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Independent Study Confirms Insulation Upgrades are Keys to Significant Energy Savings and Emission Reductions in Existing Buildings

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A newly released study by ICF, an international consulting firm with expertise in the energy and energy efficiency sectors, shows that upgrading building envelope insulation leads to substantial energy savings and carbon emission reductions. ICF was tasked with quantifying the lifetime energy savings, economic benefits and carbon emission reductions that can be achieved with insulation improvements to existing single-family homes, commercial buildings and industrial facilities. The study's findings underscore insulation's enormous potential to help each corner of the country meet building performance standards and carbon reduction goals.

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  • ICF was tasked with quantifying the lifetime energy savings, economic benefits and carbon emission reductions that can be achieved with insulation improvements to existing single-family homes, commercial buildings and industrial facilities.
  • Key findings from the independent study include:
    The study assessed the state- and national-level energy and emissions savings benefits as well as the economic benefits that could accrue over 50-years as a result of the implementation of code-compliant insulation retrofits.
  • Nationally, this retrofit activity could yield roughly 10 billion tons of carbon emission reductions over a 50-year periodthe assumed useful life of building insulation.
  • Over a 30-year service life of these insulation upgrades, cumulative CO2 equivalent emissions savings reach nearly 360 million metric tons.

Chemical Logistics Global Market Report 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Key Points: 
  • The "Chemical Logistics Global Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Chemical logistics is a service that involves the storage and transportation of chemicals along a supply chain with special care by chemical logistics companies.
  • The chemical logistics market research report provides chemical logistics market statistics, including chemical logistics industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a chemical logistics market share, detailed chemical logistics market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the chemical logistics industry.
  • The countries covered in the chemical logistics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

US Chemical Production Rose Slightly in July

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) rose by 0.2% in July following a 0.1% decline in June and a 0.4% gain in May, according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC).

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) rose by 0.2% in July following a 0.1% decline in June and a 0.4% gain in May, according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC).
  • On a 3MMA basis, chemical production within segments was mixed in July.
  • Compared with July 2021, U.S. chemical production was up 0.7%, a slower rate of growth than last month.
  • Chemical production was higher than a year ago in all regions except the Gulf Coast, which was 1.9% lower.

Glatfelter Announces Chief Executive Officer Transition

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glatfelter Corporation (NYSE: GLT), a leading global supplier of engineered materials, today announced that Mr. Thomas Fahnemann has been appointed to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glatfelter Corporation (NYSE: GLT), a leading global supplier of engineered materials, today announced that Mr. Thomas Fahnemann has been appointed to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • He replaces the Companys current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Dante C. Parrini, who will be leaving the Company following a 25-year career.
  • Mr. Stewart concluded, We are grateful to Dante for his 25 years of service with Glatfelter, including his leadership as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 2011.
  • Mr. Fogarty joined the Board in 2012 and recently retired from Kraton Corporation, Inc., where he served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director since 2008.

Polypropylene Global Market Report 2022: Rising Demand for Thermoplastic Materials Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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Key Points: 
  • The "Polypropylene Global Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Rising demand for thermoplastic materials contributed to the growth of the polypropylene market.
  • The rising demand for thermoplastic materials increased the demand for the polypropylene market thereby driving the market.
  • Variations in the prices of raw materials such as crude oil prices have always been a major challenge in the polypropylene market.

INTERNATIONAL HAZMAT SUMMIT TO TAKE PLACE IN NEW ORLEANS

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CHEMTREC's International Hazmat Summit will take place from September 12-14, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and will be honoring the past, present and future of the hazmat industry.

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  • There are many networking opportunities built into the three days of the Summit, including extended breaks between sessions and daily networking breakfasts and lunches.
  • There is also a networking reception that presents the ideal place to meet peers and build new relationships.
  • Registration also allows full access to all sessions, breakfast each morning, lunch each day, and the networking reception.
  • Attendees will have the opportunity to visit with the New Orleans Hazmat Team, who will be on site with their state-of-the-art hazmat truck.

US Chemical Production Fell Slightly in June

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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On a 3MMA basis, chemical production within segments was mixed in June.

Key Points: 
  • On a 3MMA basis, chemical production within segments was mixed in June.
  • As nearly all manufactured goods are produced using chemistry in some form, manufacturing activity is an important indicator for chemical demand.
  • Compared with June 2021, U.S. chemical production was ahead by 2.5%, a slower rate of growth than last month.
  • Chemical production was higher than a year ago in all regions except the Gulf Coast, which was 0.5% lower.

The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative Welcomes 144 New Scholars in 2022

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) is pleased to announce 144 new scholarship recipients in 2022, representing 25 states across the nation.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) is pleased to announce 144 new scholarship recipients in 2022, representing 25 states across the nation.
  • These talented students are planning to major in nearly 20 unique STEM majors at 34 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
  • "From academic performance to community engagement, these 144 FOSSI scholarship recipients have clearly demonstrated their commitment to excellence," noted FOSSI Chairman, Mark Vergnano.
  • The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative was founded in 2020 by the American Chemistry Council, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, The Chemours Company, and the HBCU Week Foundation.

Hexion Improves EcoVadis Index Score

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Each year EcoVadis performs a relative review of eligible companies across four key areas -- environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The 2022 EcoVadis assessment for Hexion highlights advanced performance with higher scores in its overall rating and Labor and Human Rights subcategory.

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  • Hexion Inc. announced today that EcoVadis, a global sustainability ratings provider, awarded Hexion Bronze-medal status for its sustainability commitment and results.
  • For the third consecutive year, Hexion significantly increased its percentile ranking within EcoVadis, and the Companys 2022 rating is higher than or equal to the score of 60 percent of all rated companies.
  • The 2022 EcoVadis assessment for Hexion highlights advanced performance with higher scores in its overall rating and Labor and Human Rights subcategory.
  • We are pleased to drive four- and nine-point increases, respectively, in our 2022 EcoVadis absolute score compared to our two previous annual rankings, said Stephanie Couhig, Senior Vice President Environmental Health & Safety and Chief Sustainability Officer, Hexion.

New Study Demonstrates Vast Majority of Commercial Fluoropolymers Meet Criteria for Polymers of Low Concern Designation

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The vast majority and types of fluoropolymers, which are part of the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) family, meet internationally recognized criteria for being considered polymers of low concern (PLC), a designation for compounds that are expected to have insignificant environmental and human health impacts, according to a new scientific paper. The conclusions of the study, conducted by the American Chemistry Council's Performance Fluoropolymer Partnership (PFP), provide new evidence that PFAS regulations must clearly differentiate among the broad category of PFAS chemistries.

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  • The paper, A Critical Review of the Application of Polymer of Low Concern Regulatory Criteria to Fluoropolymers II: Fluoroplastics and Fluoroelastomers, builds upon research conducted in 20181 that identified four fluoropolymers that met criteria for identifying polymers of low concern for potential adverse effects on human health or the environment.
  • While greatly increasing the number and scope of chemistries that meet the PLC criteria, the paper also demonstrates that in addition to fluoropolymers, several fluoroelastomers, ionomers, and amorphous fluoropolymers qualify as well.
  • "Therefore, we advocate for segmentation based on properties before performing any grouping-based risk assessment, placing stable, non-hazardous fluoropolymers, that meet the criteria to be considered polymers on low concern, in a separate category."
  • A critical review of the application of polymer of low concern and regulatory criteria to fluoropolymers.