community in addressing local societal and environmental issues.

Tennessee site celebrates 29 years without a lost-time injury

Our Chattanooga, TN, US, site celebrated a milestone of 29 years without a lost-time injury. This is a significant milestone in our Company’s global journey toward zero work-related injuries and illnesses.
Nouryon collaboration with ACP

Nouryon announces collaboration with American Corporate Partners

Nouryon has announced a partnership with New York-based American Corporate Partners (ACP) to provide mentorships that assist veterans transitioning from active military duty to civilian careers.

17 Safety awards for Nouryon in Texas

Nouryon operations in Texas won numerous Texas Chemical Council (TCC) and Association of Chemical Industry of Texas (ACIT) awards in 2022.

The power of collaboration: Our partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles

Our partnership with the US-based National Football League (NFL) team the Philadelphia Eagles showcases our approach to CSR, demonstrates the power of collaboration, and enhances our efforts in accelerating a high-performing and innovation culture. - [July 2024]
Nouryon Columbus Site Director James Howard

Nouryon recognized as a “Forward Together Partner”

Nouryon’s Columbus site leadership was recently recognized as a Forward Together Partner by the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors and the National Association of Counties. - [Apr 2024]

Frontline Leader Safety training

In 2021, we piloted a new training for site supervisors and leadership teams to improve employee engagement around safety.
Nouryon Taixing site Open-to-Public Day event

Driving community engagement through Open-to-Public initiatives

Annual Open-to-Public Day events across China sites, engaging our employees and their families and fostering transparent communications with local communities. - [Jan 2024]
Nouryon's safety program and performance

Celebrating Safety Day: Revitalizing, Recommitting, and Reinforcing Our Life-Saving Rules

On September 18, Nouryon sites across the globe came together to celebrate Safety Day, an event dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of every team member. - [Dec 2024]

Learn more - Nouryon's sustainability pillars

Windmills improving the environmental footprint

Improving our safety performance and environmental footprint

We continuously work to improve our safety performance and environmental footprint for the benefit of our employees, contractors, customers, neighbors, and the environment
Green field with tractor

Grow and innovate

We provide solutions that are essential in applications ranging from pharmaceuticals and farming to electric cars and building insulation. Our goal is to deliver not just the desired functionality but improved sustainability performance as well.

Employees at Nouryon in labcoats

Engaging and partnering with employees, customers, and suppliers

At Nouryon, we aim to achieve sustainable business growth and have a positive impact on people’s everyday lives through our essential solutions as well as our actions.

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