ELEMENTIS PLC.
ELM.LSE | Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.
Elementis PLC is a global specialty chemicals company with three businesses: Personal Care, Coatings and Chromium. Personal Care provides ingredients for formulating personal care products. Coatings provides additives that improve the flow, leveling, and durability of paints and coatings. Chromium p...Show More
Better Health for All
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Elementis PLC generated 7% of its 2024 revenue from products directly related to fossil fuel demand, which have well-established negative health outcomes.
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The company's product portfolio has a mixed net health effect; while some products are classified as toxic
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and 7% of revenue is from fossil fuel-related products,
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the company also develops products with positive health benefits such as low VOC paints,
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natural and biobased ingredients for personal care,
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sunscreens,
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and fire retardants.
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The company demonstrates industry-leading risk transparency through available Safety Data Sheets,
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use of software for regulatory compliance,
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and an EcoVadis Gold rating in the top 5% of rated companies.
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Operations generate significant positive health externalities by replacing synthetic raw materials with natural ones,
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reducing air pollution through low VOC paints,
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lowering product hazards,
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and minimizing pollution of air, water, and soil.
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All other KPIs are omitted due to lack of specific, concrete evidence.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Elementis PLC is a global specialty chemicals company.
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The 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value and its associated KPIs are designed to assess financial institutions based on their lending, insurance, deposit services, and related customer outcomes for underserved populations. As Elementis PLC does not operate in the financial services sector and does not offer consumer financial products, there is no direct evidence in the provided articles that is relevant to any of the specified KPIs. Therefore, all KPIs are omitted.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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The company reported a total recordable injury and illness rate (TRIR) of 0.18 in 2024.
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Employees in all countries have access to a government health plan, to which the company contributes, and/or a company-sponsored plan.
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with specific company-sponsored plans in India, the US, and Brazil, and supplemental insurance in the UK and Germany.
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A global gender pay review in December 2024 indicated female employees are paid slightly more than male employees on average.
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Voluntary employee attrition was 9.3% in 2024.
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The Gallup employee engagement mean score was 3.91 out of 5 (78.2%) in September 2024, with an 86% participation rate.
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20.4% of employees are subject to collective bargaining agreements.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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Elementis has reported no substantiated child or forced labor incidents for at least the past two years.
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No reports were received via the IntegrityCounts hotline regarding modern slavery or human rights concerns in 2023.
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, and assessments of 12 critical vendors in 2024 found no indications of child or forced labor.
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The company prohibits the use of child and forced labor throughout its supply chain.
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Furthermore, the Business Partner Code of Conduct is incorporated by reference into Elementis' standard terms and conditions.
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indicating that approximately 90% of supplier contracts include enforceable ethical-sourcing clauses.
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Honest & Fair Business
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Elementis has a formal Whistleblowing & Speak Up Policy and an independent system called IntegrityCounts, available 24/7 in multiple languages via phone, online, or email, with specific numbers for at least 11 countries.
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The company does not tolerate retaliation for good-faith reporting. The Audit Committee reviews these arrangements to ensure independent investigation and appropriate follow-up. In 2022, 3 reports were investigated and closed, and in 2024, 23 Speak Up cases were reported, reviewed, and appropriate action taken.
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Elementis also has a comprehensive Anti-Corruption Policy (revised 2018)
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and an Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy (issued May 2025).
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These policies prohibit bribery and corruption, apply to all personnel and third parties, and require accurate accounting.
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They include restrictions on gifts, entertainment, and travel, require thorough due diligence for agents, and prohibit facilitation payments (with an exception for duress/safety).
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All relevant personnel and partners are required to undertake biennial training, and management conducts regular risk assessments.
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In 2024, over 2,111 hours of compliance training were delivered to 1,023 unique learners.
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Kind to Animals
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Elementis's animal testing policy states the company seeks to avoid animal testing whenever possible.
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When testing is necessary, Elementis would use validated in vitro tests and computer simulations.
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However, the company is forced by government regulations, such as EU REACH, to perform animal testing in some rare instances, primarily to evaluate hazards to workers.
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Elementis itself does not perform any animal tests.
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but in such mandated cases, it engages third parties to conduct these tests in the least impactful way possible and always seeks to minimize the number of laboratory animals necessary.
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No War, No Weapons
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Elementis' Code of Conduct, 'Integrity is our Specialty,' addresses human rights and prohibits all forms of slavery.
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As a specialty chemicals company, there is no evidence of involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, or conflict facilitation, indicating no need for specific weapons-related ethical red lines.
Planet-Friendly Business
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Elementis's science-based targets were approved by the SBTi in early March 2025
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, with defined interim checkpoints including 2030 targets for GHG emissions, energy, water, and waste reduction, and a net-zero ambition by 2050
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. The company provides disclosures under the TCFD framework
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and uses climate-related scenario analysis to inform its strategy
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. In 2024, Elementis's 'Fit for the Future' organizational restructuring resulted in over 190 redundancies
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, with no formal transition support, reskilling, or community engagement mentioned.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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The company has no reported cultural appropriation incidents.
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A global 24-hour, confidential "Speak Up Line" is available in multiple languages for employees and third parties to report concerns, with all reports reviewed and investigated confidentially and sensitively.
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The company has also invested in heritage projects, including the restoration of the Bow Bridge in New York's Central Park.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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In 2024, Elementis reported 21 incidents concerning personal data and information security, including 4 reports of loss or theft of data/device, 3 of data disclosed in error, and 14 cyber incidents (12 direct, 2 third-party).
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The company provides California residents with rights to know, delete, and opt-out of personal information sales, and users generally have rights to access, correct, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and transfer their data.
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Elementis commits to using personal information that is necessary and not excessive, retaining data as long as needed for stated purposes.
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The company explicitly states compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and adheres to all data privacy laws wherever it operates.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Elementis achieved a waste diversion rate of 34% in 2024, with 4% recycled and 30% reused.
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The company has a target to reduce waste sent to third parties by 10% per tonne of production by 2030 from a 2019 baseline.
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In 2024, 8% of its waste was classified as hazardous, and this is included in the overall waste reduction target.
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Elementis implements numerous waste reduction initiatives, including a talc scavenger project that improved yield by 8%, spray dryer optimization improving throughput by 11%, solvent and detergent recycling, and reclassifying waste clay residues for agricultural use.
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Over 70 projects have been identified for efficiency and environmental benefits.
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The company does not map plastics and states it is not an immediate strategic priority, indicating no measurable reduction in single-use plastics.
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All Tier 1 suppliers are required to comply with environmental requirements, including waste reduction, with compliance monitored through certification, self-assessment, and screening.
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No penalties for water-related regulatory violations were reported, and the company tests water discharge and monitors air pollutants to ensure compliance.
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