Scientific invention, innovation and discovery. Each speaks to the endless possibilities of humankind to improve the quality of life on Earth.

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 muchneeded medicine, our focus is always on expanding the possibilities of science to create a more livable and sustainable world. 

This ESG report is a snapshot of our broader efforts to shift the focus of innovation in ways that extend beyond our walls, up and down the value chain. Our sciencebased targets, materiality assessments, and long-range plans acknowledge and embrace innovation inside and outside the lab and inside and outside of Ashland. That deeper collaboration with suppliers, partners and customers has fueled both the accomplishments captured in this report and those yet to be achieved.