Prayon unveils its new Global Sustainability Report

Prayon unveils its new Global Sustainability Report, showcasing commitment to circularity in phosphorus chemistry.

Engis, September 5^th: Prayon, an international player in phosphorus chemistry, launches its new Global Sustainability Report, reflecting its commitment as a socially responsible company to leading the way towards circularity.

This comprehensive report outlines the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility, social impact, and ethical business practices. It introduces new features such as stakeholder mapping and a materiality matrix, demonstrating transparency and a collaborative approach with all stakeholders.

This report highlights:

• Leading role in the development of phosphorus circular economy:
  • Over a quarter of its raw materials coming from secondary sources;
  • Recovery of more than 80% of its by-products, consisting mainly of gypsum.
• Contribution to address climate change:
  • Sustainable production process emitting up to 7 times less CO₂ compared to other thermal processes;
  • -8.5% CO₂ emissions in 2022.
• Providing qualitative work to local workforce (94% of staff living in the vicinity).

Its initiatives underscore the Group’s determination to address societal challenges, reduce its environmental footprint, and maintain competitiveness. “This report is an inspiration for the future. We are convinced that our technology will make a difference. The strong commitment of all our employees will enable us to make significant progress through the development of sustainable solutions“, Geoffrey Close CEO.

Access the full sustainability report and learn more about Prayon’s progressive strides!
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The report is also available in French and Dutch in pdf format.

Contact: Corine Petry, Head of Communications
E-mail: CPetry@prayon.com
Phone: +32.474.84.42.78

About Prayon                                                                                                                                
With over 140 years’ industrial experience, the Prayon Group has established itself as a global player in phosphorus chemistry. Headquartered in Belgium, Prayon has production sites in Belgium, France, Switzerland and the United States, and is owned by two shareholders, OCP and Wallonie Entreprendre (WE).

Products     
Prayon manufactures and markets a wide range of purified phosphoric acids, phosphate salts and fluorinated products. Our 1,400 employees are committed to delivering innovative solutions to our customers, enabling them to improve products ranging from building materials to cars, horticulture, electronics, food and hygiene and health products.

Processes
At Prayon, we also pride ourselves on providing innovative technical solutions, world-class equipment and high-quality products that set the pace in the world of phosphorus. Prayon’s sustainable wet-process phosphoric acid manufacturing processes are widely commercialized and account for over 50% of the market-grade phosphoric acid produced worldwide.
More information on www.prayon.com

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