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Environmental

Responsible Production

RESPONSIBLE Hexion’s strategy is aligned with Sustainable Development Goals 13 (focused on initiatives
Rooted in Responsible Chemistry, Hexion is committed to both 12 CONSUMPTION
AND PRODUCTION
to protect against climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve energy
developing products and technologies that address the impacts of effi ciency) and 12 (focused on responsible consumption and production). As discussed

climate change and decrease downstream impact on the environment, elsewhere in this report, the company is addressing climate change by developing
CLIMATE
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while also operating its manufacturing facilities and offi ces in a bio-based and circular products, innovating products that help to respond to challenges
sustainable fashion. The company’s associates are constantly devising associated with a changing climate, and developing a resilient supply chain. Hexion is also
committed to effi ciently managing resources, including energy and water consumption,

new ways to reduce energy use, greenhouse gas and air emissions,
and taking actions to mitigate the impact of severe weather on facilities and customers.
water usage, and waste generation during production.

Hexion closely monitors multiple operating metrics with a focus on

continually improving its processes to reduce the environmental impact.

Success is measured based on the following metrics: Greenhouse Gas Climate Change Policy

Emissions; Scope 1 and Scope 2 Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO e) Hexion strives to protect against climate change throughout the
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Emissions; Energy Consumption and intensity; Environmental Events

business lifecycle by effi ciently using natural resources, optimizing
and Spills; Water Consumption; and Waste Generation. Working
existing processes and enhancing products and technologies
together, Hexion expects to continue making signifi cant progress
through continuous innovation. This focus increases stakeholder
in these key sustainability metrics in 2023 and going forward.
value by improving the use of resources, reducing greenhouse

gas emissions, engaging associates, decreasing operating costs

and supporting the customers’ sustainability goals.

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