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2020 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
CONTENTS 1.0 GENERAL OVERVIEW 2.0 IMPROVING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS 3.0 GRI INDEX
CONTENTS About this report
This report describes our 2019
performance and approach for our
1.0 General overview 3 2.0 Improving the operations worldwide. A second
report covering our 2020 sustainability
1.1. Tackling global challenges 4
sustainability of our performance will be published in the
business and operations 20 second half of 2021.
1.2. Views from our CEOs 5
2.1. Excellence in safety, health
This report is aligned with the Global
1.3. Our commitment to sustainability 6 and the environment 24
Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework
1.4. INEOS at a glance 7 2.2. Climate: helping to deliver (Core option) and was prepared with the
a net zero emission economy support of Quantis, a global sustainability
1.5. Our structure 8 by 2050 35 consulting group. It focuses on the issues
most material to our company and our
1.6. Significant changes to 2.3. Circular economy: maximising stakeholders. The data collected provides
the organisation 10 the reuse and recycling of information for 2019 across all INEOS
our products 48 businesses worldwide.
1.7. Our approach, goals and key values 11
2.4. Valuing our people 53 The 2021 report will cover our 2020
1.8. Our products and markets 12
data highlight and our roadmaps towards
2.5. In our communities 59
1.9. Determining what is material 14 staying ahead of the curve and net
2.6. Governance: sustaining zero 2050.
1.10. Contributing to the United Nations
the highest standards of ethics
Sustainable Development Goals 15 Any questions and/or feedback
and compliance 63
regarding this report should be directed
1.11. Sustainability highlights 2020 18
to ineos.sustainability@ineos.com.
3.0 GRI Index 66
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GENERAL OVERVIEW
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TACKLING GLOBAL CHALLENGES
"INEOS commits to achieving net zero emissions by 2050"
Following the Paris Climate As part of this effort, we are also • lighter energy-saving materials
Agreement of 2015, most nation investing in new products and for transport and mobility,
states have set the goal of achieving technologies to drive the industry • affordable clothing and apparel,
a net zero emission economy by to a circular economy in which • construction and transmission
2050, and are adopting regulations materials are re-used to the maximum of water and gases,
and legislation to support this. extent, and no products, once used,
• electrical insulation,
enter the natural environment.
In response, INEOS businesses have We have outlined many of the • household and electrical goods.
put in place roadmaps to lead the actions already being taken in the Our products are essential because,
transition to a net zero economy in accompanying website pages. based on performance, affordability, and
our industry by no later than 2050, environmental footprint, they are the best
whilst remaining profitable, and The products we make are essential available materials for the applications
staying ahead of evolving regulations for a myriad of applications upon concerned. In some cases, especially
and legislation. Based on these which society relies. That is why in the medical sphere, they are the only
roadmaps, we are setting ambitious governments worldwide regard available materials. INEOS is part of the
but achievable targets for 2030 which the industry as a critical sector, solution to the challenges the world faces,
are in line with our 2050 commitment. as we have seen during the and we look forward to achieving a net
We expect to publish these shortly. recent pandemic. The range of zero economy whilst continuing to deliver
applications includes the following: products which are essential to society.
Actions and improvements are already
• health and medical devices,
in hand. We will reduce like-for-like
• clean water,
emissions by 10% by no later than
2025, and we are investing over three • food conservation and preservation,
billion euros over the next five years • renewable energy technologies,
to reduce our footprint further. Sir Jim Ratcliffe
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VIEWS FROM OUR CEOs
Since the dawn of time, We are committed to staying Most people used to look The hydrogen economy will play
chemistry has played a key role ahead of EU climate and energy at recycled materials as an a crucial role in helping our
in society. Our products enhance targets in the drive towards net zero inferior and cheaper alternative planet achieve climate and resource
almost every aspect of modern greenhouse gas emissions. Across to virgin material, but now they’re neutrality. INEOS is aiming to
life. Our industry is the cradle of Europe and worldwide, our sites are seeing them as an integral part of contribute not only by decarbonising
industrialisation, prosperity and preparing roadmaps to tackle the the solution. Plastics are a valuable energy for its existing operations, but
innovation, valuing the triple bottom grand challenges we face today, as the resource. They should not end up also by providing hydrogen that will
line: people, planet, profit - and adding chemical industry transitions towards in a landfill or in the ocean. help other businesses and sectors do
passion! INEOS aims to be the bridge climate and resource neutrality. the same. INEOS is uniquely placed
that enables society to keep running KEVIN MCQUADE to play a leading role in developing
today, while creating innovations HANS CASIER Chairman these new opportunities, driven by
needed for the future. CEO INEOS Styrolution emerging demand for affordable,
INEOS Phenol & INEOS Nitriles low carbon energy sources, combined
TOM CROTTY with our existing capabilities in
Director Corporate Affairs operating large-scale electrolysis.
INEOS Group
GEIR TUFT
CEO
INOVYN
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OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY
For INEOS, sustainability is
fundamental to how we do business.
It is a key driver of innovation in
meeting the challenges associated
with evolving societal needs.
Our approach to sustainability
encompasses 6 key areas around
Safety, health and Climate Circular economy
which our report is organised.
the environment Help to deliver a net-zero emission Maximise the reuse and recycling
economy by 2050. of our products.
Our sustainability strategy is to Excellence in health, safety
and the environment.
develop and safely manufacture
the products needed to address READ MORE > READ MORE > READ MORE >
the evolving challenges of climate
change, public health, resource
scarcity, urbanisation and waste in
a way which drives us all towards
a net zero emission economy by
2050. We will do so whilst reducing
the impact of our operations.
