FY2021 Site Reports > Zeon Chemicals L.P. (ZCLP)

Zeon Chemicals L.P. (ZCLP)
Company Profile
Business Description
Manufacture and sales of synthetic rubbers, sales of other Zeon Group products
・ Manufactured and sold products: Acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, acrylic rubber,hydrogenated nitrile rubber, epichlorohydrin rubber, Zeotherm ®
・Sold products: Cyclo olefin polymer, styrene isoprene block copolymer, RIM (reactioninjection molding) products, electronics materials
Established in 1989 from the purchase of the elastomer division of BF Goodrich
Chemical Company combined with the new Zeon HNBR facility constructed the same yearin Pasadena, Texas. The company operates mainly in North America, and is also
expanding business in South America from the subsidiary Zeon do Brasil Ltda.

Kentucky Plant

LocationsLouisville, Kentucky; Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Pasadena, Texas
Subsidiary
Zeon do Brasil Ltda

No. of Employees
As of March 31, 2020: 303

Company Policy (Executive Message)
Hello, my name is Michael Recchio. I am President and CEO of Zeon Chemicals, LP, withresponsibility for sales of Zeon manufactured products in the Americas. 2020 was a difficultyear for ZCLP; with the global pandemic effecting sales, we missed our budget for the year
but did manage to make an operational profit of $4.5 Million in 2020. My message to eachZCLP employee in 2021 is: “We believe in RESPECT, that starts with Relationships andends with Trust.” My challenge to ZCLP members in 2021 is to rebuild relationships witheach other and with customer in the face of this pandemic for a strong future.
The Pandemic is still strong, so we must rely on each other for strength. Learning newmodes of communication to maintain relationships and build new relationships is critical toour future. The ability to connect by video is allowing more frequent discussions but cannot
President and CEO Michael Recchio
replace the need for in person discussions. Finding the right balance of remote vs in office
work will be a challenge of 2021.
The 2020 travel and supply restrictions have provided us with a unique opportunity to change the way we do business andimagine what Zeon can be in 2030. Making Zeon into the company we want it to be will rely on refreshing our business andfocusing on what each team member can do. A healthy and productive workforce will drive the Power of Brand Zeon into thefuture.
ZCLP as part of Zeon Corporation needs to continue to build our relationships globally, so we can work to elevate Zeon’s
goals for the future in the Americas.

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Safety Initiatives
PolicyZCLP’s safety policy is to achieve safety excellence with zero OSHA Recordable injuries.
Specific Initiatives
ZCLP won a Safety Award from ARPM for our Riverport and Texas employee’s achieving1 year of no recordable injuries.

Environmental Impact Reductions
PolicyZCLP’s mission is to be a good neighbor in the neighborhoods in which we operate through superior environmentalperformance.
Specific Initiatives
ZCLP’s recycling program reduced paper waste by almost 19 MT in 2020, the equivalentof 180 trees.
Environmental Data＊”0” indicates less than 0.5 tons, and “0.0” indicates less than 0.05 tons

Kentucky Plant

FY2016FY2018FY2019FY20207778

713,757

19,79619,151

15,967

11,760

81414

23

10551

587

671

577603539

568

655

561

592

722

779

829

722

644

CO2 emissions (tons)

31,36832,10730,87729,31027,186

Energy consumption (crude oil equivalent, kL)

9,755

10,219

9,723

7,733

8,362

Substances
subject to the
PRTR Act

Industrial waste

No. of substances

FY2017

Consumption (tons)
Emissions (tons)
Amount generated before
compacting (tons)
Amount sent to landfills(tons)

Water resource consumption (1,000 m3)(industrial water + groundwater + waterworks)

Texas Plant

FY2016FY2017FY2018FY2019FY2020No. of substances

00000Consumption (tons)

00

0

00

Emissions (tons)

00000

4238

72

38

33

1.0

0.8

33.0

5.3

4.4

228

261

258

242

227

CO2 emissions (tons)

9,651

11,165

11,494

11,567

10,283

Energy consumption (crude oil equivalent, kL)

2,837

3,306

3,398

3,417

3,074

Substances
subject to thePRTR Act

Industrial waste

Amount generated before
compacting (tons)
Amount sent to landfills(tons)

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Mississippi Plant

FY2016FY2018FY2019FY2020333

33Consumption (tons)

4,367

4,735

4,754

4,333

4,638

Emissions (tons)

5868

69

63

67

128

93

20

25

25

128

93

20

2525

124

157

116

128

128

CO2 emissions (tons)

13,923

14,853

15,93822,44921,814

Energy consumption (crude oil equivalent, kL)

5,624

6,087

6,536

9,391

9,069

Substances
subject to thePRTR Act

Industrial waste

No. of substances

FY2017

Amount generated before
compacting (tons)
Amount sent to landfills(tons)

Water resource consumption (1,000 m3)(industrial water + groundwater + waterworks)

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. During 2018, ZCLP re-branded its charity committee and renamed it Zeon’s Helping Hands.
Zeon’s Helping Hands vision is to be an organization that values andsupports employee involvement while fostering a spirit of community andgoodwill within Zeon and fulfilling our responsibility to give back to ourcommunity. Our mission is to enthusiastically serve others whilestrengthening both our corporate community and the community in which
we live.
Zeon’s Helping Hands focuses its giving and community projects on the following:1) Education
We contribute to our local youth through STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), environmental, and literacy
related educational programs, as well as work readiness programs, that inspire and prepare our youth to succeed in thefuture.
2) Community Outreach
We contribute to enhancing the welfare of our communities and neighbors by alleviating the impact of poverty, hunger, andhomelessness.
3) Health & Well-being
We contribute to our hospitals, veterans, disease-related causes and promote the healthy living of our employees andneighbors.
4) Environmental
We contribute to sustainable programs or projects that help protect our natural resources.

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Specific Initiatives
The Kentucky Dryer team selected a local charity “Camp Quality
USA Kentuckiana” as our 2020 Charity. Camp Quality serves
children with cancer and their families by providing year-roundprograms, experiences, and companionship, at no cost. Camp
Quality promotes hope and inspiration while helping children foster
life skills and develop their full potential.
To raise funds, ZCLP employees participated again in theKentucky Derby Bed Race. Led by Una Goosey and Dennis
Guernsey, this team of Zeon Employee’s raced the bed throughan obstacle course.
In addition to the bed races we had many other activities during
2020:⚫
Cane Run Elementary Back to School Event⚫
Holiday Jingle Mingle and Department Decoration⚫
Cane Run Elementary Holiday Gift Card Distribution⚫
Snacks for Donations⚫
Silent Auction
Overall, ZCLP contributed $66K to various charities during 2020.

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