integration of ESG and R&D innovation

At Ashland, innovation doesn’t just happen. Our new to the world technology platforms are the result of deep collaborations between our commercial business units, operations, research and development, and our suppliers and customers worldwide. Through these collaborations and our deep innovation pipeline, we’re enabling endless possibilities to reimagine and reinvent.

Performance is paramount and with proactive consideration for environmental, social and governance (ESG), Ashland is innovating with a purpose. Responsibly solving for a better world is at the heart of our research and development team's work, while we tackle superior and differentiated performance, and a range of challenges including climate change, deglobalization, circularity, biodegradation and energy transition.

Within R&D centers in every corner of the globe, Ashland employees understand that every solution must consider the unique needs of each customer, culture, and consumer market. Whether it is a more durable architectural coating, a sustainably harvested raw material for cosmetics or a vital ingredient in a much-needed medicine, our focus is always on expanding the possibilities of science to create a more livable and sustainable world.

R&D targets

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scaling technology platforms

enabling value chain transformation
passing scope 3 emissions savings on to customers

commercial solutions
offering sustainable solutions* which may provide a broad range of customer benefits

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importance of ESG and R&D innovation integration from our leaders

 

 

 

 

 

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