INEOS businesses have put in place People Communities and the Governance
the plans and actions needed to Ensure an equal opportunity environment natural environment Sustain the highest standards of
ensure that they transition to a in which a diverse team of people can ethics and compliance.
Enhance the communities in
net zero economy by no later than develop and flourish and help deliver the
which we operate.
innovations we need.
2050, whilst remaining profitable,
READ MORE > READ MORE > READ MORE >
and staying ahead of evolving
regulations and legislation.
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Köln
INEOS AT A GLANCE
Lavéra
1.4
Chocolate Bayou
INEOS is a global manufacturer of Global reach
petrochemicals, speciality chemicals
and oil products. Comprising 36 Manufacturing sites (93)
individual businesses, we operate JV sites (85)
Oil & Gas sites (16) Grangemouth
194 facilities in 29 countries. In
recent years our scope of operations
has diversified with the launch
of INEOS Automotive and INEOS
Hygienics, the acquisition of iconic
British brand Belstaff and an ever- Köln
expanding sports portfolio. We offer
a blend of opportunism, belief that
we can add value, pursuit of our core
values and passion for adventure.
INEOS’ headquarters are located
in London, UK.
Lavéra
Chocolate Bayou
Manufacturing sites (93)
JV sites (85)
Oil & Gas sites (16)
Turnover Employees Production Sites Countries
$61bn 26,000 54m tonnes 194 29
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OUR STRUCTURE
INEOS is led by its founder and INEOS
chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe and co-
Partners
owners Andy Currie and John Reece.
We operate a federal structure based
INEOS PETROINEOS
AG JV
on clear reporting lines and direct
accountability. Each INEOS business INEOS INEOS O&P INEOS INEOS Group
INEOS
INEOS
Belstaff
has its own executive board (CEO, CFO,
Football
Industries Europe South ETB Holdings SA Enterprises
Holdings
operations, business, purchasing and
HR directors) which is responsible INEOS
Oil & Gas
INEOS
Energy Trading
INEOS
Quattro
INEOS O&P
Europe UK
INEOS
Automotive
INEOS
Sports
INEOS
Europe AG
INEOS
Composites
INEOS
Solvents
INEOS
Hygienics
INEOS
Intermediates
INEOS
Pigments
for all functions. These include
business management, operations, INEOS Polymers INEOS
procurement, IT, HR, communications,
INEOS O&G INEOS O&P INEOS O&P INEOS C2 INEOS C3 INEOS
Scandinavia
INOVYN Europe North USA Derivatives Derivatives Engineering & Polyolefin
Compounds
Tech Support Catalysts
banking, legal and tax. INEOS business INEOS O&G INEOS INEOS
executive boards are fully accountable UK Styrolution INEOS Trading
& Shipping
WL
Plastics
INEOS
Oxide
INEOS
Phenol
Joliet
for the management of their business INEOS O&G INEOS INEOS
and strategy in its entirety. INEOS FPS Acetyls INEOS INEOS Calabrian
Oligomers Nitriles
shareholders chair the executive INEOS
Aromatics
INEOS
Sulphur
committee meetings for each top company joint venture holding company INEOS business consumer businesses and sports Chemicals
business regularly throughout the
year, providing crucial oversight of in organisations of comparable
the operation of each business. size. The federated structure and
minimal hierarchy encourages an
The INEOS central office function is agile organisation in which internal
extremely lean, with around 40 people communications and decision-
compared with typically hundreds making happen quickly.
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1.5 Our structure | continued
Strategies such as safety, health and Each business determines its own business opportunities and innovation. the half-yearly meetings bringing
environment (SHE) and IT security sustainability strategy. Group-wide, The network covers greenhouse gas together all business CEOs. Every
are governed at a group level and this is coordinated through the climate (GHG) emissions, heat and power, year, the CEO of each INEOS business
implemented by each business. Safety, and energy network (CEN). The CEN sustainability, innovation, policy, ensures the compliance of each of
health and environmental performance works with all INEOS businesses on advocacy and more. their manufacturing sites with INEOS’
are our highest priorities and are climate and energy matters. CEN ‘issue highest operational and financial
reported upon at the beginning of teams’ work at the policy and advocacy Updates from the CEN and SHE standards.
each executive committee meeting. level, sharing best practice, new performance are both shared at
Climate and Energy Network (CEN) 2021
governance
CEOs, directors
associations, governments,
value chain, media...
steering group
policy carbon energy resources petchem sustainability innovation advocacy
industrial greenhouse gases heat & power new feedstocks oil & gas corporate strategic funding positioning &
strategy responsibility representation
issue & topic briefs
industrial strategy ETS trading/hedging site studies/audits feedstock switch upstream markets CSR/ESG, SDG, RC, BAT R&D projects communication &
neutrality, circularity net-zero roadmaps process optimisation 4Rs, by-proudcts natgas, shale, oil footprints & roadmaps green financing representation
digitalisation (4.0) carbon price/tax/aid CHPs, electrification H2, bio, CCU CO2 transport/storage circularity, symbiosis investment plans briefing, positioning
REACH, IGGNs CO2 capture/treatment renewables/PPAs/GoOs plastic recycling refining,... charters/pledges support mechs (CCIDs) endorsing, pledging core themes
Brexit,... offsetting,... ... water,... accreditations,... forward strategy,... reporting (GRI),...
matrix issues
country leads young CEN business leads
country-specific challenges future grand challenges business-specific challenges
“monitor & share” “inform & catalyse” “check & act”
regional policies 2030/2050 ambitions sustainability agendas
local actions future chemical industry site roadmaps
(12+ countries) (19 businesses)
stakeholders
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SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE ORGANISATION
Business acquisitions and
divestments 2020:
1 INEOS builds hand sanitiser plants in the UK,
US, France and Germany. Each was assembled 1
in 10 days to make 1 million bottles per month,
to be delivered free of charge to hospitals
and front-line medical staff in the battle
against COVID-19.
