Clariant Calls for Better Protection of Natural Ecosystems on World Environment Day
Clariant prioritizes sustainability across all its operations and ensures it delivers economic, social and environmental value and benefits to its stakeholders. In this commitment, the company issued a call for better protection of natural ecosystems on World Environment Day, 5 June.
In a world facing rapid population growth, water scarcity, climate change and other resource-related challenges, meeting society's needs in more sustainable ways is essential for long-term economic growth.
The chemical sector plays a unique role in developing and producing a wide range of products, substances and services that are indispensable for daily life and make it possible to achieve healthy outcomes for sustainable development and the environment.
Clariant, in its commitment to creating value for all stakeholders, is focused on the need to produce sustainable and innovative products without compromising performance.
Fatih Tantekin, Head of Corporate Sustainability, Clariant Turkey/Middle East and Africa, said: "We understand the importance of protecting and preserving our natural ecosystems and acknowledge that sustainable management of the natural environment will play an important role in human development.
Sustainability has always been one of Clariant's focal points. Our production facilities in Turkey provide solutions that address societal challenges, prioritize occupational safety, and use comprehensive energy management tools to increase efficiency and productivity while reducing costs and carbon footprint.
This helps us and our stakeholders contribute to a healthy planet. While our contributions are widely recognized by the industry, we continue our efforts to further promote sustainability and create a sustainable lifestyle in the future without compromising environmental responsibility."
EcoTain® Products Deliver High Cost Efficiency
Clariant examines the characteristics and impacts of products throughout their entire lifecycle, starting from the product development phase, through its Portfolio Assessment Program that prioritizes sustainability in its product portfolio. The product portfolio is continuously reviewed and improved in line with sustainability criteria. Clariant has more than 150 products labeled with EcoTain® across all business units.
The EcoTain® concept represents environment-compatible, economic and socio-economic concepts. For example, EcoTain® products that are economically attractive provide high cost efficiency by generating less waste and offering more recycling opportunities and efficient processes.
This helps customers reach their desired formulation cost targets without compromising formulation properties. Clariant's R&D work focuses on developing new products with low toxicity to humans and minimal environmental impact through high biodegradability and low ecotoxicity, as well as the use of renewable resources. EcoTain® also emphasizes Clariant's current philosophy regarding the management of its product portfolio and services aimed at meeting customer needs and the necessity of developing products based on sustainable raw materials.
In Dow Jones Sustainability Index Since 2013
Clariant is recognized as one of Europe's most sustainable chemical companies. The company has been included in the Dow Jones Europe Sustainability Index since September 2013, and won the RobecoSAM Sustainability Award and Silver Medal three times in 2016, 2017 and 2018 for outstanding sustainability performance.
In the RobecoSAM 2018 Sustainability Yearbook, it was listed as one of the most sustainable companies in the chemical sector.
Clariant's consistency in international sustainability criteria demonstrates that sustainability has been successfully and consistently integrated into all business activities and processes. Clariant achieved high scores particularly in the categories of Materiality, Environmental and Social Reporting, Operational Eco-Efficiency, Climate Change Strategy, Water Risks and Human Capital Development.
