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Where arewE Today?

This is putting pressure on the industry from various directions. The cost of raw materials has long been on the rise and continuous efforts are being made to use fewer raw materials as well as less energy. Improvements in performance efficiency offer companies an opportunity to redress the balance while keeping costs down.

At the same time, the focus on health and wellness has put the spotlight on natural products. Consumers today are increasingly demanding responsibly produced products using natural ingredients and that also means tougher legal and regulatory requirements. Using sustainably manufactured products represents a longer-term investment, but one that can help companies gain a competitive edge.

Change and challenge characterize the pace of life today. The world population is growing and the implications of the planets limited resources are hitting home at every level from the political and economic to the personal.

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How Clariant approachES SuSTainabiliTy

clariants environmental goals for 20201

Sustainability at Clariant is an integral part of the companys corporate strategy. Clariants Sustainability Policy actively addresses the needs of its customers, shareholders and employees as well as those of the environment and society. Through its Sustainability Council, Clariant ensures that the companys activities are developed sustainably.

Clariant has not limited itself to compliance with legal requirements, but goes far beyond, participating in various sustainability programs as well as committing itself to ambitious goals under the Global Responsible Care Charter and the Global Product Strategy. Clariants certified management system forms the basis of the companys documented structural framework and complies with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and Responsible Care.

Transparency is central and Clariants annual Sustainability Report reports on the companys projects, measures, performance and achievements.

continuous improvement while striving for excellence are key to clariants offering.

In line with Clariants goals of continuous improvement and excellence, the EcoTain label represents Clariants sustainability efforts at the product level. Developed by Clariant experts, it complements the companys efforts and programs in other areas that include environmental performance, sustainable innovation, people excellence and community projects.

A holistic approach expressed in a four-phase life cycle, EcoTain provides a means of assessing and understanding the ecological, economic and social impact of Clariants products and business activities over the entire value chain. From the initial chemical design all the way through the product life cycle to recycling and waste disposal, EcoTain supports sustainable technologies and processes for safer chemical products.

At the heart of EcoTain is the aim to protect human, environmental and ecological health without compromising the performance and efficiency of any of its products.

Human health: human safety is a central consideration and we take every care to help protect human health and wellbeing during the development and manufacture of our products as well as in their use.

Environmental protection: we help protect the climate and environment by continuously reducing the footprint left by our activities.

Conservation of resources: we know that the earth offers only limited resources so we make wise choices. Raw materials are selected responsibly and processed as efficiently as possible.

Performance & efficiency: we believe our customers deserve sustainable products that deliver excellent performance.

Cut energy consumption by

30%

Decrease direct and indirect emissions of greenhouse gases by

35%

Reduce water usage by

25%

Reduce direct CO2 emissions by

45%

Reduce volume of waste by

45%

Reduce volume of effluents by 40%

What is EcoTain?

EcoTain valuES

1 Targeted reductions based on benchmark reference values established for the year 2005. Absolute values can be found in the Clariant Sustainability Report.

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The EcoTain lifE cyclE

Sustainable design Sustainable thinking starts in the development stage of a product with its design. Our aim is to develop efficient products based on safer ingredients while maximizing use of renewable raw materials.

responsible processIt continues with the implementation of a responsible process. Sustainable production means safer processes with less impact on the environment that help to conserve resources. During this phase, we aim to improve the efficiency of chemical processes during production.

Safe & Efficient use The third stage of the EcoTain life cycle focuses on safer and efficient use, with the spotlight on advantages and benefits during formulation and final application. Not only should products fulfill their designated purpose, but they should also contribute to improving end-product performance and be safe in any given application.

Eco integrationThe last stage of the EcoTain life cycle is eco-integration product disposal and the impact it has on the environment. First we look at minimizing waste, then we ensure that if possible waste products are recycled according to environmentally benign principles. The environmental properties of our products are continuously scrutinized and improved.

Eco inTEgraTion

Safe & Efficient uSE

Responsible procESS

Sustainable dESign

In its four-step life cycle, EcoTain shows how it is possible to integrate the principles and ethics of sustainability into business activities according to measurable criteria.

Below are just some of the criteria that contribute to defining the EcoTain label at Clariant. The criteria apply selectively, depending on the product and the process. For a product to be awarded the EcoTain label by Clariant, it should present benefits at every phase of its life cycle. And naturally it is Clariants aim to ensure that the maximum of criteria come into play in order to live up to our goal of sustainable innovation.