2 INEOS launches global consumer healthcare
business under the name INEOS Hygienics. 3
3 INEOS launches a new clean hydrogen business to
accelerate the drive to net zero carbon emissions
4 INEOS O&P USA to acquire Sasol’s ownership
of Gemini HDPE LLC 2
5 INEOS Automotive confirms acquisition of
Hambach production site from Mercedes-Benz 5
6 INEOS completes the acquisition of BP’s global
4
Aromatics & Acetyls business
6
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OUR APPROACH, GOALS AND KEY VALUES
INEOS is committed to helping to Our culture is entrepreneurial,
find the scientific and engineering defined by a lack of bureaucracy.
solutions to the climate challenge Being privately owned offers the
facing the world. We use our ability freedom to take a long-term view, Excellence
to solve problems and move quickly while a simple and decentralised in safety, health Empowerment
to achieve change. organisational structure enables and environmental of employees
quick and efficient decision-making.
performance
Our products make an indispensable Sports and fitness are integral
contribution to society, often providing to the INEOS culture, as are
the most sustainable options for a grit, rigour, humility and a real
wide range of societal needs. team ethos.
Continuous
improvement to
become a cost-effective
Our key Equality,
diversity and
We are committed to delivering continuous improvement
across all activities in all locations, and to working with
producer of
high-quality values inclusion
local communities and stakeholders to be a responsible products
neighbour.
Focus Encouragement
on customer of innovation,
satisfaction, total entrepreneurship
quality and and reward for
reliability achievement
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OUR PRODUCTS AND MARKETS
INEOS has a diversified product portfolio with a wide range of end market applications.
Our chemical intermediates businesses, with leading global positions and differing industry
cycles, provide earnings strength worldwide.
Adhesives Agriculture Automotive Chemicals Coatings
Construction Cosmetics Film & sheet Food Home & electronics
Manufacture Medical & pharma Packaging Paint & ink Pipes
Pulp & paper Rubber & tyre Textiles Wire & cable
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1.8 Our products and markets | continued
Our products make an indispensable
contribution to society.
For example:
• preservation of food and
clean water,
Wind turbines
• construction of wind turbines,
solar panels and other renewable
technologies,
Impact on the planet
• production of lighter and more
fuel-efficient vehicles and aircraft, Lighter vehicles and aircraft
• development of medical devices
and applications,
• production of clothing and apparel,
• enabling telecommunication,
insulation and other industrial Insulation of housing
and home applications.
If polymers and plastics were to
be replaced to the maximum extent
in applications where they can be
substituted, overall lifecycle GHG Solar panels
emissions in Europe would increase
by more than 50% (ref. denkstatt
Vienna 2010, updated 2020).
Essential chemicals positively
INEOS businesses have put in place impact carbon efficiency.
the plans and actions needed to For every tonne of CO2 emitted
ensure that they lead the transition to a during production, our products Net zero by 2050
net zero emission economy by 2050, in help save significant CO2
line with the Paris Climate Agreement, emissions via the applications
whilst remaining profitable, and in which they are used.
staying ahead of evolving regulations Future
and legislation.
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DETERMINING WHAT IS MATERIAL
Selecting and assessing what is material for INEOS helps us to understand
threats and opportunities that could affect our businesses.
Stakeholders
By listing the material topics and Views from these groups are
scientific institutions
assessing their impact, we can incorporated into the matrix,
inform our strategy and prioritise which shows the position of all
Shareholders &
Universities &
Communities
Environment
associations
our reporting. 19 material topics relative to the
Regulators
Employees
Customers
Suppliers
investors
Economy
degree of stakeholder interest.
Industry
Society
NGOs
INEOS engages with key stakeholders The results of this assessment Materiality topics
to understand sustainability topics will be reviewed periodically with Climate change
relating to our businesses that key stakeholders to maintain Circular economy
are important to them. In 2020 we relevance. Hydrogen economy
performed a formal materiality Economic performance
assessment aligned with the GRI The matrix shows climate SHE & REACH
Management standards
reporting framework. Nineteen and resource neutrality as
IT security
topics were assessed across nine material topics for INEOS.
Carbon neutrality
stakeholder groups. Stakeholders Where relevant and practicable, GHG emissions management
were identified based on their INEOS is committed to setting Energy management
importance to our business operations quantitative targets for these Waste management
and their knowledge of our business priorities to help measure and Water management
activities. They represent a wide report upon future performance. Sustainable procurement
Working conditions
variety of functions, regions and This report includes a description
Labour unions
business segments. of our management approach Training & career management
addressing the relevant topics Diversity & equality
based on this matrix. Ethics
Community engagement
Impact: Very High High Medium Low Very Low
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CONTRIBUTING TO THE UNITED NATIONS
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
INEOS contributes positively to ten of the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
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1.10 Contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals | continued
Our efforts are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,
with particular emphasis on the following areas:
INEOS' contribution to the SDGs Read more
INEOS produces chemicals that are used to produce retro/antivirals, 2.1 Excellence in safety, health and the environment
antibiotics, steroids, anti-inflammatories, paracetamol/aspirin and the 2.1.1 INEOS' health and safety performance
reagent chemicals used in virus testing kits. It also produces the plastics
necessary for medical equipment, face masks, ventilators, sterile gloves,
eye visors, and respiratory care tubing.
