Chemours Recognized With Two Awards From U.s. Department Of Energy’s Better Buildings, Better Plants Initiative

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The Chemours Company, a global leader in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, has been honored with two prestigious awards from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings, Better Plants initiative. These awards serve as a testament to Chemours' exceptional achievements in energy efficiency, decarbonization, water efficiency, and waste reduction projects. Chemours has been recognized with both the Better Project and Better Practice awards, which highlight the company's innovative approach to enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions.

Chemours was presented with the Better Practice Award for implementing an internal bonus metric that focuses on sustained energy efficiency projects. This initiative resulted in a remarkable 3.5% reduction in energy intensity across the entire company in its inaugural year. Through process improvements, small capital projects, and control strategies implemented across fourteen sites, Chemours successfully achieved this significant milestone.

Additionally, Chemours received the Better Project Award for its exceptional ...
... cost savings in waste disposal at its Corpus Christi, Texas manufacturing site. By optimizing the performance of an existing distillation column, the company significantly increased its recycling yield, leading to a remarkable 60% reduction in waste during a single process step. This achievement resulted in annual savings of over $1 million.

Dr. Amber Wellman, Chemours' Chief Sustainability Officer, expressed immense pride in receiving these accolades and emphasized the company's unwavering commitment to sustainability. Chemours is actively working towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy intensity at its U.S. sites, aligning with its ambitious 2030 Sustainability Goals.

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