Sustainability
As a specialty chemicals company whose business strategy is deeply connected to the use of raw materials from nature, we are highly sensitive to issues relating to ecology and environmental protection. And we feel an equally deep sense of responsibility toward the social, community and ethical aspects of sustainability. more
Climate protection: facing a global challenge
Climate protection and reducing emissions of greenhouse gases are high on Cognis agenda. To fulfil our commitment to emission control, we are taking comprehensive actions in our day-to-day business operations. more
24 Principles
Sustainability A to Z, the institute founded by sustainability experts Prof. Paul T. Anastas and Prof. Julie B Zimmerman, has recognized Cognis' commitment to sustainable development. Cognis' "Green Carrier Management Tool" has been certified for compliance with the 24 Principles of Green Chemistry and Green Engineering. more
Action plan—our key objectives
Our aim: reducing the environmental impact to achieve a 25% reduction in the 2002 levels of all the major indicators: specific energy consumption, emissions and wastewater, among others—by the year 2012. more
The Argan case study
The Argan tree is a tree indigenous to southern Morocco. Its fruit contains a very hard kernel which holds between one and three seeds, from which a valuable oil can be extracted. The Argan case study shows our efforts for putting sustainability into practice. more