INEOS businesses provide products essential for sanitation pipes and 1.8 Our products and markets
industrial systems as well as chemicals needed to ensure water is safe 2.1.4 Water management and use
for drinking and to treat sewage.
INEOS materials provide the building blocks for innovation in renewable 1.8 Our products and markets
energy technologies; our composites make it possible to produce
100m long wind turbine blades and our oligomer based synthetic oils to
extend the service life of wind turbine gearboxes to ensure more
energy-efficient products.
We promote strong economic growth and provide work opportunities to 2.4 Valuing our people
communities through our practice of investing in businesses that are no
longer strategic to their owners, supporting and enhancing their
sustainable success.
INEOS is actively involved in several cross-sector initiatives to address 2.2.4 Clean energy sources to run our operations
environmental and resource concerns, reduce raw material and waste 2.2.5 Development of clean hydrogen as a fuel
disposal costs and support circular business models. 2.2.6 Capture, utilisation or storage of carbon dioxide (CO2)
2.2.7 Use of recycled and bio-based feedstocks instead
of fossil-based feedstocks
2.2.8 Reducing emissions through our supply chain
2.3 Circular economy: maximising the reuse and recycling of our products
2.3.1 Mechanical recycling
2.3.2 Advanced recycling
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1.10 Contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals | continued
INEOS' contribution to the SDGs Read more
INEOS products are essential in the provision of efficient housing, 1.8 Our products and markets
providing basic infrastructure for the provision of water and energy 2.2.4 Clean energy sources to run our operations
networks, sustainable transport systems, sustainable urbanisation, 2.2.5 Development of clean hydrogen as a fuel
and sustainable buildings. 2.2.6 Capture, utilisation or storage of carbon dioxide (CO2)
2.2.7 Use of recycled and bio-based feedstocks instead
of fossil-based feedstocks
2.2.8 Reducing emissions through our supply chain
2.3 Circular economy: maximising the reuse and recycling of our products
2.3.1 Mechanical recycling
2.3.2 Advanced recycling
INEOS is a signatory of the Responsible Care Global Charter and 2.1.3 Compliance with REACH
committed to safely managing chemicals throughout their lifecycle. We 2.3 Circular economy: maximising the reuse and recycling of our products
invest in recycling technologies to promote a circular economy. 2.3.1 Mechanical recycling
2.3.2 Advanced recycling
Many INEOS products, such as carbon fibre, contribute to a lower-carbon 1.5 Our structure (CEN)
society, while others are needed to capture renewable energy such as 1.8 Our products and markets
wind and solar power. We are actively involved in carbon capture and 2.0 Improving the sustainability of our business and operations
storage. In addition, we are working to reduce our own climate impact
across our businesses through energy efficiency projects and our climate
and energy network (CEN). As Europe’s largest producer of hydrogen,
our expertise in the technology to produce, store and transport this
important carbon-neutral fuel puts us in a unique position to enable
energy transition away from fossil fuels.
We are actively working to address marine litter and pellet loss 2.1.4 Water management and use
(Operation Clean Sweep) across our facilities and value chain. And, through
our work to create a more circular economy we hope to give waste plastic
a value to ensure it is recycled at the end of its life rather than disposed of
in landfill sites where it can escape into the natural environment.
To accelerate the achievement of the SDGs, we work on many 1.10 Contributing to the UNSDGs
multi-stakeholder initiatives, collaborating with other chemical 2.0 Improving the sustainability of our business and operations
companies, communities, universities, and partners all along 2.2.8 Reducing emissions through our supply chain
the value chain. 2.5 In our communities
In addition to the United Nations SDGs, INEOS also supports the 10 principles of the United Nations Global Compact [UNGC].
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SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS 2020
INEOS continues to improve its safety performance year after year.
INEOS achieves best OSHA Recordable Rate of 0.17 per 200,000 hours worked by employees and
contractors combined. This is getting close to the world class benchmark of 0.15.
FEBRUARY 2020 APRIL 2020 JULY 2020
INEOS and UPM Biofuels announce supply AmSty, INEOS Styrolution and Trinseo sign Joint INEOS Styrolution awarded Platinum rating
agreement for renewable raw materials to make Development Agreement (JDA) to advance the by EcoVadis for its advanced sustainability
plastic. The world’s first commercially available circularity of polystyrene. The joint 100-tonne- performance. The Platinum rating, awarded to
bio-attributed PVC is to use residue from wood pulp per-day facility constructed in Channahon, Illinois, the top 1% of companies, is based on the
manufacture. Read more... utilises Agilyx advanced recycling technology to implementation of INEOS Styrolution’s sustainability
recycle post-use polystyrene products back into programme and its sustainability report published
FEBRUARY 2020 virgin-equivalent styrene monomer. Read more... in 2019. Read more...
INEOS partners with Forever Plast to recycle
MAY 2020 SEPTEMBER 2020
over 6.5 billion bottle caps back into high quality
caps. INEOS launches the world’s first high-quality INOVYN to play vital role in ambitious ‘power to INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe announces the
polymer for caps made with 50% recycled bottle caps methanol’ project to produce sustainable methanol expansion of the Recycl-IN range of products to
diverted from waste. Read more... and reduce CO2 in Antwerp. The new project at include flexible packaging solutions with over 60%
Antwerp produces methanol from captured CO2, recycled content. The long-term agreement will
APRIL 2020 combined with hydrogen generated from renewable help INEOS serve the growing demand for increased
INEOS and PLASTIC ENERGY to collaborate on new electricity. Read more... levels of recycled product in sustainable, virgin
advanced plastic recycling facility. INEOS will use quality flexible packaging. Read more...
