1. Vinyl for a Purpose-Driven Sustainable Development

2. U.S. PVC Industry Statistics www.vinylinfo.org/resources/fact-sheets
$54 Billion
Economic
Contribution
2,900
Processors
350,000
Employees
Source: Tarnell Company Research

3. PVC Resin Production (Billion Pounds) U. S
PVC Resin Production (Billion Pounds) U.S. and Canada Up 5% Compared to 2015
Source: American Chemistry Council

4. U. S. Vinyl Markets – Up 3. 7% for 2016 Domestic Resin Consumption: 10
U.S. Vinyl Markets – Up 3.7% for 2016 Domestic Resin Consumption: 10.4 Billion Pounds
Source: American Chemistry Council Resin Report 2017

5. Unprecedented Challenge and Business Opportunity
Source:

6. If we change nothing... we will need 3 planets of natural resources
2050: 9.7 Billion People (United Nations report October 2015)
If we change nothing... we will need 3 planets of natural resources

7. Chemical Periodic Table of Elements Impact
Average availability for many highlighted industry raw materials:
5-50 years
Estimates. Data based on the US Geological Survey ( and summarized by BASF

8. Estimated Raw Materials Availability
How Many Years Left (If The World Consumes at Today's Rate)
How Many Years Left (If The World Consumes at Half the US Consumption Rate)
Salt
Chlorine, many applications
1000s
Unlimited
Natural Gas
many applications
300
500
Silver
jewelry, catalytic converters 9 29
Aluminum transport, electrical, consumer durables
510
1027
Chromium
chrome plating, paint 40
143
Copper
wire, coins, plumbing 38 61
Lead
lead pipes,
batteries 8 42
Nickel
batteries, turbine blade 37 90
Estimated Data based on the US Geological Survey (

9. Sustainability – A Key Pillar in the Strategic Plan
Objective 4:
Champion continuous performance improvement throughout the vinyl industry

13. If You Want to Go Fast, Go Alone. If You Want to Go Far, …Go Together.
(African Proverb)

16. Vinyl Business and Sustainability Council Efforts
Put in practice Purpose Driven Sustainability Strategy
Industry and market segment assessments
Materiality Analysis
LCA studies
Industry wide sustainability goals and KPIs
Industry and market segment reporting
Innovation projects
Recycling initiatives
Establishing a Branded Performance initiative and communication tool
Company specific sustainability services
Technical support
Education

17. Sustainability Requires a Balanced Approach
Socio-Environmental
Health & Safety
Legislation & Regulation
Climate Change
Crisis Management
Sustainability
An integrated approach to Environment, Social & Economic impact issues (both internal and external) leads to long terms, sustainable profit growth
Environmental
Land Management
Bio-diversity
Emissions (Air , Land, Water)
Water use
Waste
Natural Resources
Social
Respect for the Individual
Equality Opportunity
Diversity
Outreach Programs
Human and Labor Rights
Economic
Consistent, Profitable Growth
Risk Management
Total Shareholder Return
Business ethics
Transparency
Socio-Economic
Employment
Training & Development
Local Economies & Enterprise
Social & Community
Sponsorships
Eco-Economy
Resource Efficiency
Energy Efficiency
Global Energy Issues

18. Purpose Driven Sustainability …
is about meeting people’s needs
balancing environmental stewardship with economic sense and social responsibility
continuous improvement
“doing MORE with LESS”

19. Literature & Publications Research
Introducing: Materiality Analysis
Industry / Internal
POV
Literature & Publications Research
POV
Key Stakeholders
POV
Scientific studies
White papers
Expert opinions
Balanced (environmental, economic, social)
Rated opportunities/hotspots

20. Materiality Process and Aggregations

21. “We do not inherit the Earth from our parents, we borrow it from our children.”
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