EcoTain lifE cyclE criTEria

Sustainable dESign

Eco inTEgraTion

Responsible procESS

Safe & EfficientuSE

Friendly, non-hazardous material, No substances of concern2, Use of renewable feedstocks3, Non animal-based raw materials4 or Raw materials from certified

sources5

Improved human tox profile7, No skin or eye irritation, Reduced formulation complexity

due to multi-functionality,

Reduced handling effort, For cold processable formulations4, Increased formulation efficiency8, Compatible with ecolabel criteria9 or Suitable to replace undesired

substances in formulation10

Improved environmental profile11, Reduced effect on aquatic

environment,

Biodegradable12, Low/no release of volatile organic

compounds or

Recycling solutions

Yield efficient production, Reduced waste generation, Energy and water efficient

production,

Certified for safety and quality6 or Reduced transport due to multiple

production sites all over the world

2 End-market specific, e.g. free of gene-modified organisms for cosmetic ingredients, free of nonyl phenol for inerts and adjuvants for agrochemicals, free of boron and diethanolamine for lubricant additives 3 Bio-based content measured by the Renewable Carbon Index (RCI). The RCI defines the share of renewable carbons within the molecule 4 Valid for cosmetic ingredients 5 For example RSPO (Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil) 6 ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System, OHSAS 18001: 2007 Occupational Health and Safety Assessment System, ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management System. Further certificates such as ISO 22716:2007 Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practice apply selectively

7 No human hazard label according to Globally Harmonized System (GHS) 8 Ingredients boosting performance/efficacy of formulation through properties such as being efficient at low concentrates, increasing efficacy of active ingredient, reducing number and/or volume of other formulants or increasing life-time of formulation 9 For example Ecocert, European Ecoflower, Nordic Swan, Blue Angel 10 End-market specific, e.g. free of silicones, sulphate or preservatives for cosmetic ingredients, free of tallow amine ethoxylates for inerts and adjuvants for agrochemicals 11 No environmental hazard label according to Globally Harmonized System (GHS) 12 According to OECD standards

How to apply the general idea of the EcoTain lifE cyclE?

SuSTainablE dESign Synergen GL 5 adjuvant for agrochemicals

SafE & EfficiEnT uSE Texcare SRA 300 F soil release polymer for laundry detergents

Eco inTEgraTion Recycling concept for aircraft de-icing fluids, e.g. Safewing MP I 1938 ECO

rESponSiblE procESS Hostacerin SFO emulsifier for cosmetics

Friendly, non-hazardous material Free of nonyl phenol ethoxylates Based on polyglycerol ester and

coconut fatty acids

Bio-based content ca. 95%

Saving resources due to adjuvant effect

Maximized use of renewable resources

More safety for plant, farmer and consumer thanks to benign product profile

Improved human tox profile, no skin or eye irritation

Highly efficient at low concentrates and suitable for compact detergents

Anti-graying due to easy stain removal, also at low temperature wash (30C)

Increases the efficacy of the detergent and helps to reduce the active content (volume of surfactant)

Maximized human safety

Easy and safe handling

Efficiency increase in end-application helps to save resources (detergent, water, energy)

De-icing fluid is readily biodegradable (100% in 10 days at 8C according to OECD 301E)

Collection & treatment of the run-off 60%-70% less waste due to the re-use

of de-icing fluid

Reduced CO2 emission at airport

Reduced impact on the environment

Improved environmental fate of the product

Avoidance and reduction of waste

Saving resources due to reduced need of new material

Reduced energy consumption due to low temperature reaction/one-step process

No by-products or waste due to 100% yield efficiency

Safety & Quality certified: - ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System - OHSAS 18001: 2007 Occupational Health and Safety Assessment System - ISO 22716:2007 Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) - ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management System

Efficient conversion of employed resources

Reduced emission of greenhouse gases, effluents and waste

Maximized safety for coworkers and environment

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How does EcoTain bEnEfiT you?

The market is changing and sustainable products and processes are increasingly an integral requirement of the value chain. Many of our customers are already involved in sustainable initiatives and we are proud that through EcoTain we can meet their needs by providing the required ingredients backed by documented, sustainable processes and technologies.

Not only do our EcoTain-approved products meet stringent regulatory requirements, but they also contribute to your business success by delivering higher efficiency. This brings you closer to your sustainability targets in the knowledge that you are doing business responsibly to the benefit of the planet.

Through EcoTain, the innovative and effective solutions we offer will help you gain a valuable competitive advantage.

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