PLASTIC ENERGY’s recycled raw material produced
in the advanced plastic recycling facility, which
diverts waste plastic from landfill, incineration and
the environment. Read more...
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IMPROVING THE
SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR
BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS
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OUR APPROACH
This report displays our commitment to sustainability.
We have a clear,
It highlights our activities and data. achievable roadmap
Publishing 2019 data from across the future. We will publish a second prepare consistent emission reduction to effectively contribute
all our sites on GHG emissions, report later in 2021 with 2020 data. roadmaps. The INEOS science base to a reduction of emissions
energy, water and waste provides a is a robust method for emissions
from our sites in
baseline against which to measure INEOS has developed a science base accounting in carbon dioxide-
our performance and progress in to calculate carbon footprints and equivalent (CO2 -eq) terms aligned with Antwerp. This includes
the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The changing to green power
data collection is managed centrally
through the climate and energy and clean heat, reusing
network (CEN), using a shared online hydrogen and CO2,
platform. Our report is in line with
the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
further investment in
guidelines. Furthermore, we have electrification and, where
completed the CDP climate change appropriate, switching to
survey in order to gain external
validation for our initiatives. recycled or bio-feedstock.
HANS CASIER
CEO, INEOS Belgium
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Our approach | continued
As we enter what may be the most significant period ever for the
chemical industry in terms of sustainability, INEOS is determined
to play its role in building a more sustainable future.
An energy transition is underway, We have ambitious targets and a strategy
calling for a joined-up, holistic
approach in how to move away from based on six key pillars:
fossil fuels such as oil and gas towards
alternative energy sources such 1. Excellence in safety, health and the environment
as solar, wind, nuclear, hydrogen
2. Climate neutrality: helping to minimise our own carbon intensity
and biomass.
and deliver a net zero emission economy by 2050
This transition is going to take time 3. Circular economy: maximising the reuse and recycling of our products
and will need a sustainable platform.
4. Valuing our people: ensuring an equal opportunity environment in
• Chemistry is our business, and our which a diverse team of people can develop, flourish, and help deliver
chemical products and processes the innovations we need
will play an essential part in this
transition. 5. Working with our communities: enhancing the communities
in which we operate
• Climate change and the circular
economy is the cornerstone of our 6. Governance: sustaining the highest standards of
strategy and we remain focused on ethics and compliance
an innovative approach to recycling
and renewables.
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Our approach | continued
INEOS subscribes to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) assessments by
EcoVadis, a trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. In 2020 INEOS
received a Gold EcoVadis score for our Europe AG businesses, demonstrating
an advanced management system for environmental issues; ethics, labour
and human rights; and sustainable procurement. INEOS Styrolution and INEOS
INOVYN obtained a Platinum and Gold medal respectively.
Read more...
INEOS Europe: INEOS Styrolution: INEOS INOVYN:
INEOS receives gold INEOS Styrolution awarded EcoVadis ‘Gold Merit’
sustainability rating Platinum rating by award for Corporate Social
from EcoVadis EcoVadis for its advanced Responsibility | INEOS
sustainability performance INOVYN
To reach its ambitions, INEOS also joins forces with numerous European and
international associations and partnerships as corporate, chairing or active member.
We are signatory to several sector commitments and abide by a wide range of charters,
pledges, and voluntary agreements through our active participation.
Corporate memberships: Industry charters, such as:
• Cefic: ExCom, Board, programme councils, • Cefic sustainability charter
forums, issue teams and sector groups • PlasticEurope voluntary agreements
• PlasticsEurope: ExCom, Board, working groups • SCS - Styrenics Circular Solutions: led by INEOS Styrolution
• Petrochemicals Europe: ExCom, Board, working • VinylPlus: leading role by INOVYN
groups
• PCEP - Polyolefins Circular Economy Platform:
• Eurochlor: Board, task forces INEOS O&P member
• EPCA: Board - PCEP voluntary commitments
• SusChem: co-chair SusChem Switzerland, - PCEP recycled PO pledge
member SusChem Europe • CPA - Circular Plastics Alliance
• SPIRE: corporate member • ECHA - European Chemicals Agency charter on REACH - Registration,
• RSB: corporate member Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
• Cefic product charters, e.g.
- OSPA - Oxygenated Solvents Producers Association, glycol ethers charter
• Operation Clean Sweep
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2.1
EXCELLENCE IN SAFETY,
HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT
At INEOS, safety, gain commercial advantage,
health and the reduce production costs or for Material topics covered: Safety is the conscious
environment are the any other reason.
top priority for everyone • SHE & REACH management of risk.
who works for the Our drive to continuously improve
• Management standards Anything else relies on
company, whether our SHE performance includes a
luck and we don’t rely
employees or contractors, as well relentless focus on monitoring and • Waste management
as for site visitors. Collectively and reducing emissions to water, air and on luck.
individually, we are committed to soil, optimising resource, energy and • Water management
ensuring the highest levels of safety, water usage; and improving waste
health and environmental care disposal practices.
