Chemours Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress on Climate, Emissions Reduction, and Responsible Manufacturing

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Chemours (NYSE: CC) released its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing progress in responsible manufacturing, climate action, safety, and community engagement.

According to Chemours, the company has cut air and water process emissions of fluorinated organic chemicals by 80% since 2018, targeting a 99%+ reduction by 2030. Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions are down 57%, approaching a 60% reduction goal by 2030, while absolute Scope 3 emissions have fallen 30%, aided by wider use of Opteon™ low-GWP refrigerants. In 2025, Chemours recorded zero Tier 1 process safety events and distribution safety incidents and launched its enterprise-wide “We Strive for Zero” safety aspiration. The report also highlights emissions detection and abatement technologies and cooling solutions that support AI infrastructure needs.

Market Context

Recent insider activity was Net Buying, adding ownership context to Chemours’ sustainability disclos...

Analysis

Recent insider activity was Net Buying, adding ownership context to Chemours’ sustainability disclosure. Historical reactions varied across announcements, so the platform record supports monitoring execution alongside emissions progress rather than relying on the report alone.

Key Figures

FOC process emissions reduction: 80% FOC emissions reduction goal: 99% or more Scope 1 and 2 GHG reduction: 57% +4 more

7 metrics

FOC process emissions reduction 80% Since 2018

FOC emissions reduction goal 99% or more By 2030

Scope 1 and 2 GHG reduction 57% Since 2018

Scope 1 and 2 GHG reduction target 60% By 2030

Absolute Scope 3 GHG reduction 30% Since 2018

Tier 1 process safety events 0 events 2025

Distribution safety incidents 0 incidents 2025

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Aug 10 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Aug 10	Refrigerant launch	Positive	-7.4%	Low-GWP refrigerant launches targeted data centers, commercial buildings, and chiller applications
Aug 04	Dividend announcement	Positive	-18.6%	Board declared a quarterly cash dividend for shareholders with scheduled September payment
Aug 04	Q2 earnings report	Negative	-18.6%	Quarterly results included lower sales, a net loss, and reduced adjusted EBITDA
Jul 23	Earnings scheduling	Neutral	-1.4%	Company scheduled second-quarter results release and webcast conference call dates
Jun 24	PFAS settlement	Negative	+6.1%	Settlement resolved PFAS claims with penalties, mitigation funding, and court approval pending

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

CC diverged from positive launch and dividend news, while a negative settlement headline coincided with a gain.

Key Terms

fluorinated organic chemicals, scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, global warming potential, +1 more

5 terms

fluorinated organic chemicals technical

"reduction in air and water process emissions of fluorinated organic chemicals"

Fluorinated organic chemicals are molecules that include carbon–fluorine bonds, a strong chemical link that makes these compounds unusually stable and resistant to breakdown. They range from industrial polymers to specialty chemicals and are important to investors because their persistence, regulatory scrutiny, cleanup costs, and potential health or environmental liabilities can affect companies’ operations, legal exposure, and long-term costs—think of them as stubborn stains that are hard and costly to remove.

scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions technical

"Reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 57%"

Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions are the carbon and other greenhouse gases a company produces directly and indirectly from its energy use: Scope 1 covers emissions from sources the company owns or controls (like fuel burned in company vehicles or boilers), while Scope 2 covers emissions tied to purchased electricity, heat or steam. Investors care because these emissions affect regulatory costs, operating expenses, reputation and long-term risk exposure — like a company’s “tailpipe” and its “electric bill” for climate impact.

scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions technical

"Reduced absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30%"

Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions are the indirect emissions produced across a company’s value chain — for example emissions from suppliers, the making and transport of purchased goods, the use and disposal of sold products, and employee travel. Investors pay attention because these often make up the largest part of a company’s total climate impact and can drive future costs, supply‑chain vulnerabilities, regulatory exposure and consumer backlash; it’s like measuring the company’s hidden carbon footprint to judge long‑term financial risk and opportunities.

global warming potential technical

"Opteon™ low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants"

Global warming potential is a numeric measure that compares how much heat a given greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere over a chosen time period, expressed relative to carbon dioxide. Think of it as how many times more warming a gas causes than CO2 over, say, 100 years — like comparing how much warmer different blankets keep you. Investors use it to gauge regulatory, carbon‑pricing and reputational risks, and to assess the climate impact of assets, operations and supply chains.

tier 1 process safety events technical

"Recorded zero Tier 1 process safety events and zero distribution safety incidents"

A tier 1 process safety event is a major, unplanned loss of containment of hazardous material—such as a large leak, explosion or fire—that causes serious consequences like a fatality, in-patient hospitalization, a large offsite impact, or a substantial onsite release. It is the highest-severity category in industry process-safety reporting standards and signals a significant breakdown in safety barriers. Investors track these events because they can lead to large financial costs, regulatory action and lasting operational disruption; think of it as a “major crash” versus a minor fender-bender in plant safety terms.

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WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chemours Company (Chemours) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Thermal & Specialized Solutions (TSS), Titanium Technologies (TT), and Advanced Performance Materials (APM), today announced the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report.

"Our sustainability strategy is delivering tangible results while creating long-term value for the company and its stakeholders," said Kathy O'Keefe, Chemours Chief Sustainability Officer. "The progress reflected in this year's report demonstrates how responsible manufacturing, operational excellence, and innovation can work together to reduce our environmental footprint, strengthen our business, and help our customers meet their own sustainability goals. While important work remains, the progress highlighted in this report reflects the dedication of our teams and our commitment to turn ambition into action by delivering solutions that support our customers, communities, and other stakeholders."

