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Environmental Responsibility

Committed to protecting the planet through sustainable operations, innovative solutions and responsible resource management.

Water Stewardship

The world is experiencing increased water stress due to climate change, elevating its status as the most precious resource. 

Solenis is a leading specialty chemical supplier and water treatment company focused on solving tough water treatment and process improvement challenges for our customers. In addition, we also focus on reducing our own water withdrawal, reducing our impact on the water supply in the areas in which we operate. We assess and track our impact on water stressed areas using the World Resources Institute Aqueduct tool.​ 

We assess and manage our water risks by reducing our water withdrawal from various sources such as bodies of water, groundwater and wells, and improving our wastewater systems. Our approach includes control measures to monitor and prevent contamination of groundwater; programs to reduce water intake using efficient equipment; eliminating once through cooling systems; reusing or recycling water; and wastewater treatment systems.​ 

Solenis has signed on to the CEO Water Mandate, an initiative that mobilizes business leaders on water, sanitation and elements of water stewardship.​ 

Waste Reduction

In our manufacturing sites, we have implemented processes to reduce, recycle and reuse materials that potentially can become waste, such as containers, pallets, and solvents. We also aim to minimize the amount of sludge from our wastewater. This reduces disposal volumes and energy needed for transportation. Across all of our sites, we monitor and manage the volume of our waste disposal. 

Solenis also delivers superior value by providing solutions to challenges and identifying opportunities to manage natural resources.  We help our customers minimize waste and improve their ability to design and manufacture their products in a more environmentally responsible way.  We also integrate circular economy principles in our innovations. Solenis continues to increase packaging efficiency and significantly reduce its packaging footprint by designing products for reuse and recycling. 

GoalBy 2030, 30% of our innovation programs to reduce carbon footprint of our products.

Results

22%

of innovation projects focused on reducing carbon footprint in FY2024.

Climate Change

GoalBy 2030, 30% of our innovation programs to reduce carbon footprint of our products.

<p>As a key player in the chemical industry, Solenis has a vital role in tackling climate change. That starts with our own operations every day. Solenis is taking actions and managing its impacts by combining energy-related investments with efficient manufacturing best practices​ as well using renewable raw materials in the design and manufacture of our products​. &nbsp;</p> <p>Solenis is a member of the Science Based Target Initiative and has committed to reducing GHG emissions that align with our science-based target. The SBTi is a global body that enables businesses to set ambitious emissions reduction goals in line with the latest research in climate science. ​&nbsp;</p> <p>In addition to reducing GHG emissions in our operations, we also help our customers meet their decarbonization goals.  Solenis offers solutions that can improve the efficiency of our customers' processes and reduce GHG emissions.  We also use life cycle assessment to quantify the carbon footprint of our products for our customers Scope 3 estimates. </p> <p>Looking ahead, we are committed to sourcing 80 percent of our electricity from renewable sources by 2035, and we have begun transitioning our global fleet to hybrid and electric vehicles, focusing first on the 82 percent of our fleet in Europe and North America. These actions underscore our push to operate more sustainably while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.</p>

Results

22%

of innovation projects focused on reducing carbon footprint in FY2024.

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Biodiversity

We recognize the importance of biodiversity and are committed to continuous improvement. It is a vital focus for the health of our planet today and for future generations. 

Environmental Stewardship: 

As responsible stewards of the environment, preserving biodiversity is essential to providing us with clean air, water, and fertile soil.

Ethical & Social Responsibility: 

The knowledge and wisdom of Indigenous peoples and local communities are extremely valuable. We respect the contribution these communities make and encourage engaging those communities in our value chain.

Sustainable Practices: 

We incorporate risk mitigation strategies in our business practices and operations to reduce ecosystem degradation and deforestation.

Solenis’ Actions Towards Biodiversity Conservation

Habitat Preservation 

We take actions to support initiatives aimed at protecting endangered species and preserving critical habitats.

Sustainable Sourcing 

We are committed to sourcing our materials and products in an environmentally responsible manner.

Education and Awareness 

We believe in the power of education and awareness-raising to inspire action. We engage with our employees, customers, and communities to raise awareness and empower individuals to take meaningful steps to protect it.

Discover how Solenis safeguards biodiversity

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Committed to Reduce – Reuse – Recycle Plastics

In 2024, Solenis launched a global initiative focused on reducing, reusing and recycling plastic packaging throughout our value chain. The goal is to enable Solenis – and our customers – to reach and exceed our carbon emission reduction targets. In fact, we provided plastics-related carbon emissions data as part of our 2024 CDP submission.

Data collection from the most significant and impactful regions began in 2024. In 2025, we plan to improve our method to systematically collect, store and analyze data linked to plastic purchases and usage within our procurement, production and distribution.

Through a company-wide collaboration that includes R&D, regulatory & compliance and global procurement, and customers and suppliers, Solenis has already been able to identify, design and deploy several plastic reduction efforts including replacing all its 5L canisters in its European factories to Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastic in 2025. This cross-functional team has launched an internal awareness campaign to help drive input and ideas.

Solenis Recognized by Schütz Vasitex

Schütz Vasitex, a leading multinational company in industrial packaging recognized Solenis as the best reverse logistics company in Brazil for the recovery of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs).  

"We are extremely proud of this recognition, which reinforces our commitment to sustainability and the circular economy," said Marcelo Castrignano, procurement associate director, Latin America at Solenis. "The recovery of IBCs is a crucial step toward reducing waste and preserving natural resources, and this award is a testament to Solenis' continued effort to lead through responsible action." 

These are some of the highlights of the IBCs recovery program: 

89,873 

IBC units returned

3,774.6 

Tons of steel preserved

1,437.9 

Tons of high-density polyethylene preserved 

8,987.3 

Tons of CO₂ emissions reduced

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