Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Within the Chemical Industry

We recognize the importance of driving meaningful change to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) within the chemical industry. To ensure a robust and sustainable talent pipeline and create a new generation of STEM leaders, we joined as a sponsoring partner of the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI). FOSSI is a national program in the USA that seeks to increase the number of underrepresented professionals in the chemical industry workforce by providing scholarships and professional development opportunities to students pursuing preferred STEM degrees at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Demonstrating the Future with Zero-Emissions Transportation

As we advance in our ambition to achieve net zero emissions, we are engaging with suppliers that offer carbon offsets and sustainable solutions that minimize impact on the environment. Recently, we collaborated in a pilot project to test zero-emissions trucking technology. In this pilot, a heavy-duty electric truck successfully transported 17 metric tons of our product more than 300 km roundtrip from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to Antwerp, Belgium. With a battery range of 150 km, the electric truck only stopped once on each leg of the journey to recharge for an hour and 20 minutes at stations along the route. The project was conducted with digital freight forwarder, sennder; zero-emissions trucking operator, BREYTNER; and their joint venture partner, H.N. Post & Zonen.

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Supporting Climate Education and Research

As a leader in our industry, we have a responsibility to extend our positive influence by supporting organizations in our local communities that share our values, especially those working to advance education and research around climate protection and adaptation. The Cabot Corporation Foundation is contributing $375,000 to Stone Living Lab, a unique initiative in Massachusetts, USA that brings scientists, students, and the community together to explore nature-based solutions to climate change. Through this innovative partnership, we have established the Cabot Education and Community Engagement Program, enabling real-world applications of climate science and strengthening the resiliency of our local community.