PolyOne Develops Defined Sustainability Strategy
December 18 2008 - 3:03PM
PR Newswire (US)
CLEVELAND, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PolyOne Corporation
(NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials,
services and solutions, today announced several developments aimed
at further strengthening its sustainability strategy. Recently,
PolyOne issued its Sustainability Promise, which builds on the
Company's benchmark No Surprises Pledge(SM) and assures customers
of its dedication to solutions that meet environmental goals. "The
Sustainability Promise confirms that we will put our customers
first by developing and supplying sustainable solutions and by
employing defined principles in the way we conduct our business,"
said Dr. Cecil Chappelow, PolyOne vice president, innovation and
sustainability, and chief innovation officer. PolyOne's
Sustainability Promise affirms that the Company is committed to
meeting the needs of the present without compromising future
generations' abilities to meet their own needs. Key elements of
this promise include: -- Development of innovative, safe, and
environmentally sound products, services and solutions -- Increased
use of energy-efficient technologies, recycling, waste reduction
techniques, and continuous improvement in operating efficiencies --
Collaboration with suppliers to reduce environmental impact of
logistics across the global supply chain To further support its
sustainability commitment, PolyOne has defined a set of standards
for sustainability from which it has established a family of
products and services called "PolyOne Sustainable Solutions" that
meet the following criteria: -- Renewable: Solutions based in whole
or in part on renewable resources. -- Reusable: Packaging and other
logistics-related systems which are easily returned or reused. --
Recyclable: Solutions which incorporate post-consumer or post-
industrial recycle content or which lend themselves to recycling.
-- Eco-conscious composition: Solutions that respond to
ever-changing market needs by offering alternatives to traditional
chemistries such as lead, bisphenol-A (BPA), phthalates, or certain
halogens. -- Resource efficient: Solutions that help conserve the
earth's resources such as those that enable more efficient
production, reduce part weight or material consumption, enable
faster cycle times or lower energy consumption. In September 2008,
PolyOne received the Frost & Sullivan Green Excellence of the
Year Award for its colorant and additive masterbatch products. This
award underscores PolyOne's strategic focus on innovative
sustainable solutions which benefit both customers and the
environment. To view the entire Sustainability Promise, visit the
PolyOne website at http://www.polyone.com/sustain. About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation, with annual revenues of more than $2.7
billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials,
services and solutions. Headquartered outside of Cleveland, Ohio
USA, PolyOne has operations around the world. For additional
information on PolyOne, visit our Web site at
http://www.polyone.com/. DATASOURCE: PolyOne Corporation CONTACT:
Amanda Marko, Corporate Communications Director of PolyOne
Corporation, +1-440-930-3162, Web site: http://www.polyone.com/
http://www.polyone.com/sustain
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