ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 23, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) today announced that it has published its eighteenth annual Responsible Business Report, which provides an overview of the company’s progress and activities in 2016. The report outlines the company’s sustainability strategy which is developed over the four pillars of responsible business; economic, social, environment and governance.
Key highlights from 2016 include:
- Acquisition of European surfactants business form Huntsman, enhancing the range of technology-based solutions for our customers and adding three new European manufacturing facilities to our operations.
- Continued focus on reducing our Energy, Greenhouse Gas, Hazardous Waste and Water usage.
- 8% reduction in numbers of accidents
- 48% reduction in the amount of material involved in loss of containment events.
- A total of 1,386 employees and contractors taking part in Innospec online compliance training programs
- Supporting 111 charities local to our operations with the donation of almost $245,000 and participation in a number of fund raising and sponsorship events.
- Independent assurance of report to the globally recognised AA1000 Assurance standard.
Patrick S. Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are pleased to publish our eighteenth Responsible Business Report highlighting the progress we have made to date. We recognise that sustainability underpins everything we do. In 2016, we continued to deliver our ambitious growth strategy with the acquisition of the European surfactants business which enhances our offerings to customers in the personal, homecare, agrochemical, mining and industrial markets. Despite the challenging market conditions in some sectors, we ended the year in a strong financial position. We have been able to establish solid foundations for the future of our employees, customers and shareholders."
To read the full Innospec 2016 Responsible Business Report, please visit www.innospecinc.com.
About Innospec Inc.
Innospec Inc. is an international specialty chemicals company with approximately 1800 employees in 23 countries. Innospec manufactures and supplies a wide range of specialty chemicals to markets in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. The Fuel Specialties business specializes in manufacturing and supplying fuel additives that improve fuel efficiency, boost engine performance and reduce harmful emissions. Oilfield Services provides specialty chemicals to all elements of the oil & gas exploration and production industry. The Performance Chemicals business creates innovative technology-based solutions for our customers in the Personal Care, Home Care, Agrochemical, Mining and Industrial markets. Octane Additives produces octane improvers to enhance gasoline.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Contacts:
Brian Watt
Innospec Inc.
+44-151-355-3611
Brian.Watt@innospecinc.com