Bringing Science to Sustainability – Stepan Company Shares Progress on Sustainability Goals

June 1, 2021 

At Stepan Company, sustainability is more than a value, it is core to how we operate. We are proud to share the 2020 Stepan Company Sustainability Report that outlines our progress on our sustainability goals and new opportunities to make positive impacts.

“Through key projects, new sustainable products and strategic investments in assets and technologies, Stepan is well positioned to improve our environmental profile, support the growth and sustainability aims of our customers and meet the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) expectations of our stakeholders,” said Jason Keiper, Stepan Company Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer. “We’re excited about the work ahead and the partnerships that will make a difference in the years to come.”

Stepan’s vision is to bring innovative chemical solutions for a cleaner, healthier, more energy efficient world. We are dedicated to delivering products that help improve the lives of people through exceptional science and technology.

Download Stepan’s 2020 Sustainability Report to learn more about our progress on our sustainability goals. In the report you’ll find details on these and other highlights:

• Employee Safety — 0.64 Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) for 2020, a 13% improvement in performance over prior year.
• 16% reduction in water usage across our global manufacturing sites in 2020 compared to our 2016 baseline.
• Stepan’s purchase of INVISTA’s aromatic polyester polyol business enables company growth in this sector and more efficient delivery to insulation markets in the U.S. and Europe. Stepan products going into rigid foam insulation support goals for energy conservation.
• Our new partnership with Emory University and the Resilience and Sustainability Collaboratory (RSC) aims to enable research and creation of innovative solutions to sustainability challenges in Atlanta and surrounding areas.
• Stepan’s new Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified Agricultural Innovation Center incorporates numerous design features to reduce environmental impacts and offers opportunities for research, product testing and customer collaboration in the area of agricultural science, soil regeneration and crop productivity. Located near area universities with strong agricultural programs, Stepan aims to be a resource for students and researchers.