Sustainability
Atlanta, Georgia – November 12, 2025 – Bakelite announced today that it has been awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis, a globally recognized leader in business sustainability ratings. This prestigious distinction places Bakelite in the top 5% of more than 130,000 companies assessed worldwide.
Over the past year, the Solbiate, Italy team has implemented several impactful initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and promote circular practices in packaging and transportation.
Bakelite aims to achieve a 10% reduction in disposal intensity by 2030.
Bakelite has successfully completed the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care® certification process at all U.S. sites.
Bakelite prioritizes sustainability and reducing environmental impact through innovative conservation practices.
Bakelite is dedicated to developing environmentally responsible technologies and understand the importance of reducing our environmental impact.
The Mass Plywood Panels, or Mass Ply, are a sustainable, veneer-based form of cross-laminated timber that can be used in place of steel and concrete; the panels are constructed of density graded wood veneers that are glued, then hot-pressed together then laminated
Bakelite is proud to sponsor and participate in the inaugural Women in Chemicals Conference, which takes place September 9-11 in Houston.