Waste & Spills

Responsible waste management is integral to our pursuit of operational excellence and reflects our broader ambition to grow the circular economy.

We recognize the potential impacts that waste disposal and spills of hazardous materials can have on the environment and our local communities. Guided by our Drive to Zero philosophy, we are committed to minimizing waste through a hierarchy of management practices and to achieving zero spills and leaks at our facilities. We also look for opportunities to support a circular economy by finding alternative uses for waste materials and by-products.

Our efforts have resulted in a downward trend in absolute waste disposal, reflecting our focus on reducing waste and maximizing beneficial reuse. This includes systematic processes such as closed-loop production relationships between our fumed metal oxide plants and neighboring manufacturers, as well as initiatives like plastic waste reduction programs at our masterbatch plants, which incorporate best practices from Operation Clean Sweep^® (OCS).