The 2025 report highlights progress across responsible manufacturing, climate action, safety, supply chain engagement, and community investment while showcasing how the company is using science, technology, and continuous improvement to advance its sustainability priorities.

2025 Sustainability Progress Highlights:

• Achieved an 80% reduction in air and water process emissions of fluorinated organic chemicals (FOCs) since 2018, on track toward the company's goal of reducing FOC process emissions by 99% or more by 2030.
• Reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 57% since 2018, advancing toward the company's target of a 60% reduction by 2030.
• Reduced absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% since 2018, supported in part by increased adoption of Opteon™ low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants.
• Recorded zero Tier 1 process safety events and zero distribution safety incidents in 2025 and launched our new "We Strive for Zero" safety aspiration, establishing a clearer, enterprise-wide vision for safety performance.

Beyond these results, the report highlights how Chemours is applying chemistry, innovation, and collaboration to help address complex challenges for customers, communities, and society, including:

• Advancing emissions detection, measurement, and abatement technologies that support one of the world's most ambitious fluorinated organic compound reduction goals while helping drive broader progress across industry.
• Helping customers reduce emissions and support the growing demands of AI infrastructure through advanced cooling technologies, including Opteon™ low GWP refrigerants for chillers and two-phase liquid cooling solutions designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce water use.

To read the full 2025 Sustainability Report, visit https://www.chemours.com/en/sustainability.

About The Chemours Company
The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) is a global leader in providing industrial and specialty chemicals products for markets, including coatings, plastics, refrigeration and air conditioning, transportation, semiconductor and advanced electronics, general industrial, and oil and gas. Through our three businesses – Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials – we deliver application expertise and chemistry-based innovations that solve customers' biggest challenges. Our flagship products are sold under prominent brands such as Opteon™, Freon™, Ti-Pure™, Nafion™, Teflon™, Viton™, and Krytox™. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and listed on the NYSE under the symbol CC, Chemours has approximately 5,700 employees and 28 manufacturing sites and serves approximately 2,400 customers in approximately 110 countries. For more information, visit chemours.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to a historical or current fact. The words "believe," "expect," "will," "anticipate," "plan," "estimate," "target," "project" and similar expressions, among others, generally identify "forward-looking statements," which speak only as of the date such statements were made. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, our progress against our Corporate Responsibility Commitment goals and our expected impact on societal goals, all of which are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements also involve risks and uncertainties that are beyond Chemours' control. Matters outside our control, including general economic conditions, geopolitical conditions and global health events, and changes in environmental regulations in the U.S. or other jurisdictions could either make it more difficult to comply with environmental regulations or that affect demand for or adoption of our products, have affected or may affect our business and operations and may or may continue to hinder our ability to comply with environmental regulations or provide goods and services to customers, cause disruptions in our supply chains such as through strikes, labor disruptions or other events, adversely affect our business partners, significantly reduce the demand for our products, adversely affect the health and welfare of our personnel or cause other unpredictable events. Additionally, there may be other risks and uncertainties that Chemours is unable to identify at this time or that Chemours does not currently expect to have a material impact on its business. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Chemours assumes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement for any reason, except as required by law.

CONTACTS:

INVESTORS
Brandon Ontjes
VP, Head of Strategy & Investor Relations
+1.302.773.3300 
investor@chemours.com 

NEWS MEDIA
Cassie Olszewski
Media Relations & Reputation Leader
+1.302.219.7140
media@chemours.com

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FAQ

What did Chemours (CC) announce in its 2025 Sustainability Report on August 25, 2026?

Chemours announced significant progress toward its environmental and safety goals in its 2025 Sustainability Report. According to Chemours, the report covers emissions reductions, safety performance, responsible manufacturing, supply chain engagement, and community investment, highlighting how its technologies support customers’ sustainability and infrastructure needs.

How much has Chemours (CC) reduced fluorinated organic chemical emissions by 2025?

Chemours reports an 80% reduction in air and water process emissions of fluorinated organic chemicals since 2018. According to Chemours, this progress supports its goal to reduce FOC process emissions by 99% or more by 2030 through improved detection, measurement, and abatement technologies.

What greenhouse gas reduction targets has Chemours (CC) achieved by 2025?

Chemours has reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 57% and absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% since 2018. According to Chemours, these reductions advance its targets of a 60% Scope 1 and 2 cut by 2030 and broader value-chain decarbonization.

What safety results did Chemours (CC) highlight in its 2025 Sustainability Report?

Chemours reported zero Tier 1 process safety events and zero distribution safety incidents in 2025. According to Chemours, it also launched a new enterprise-wide safety aspiration, “We Strive for Zero,” to clarify and unify its long-term safety performance vision across global operations.

How is Chemours (CC) using Opteon refrigerants to support emissions reduction and AI infrastructure?

Chemours is promoting Opteon low global warming potential refrigerants to help customers reduce emissions and support AI infrastructure cooling. According to Chemours, Opteon-based chillers and two-phase liquid cooling solutions aim to improve energy efficiency and reduce water use in demanding data center environments.

Where can investors access Chemours’ 2025 Sustainability Report for more ESG details?

Investors can access Chemours’ 2025 Sustainability Report on the company’s sustainability webpage. According to Chemours, the report provides detailed data and narratives on emissions, safety, responsible manufacturing, supply chain engagement, and community initiatives, supporting ESG-focused evaluation of the CC stock.