Sustainability at Geon
Engineering a Responsible Future
At Geon, sustainability is built into how we run our plants, develop our materials, and show up in the communities where we operate. Working with a mindset of future-focused ingenuity, we don’t pursue it to check a box; we do it to provide a healthier environment for our associates and our neighbors — and the independent recognition we’ve earned is the proof.
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Independently Verified, Recognized Worldwide
Most companies pursue just one major independent assessment. Geon holds itself to a higher standard, pursuing two and earning the Gold tier in both, alongside certification under one of the chemical industry’s most rigorous management systems.
EcoVadis Gold
Geon ranks in the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis — among nearly 49,000 evaluated worldwide — reflecting a proactive, well-structured approach to sustainable management and procurement.
+Vantage Vinyl™ Gold
Geon has earned +Vantage Vinyl verification year after year and reached its Gold tier, the program's highest recognition for performance in resource efficiency, emissions, and health and safety.
Responsible Care Management System® (RCMS®)
As a member of the American Chemistry Council, Geon operates under RCMS, the chemical industry's framework for responsible environmental and operational management. Independent annual audits keep us accountable. All U.S. legacy Geon sites are RCMS-certified.
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EcoVadis Gold
Geon ranks in the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis — among nearly 49,000 evaluated worldwide — reflecting a proactive, well-structured approach to sustainable management and procurement.
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+Vantage Vinyl™ Gold
Geon has earned +Vantage Vinyl verification year after year and reached its Gold tier, the program's highest recognition for performance in resource efficiency, emissions, and health and safety.
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Responsible Care Management System® (RCMS®)
As a member of the American Chemistry Council, Geon operates under RCMS, the chemical industry's framework for responsible environmental and operational management. Independent annual audits keep us accountable. All U.S. legacy Geon sites are RCMS-certified.
Three Areas of Focus
Our recognitions are the outcome of a strategy organized around three connected focus areas. Each reinforces the other, and together they drive the verifications we’ve earned.
1. Optimize & Advance Operational Excellence
We run our operations more efficiently to conserve resources, reduce waste, and lower our footprint. Then, we measure the results so we know they’re real. That means closed-loop recycling, point-of-use water metering, and energy upgrades that match consumption to real demand.
2. Shape Thriving Communities
Our employee-led THRIVE teams listen to local needs and take action. From reforestation and beach cleanups to highway cleanups and disaster relief, the result is healthier communities and a stronger Geon Nation.
3. Collaborate & Innovate Across the Value Chain
We design sustainability into our products from the start. Partnering with customers, we develop higher-performing, lower-impact materials, from recycled content compounds to flame-retardant formulations that remove substances of concern.
“At Geon, we are always looking for ways to improve our competitive advantage in a sustainable way.”
Tracy Garrison
Chief Executive Officer
Where We Are. Where We’re Headed.
Sustainability at Geon is measured, not assumed. We set clear targets, track real data, and improve year over year.
Waste Diverted From Landfill
We keep more than 85% of our waste out of landfill through recycling and reuse, and we cut waste intensity further year over year. Our 2030 goal is to reduce this by another 15%.
Recycled Content in Our Compounds
Our TPV compounds are formulated with up to 50% recycled content, with no compromise on durability, flexibility, or processability. It’s how we help customers meet their own sustainability goals.
Less Energy by 2030
Our 2030 goal is to cut electrical consumption per pound of product by 15%. We’re getting there through company-wide upgrades and site investments in energy-efficient equipment.
Eliminating Substances of Concern
We’re expanding our ATO-free flame-retardant portfolio, engineering out substances of concern rather than working around them. The result is robust performance with stronger supply security.
One Company, One Standard
Following our acquisition of Foster, we extended Geon’s sustainability resources and emissions tracking to our medical division. With that support, Foster accelerated its own sustainability targets, including reaching Gold in its sustainability assessment and strengthening its emissions tracking and circularity efforts. As a company, we’re stronger and more sustainable together.
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Building a More Sustainable Future, Together
What sets Geon apart isn’t only the certifications. It’s the future-focused ingenuity of our people, the genuine effort and resources behind the work, and our commitment to doing this for the communities where we live and operate.
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