We See A Better World
We See A Better World
We See A Better World
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Emissions to Air<br />
on a routine basis, Huntsman monitors, tracks and reports<br />
chemical emissions to the atmosphere – whether specifically<br />
permitted, part of routine operations or accidental<br />
releases. Air emissions are releases of volatile organic<br />
compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides<br />
(NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), particulate matter and other contaminants<br />
1 . Permitted air emissions are typically generated<br />
during routine manufacturing operations, volatilization from<br />
chemical storage, wastewater treatment and equipment<br />
emissions.<br />
Compared to our 2006 baseline, air emissions have decreased<br />
two percent. Compared to last year, we increased our air<br />
emissions by 37 percent. The increase in air emissions is<br />
attributed primarily to increased production at our Greatham,<br />
UK, Pigments site, combined with two specific, severe cold<br />
weather-related outages that occurred there in December<br />
2010. There is a project in place at Greatham to address<br />
winterization issues.<br />
1. Greenhouse gases (GHG) are also monitored, but are reported separately.<br />
compared to our 2006 baseline,<br />
air emissions have decreased two percent.<br />
26 Huntsman 2010 Sustainability Report<br />
AIR EMISSIONS (TONNES)<br />
30,000 ........<br />
25,000 ........<br />
20,000 ........<br />
15,000 ........<br />
10,000 ........<br />
5,000 ........<br />
E M I S S I O N S T O A I R<br />
................................................................................................................<br />
Baseline<br />
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010<br />
n Polyurethanes<br />
n Pigments<br />
n HCCA<br />
n Performance Products<br />
n Advanced Materials<br />
n Textile Effects
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