- Status Energy Storage: Ahead
- 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 delivers solutions to provide advanced mobility, connectivity, energy and health for all. At the same time, we are committed to reducing our environmental footprint across our operations and in our supply chain.
CEO WELCOME MESSAGE
Committed to Building a More Resilient World
“As a values-led organization, sustainability is foundational to how we choose to operate. We remain dedicated to minimizing our environmental footprint, creating responsible and reliable products for our customers, and engaging with our communities to foster positive outcomes.”
- 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 to create sustainable value for shareholders. Learn more.
GHG TARGETS 2019-2030
Grow our Energy Storage business in a scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity-neutral manner (2019 baseline).
Reduce scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity of Specialties by 35% by 2030 in alignment with science-based targets (2019 baseline).
Grow our Energy Storage business in a scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity-neutral manner (2019 baseline).
Reduce scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity of Specialties by 35% by 2030 in alignment with science-based targets (2019 baseline).
WATER TARGET 2019-2030
Reduce the intensity of freshwater usage by 25% in Chile and Jordan (2019 baseline).
Reduce the intensity of freshwater usage by 25% in Chile and Jordan (2019 baseline).
Status: On track --ahead in Chile; behind in Jordan
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.