Kraton Corporation Publishes 2021 Sustainability Report

Kraton Corporation, 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 2021 Sustainability Report. It highlights Kraton’s progress and approach to driving the integration of sustainability throughout the organization.

“At Kraton, we believe that a truly sustainable business must meet the changing expectations of its stakeholders, now and in the future. This belief guides Kraton to focus on advancing the circular economy through innovation and our product development.   These efforts enable Kraton to deliver sustainable solutions that make a positive difference, providing value to our stakeholders,” said Marcello Boldrini, Kraton’s President Pine Chemicals, and co-Chief Executive Officer.

“Kraton’s approach to sustainability is rooted in our values and dedication towards developing and investing in innovative technology and solutions, meeting the needs of our customers and helping them address the sustainability challenges facing our world today, “said Holger Jung, Kraton’s President, Polymers, and co-Chief Executive officer.

The report outlines Kraton’s sustainability initiatives, including progress on our multi-dimensional sustainability strategy, sharing new long-term targets for waste, water, and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.  The report also shares Kraton’s performance vs. critical targets, and our commitment against key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as adopted by the United Nations.

“We consistently reflect on opportunities to improve our strategy and operations to create a better future for tomorrow.  This means concentrating our efforts on environmental stewardship, efficiency improvements, and decarbonization in our operations.   In addition to being responsible stewards of the environment, Kraton also believes in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace,” added Nella van der Eerden, Global Sustainability Director.

Kraton’s 2021 Sustainability Report was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards core option, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards, the United Nations Global Compact, as well as recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).