Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) is a primary focal point for Specialty and Fine Chemical Manufacturers. In a survey conducted by SOCMA, participating members sought resources and templates to assist in navigating the complexities of ESG.
SOCMA created a task force of SOCMA members to monitor regulations and develop tools for companies to develop their ESG framework.
For questions or inquiries, contact Emy Reyes, Director, EHS. If you would like to subscribe to our ESG mailing list, use this link.
ESG Templates & Guides
This visual aide shows the relationships and intersectionality between common ESG regulatory requirements, reporting frameworks, and global sustainability and climate goals. It is designed to help better understand the overall landscape as it relates to ESG, both domestically and internationally.
Are you wondering what topics you need to cover to build your sustainability management system? Curious to know what documents should be included for each topic? Utilize SOCMA’s Sustainability Management System Self-Audit Checklist to help you get started!
Are you having trouble interpreting what falls under your scope 3 emissions? Check out Greenhouse Gas Protocol’s Technical Guidance for Calculating Scope 3 Emissions and then use the GHG Protocol Reporting Template to report your scope 3 emissions.
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Create your own Global Reporting Index (GRI) content index using one of the templates in this document. The GRI content index templates include the revised GRI Universal Standards 2021 and the adapted GRI Topic Standards.
An Anti-Corruption Policy is a commitment to conducting activities in an ethical, transparent, and corruption-free manner. A policy will address process and procedures for preventing, addressing and reporting corruption.
A Conflict Minerals Policy affirms a company’s ethical sourcing and supply chain management practices.
An ESG policy outlines a company’s commitment to ESG principles and approach to integrating them into a company’s decision-making processes and business activities.
An External Privacy Policy outlines how a company uses information of its clients, consumers and website visitors.
A company’s Hazardous Waste Policy outlines the effective management of hazardous waste in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
A standard for all chemical manufacturers, this policy outlines a company’s commitment to promoting a culture of safety and providing guidelines to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses.
A Human Rights Policy outlines a company commitment to respecting and protecting human rights.
An Internal Privacy Policy is geared for employees and outlines how a company collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal information of employees.
A Non-Discrimination Policy outlines a company’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for company agents.
This Supplier Code of Conduct sets forth the minimum standards and expectations that suppliers, are required to meet when doing business with your company.
This Waste, Recycling, and Circularity Policy outlines a company’s commitment to reducing waste, conserving resources, and minimizing environmental impact.
This Water Stewardship Policy outlines a company’s commitment to the responsible use and conservation of water resources.
This Policy establishes procedures for reporting, investigating, and addressing such concerns and ensures protection against retaliation for whistleblowers.
SOCMA Events & Webinars
April 1-2, 2025
Indianapolis, IN
Sponsored by Monument Chemical
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April 8-9, 2024
Cambrex – Charles City, IA
SOCMA is hosting its second ESG workshop sponsored by Cambrex.
This workshop is geared towards specialty chemical manufacturing professionals looking to establish and enhance their ESG strategy. Gain valuable insights on how to navigate the EcoVadis rating process, including obtaining and maintaining a favorable rating. Hear firsthand from companies who have successfully gone through this process, sharing their challenges, strategies, and key learning.
April 11, 2023
SOCMA held its first ESG workshop on the following topics
Webinar Archive
This first in a series of ESG focused programs presented by SOCMA, this webinar provided an overview of EcoVadis and covered how to fill out the EcoVadis questionnaire.
Legislative and Regulatory Updates
The US Securities and Exchange Commission established the Division of Enforcement’s Climate and ESG Task Force in 2021. In 2022, the SEC proposed new rules pertaining to ESG for registered investment advisers and funds as ESG investing continues to grow.
The SEC proposed new rules in 2022 pertaining to ESG for registered investment advisers and funds as ESG investing continues to grow. The proposed rule would require publicly owned companies to increase climate risk reporting. The following report looks at the implications for senior executives.
Interested to see what the EU is pushing? Read up on the regulations and see a timeline of the policy at the link below.
Company ESG Policies and Statements
The following documents have been provided to SOCMA by companies actively participating in ESG initiatives. For questions and inquiries related to the following policies, please contact Emylyn Noma, Director of EHS at enoma@socma.org.
ESG E-Learning Library
Access our E-learning library of webinars, classes, presentations and articles from well-known ESG companies.
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