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The chemical manufacturing industry is expansive — from raw ingredients to fully-functioning products. Chemical manufacturing is essential to our economy, and it plays a vital role in the creation of innovative, ground-breaking products, processes and technologies that make our life and world healthier, safe, and more sustainable.

Hexion gives generously to many nonprofits and organizations—especially those that support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. Hexion is committed to supporting the communities in which we operate and the wellbeing of our associates. In turn, Hexion recognizes that volunteering positively impacts our neighbors and our associates.

Since 2009, Hexion has joined with the AHA in fighting heart disease and stroke by raising nearly $225,000 in support of the mission. Hexion served as the Start Line sponsor of the 2021 American Heart Association Central Ohio Virtual Heart Walk.

For the second consecutive year, Hexion is supporting the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI), the chemical industry’s collaborative equity, diversity, and inclusion initiative aimed at creating pathways for more underrepresented groups to enter and succeed in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers in the chemical industry.

Hexion continues to support the long-standing partnership with the United Way of Central Ohio. Hexion has donated more than $6 million in associate-matching corporate contributions to this organization since 1996.

Hexion gives generously to many nonprofits and organizations—especially those that support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. Hexion is committed to supporting the communities in which we operate and the wellbeing of our associates. In turn, Hexion recognizes that volunteering positively impacts our neighbors and our associates.

On September 7, Hexion’s Coatings and Composites segment will be launching a unique online portal called “VeoVa House” (veovahouse.hexion.com). Designed like a contemporary home, it’s an interactive online platform for binders and coatings producers and other potential customers to explore different applications for our VeoVa™ monomers.

Under the guidance of Rick Opschoor and Leo Pals, the Pernis site adopted a new more sustainable-shipping innovation earlier this year: Drumclips. The Drumclip innovation is a prime example of an invention that improves upon the sustainability of Hexion’s transportation and packaging.

A Hexion Inc. ("Hexion" ou a "Empresa") anuncia que está retomando as operações de sua planta industrial em Montenegro, RS, Brasil, em razão da melhoria das condições de mercado e da demanda dos clientes por adesivos de madeira na região.

<div> <div> <p paraid="211547862" paraeid="{6bcd56de-e8a2-44f7-a210-800db7f3c545}{184}">After an extensive materiality assessment,&nbsp;Hexion is excited to announce our bold sustainability goals&nbsp;for 2020 and beyond. These goals ensure we align our values and focus&nbsp;on&nbsp;meeting&nbsp;the expectations of our key stakeholders,&nbsp;such as associates, suppliers and customers among others.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p paraid="598076885" paraeid="{6bcd56de-e8a2-44f7-a210-800db7f3c545}{208}">While not limiting our sustainability efforts to these focus areas alone, these topics drove our bold goal discussions.&nbsp;Based&nbsp;on&nbsp;this materiality&nbsp;assessment, we have arrived at the following&nbsp;material topics&nbsp;for&nbsp;bold goals:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"> <div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <ul role="list" style="margin: 0px 0px 18px 25px; padding: 0px;"> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" style="margin: 5px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"> Minimizing Climate Change Impact&nbsp;</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" style="margin: 5px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;">Developing Innovative Sustainable Products&nbsp;</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" style="margin: 5px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;">Enhancing Worker Safety/Well-being&nbsp;</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" style="margin: 5px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;">Reducing Spills &amp; Releases&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" style="margin: 5px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;">Maintaining Product Stewardship&nbsp;&nbsp; </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p paraid="1657195803" paraeid="{ece3d07b-762c-494f-b887-86354881d499}{17}">Addressing climate change starts with Responsible Chemistry. From the demand for energy efficiency to creating bio-based and circular products, science and chemistry play an important role in addressing climate change as we positively address our carbon footprint.&nbsp;For more details on our goals, visit the <a href="/en-us/company/responsibility/sustainability/sustainability-goals-and-commitment">Sustainability section</a>&nbsp;of Hexion&rsquo;s website.</p> </div> </div>

