ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innospec (NASDAQ: IOSP) today announced the publication of its 2018 Responsible Business Report. The report provides an overview of the company’s progress and on-going commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability.
Key highlights from 2018 include:
- Strong financial performance with annual sales exceeding US$1.48bn
- Continued focus on reducing our energy, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and water usage, including a 4 percent reduction in GHG emissions and a 10 percent reduction in water usage per tonne of product produced compared to 2017
- Roll out of our new corporate behavioural safety program, Journey to Zero Harm to all manufacturing facilities
- Over US$456,000 being raised to support 126 worldwide charities local to our operations through our Innospec Cares program and a variety of fundraising and sponsorship events
- Almost 1,996 employees and contractors taking part in Innospec online compliance training programs
- EcoVadis Gold Medal awarded for Innospec’s sustainability performance across environment, labor and fair business practices
- New Research and Technology facilities at our Ellesmere Port, UK, Castiglione, Italy and The Woodlands,TX and Salisbury, NC sites located in the US
- Independent assurance of the report to the globally recognised AA1000 Assurance standard
Patrick S. Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are pleased to present our twentieth Responsible Business Report which highlights our 2018 performance and activities. Operating as a responsible business is fundamental to the ongoing success of Innospec. Integrating sustainability into our day-to-day activities enables us to operate more efficiently, drive improvement, create innovative solutions and meet our stakeholders' expectations.”
To learn more about Innospec’s approach to corporate social responsibility and to read the full Innospec 2018 Responsible Business Report, please visit www.innospecinc.com.
About Innospec Inc.
Innospec Inc. is an international specialty chemicals company with approximately 2000 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, Metal Extraction and Industrial markets. Octane Additives produces octane improvers to enhance gasoline.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Contact:
Brian Watt
Innospec Inc.
+44-151-355-3611
Brian.Watt@innospecinc.com