Chemours Wins Doe Better Buildings Awards
The Chemours inc a leader in chemistry, receives two awards from the U.S. Department of Energy
The Chemours Company, a prominent global player in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, was honored with two accolades from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings, Better Plants program. These accolades commend Chemours for its exceptional achievements in energy efficiency, decarbonization, water efficiency, and waste reduction initiatives. Chemours was presented with both the Better Project and Better Practice awards, underscoring its innovative strategies in enhancing energy efficiency and curbing emissions.
One of the awards bestowed upon Chemours was the Better Practice Award, which recognized the company for implementing an internal bonus metric centered on sustained energy efficiency projects. This initiative led to a 3.5% reduction in energy intensity across all company operations in its inaugural year. This milestone was accomplished through a combination of process enhancements, minor capital projects, and control strategies implemented across fourteen facilities.
Additionally, Chemours received the Better Project Award for achieving annual savings exceeding $1 million in waste disposal costs at its manufacturing site in Corpus Christi, Texas. By optimizing the performance of an existing distillation column, the company was able to enhance its recycling yield, resulting in a 60% reduction in waste generation within a single process step.
Dr. Amber Wellman, Chief Sustainability Officer at Chemours, expressed her pride in receiving these accolades and underscored the company's unwavering commitment to sustainability. Chemours is actively working towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy intensity at its U.S. facilities, aligning with its ambitious 2030 Sustainability Goals.
