HOUSTON, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Corporation
(NYSE: KRA), a leading global sustainable producer of
specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from
pine wood pulping co-products, announces the release of its 2020
Sustainability Report. It highlights Kraton's progress and approach
to driving integration of sustainability throughout the
company.
"At Kraton, we believe a truly sustainable business recognizes
it must meet the changing expectations of its stakeholders – now
and in the future. For this reason, we are integrating
sustainability as a key element in our enterprise business
strategies. We continue to focus on delivering innovative and
sustainable solutions that advance the circular economy and provide
exceptional value to the world." said Kevin
M. Fogarty, Kraton's President, and Chief Executive
Officer.
The report specifically outlines Kraton's sustainability
initiatives for 2020, including sharing progress on our
multi-dimensional sustainability strategy, performance vs. our
critical targets, developing additional relevant sustainability
policies, rolling out a Responsible Procurement program to our
suppliers, and prioritizing and reporting against key Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG).
"Additionally, in this 2020 revision, we recognized that Kraton
achieved EcoVadis' gold-level sustainability rating for its
sustainability management system. And in 2021, we are extremely
proud to acknowledge Kraton attained EcoVadis' Platinum level, an
incredible accomplishment indicative of the commitment our
colleagues around the globe share to advance our sustainable
business model," added Fogarty.
Kraton's 2020 Sustainability Report was prepared in accordance
with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core option,
and aligned with SASB standards and the United Nations Global
Compact.
To view the report,
visit Kraton.com/sustainability2020.
About Kraton Corporation
Kraton
Corporation (NYSE: KRA) is a leading global sustainable producer of
specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from
pine wood pulping co-products. Kraton's polymers are used in a wide
range of applications including adhesives, coatings, consumer and
personal care products, sealants, lubricants, medical, packaging,
automotive, paving and roofing applications. As the largest global
provider in the pine chemicals industry, the company's pine-based
specialty products are sold into adhesives, roads and construction
and tire markets, and it produces and sells a broad range of
performance chemicals into markets that include fuel additives,
oilfield chemicals, coatings, metalworking fluids, lubricants,
inks, flavors and fragrances and mining. Kraton offers its products
to a diverse customer base in numerous countries worldwide.
Kraton and the Kraton logo are all trademarks or
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subsidiaries or affiliates, in one or more, but not all countries.
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Investor Relations Contact: Gene
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