Through global alignment, we are integrating sustainability into our decision-making on energy and decarbonization projects to create a more sustainable KRONOS. We achieve this by combining our long-standing expertise and innovative attitude. We work to identify implementable projects that reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improve the sustainable mix of energy, or otherwise improve efficiencies in our operations. We are actively reviewing potential new technologies that could significantly decarbonize our operations. Stay tuned as we work internally, with industry and with global participants in the pursuit of new decarbonization strategies.
KRONOS understands production of titanium dioxide is an energy-intensive process, which is why we prioritize responsible consumption and use of raw materials and resources. We have been focused on reduced energy consumption for many years. We continuously seek innovative ways to not only reduce energy consumption, but also to increase the percentage of energy purchased or generated from renewable resources.
KRONOS is focused on energy efficiency at all production locations. Four of our five production facilities maintain certifications to the ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management standard, and all locations have local energy teams in place. These teams are responsible for maintaining ISO 50001:2018 certification, performing regular review of local energy consumption, making recommendations regarding capital projects that reduce energy consumption or enhance energy efficiency, and partnering with local government authorities through grant opportunities to reduce energy consumption and associated GHG emissions. These teams are accountable for setting, and striving to meet, local energy targets.
Local energy teams report to the Global Sustainable Energy Team, which is responsible for improving consistency between locations when collecting, comparing, and analyzing energy use data. This team of experts maintains a global inventory of historical energy reduction projects, shares best practices, and evaluates opportunities throughout KRONOS.
