A Message from our President and CEO – JP Aucoin
Looking back on the last few years, I am proud of Bakelite’s journey to become a successful and thriving company. While meeting the many changing needs of our customers – and doing so safely – we also made great progress towards our sustainability goals.
In an era marked by global challenges and accelerating environmental concerns, we recognize that sustainable business practices are essential to enduring success. Over the past year, we have made significant strides in advancing our sustainability agenda, including our recent acquisition of Sestec.
Everything points to a strengthening of our position as a global leader in the chemical resins industry, dedicated to making a difference in the world today and in the future.
JP AUCOIN
PRESIDENT & CEO, BAKELITE SYNTHETICS
2024 Sustainability Update
This update outlines the most significant environmental, social and governance operations and activities of Bakelite for the calendar year 2024, key sustainability initiatives for 2025, and our aspirations for 2030.
Our objective is to ensure transparency in our management and measurement of progress towards meeting our sustainability objectives while fulfilling stakeholder expectations. This update also contains forward-looking and aspirational statements regarding targets, plans, strategies, and objectives.
Our Commitment To Sustainability
At Bakelite, sustainability is an integral part of the work that we do. From our processes to our products, we are focusing on solutions that both grow our profitability as a company and improve and protect the planet.
Our 2030 Sustainability Goals
We’ve set bold targets to cut energy, water, and waste intensity by 10%, improve safety, and strengthen governance—all by 2030.
Energy and Emissions
As a company that develops environmentally responsible technologies, we understand our role in reducing our environmental impact.
Occupational Health and Safety
At Bakelite, safety is a core value – nothing is more important than doing our work safely.
Community Engagement
We live our values through action—supporting local communities with compassion and care.
Certifications
Notable Recent News
Bakelite Acquires Sestec
Bakelite announced the successful acquisition of Sestec, a Poland-based company renowned for its sustainable, protein-based adhesives for wood and composite products. This strategic move significantly enhances Bakelite’s position as a sustainability leader in the adhesive industry.
Bakelite achieves Responsible Care® certification in the U.S.
Every manufacturing site across the U.S. received the certification, awarded by the American Chemistry Council (ACC). This represents the highest standards in chemical safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainable operations. As part of the global Responsible Care® initiative, Bakelite demonstrates a strong commitment to responsible chemical manufacturing and continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance.
Bakelite completes the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC Plus) for our Botlek site in The Netherlands
The recognition marks a significant milestone as Bakelite now offers its customers a bio-circular formaldehyde solution. This option provides the same quality and performance as our standard offering and reduces the environmental impact by utilizing bio-based and renewable feedstock.
“We are incredibly proud of the organization and the future we are building at Bakelite.
We have made significant progress toward each of our 2030 goals, and are challenging ourselves to do more. From environmental stewardship, to our product portfolio, our metrics and governance structures, and the health and safety of our associates, we are taking steps every day in our sustainability journey. Together with our partners and stakeholders, thank you for being on this journey with us. We will share more as we continue to build a strong Bakelite and a healthy world.”
ANDREA CROSLYN, Ph.D.
EVP, Business Process and Sustainability
We Support
As a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact, Bakelite Synthetics is committed to aligning strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and take actions that advance societal goals.
Responsible Care (RC) is a voluntary initiative of the chemical industry. The objective: continuous improvement in the areas of environmental protection, health and safety (EHS).
Our Reach is Global
NORTH AMERICA
Atlanta, GA (HQ)
Beaver Creek, MI
Columbus, OH
Conway, NC
Crossett, AR
Decatur, GA
Longueuil, QC
Louisville, KY
Lufkin, TX
Riegelwood, NC
Taylorsville, MS
SOUTH AMERICA
EUROPE
Botlek, The Netherlands
Cowie, United Kingdom
Frielendorf, Germany
Iserlohn-Letmathe, Germany
Lantaron, Spain
Solbiate, Italy
Trzebinia, Poland
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