Ashland’s Merry Hill Facility to Receive 2019 SOCMA Sustainability Award
As the recipient of SOCMA’s Sustainability Award, Ashland’s Merry Hill plant specifically caught the eye of the judges with the unique processes included in its sustainability program.
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced that Ashland’s Merry Hill facility is being recognized for its tremendous efforts and unique approaches to sustainability practices as part of the association’s 2019 Performance Improvement Awards program during SOCMA Week, December 4-6, in New Orleans. For 13 years, SOCMA has honored companies that are leading the charge in environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) through its Performance Improvement Awards program. Ashland Merry Hill will be among 29 facilities that will be recognized for their efforts in environmental stewardship.
“Protecting the environment through conservation and sustainable practices is of the utmost importance to specialty chemical manufacturers,” said Joe Dettinger, senior director of Compliance & Stewardship. “We commend Ashland’s Merry Hill facility on the outstanding job it has done in developing processes and reimagining resources to safeguard the environment. We were particularly impressed with the facility’s sustainability team that develops goals for Ashland’s individual product lines.”