FY 2018 CSR website Site Reports > Zeon Chemicals L.P.

Zeon Chemicals L.P. (ZCLP)
Company Profile
Business Description
Manufacture and sales of synthetic rubbers, sales of other Zeon Groupproducts
・Manufactured and sold products: Acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, acrylicrubber, hydrogenated nitrile rubber, epichlorohydrin rubber,
Zeotherm®

Kentucky Plant

・Sold products: Cyclo olefin polymer, styrene isoprene block copolymer,
RIM (reaction injection molding) products, electronics materials
Established in 1989 from the purchase of the elastomer division of BF Goodrich Chemical Companycombined with the new Zeon HNBR facility constructed the same year in Pasadena, Texas. The company
operates mainly in North America, and is also expanding business in South America from the subsidiary
Zeon do Brasil Ltda.
LocationsLouisville, Kentucky; Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Pasadena, Texas
Subsidiary
Zeon do Brasil Ltda

Company Policy (Executive Message)
Hello, my name is Bob Barlow. I am privileged to serve as President andCEO of Zeon Chemicals L.P., with responsibility for sales of Zeon
manufactured products in the Americas. The ZCLP theme for 2017 is: “NOWIS THE TIME.” We believe that in the year 2017, ZCLP is positioned toachieve successful commercial launches of new products, realize sales
expansion plans according to the SZ-20 Plan, finalize new product andPresident and CEO
process developments, and consolidate efficiency improvements in theBob Barlow
plants. In previous years, ZCLP has put in place the systems and resources
to demonstrate leadership in the world marketplace. My challenge to ZCLP members is for 2017 to be theyear when ZCLP fully delivers planned results in the following areas.
・R&D: ZCLP is recognized as a technical leader with fast and effective R&D and applications developmentthat anticipates what the market needs are.
・Production: All North American plants are running at full capacity and efficiency with competitive cost
structures and supply chains.In addition, ZCLP is recognized as safety and quality leader with zero
OSHA Recordables, Zero Customer Complaints, and superior environmental performance.
・Sales and Ｍarketing: ZCLP has fully functioning Zeon sales and marketing operations in the U.S.,
Mexico, and Brazil, leading full commercial integration with the rest of Zeon Group.
-1-FY 2018 CSR website Site Reports > Zeon Chemicals L.P.

Safety Initiatives
PolicyZCLP’s safety policy is to achieve safety excellence with zero OSHA recordable injuries.
Specific Initiatives
During the annual safety awards ceremony for Zeon Group facilities held in Tokyo this year, two ZCLP
facilities were recognized for their performance in 2017; the Mississippi Plant and Texas Plant had zeroaccidents. This level of performance is a result of the emphasis that company policy places on building asuperior safety culture, which has been embraced by the workers in these locations.

Environmental Impact Reductions
PolicyZCLP’s mission is to be a good neighbor in the neighborhoods in which we operate through superior
environmental performance.
Specific Initiatives
Examples of environmental initiatives implemented by ZCLP in 2017 include measures to reduce the risk ofwastewater emissions exceeding specified thresholds, to prevent spills, and to combat odors. Our
Kentucky Plant has devised and instituted a pH regulation system, which has succeeded in reducing therisk of wastewater that exceeds specified threshold values being discharged. We have also implemented
training in spill prevention, and have relaunched the “Walk the Line”* awareness-raising campaign. The aimof this campaign is to reinforce operatives’ awareness of the need to reduce errors in transport operations,which can lead to noticeable spills and production losses, by making sure they are aware of the locations oflines and valves and by checking levels in containers. With regard to measures taken to combat odors, theodor reduction team meets once every two weeks; the team has updated data on complaints from the local
community, implemented surveys of odor sources, and examined strategies for bringing odor under control.
*i.e. Living an upright life and taking responsibilty for your actions.

Environmental Data＊”0” indicates less than 0.5 tons, and “0.0” indicates less than 0.05 tons

Kentucky Plant
Substances
No. of substances
subject to the Consumption (tons)
PRTR Act
Emissions (tons)

FY 2013

FY 2014

FY 2015

FY 2016

FY 2017877

7

7

14,927

16,202

15,376

13,757

19,796

20

1021

8

14

505

344

532

551

587

478

332

526

539

568

957

1,014

685

722

779

31,741
9,820

33,57011,01732,32910,32331,368
9,755

32,107
10,219Industrial
waste

Amount generated before
compacting (tons)
Amount sent to landfills(tons)
Water resource consumption (1,000 m 3)
(industrial water + groundwater + waterworks)

CO2 emissions (tons)
Energy consumption (crude oil equivalent, kL)-2-FY 2018 CSR website Site Reports > Zeon Chemicals L.P.

Texas Plant
Substances
subject to thePRTR Act
Industrial
waste

No. of substances
Consumption (tons)
Emissions (tons)
Amount generated before
compacting (tons)
Amount sent to landfills(tons)
Water resource consumption (1,000 m3)

FY 2013000

FY 2014000FY 2015
000FY 2016
000

FY 20170004736414238

2.2

3.0

1.6

1.00.8226252

188

228

261

10,0592,490

10,712
3,150

10,520
3,099

9,651
2,837

11,1653,306

FY 2013

FY 2014

FY 2015

FY 2016

FY 2017

333

3

3

4,933

5,125

4,298

4,367

4,735

48

71

61

58

68

44

4297

128

93

44

4297

128

93

142

132

166

124

157

17,133
7,122

16,045
6,452

14,777
5,999

13,923
5,624

14,853
6,087(industrial water + groundwater + waterworks)

CO2 emissions (tons)
Energy consumption (crude oil equivalent, kL)
Mississippi Plant
Substances
No. of substances
subject to the Consumption (tons)
PRTR Act
Emissions (tons)
Industrial
waste

Amount generated before
compacting (tons)
Amount sent to landfills(tons)
Water resource consumption (1,000 m 3)
(industrial water + groundwater + waterworks)

CO2 emissions (tons)
Energy consumption (crude oil equivalent, kL)

Relationship with the Local Community
ZCLP’s mission statement says that we will surpass the expectations of the community through world-class
innovation and excellence in all of our activities. ZCLP employees have a concern for the community which
is focused primarily on doing what we can do to improve opportunities for the less fortunate, primarily
school-aged children. They are the future of our world.
Specific Initiatives
1. Donations to charities
In FY 2017, following a suggestion from the Riverport Warehouse team, ZCLP made a donation to theDisabled American Veterans (DAV) charity. The aim of the DAV is to make it possible for veterans to enjoy
as high a quality of life as possible, and to enjoy both self-respect and respect from others. To raise moneyfor the donation, ZCLP employees took part in the Kentucky Derby Festival Great Bed Races for the firsttime. ZCLP’s maintenance team created a bed-type racing car modeled on the Space Shuttle, andsucceeded in achieving a great performance in the Races.
ZCLP’s Charity Committee also raised over US$11,000 for donation to the DAV through the holding of thetraditional Holiday Raffle, Silent Auction and Santa Contest. Donations were also made to help Texas Plant
employees who had been badly affected by Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

-3-FY 2018 CSR website Site Reports > Zeon Chemicals L.P.

The Great Bed Races at the Kentucky Derby Festival

2. Support for neighboring elementary school
ZCLOP employees continued their long-standing support for
the neighboring Cane Run Elementary School by once
again donating Chrismas gift bags containing healthy treats,
as well as school supplies.

Visiting the elementary school as Santa Claus to deliver gift bags

-4-