Celanese Corporation.
CE.US | Manufacture of basic chemicals
Celanese Corporation is a global chemical and specialty materials company. It operates through Engineered Materials, Acetate Tow, and Acetyl Chain segments. The Engineered Materials segment produces and sells specialty polymers for automotive, medical, electronics, and industrial applications. The A...Show More
Better Health for All
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Celanese Corporation, a chemical and specialty materials company, provides medical-grade polymers for orthopedic surgical implants
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and materials for implantable, controlled-release drug delivery systems, including for Multiple Sclerosis treatment
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. The company collaborates to optimize controlled release of biologics, reduce initial burst release, and enable higher drug loads for smaller, more efficient implants
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. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it prioritized supplying specialty materials for critical medical equipment such as ventilators and respirators
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. The company does not hold healthcare-related patents, produce food or nutritional products, or conduct clinical trials. There is no evidence regarding the proportion of its product portfolio with health impacts, revenue from harmful products, safety record, pricing, reach to vulnerable populations, risk transparency, R&D investment share, health externalities, equity programs, workforce support, preventative measures, data responsibility, crisis response metrics, mental health initiatives, health education, or addiction mitigation efforts.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Celanese Corporation operates in the chemicals and specialty materials industry and does not offer lending, deposit, or other consumer financial services.
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Therefore, the company's core business activities do not align with the metrics outlined in the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' rubric, which are designed for financial institutions. The provided articles discuss the company's DEI initiatives
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, community foundation work
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, and legal investigations related to securities
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, none of which directly address financial inclusion, pricing, or debt-related KPIs of this value.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Celanese Corporation reported a CEO to global median employee pay ratio of 156 to 1 in 2023.
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The company's Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) was 0.15 in 2024.
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A 2023 employee engagement survey indicated that 83% of employees felt they were treated fairly
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and 80% felt they belonged at the company.
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The global attrition rate for employees was 9.1% in 2024.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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Celanese Corporation's Code of Conduct emphasizes honesty, trust, fairness, and integrity in its relationships with suppliers.
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In 2025, the company joined Together for Sustainability, an initiative that requires adherence to UN Global Compact and Responsible Care principles for sustainable supply chains.
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Celanese also filed a Conflict Minerals Report in 2023, detailing due diligence measures for responsible mineral sourcing.
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Furthermore, in 2023, the company enhanced its sustainability reporting systems, leading to a 50% increase in data collection and alignment with SASB standards.
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However, the provided articles do not offer specific quantitative data points for any of the KPIs, such as percentages of fair-trade certified spend, supplier audit frequencies, numbers of forced or child labor incidents, supply chain traceability coverage, remediation speeds, ethical clause coverage in contracts, share of high-risk materials, or supplier diversity spend.
Honest & Fair Business
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Celanese's corporate governance practices include a board with a majority of independent directors.
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The company maintains an Ethics Helpline for confidential reporting as part of its Business Conduct Policy, Anti-Corruption Program, and Competition Law Policy.
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However, the provided articles do not offer evidence of independent investigation processes for these reports.
Kind to Animals
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles to assess Celanese Corporation against any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs. Information regarding cruelty-free certifications, non-animal testing methods, humane certifications for operations, measurable wildlife conservation impact, ethical input substitution, supplier audits for welfare, cage-free sourcing, animal testing policies or volume, innovation investment in animal-free technologies, animal agriculture ethics, animal-free R&D collaboration, or public policy engagement on animal welfare was not explicitly provided for Celanese Corporation. Mentions of general sustainability efforts or environmental violations did not meet the specific criteria for measurable animal welfare or habitat preservation impact as defined by the rubric.
No War, No Weapons
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Celanese Corporation specializes in chemicals and specialty materials for civilian applications, including automotive components, beverages, food products, cigarette filters, paints, coatings, packaging, and textiles
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. The acquisition of DuPont's Mobility & Materials business further expanded its focus on engineered thermoplastics and elastomers for automotive, electrical, electronics, consumer goods, and industrial applications
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. No information in the provided articles indicates any involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, or conflict facilitation.
Planet-Friendly Business
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Celanese's total operational greenhouse gas (Scope 1 + Scope 2) emissions for 2024 were 3,696,377 metric tons of CO2 equivalent, representing a 5.13% decrease compared to 2023.
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The company has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions.
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Celanese has not publicly committed to specific climate goals through major frameworks like SBTi, and has not declared a net-zero target year.
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However, it has set a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas intensity by 30% by 2030, using a 2021 baseline.
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In 2022, the company achieved 12% renewable energy usage and aims to increase this to 25% by 2025.
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Celanese operates a carbon capture and utilization project at its Clear Lake, Texas, site, which began operations in early 2024, capturing approximately 180,000 metric tons of CO2 annually to produce low-carbon methanol.
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For its Cellulose Acetate products, wood pulp is sourced from sustainably managed forests, with suppliers certified by accredited partners like PEFC or SFI.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles to assess Celanese Corporation against the defined KPIs for the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' value. The articles mention general community engagement through employee volunteering
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and adherence to international declarations regarding indigenous peoples' rights
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, but do not provide specific data points such as the number of formal partnerships with indigenous or local community groups
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, percentage of revenue reinvested locally
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, details on cultural impact assessment protocols
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, or specific metrics on cultural preservation investments or grievance mechanisms for community concerns
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Safe & Smart Tech
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Celanese demonstrates a commitment to cybersecurity and data management, with its cybersecurity risk management program based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
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This program is regularly assessed by third-party consultants
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and includes routine scanning, a vulnerability management program, patching policy, penetration tests, and vulnerability/breach assessments with third-party advisors.
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A third-party risk management program
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and cyber/information security insurance are also in place, alongside a documented incident response plan.
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The Board of Directors and its EHSQPP Committee oversee cybersecurity risk management
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, receiving quarterly updates from management
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, including a CIO with nearly 30 years of IT experience
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and a CISO with over 30 years of cybersecurity experience and CISSP certification.
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A comprehensive cybersecurity awareness course is mandatory for all employees with computers
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, supported by CyberSAFE and Data Privacy intranets.
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The company's Privacy Policy outlines data collection and processing under data protection laws
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, states no sharing or selling personal data for marketing purposes
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, and confirms compliance with GDPR rights.
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There are no documented data breaches or incidents of unauthorized data use. Celanese also leverages generative AI and agentic AI in its operations
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, including a remote operations control room
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and an integrated manufacturing portal at its Clear Lake, Texas facility.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Celanese has implemented multiple initiatives demonstrating a commitment to circular design and waste reduction. In early 2024, the company began operating a Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) project at its Clear Lake, Texas, facility, capturing 180,000 metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually to produce 130,000 metric tons of low-carbon methanol.
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This initiative reduces reliance on fossil fuel-based raw materials and lowers the downstream carbon footprint. The CCU project received the American Chemistry Council’s 2024 Sustainability Leadership Award in the 'Circularity' category.
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Additionally, Celanese introduced BlueRidge Cellulosic Pellets in October 2020, and expanded in May 2023, offering a home-compostable, bio-based alternative to single-use plastics for items like straws, cutlery, and packaging.
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In February 2023, the company expanded its sustainable product portfolio to include Acetyl Chain materials with mass balance bio-content, with sustainable content ranging from 10% to 100% depending on the product, facilitating a shift to renewable feedstocks.
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In November 2021, Celanese also collaborated with Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials to develop mechanical recycling solutions for polyoxymethylene (POM).
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