Understanding What Matters Most
Our materiality assessment identifies and prioritizes the ESG topics most relevant to our business and stakeholders. This process ensures our strategy and reporting focus on what truly matters.
Our materiality approach
We conduct regular materiality assessments to identify and prioritize the ESG topics most relevant to our business and stakeholders. By mapping the importance of each topic to stakeholders against its impact on our business, we create a clear picture of where to focus our efforts and resources.
Stakeholder Input
We gather input from employees, customers, suppliers, investors, regulators, and communities to understand their priorities and concerns regarding our environmental and social performance.
Business Impact
Each topic is evaluated for its potential to affect our business value, including operational risks, market opportunities, regulatory exposure, and reputational impact.
High-priority topics
The following topics rank highest on our materiality matrix, representing areas of significant importance to stakeholders and substantial impact on our business.
Product Safety & Stewardship
Safe handling, transport, and use of organic peroxides and AZO initiators.
Climate Change & GHG Emissions
Reducing carbon footprint across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Occupational Health & Safety
Protecting workers in high-hazard chemical manufacturing.
Waste Management
Minimizing waste generation and maximizing recovery and recycling.
Water Stewardship
Responsible water use, treatment, and discharge in water-stressed regions.
Supply Chain Sustainability
Ensuring responsible practices across our supplier network.
Talent Attraction & Retention
Building a skilled, motivated, and diverse workforce for the future.
Business Ethics & Compliance
Upholding the highest standards of integrity and legal compliance.
Community Relations
Positive engagement with local communities in Zibo and beyond.
Our four-step process
Our materiality assessment follows a rigorous, repeatable process to ensure objectivity and stakeholder inclusiveness.
Identify
Develop a comprehensive long list of ESG topics through benchmarking, regulatory review, and stakeholder input.
Prioritize
Score each topic based on stakeholder importance and business impact to produce the materiality matrix.
Validate
Review and validate results with senior leadership and external advisors to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Review
Reassess materiality annually or when significant business or external changes occur to keep priorities current.
How materiality shapes strategy
The results of our materiality assessment directly inform our sustainability strategy, target setting, and resource allocation. High-priority topics receive greater attention in our action plans, governance structures, and public reporting.
Target Setting
Our 2030 sustainability targets are rooted in materiality outcomes, ensuring we focus on the areas where we can make the most meaningful difference.
Reporting Focus
Our annual sustainability report is structured around material topics, providing stakeholders with transparent, relevant disclosures aligned with GRI Standards.