<div> <p paraid="262658234" paraeid="{f8d0bc39-967f-4891-a0e1-5ec9937fe201}{177}">At Hexion, efficiently managing energy resources is essential to operational excellence and the sustainability of our business.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our goal is to&nbsp;increase stakeholder value, optimize resource use, reduce greenhouse gas emission intensity and reduce operating costs.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p paraid="601146195" paraeid="{f8d0bc39-967f-4891-a0e1-5ec9937fe201}{188}">Hexion has implemented several energy, water and waste improvement projects that are expected to generate a significant return on that investment. </p> </div> <div> <h2>Did you know that October 27, 2020 is Energy Star Day?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2> </div> <div> <p paraid="850119085" paraeid="{f8d0bc39-967f-4891-a0e1-5ec9937fe201}{220}">The&nbsp;ENERGY STAR&reg;&nbsp;logo may be featured on many of your home appliances, but do you know what it means?&nbsp;&nbsp;ENERGY STAR&reg;&rsquo;s&nbsp;mission is centered around energy, waste, and water improvement.&nbsp;&nbsp;ENERGY STAR&reg; certified products are well known in the United States, and they offer helpful ideas on how to save energy at home and at work that are applicable globally.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p paraid="56931293" paraeid="{f8d0bc39-967f-4891-a0e1-5ec9937fe201}{244}">ENERGY STAR&reg;&nbsp;Day is a celebration of our collective efforts to bring the benefits of energy savings to everyone&mdash;helping Americans save today, save tomorrow, and save for good. This year it has special meaning given the further economic challenges of today.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p paraid="1087980725" paraeid="{f8d0bc39-967f-4891-a0e1-5ec9937fe201}{254}">To learn more on how you can make a difference go&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.energystar.gov/campaign/home?s=mega" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.energystar.gov/home</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.energystar.gov/work" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.energystar.gov/work</a>.</p> </div>

<ul> <li>Owens Corning presented Hexion with its Spirit of Partnership Award</li> <li>Recognizes a dedication to partnership and Hexion&rsquo;s &ldquo;deep and passionate interest in mutual growth and profitability.&rdquo;</li> <li>Sunrui Blade Company presented Hexion with their Spirit of Partnership Award as the Best Supplier of the Year</li> <li>Hexion was honored as the Supplier of the Year at Molded Fiber Glass Companies&rsquo; annual Supplier Recognition Day&nbsp;</li> <li>Selected on the basis of dependable service, excellent technical assistance and competitive pricing</li> </ul>

<p>Hexion has partnered with Canadian government agency Alberta Innovates to accelerate development of next-generation resin chemistries and engineered panel products.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Lignin and other bio-based raw materials are used to replace phenol</li> <li>Hexion invested in a new, expanded technology center in Edmonton, Alberta</li> </ul> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="/images/default-source/sustainability/r-d.jpg?sfvrsn=8341767b_2&amp;MaxWidth=299&amp;MaxHeight=&amp;ScaleUp=false&amp;Quality=High&amp;Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&amp;Signature=2E32B7E6CD9AF39191E408BAD165F02D2390D3A5" data-displaymode="Custom" alt="R&amp;D" title="R&amp;D" data-method="ResizeFitToAreaArguments" data-customsizemethodproperties="{'MaxWidth':'299','MaxHeight':'','ScaleUp':false,'Quality':'High'}" style="float: left;" /></td> <td>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <img src="/images/default-source/sustainability/edmonton-lab.png?sfvrsn=ef78aac8_2&amp;MaxWidth=600&amp;MaxHeight=&amp;ScaleUp=false&amp;Quality=High&amp;Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&amp;Signature=6426A229DAB0236F867119ADD3D448599DB1C216" data-displaymode="Custom" alt="Edmonton Lab" title="Edmonton Lab" data-method="ResizeFitToAreaArguments" data-customsizemethodproperties="{'MaxWidth':'600','MaxHeight':'','ScaleUp':false,'Quality':'High'}" style="float: right;" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p>

At Hexion, we have a clear priority around working safely and are committed to the possibility of an incident-free environment for all our associates and stakeholders. We are responsible, engaged and focused on reducing exposures across the value chain.

Our team in Curitiba, Brazil has led outreach efforts in their area to provide hand sanitizer and food to local health organizations and community members in need.

Hexion’s passionate and engaged associates strive to operate efficiently and create a safe work and operations environment. This includes continued efforts to minimize our impact to the planet.

The Hexion ANZ team is making plans to manufacture World Health Organization-approved formulas for hand sanitizer to supply their community.

On Saturday Hexion's Letmathe site produced the first batch of 1,000 liters hand sanitizer for local hospitals, healthcare practitioners and retirement homes.

Our Lakeland site recently donated two large drums of isopropyl alcohol to the local Polk County Sheriff's office to help them with the shortage of disinfectant.

Hexion associates in Pernis, Netherlands donated PPE to a local hospital in response to the shortage caused by the COVID-19 health crisis.