At SOCMA, we know that sustainability is not a one-size-fits-all journey. Specialty chemical manufacturers face unique challenges — from batch production and complex supply chains to customer-driven sustainability demands. Our Sustainability Resource Center provides practical, applicable solutions to help your company strengthen its sustainability initiatives while meeting customer expectations, improving efficiency, and supporting long-term business growth.
Our resources, tools, and expert-led workshops enable organizations at every stage to build credible, effective programs that reduce environmental impact, align with stakeholder expectations, and strengthen business operations. Whether you’re just starting or optimizing your sustainability strategy, SOCMA delivers the insights and support you need.
For questions or inquiries, contact Emy Reyes, Director, EHS. If you would like to subscribe to our ESG mailing list, use this link.
2025 Sustainability Workshop
At SOCMA’s 2025 ESG & Sustainability Workshop, adaptability and aligning ESG goals with business drivers were key themes. Participants were urged to leverage existing frameworks like EcoVadis and ChemStewards® to show measurable progress and use authentic, data-driven storytelling to build credibility. The workshop emphasized starting with practical actions, staying flexible, and integrating ESG into operations to drive long-term resilience and competitiveness.
Our sector powers innovation across every major industry — from healthcare to energy. Sustainable manufacturing strengthens our industry’s future by protecting resources, building customer trust, and driving operational excellence.
A centralized hub of essential documents and frameworks to help companies develop and document sustainability strategies consistently.
Resources focused on practical integration of sustainability within daily operations and management systems. Guidance and inspiration from SOCMA member companies to help you build and strengthen your sustainability approach.
Explore SOCMA’s curated library of digital content to deepen your understanding of sustainability topics and strategies.
Sustainability Education & Peer Exchange
Opportunities to learn from experts and benchmark with industry peers through SOCMA’s events and webinars.
April 1-2, 2025
Indianapolis, IN
Sponsored by Monument Chemical
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April 8-9, 2024
Cambrex – Charles City, IA
SOCMA held 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.
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