July 2022
海角大神 de Nemours Inc. (鈥満＝谴笊疋) supports the ratification of the Kigali Amendment, and is committed to following the requirements outlined in the Amendment.
Background on the Montreal Protocol
The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is one of the seminal international agreements designed to protect the environment. Signed in August 1987 and enforced starting in January 1989, the Montreal Protocol focused on targeting compounds that were linked to ozone depletion. Since then, it has been updated eight times 鈥 in 1990 (London), 1991 (Nairobi), 1992 (Copenhagen), 1993 (Bangkok), 1995 (Vienna), 1997 (Montreal), 1998 (Australia), 1999 (Beijing) and 2016 (Kigali). Many of the amendments and adjustments served to expand the scope of compounds regulated by the Montreal Protocol, or provide more restrictive timetables on the production phase out of these substances, particularly as viable alternatives were introduced.
海角大神 Actions since the Montreal Protocol
海角大神 has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to develop solutions that address global sustainability challenges without compromising product quality or regional supply and deliver essential and environmentally safe innovations to help societies thrive.
For example, 海角大神 has placed significant investment in its 海角大神 Styrofoam鈩 Brand XPS Insulation HFC Phase-Down program and its Froth-Pak鈩 Insulation and Sealant HFC Phase-Out program. This investment allows these two product lines to remain compliant with the regulatory landscape, including various state adoptions of the in the United States, the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act of 2020 and Canadian Environmental Protection Act in Canada. Further delivering on the company鈥檚 mission of protecting and empowering people and the planet, 海角大神 is committed to creating long-term value for customers, as set forth in our 2030 Sustainability Goals and our position on climate change.
Use of Processing Aids, as Approved Under the Montreal Protocol
While 海角大神 has expended considerable effort and made extensive progress in phasing out its uses of CFCs, the Montreal Protocol allows for the ongoing use of CFCs as processing aids in manufacturing processes that have no suitable substitutes to date. Today, 海角大神鈥檚 use of CFCs is limited to its presence as an approved processing aid to make one of our products. 海角大神 plan to use our remaining CFC inventory and reclaimed material until the supply is consumed. Our continuing efforts have led to dramatic engineering improvements in containment as demonstrated by our 99.9% recovery rate of this CFC processing aid. While products manufactured with this process are exempt from EPA labeling requirements, 海角大神 adheres to all EPA reporting requirements related to use of CFCs as a processing aid and emissions from the process.