DyStar releases 2024 – 2025 Integrated Sustainability Report

DyStar, a leading specialty chemical company with a heritage of more than a century in product development and innovation, today announced the release of its 2024 – 2025 Annual Integrated Sustainability Report. The report reaffirms DyStar’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, highlighting key progress in environmental responsibility and detailing the impact of optimizing its global manufacturing footprint.

Despite the challenges posed by the optimisation of manufacturing facilities and increased production volumes driven by rising demand, the report outlines key milestones achieved over the past year compared to the 2011 baseline.

Environmental Highlights

• GHG Intensity: DyStar maintained strong control over greenhouse gas intensity despite changes in manufacturing layout. Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled 42.96 thousand tCO2e — a 67% reduction in absolute emissions.
• Wastewater Management in Production: Site-level initiatives reduced wastewater production intensity to 7.64 m³ per ton of production, marking a 58% decrease.
• Energy Consumption: Energy intensity dropped to 9.67 GJ per ton of production—a 3% reduction—driven by increased use of renewable energy and successful implementation of energy-saving initiatives.
• Sustainable Procurement: Zero cases of non-compliance were reported regarding product and service information, including labelling. Additionally, 45% of packaging materials were recycled, lowering intensity levels.

Social Impact

• Diversity: Women hold 31% of management roles.
• Workplace Health and Safety: Zero workplace fatalities and work-related ill health reported.
• Community Engagement: DyStar contributed USD 180,000 to community initiatives.

Governance Achievements 

• Ethic and Compliance: Zero cases reported on corruption, anti-competitive behaviour, or violations of anti-trust and monopoly laws.
• Data Privacy: Zero cases reported on customer data loss or breaches of privacy, and no complaints were received from external parties or regulatory bodies.

“Our latest report reflects DyStar Group’s steadfast commitment to advancing environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and sound governance,” said Mr. Xu Yalin, Managing Director and President of DyStar Group. “As a responsible leader in the chemical and textile supply chain, DyStar firmly believes in bridging responsibility with innovation – delivering high-performance products and solutions that meet the evolving demands of our industry. We remain focused on shaping a sustainable future through meaningful collaboration and active stakeholder engagement.”

The performance report further reinforces DyStar’s continued efforts to accelerate climate action while navigating the challenges of climate impact across its global operations. In pursuit of its 2025 targets, DyStar continues to adapt to an increasingly complex and volatile regulatory landscape. The organisation remains committed to sustainability—driving strategic business decisions and fostering impactful dialogue with stakeholders. As DyStar prepares to finalize our 2030 targets, it will continue to prioritize production efficiency and the optimization of our manufacturing footprint (MFO).

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ALCHEMPro News Desk (HU)