Message from our CEO

An update on our sustainability efforts from Sean Keohane, president and CEO

At Cabot Corporation, we believe chemistry plays a vital role in solving the world’s sustainability challenges. Our leadership in materials innovation is helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals, while our commitment to operational excellence is reducing the impact of producing these essential materials. This 2025 Sustainability Report is not just a reflection of our progress, it’s a testament to the dedication of our team, our partnerships, and the shared vision we have for a more sustainable future. This publication also highlights key results and reinforces our commitment to the principles of the United Nations Global Compact.

Reflecting on Our Progress

Sustainability is core to who we are and is best reflected in our Purpose — to create materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Over the past year, we’ve made meaningful progress on our 2025 goals, including achieving our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity reduction goal ahead of schedule. In 2024, we reduced GHG emissions intensity by more than 5% below 2022 levels, demonstrating the tangible impact of our commitment and the dedication of our teams.

This achievement is especially meaningful given the nature of our operations. As part of an industry that is essential but hard-to-abate, reducing emissions is particularly challenging. Building on this achievement we have set a new GHG target: to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG intensity by 15% below 2022 levels by 2030. Meeting this target will require sustained effort, innovation, and collaboration. We are taking a comprehensive approach that includes incorporating renewable energy, driving efficiency improvements, investing in breakthrough decarbonization technologies, and leveraging alternative feedstocks and advanced energy recovery solutions. These actions reflect our belief that real climate progress demands leadership and resolve. 

Focusing on What Matters Most

As we approach the conclusion of our 2025 goal period, we assessed where we should focus next. Through a materiality assessment, we identified the sustainability topics that matter most to our business and stakeholders. We engaged nearly 75 individuals from both inside and outside the company, gathering valuable perspectives to help shape our priorities. We believe that this thoughtful approach ensures that we are addressing the issues that will make the biggest difference.

Informed by this broad and inclusive engagement, we have established new 2030 goals aligned with the topics that we believe are most impactful to our long-term success. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability, not just as a corporate responsibility, but as a strategic driver that underpins resilience, innovation, and long-term value creation for all those we serve.

Working Together for a More Sustainable Tomorrow

Our annual sustainability report provides us with an opportunity to reflect on our impact, celebrate our progress, and identify areas of focus for the future. It provides a lens into our journey and the high standards we set for ourselves. The following pages showcase our commitments, the steps we have taken, and the challenges we continue to tackle.

We believe that how we deliver on our purpose and sustainability aspirations strengthens our company and benefits our stakeholders. 

Real progress happens when we work together. From our employees to our customers, partners, and stakeholders, we believe that collaboration is key to driving meaningful change. Together, we are building a more sustainable future not just for Cabot, but for the communities and industries we serve.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. I’m excited for what we will accomplish next.