SIMON LAKER
Group Operations Director
across our operations, and through INEOS Group
our product stewardship we ensure Each business unit reviews Additionally, the shareholders
product safety to protect people and its health and safety performance of INEOS are updated on SHE
the environment from harm. monthly at board level, and the performance monthly at business
chief executive of each of INEOS’ executive committee (Exco) meetings,
We promise we will never compromise businesses has ultimate accountability quarterly at functional Exco meetings
our SHE standards to increase profit, for performance. and annually through our letters
of assurance, which require each
business to provide an annual report
Our goal is zero injuries and product spillages, to be achieved of the operational and financial status
through rigorous application of best practices and a positive of each site.
safety culture in which we believe all accidents are preventable.
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1 2 3
Our approach to SHE meets and In our approach to SHE, we apply three broad principles:
exceeds legislation. Safety targets
are reflected across all businesses We believe excellence We have rigorous principles We review our safety,
through our Code of Conduct and in safety, health and and procedures in place health and environmental
applied through our executive teams. environmental performance which everyone who performance at every
SHE is an area that cuts across all can only be achieved if we are expert works on our sites must follow. business team and monthly board
INEOS businesses. in what we do. We give our people We back this up with audits and meeting. It is the top priority for
and teams the training, development checks, and make it clear that each everyone in the company,
Although our safety record and support they need to become INEOS employee is accountable for from our owners to our technicians.
already ranks among the best in experts. On a yearly basis, this following these best practices. Bonus pay is conditional on achieving
the industry, we believe there is amounts to an average of 30 hours our safety performance targets.
always room for improvement. of training per employee. We
Our aim is to prevent all accidents share best practices and maintain
and product spillages. understanding and knowledge so
our employees remain at the top of
their game.
As a responsible manufacturer of chemicals, INEOS works hard to anticipate risks and to prevent
and mitigate threats to safety, health and the environment. Our focus on long-term sustainability
drives our SHE committees and networks, which implement robust operating procedures under
INEOS Group Guidance Notes. The precautionary principle is a key part of our management
approach to ensure that we avoid harm towards human health and the natural environment
and aim to continuously reduce our levels of emissions to soil, air, and water.
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To make our approach clear, we have summarised our safety philosophy into what we call the
INEOS 20 Principles, which address the safety of both people and plant operations.
Behavioural Safety Principles Process Safety Principles
1 We believe all incidents and injuries can
be prevented. 1 The asset operating manager is responsible for
its overall integrity.
2 Everyone’s first responsibility is to ensure
they work safely. 2 The asset engineers are responsible for maintaining the asset
and protective systems integrity.
3 Everyone has the duty to stop work if they feel the
situation is unsafe. 3 The responsibilities in the organisation for defining and maintaining
the correct operating envelopes must be clear.
4 The expectations and standards are the same for
everyone on the site. 4 Operating procedures and envelopes must be observed.
Deviations must be reported and investigated.
5 Rules and procedures must be observed
and respected. 5 Any changes must be properly risk assessed and subjected
to MOC procedures.
6 We should look out for each other’s safety and
unsafe situations. 6 Process hazards are systematically identified, risk assessed,
reviewed and managed.
7 All injuries and incidents / near misses must be reported
and investigated. 7 All assets must be subject to periodic inspection designed to ensure
their integrity and the reliability of their protective systems.
8 Risk assessment must be carried out prior to, during and
on completion of work. 8 Operations must always place the safe operation or shutdown
of the asset ahead of production.
9 All team leaders have a special responsibility for promoting
and upholding these principles. 9 When in doubt the asset must always be taken
to its safest state.
10 We must always work within the limit of our
competency and training. 10 We have emergency plans based on assessed risks
which are regularly tested.
Performance against these principles is audited regularly on every INEOS site.
Opportunities for improvement are logged and actioned in short-term and longer-term plans.
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These principles are supplemented by immediately suspended from INEOS
our Life Saving Rules, set out in one property pending an investigation.
of the INEOS Group Guidance Notes If the person is found to have
(IGGNs). These are mandatory rules intentionally acted with negligence,
and must never be broken. they are automatically dismissed
from INEOS employment,
whether they are an
Life Saving Rules employee or a third-
party worker.
1 No consumption or being under the influence
of alcohol or drugs on company property. We also have a 'near miss'
2
reporting system, which
No smoking outside dedicated
is actively encouraged
smoking areas.
across all businesses,
3 No work on live equipment/machines to
commence without authorisation.
sites and employees,
designed to identify, report
and learn from issues or cover, for example, rules for permits
4 Safety critical devices/interlocks must not be
disabled or overridden without authorisation.
circumstances that could
lead to unsafe conditions.
to work, equipment inspection, and
change management.
Huge improvements
have been made over
5 Persons working at height must use proper
fall protection. Across all our sites,
we invest in continuous
All employees have access to
the IGGNs through company
the years, as can be
seen by the safety
6 No entry to confined space without
authorisation and gas test.
improvement of
infrastructure and the
intranets. Learning from any
incident is communicated across performance, but there
the company through a system
7
working environment
Lifting/hoisting: no unauthorised person
and we audit standards of alerts. Businesses apply
are a few critical
to enter the defined danger zone where activities that are so
periodically. the guidelines in line with their
objects can fall.
operational needs and configuration. important that any
Although individual Each year, site managers and
These seven simple but crucial life- businesses take full responsibility for operations directors sign off the breach will result in
saving rules were put in place to their own overall operation, INEOS Letters of Assurance for each of instant dismissal.
make every effort to avoid safety and applies common standards and their manufacturing sites.
health incidents. practices across safety, health and
These are the life
environmental performance. These IGGNs meet and exceed ISO saving rules.
