- Status Energy Storage: On Track
- Status Specialties: On track on an absolute basis; behind on an intensity basis.
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability is at the heart of everything that we do, every day.
Our work at Albemarle is critical for the clean energy revolution, clean transportation and the fight against climate change. At the same time, we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint across our operations and in our supply chain.
CEO WELCOME MESSAGE
Committed to Building a More Resilient World
“Sustainability is a core part of Albemarle’s purpose, strategy and operating model. Together with our customers, employees, investors, suppliers and business partners, we’re on a journey of business and sustainability excellence and we look forward to sharing our milestones with you.”
- Kent Masters, Chairman and CEO
Building a Sustainable Culture
As a global leader in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients, we know the importance of having a sustainable mindset embedded in our company. Every day we work to responsibly manage resources and materials – maximizing the benefits while minimizing the impact to the community, environment and planet.
- Our People, Workplace & Community
We aim to enable every individual to reach their full potential, lifting themselves, our customers, community and company. Learn more. - Natural Resource Management
We use our expertise and ingenuity to adapt how we work so that we are constantly meeting environmental and societal needs. Learn more. - Sustainable Value Creation
Albemarle has a clear strategy that includes four key tenets to create sustainable value for shareholders. Learn more.
GHG TARGETS 2019-2030
Grow our Energy Storage business in a scope 1 + 2 carbon-intensity neutral manner.
Reduce scope 1 + 2 carbon intensity of Specialties by 35% by 2030 in alignment with science-based targets.
Grow our Energy Storage business in a scope 1 + 2 carbon-intensity neutral manner.
Reduce scope 1 + 2 carbon intensity of Specialties by 35% by 2030 in alignment with science-based targets.
WATER TARGET 2019-2030
Reduce the intensity of freshwater usage by 25% in Chile and Jordan.
Reduce the intensity of freshwater usage by 25% in Chile and Jordan.
Status: On Track
AIR QUALITY TARGET 2022-2027
Reduce sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions by 90%.
Reduce sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions by 90%.
Status: On Track
SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING & RESOURCES
Our Journey Towards Business and Sustainability Excellence
As part of our commitment to industry-leading sustainability and transparency, and to measure and recognize our ongoing efforts, we publish a yearly Sustainability Report that takes a comprehensive view across the organization.
UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Connecting Our Purpose and Values to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
As a UN Global Compact signatory, and in light of our commitment to the UNGC CEO Water Mandate, Albemarle has matched our purpose, core values and approach with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.
The contributions we make to these nine sustainable development goals articulate our relevance to advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Integrity Helpline
Albemarle maintains an Integrity Helpline for confidential reporting of matters related to its Code of Conduct. Reports can be submitted online, by mail, via email or through our global, toll-free phone number. Albemarle values integrity and is committed to the principles in the Code of Conduct.
Contact Us About Sustainability
We remain steadfast in our commitment to being an industry leader in sustainability and making steady progress against our goals and targets as a core pillar of our strategy. Contact us with questions or ideas of how to help advance our goals.