Americhem’s 2025 Sustainability Report Demonstrates Global Momentum and Measurable Impact
Americhem, a globally recognized innovator in polymer solutions—including custom color masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds, and performance technologies—has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, marking another year of measurable progress across its global operations. The report highlights achievements in people, products, and processes, underscoring Americhem’s growing leadership in sustainable materials and manufacturing practices.
The company achieved a notable milestone by rising to the 93rd percentile in EcoVadis ratings, placing Americhem among the top 7% of companies worldwide within its sector for sustainability performance. This ranking reflects Americhem’s expanding commitment to environmental responsibility, ethical operations, and social impact, all while continuing to innovate in polymer engineering and performance technologies.
As both regulatory requirements and customer expectations intensify across the global materials industry, Americhem’s latest report demonstrates its ability to meet those demands with transparency, accountability, and innovation. The company’s 2030 Sustainability Goals remain the central framework guiding its efforts across business units and regions, ensuring consistent progress toward its long-term environmental and social targets.
Our customers are raising the bar on sustainability, and so are we,” said John Richard, CEO of Americhem. “We’re investing in cleaner processes, designing more sustainable products, and strengthening alignment across the value chain to deliver long-term impact in a rapidly evolving industry.
Three Strategic Pillars: People, Process, and Product
Americhem’s 2025 report is structured around three core sustainability pillars—People, Process, and Product—each representing a critical dimension of its global sustainability strategy.
People: Building a Culture of Engagement and Inclusion
Americhem continues to recognize that its people are at the heart of its sustainability mission. In 2024, the company achieved an impressive 94% employee participation rate in its global engagement survey—one of the highest in its history. This strong participation led to a three-point increase in favorability since 2022, highlighting improved employee satisfaction and a culture of open feedback and collaboration.
Key initiatives over the past year have focused on leadership development, safety programs, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). These efforts have produced measurable gains across all regions, reinforcing Americhem’s commitment to creating a workplace that empowers employees at every level. From expanded training programs to enhanced cross-functional collaboration, the company is ensuring that sustainability is not just a corporate goal but a shared responsibility among its global teams.
“Employee engagement is one of the most powerful drivers of sustainability,” said Lauren Lutikoff, Global Sustainability Leader. “When our teams feel connected to our mission, they bring creativity and accountability to everything they do—whether it’s improving safety, reducing waste, or developing next-generation sustainable materials.”
Americhem’s employee-centric approach extends beyond professional development. Through community engagement, volunteering, and global health and safety initiatives, the company continues to invest in the well-being of both its workforce and the communities where it operates.
Process: Advancing Operational Efficiency and Renewable Energy Use
Sustainability at Americhem also means operating responsibly and efficiently. The company made significant strides in 2024 toward its environmental goals, emphasizing energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and water conservation.
Americhem implemented site-level water reduction programs across multiple facilities, leading to measurable decreases in water consumption. In addition, the company furthered its transition toward renewable energy, sourcing 100% renewable electricity for its world headquarters in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and expanding renewable energy sourcing at sites across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Several of Americhem’s global locations now participate in Green-e® certified renewable energy programs, which verify the authenticity of clean energy sourcing and carbon reduction claims. These initiatives have already contributed to notable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, supporting Americhem’s broader 2030 climate commitments.
In parallel, the company continues to focus on operational efficiency, optimizing manufacturing systems and logistics to minimize waste and maximize resource use. Ongoing investment in process innovation—such as closed-loop water systems and advanced energy monitoring—ensures that Americhem’s sustainability gains are both measurable and scalable across its global network.
Product: Designing Sustainable Materials for a Changing World
Product innovation remains at the center of Americhem’s sustainability journey. In 2024, the company accelerated the launch of next-generation sustainable materials designed to meet the rising environmental standards of customers across multiple industries.
Among the highlights is EcoLube™ MD, a PFAS-free internally lubricated compound developed for the healthcare sector. This groundbreaking material not only eliminates perfluoroalkyl substances—chemicals of increasing regulatory concern—but also delivers enhanced performance and processability.
Another major development is ColdPound™, an energy-efficient material process introduced by Americhem Europe. ColdPound™ enables customers to achieve the same high-performance output with significantly lower energy input, reducing overall carbon emissions associated with production.
In the textile sector, Americhem has continued advancing its solution dyeing technologies, which minimize water and energy use compared to conventional dyeing processes. These innovations are helping customers in the apparel and home furnishings markets achieve their own sustainability goals by significantly reducing environmental impact without compromising color quality or durability.
Beyond product launches, Americhem’s R&D teams are actively exploring materials that enhance recyclability, bio-based content, and circularity. The company’s research collaborations with customers and academic partners aim to drive breakthroughs in sustainable polymer science, with a focus on closing material loops and extending product life cycles.
We’re embedding sustainability more deeply into every part of the business,” said Lutikoff. “That means clearer goals, better data, and stronger collaboration across our global teams. That integration is helping us deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions for our customers.
Driving Long-Term Impact Across the Value Chain
Americhem’s 2025 Sustainability Report illustrates a company-wide shift from commitment to implementation. By operationalizing sustainability—from employee engagement to product design—the company is achieving tangible outcomes for its customers, its workforce, and the environment.
The report highlights that Americhem’s sustainability initiatives are no longer siloed projects but integral to its global strategy. With measurable progress across all three pillars, Americhem continues to prove that environmental responsibility and business growth can advance hand in hand.
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