Anyone found to be breaking any are set out in more than 30 INEOS health and safety standards
of these INEOS Group rules is Group Guidance Notes (IGGNs), which across the company. JEFF SEED
Group SHE Director
INEOS Group
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2.1.1 INEOS' health and safety performance
Over the past decade, the INEOS industries. Nevertheless, we designed to secure containment of
approach to safety has resulted in a are constantly striving to better this. all products and raw materials. The
fivefold decrease in the injury rate Our target is to achieve a zero injury loss of containment of any materials
among employees and contractors. rate and make every working day is extremely rare but each has a
When it comes to safety, health and injury free. level that is legally reportable to
environment, we treat employees and the authorities. We closely monitor
contractors alike, which is why we Safe handling and containment of all systems and we have internal
report on their combined performance our chemicals and products is of reporting systems that trigger
when working on our sites. In 2020 our critical importance to us. To monitor full internal investigation and
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health our performance, we have developed reporting where there is any loss
Administration) recordable injury a measure to give us early warning of containment that is 10% of the
rate of 0.17 injuries per 200,000 hours of any risks and opportunities to reportable level. We call these
worked for employees and contractors improve. Each of the materials we LOC 10’s.
combined is “best in class” in our use has a maximum legally permitted
industry. level at which its leakage into the
1.2 1.13
By sustained focus and continuous
environment is tolerated. However, improvement, over the last eight
World Class
According to OSHA data in the US, this
is five times lower than the industry
average and over 10 times lower
leakage of materials to 1.0
extremely rare.
that level
0.8
is
0.91years we have reduced the frequency
0.79
of these minor losses by over a
0.66 0.66
factor of four. Additionally, in 2020,
0.15
0.6 0.52
than the average seen in the utilities, Our processes, operating procedures zero fatalities were reported across
0.40 0.42
all INEOS sites. 0.32 0.23
0.4
construction and other manufacturing and working practices are all
0.20 0.16 0.17
0.2
INEOS Safety Performance INEOS
0.0
2008 Environmental
2009 2010 2011 2012 Measure
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
OSHA Recordable Rate per 200,000 hrs LOC 10
Employees + Contractors OSHA Recordable Rate per 200,000 hrs
1.2 1.13 200
179
World Class
0.15
180
1.0
0.91 160 153
0.79 140
137
0.8
0.66 0.66 120
0.6 0.52 100
87
0.40 0.42 80 77
0.4 0.32 60 54
0.23 0.20
0.2 0.16 0.17 40
20
0.0 0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
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2.1.2 Responsible care and product stewardship 2.1.3 Compliance with REACH
Over and above our own SHE rules safeguarding people and the In line with its SHE culture, INEOS • Hazard identification systems
and guidelines, INEOS is a signatory to environment, and working towards is committed to fulfilling the that take advantage of available
the International Council of Chemical sustainable solutions through our REACH (Registration, Evaluation, information.
Associations’ (ICCA) Responsible Care value chain. Authorisation and Restriction of
Global Charter. Chemicals) obligations. They ensure • Risk-based process for identifying,
By following the guidelines and that companies understanding and prioritising
Signing the charter is part of our measures of Responsible Care® manage the risks concerns and managing chemicals
commitment to strengthening we commit to safely conducting associated with in commerce.
chemicals management systems, our business in an ethical and their products and
• Risk reduction measures, including
environmentally responsible provide customers
limitations on use or even phase-
manner and providing the with the information
outs of specific uses of chemicals
foundation for development and they need to handle
where unacceptable risks are not
capital investments. them in a safe and
otherwise manageable in a manner
sustainable way.
that is appropriate for the risks
INEOS also adopts a
and mindful of the benefits of a
comprehensive approach to INEOS often goes beyond REACH
particular chemical in the context
product stewardship, so that in the stewardship we apply to
of its use.
our products enter and move our products across all markets.
along the supply chain to the The INEOS approach to product • Transparent flow of information
customer in a safe and ethical stewardship is managed by a throughout the value chain
manner. We work with our company-wide REACH network and (e.g. suppliers, manufacturers,
customers to ensure they have includes the following: customers, waste vendors, etc.), so
the information, procedures and that manufacturers and users can
facilities to receive, store, and • A global management system
understand and manage risk and
use products safely. to deliver excellence in product
provide meaningful and relevant
stewardship and meet required
information to their respective
We are also working towards local, regional and business-
stakeholders.
implementing our very own specific standards.
INEOS Supplier Code of Conduct • Public availability of hazard,
INEOS
• Continual improvement of products
(SCoC). A procurement team exposure and risk information.
to avoid potential problems
12TH MARCH 2015
has been pulled together across
before they become human or
all businesses to ensure global
environmental hazards.
coverage. Our SCoC will be
discussed in detail in the
next sustainability report.
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Case study: Product stewardship efforts pay off
INEOS Nitriles is a good example together to be sure deliveries can be must use approved logistics service developments in safety. These
of the way INEOS approaches product safely received, stored and handled. providers. We also audit safety conferences are held at the
stewardship across the Group. standards at all the major transport request of sales representatives
The business carries out a Our safe handling guides and training hubs that our products pass from any country.
comprehensive technical and safety videos help customers maintain the through, such as ports, terminals
audit of each potential customer highest safety standards and our and warehouses. During such events, customers
before deliveries commence. specialist technical teams are on hand can be invited to take a tour of the
to offer advice and support. INEOS Nitriles also holds product nearby INEOS facility to see safety
This check ensures that equipment, stewardship conferences in the US work in action, therefore adding
safety protocols and procedures meet To ensure safe transport of our and in Europe, bringing customers real value to our ongoing partnership
our stringent standards, and we work products, all Nitriles customers together to review the latest with them.
