Rohm and Haas Summary
Brief Description of Company:
Rohm and Hass produces specialty chemicals that enhance the performance of paints and coatings, computers and electronic devices, household goods, adhesives, personal care products, and others. In 2004 Rohm and Haas had revenues of $7.3 billion and approximately 17,000 employees. Rohm and Haas is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Visit Rohm and Haas' Web site for more information.
Target:
Reduced energy consumption by 5 percent per pound of product from
mid-1999 levels by year-end 2001.
achieved targeted year on year energy utilization reductions in 2002,
2003, and 2004.
- Reduce energy consumption by at least 1 percent per pound of product
each year as compared to the year before. - Establishing business-level energy management programs with individual
targets.
CEO:
Rajiv L. Gupta
CEO Quote Regarding Climate Change:
"Rohm and Haas Company is committed to ensuring that our operations and products meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Energy use reduction is part of that commitment. Recently, our Houston Plant, our largest energy user, surpassed our goal of a 15% reduction in energy consumption per pound of production, five years ahead of schedule. We are using the momentum from that achievement to make further gains in Houston and throughout the company."