A Message from Our President and CEO – JP Aucoin
I am proud to share Bakelite’s 2025 Sustainability Update, reflecting another year of disciplined progress toward our long-term ambitions. Throughout 2025, we continued to translate intent into action, advancing the initiatives that shape a resilient future for our business.
This year, we earned an EcoVadis Gold rating, placing Bakelite among the top 5% of companies assessed worldwide for environmental, social, and ethical performance. This recognition affirms the strength of our sustainability systems and validates the improvements we continue to make across our global operations.
Our acquisition of Sestec, a Poland-based leader in bio-based adhesives, was another important milestone, expanding our capabilities and advancing our portfolio of next-generation sustainable solutions. We also strengthened our efforts in energy efficiency, water stewardship, waste reduction, and workplace safety, reinforcing that operational excellence and sustainability remain closely aligned in every part of our business. These advancements underscore our belief that progress is achieved through consistency, clarity, and a shared commitment to doing what is right.
As we look ahead to 2030, our focus remains clear: operate with integrity, innovate responsibly, and invest in our people, because these shape the progress we are making today and the impact we will make tomorrow.
JP AUCOIN
PRESIDENT & CEO, BAKELITE
2025 Sustainability Update
This update outlines the most significant environmental, social and governance operations and activities of Bakelite for the calendar year 2025, key sustainability initiatives for 2026, 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
EcoVadis Gold Recognition
In 2025, Bakelite achieved the EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing our company among the top 5% globally for sustainability performance. This achievement reflects our continued progress across the key pillars evaluated by EcoVadis: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
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.
A Message from Our EVP of
Sustainability, Andrea Croslyn
When I reflect on 2025, I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished at Bakelite.
We made significant progress toward our 2030 sustainability goals, earned EcoVadis Gold, expanded investments in renewable energy and bio-based materials, and strengthened our cybersecurity foundation through ISO 27001 certification. Each of these milestones reflects our deliberate approach to building a stronger business, a more resilient supply chain, and trusted partnerships.
I am equally proud of how we achieved these results. I have the privilege of leading global teams that consistently deliver high value by working collaboratively, leaning into challenges, and supporting one another where it matters most. Their commitment extends beyond our operations into the communities where they live and work. Behind every highlight in this report is a leader and a team giving their full effort, often in ways that are not visible externally, but that define who we are as Bakelite. As we move into 2026, we remain focused on strengthening our company while advancing a healthier planet. Thank you for being part of our sustainability journey.
ANDREA CROSLYN, Ph.D.
EVP, Business Process and Sustainability
We Support
As a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact, Bakelite 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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