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INEOS is a signatory of Operation The 6 commitments
Clean Sweep (OCS) a voluntary of OCS in Europe
stewardship programme of the
Plastics Industry Association By signing the European OCS
(PLASTICS) and the American pledges, each pellet-handling
Chemistry Council. company recognises the importance
of preventing spillages into the
environment and commits to the
INEOS applies this commitment
following six actions:
to achieve zero pellet, flake and
powder loss across its sites and 1. improve worksite set-up to
supply chain. INEOS is committed prevent and address spills,
to keeping this material out of the
marine environment. 2. create and publish internal
procedures to achieve zero
industrial plastic material loss,
Actions are taken across our
polymer plants to prevent pellet 3. provide employee training
loss on all our sites, especially in and accountability for spill
wastewater streams. prevention, containment,
clean-up and disposal,
INEOS continuously improves its 4. audit performance regularly,
performance by installing pellet
containment measures such as filters, 5. comply with all applicable state
water separators, extractors, air and local regulations governing
blowers, and rumble strips. It also industrial plastics containment,
demands training of truck drivers 6. encourage partners (contractors,
and hauliers and includes clauses in transporters, distributors, etc.)
supply chain contracts to commit to to pursue the same goals.
the Clean Sweep principles.
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2.1.4 Water management and use
INEOS ensures that water sourcing,
treatment and discharge complies
with international and local regulations Total water withdrawal: 968 million m3
and has extensive measures in place
to monitor, manage and minimise surface water groundwater seawater 3rd party water
water use. This protects the natural 357 Mm3 (37%) 98 Mm3 (10%) 405 Mm3 (42%) 108 Mm3 (11%)
environment and helps secure
the safety, health and wellbeing
of our employees and people who
live and work close to our sites.
We report on process and cooling
water. By definition, process water
reuse, consumption & losses:
comes into contact with our product 176 Mm3
and can be either reused or sent to an (total withdrawal – total discharge)
on-site or off-site wastewater treatment
facility. Cooling water does not come
into direct contact with the product;
therefore, no organic contamination
occurs. If a separate discharge point
exists, it can be released directly
into a river or sea, without further
treatment by a wastewater facility. surface drainage ground reservoirs to sea to 3rd parties
Regardless of regional differences, 326 Mm3 (41%) 7 Mm3 (1%) 430 Mm3 (54%) 29 Mm3 (4%)
the use and discharge of process
and cooling water are strictly
monitored by quantity and quality.
Total water discharge: 792 million m3
Water withdrawal and discharge are
heavily regulated, and it is anticipated • We track our water footprint and • We investigate and implement Several measures, such as closed-
that requirements will become even implement best practice, such as opportunities to treat and loop water systems and procedures to
stricter as policymakers seek to recycling water in closed cooling reuse wastewater on-site. reuse process water or condensates
address chemicals in the environment systems, harvesting rainwater, Where this is not possible, we onsite or at neighbouring production
as well as global water scarcity. We using seawater, and recovering send wastewater to an external plants, are standard practice at
closely monitor data from all INEOS solvents from wastewater. wastewater treatment facility or INEOS sites.
production sites to optimise our seek industrial symbiosis.
water strategy.
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Monitoring and preventing To prevent groundwater • other water reduction examples
groundwater contamination contamination, strict measures include the use of reverse osmosis
Local and national regulations on are in place at all INEOS sites. for make-up water in cooling
groundwater contamination are strictly water systems (Doel, Belgium),
For example: reduction of cooling water by
followed across all INEOS sites.
• installing storage tanks and optimising the osmosis plant
For example: loading/unloading facilities (Rosignano, Italy) and substituting
in bunds, water jets (Marl, Germany).
• at our sites in Germany an initial
state report (AZB) has to be • using impervious floors, kerbing Wastewater reuse
prepared in accordance with the and bunding,
European Industrial Emissions INEOS is working to reduce its water
• building process units on concrete footprint, contributing to responsible
Directive (IED), to define the
with dedicated sewage facilities. water care. One of the most efficient
reference state of the groundwater
and assess the current state of ways of doing so is reusing process
In case of leaks, we have direct water. Due to the nature of chemical
specific substances,
actions and procedures in place. processes, wastewater is nearly
• legislation to handle hazardous Remediation is according to the rules always contaminated, but the INEOS
substances in water is in place stipulated by the authorities and in sites are optimised to cascade
to outline the actions in case of the INEOS IGGNs. wastewater streams until no further
contamination, use is possible.
• our sites in Belgium follow the Equipment and technology upgrades
Flemish legislation which requires For example:
Reducing water consumption is one of
the monitoring of groundwater on INEOS' targets as an essential element • purifying process water in
a regular basis, in the design and retrofit of our plants. the ethanol recovery and recycling
• our US sites, groundwater back into other processes
monitoring is performed to detect For example: (Hull, UK),
any potential contamination issue • in Hull (UK), one major water • minimising wastewater treatment
if a site has a permitted disposal consumer is the cooling tower. by recycling process water
facility on-site. An online system has been put in (Doel, Belgium),
place to analyse the composition
• caustic soda dilution using
of the product and minimise the
wastewater (Gladbeck, Germany),
blowdown in the cooling tower,
• feeding process purge water into
cooling towers (Feluy, Belgium).
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