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Direct and Indirect GHG Emissions
Cabot operations emit greenhouse gases (GHGs)-primarily carbon dioxide (CO2), and to a much lesser extent, methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O). Emissions of these gases are collectively estimated and reported in terms of CO2-equivalents (CO2-e). Total CO2-e emissions from our manufacturing, R&D, and corporate/regional administration facilities for calendar year 2008 were 4.40 million metric tons (MT). Direct CO2 emissions accounted for 92 percent of the total, while 8 percent were related to indirect emissions. Compared with 2007, total CO2-e emissions decreased 11 percent, which correlates with Cabot's 12 percent decrease in total product output due to the global economic slowdown. On a production basis, total CO2-e intensity remained essentially constant at 2.39 MT CO2-e per MT of product.

Cabot Voluntary Target in Reducing GHG Emissions
In 2008, Cabot established a voluntary target in the reduction of GHG emissions. We have committed to reduce our total GHG emissions intensity by 20 percent by the year 2020 (using 2005 as our baseline year). One way we can minimize GHG emissions is to recover energy from tail gases produced by our carbon black operations, and use this by-product stream as fuel in our process and in on-site energy centers. By maximizing the amount of energy we extract from our processes, we can reduce the amount of energy we purchase from external sources and, in turn, have a positive effect on overall GHG emissions.
Direct emissions are defined as GHG emissions that are process-related or result from the on-site generation of electricity, heat or steam, or other production/R&D activities.
Indirect emissions are defined as emissions associated with the generation of imported/purchased electricity, heat or steam.
Other Environmental Performance Metrics…
Waste Generation (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous)
Water Use & Wastewater Management
Sustainability Matters
Our latest Sustainability Report describes Cabot's progress in social responsbility, safety, health and the environment (2008-09).
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Product Safety & Health
- Alzheimers Disease Association with Aluminium: Cabot SpectrAl® Products
- Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) or Creuzfeldt-Jakobs Disease (CJD) - Aerogel
- Pharmaceuticals (Including Packaging) and Edible Inks - Carbon Blacks
- Animal Testing - Aerogel Products
- Carbon Black Grades and Activated Carbon - Carbon Blacks
- Health Information - Nanogel® Aerogel Products
- Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) or Creuzfeldt-Jakobs Disease (CJD): Silicas and Aluminas
- Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) - Carbon Blacks
- Animal Testing: CAB-O-SIL®, CA-O-SPERSE® and SpectrAl®
- Impurity Information - Nanogel® Aerogel Products
News
Cabot Corporation to Present at Jefferies Global Industrial and A&D Conference
4-Aug-2010
Cabot Corporation Reports $0.72 EPS and Record $0.95 Adjusted EPS
28-Jul-2010
Cabot Board Declares Dividend
8-Jul-2010
Events
International Tire Exposition and Conference (ITEC)
21-Sep-2010
178th Meeting of the ACS Rubber Division
12-Oct-2010
K 2010
27-Oct-2010
