FAIRLAWN, Ohio, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OMNOVA
Solutions (NYSE: OMN) has pledged to reduce its total energy
consumption by 25% or more over 10 years as a participant in the
U.S. Department of Energy's Save Energy Now LEADER program.
This voluntary agreement calls for increased energy efficiency and
a reduction in carbon emissions from the Company's U.S.-based
manufacturing locations.
Under requirements of the program, OMNOVA must establish energy
baselines, develop an energy-management plan and designate an
energy leader/manager. The Company must also report its progress to
the Department of Energy on an annual basis.
"We are proud to be a participant of the Save Energy Now
LEADER program in our Performance Chemicals and Decorative Products
businesses," said Kevin McMullen,
OMNOVA Chairman and CEO. "As a leader in our served markets and
responsible neighbor in the communities in which we operate, it is
important for us to champion sustainable processes and products.
This collaborative endeavor with the Department of Energy will
enhance our ongoing actions, while identifying additional
opportunities for improvement."
As a benefit to participating in the program, the Department of
Energy (DOE) will provide OMNOVA with a number of resources as the
Company implements the necessary manufacturing changes. Through a
DOE account manager, OMNOVA will receive technical assistance, gain
the use of proven tools and training resources, and develop
connections with state and utility organizations. The DOE will also
promote available energy-efficient technologies and identify
research and development that may still be needed.
OMNOVA is participating in the Save Energy Now LEADER
program concurrently with its own Vision 2014 sustainability
commitment, whereby the Company has established a more aggressive
goal of reducing its energy consumption by 2014. The establishment
of baseline metrics and integration of process improvements, which
were already underway within the framework of the OMNOVA program,
will be included as part of the Company's pledge to the Department
of Energy.
OMNOVA Solutions is a Responsible Care® company, with a strong,
long-standing commitment to the American Chemistry Council's
environmental, health, safety and security initiative that covers
nearly every aspect of chemical development, manufacturing,
transportation and disposal.
OMNOVA Solutions is a technology-based company with 2009 sales
of $696 million and a current
workforce of 2,300 employees worldwide. OMNOVA is an innovator of
emulsion polymers, specialty chemicals, and decorative and
functional surfaces for a variety of commercial, industrial and
residential end uses. Visit OMNOVA Solutions on the internet at
www.omnova.com.
RESPONSIBLE CARE is a service mark of the American Chemistry
Council, Inc.
SOURCE OMNOVA Solutions
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