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Quaker Houghton Signs Contract with Constellation to Achieve Carbon Neutrality

Quaker Houghton | January 31, 2023 | Read time : 02:00 min

Quaker Houghton Signs

On January 30, 2023, Quaker Houghton announced that it has signed a contract with Constellation to acquire Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to meet roughly half of its entire U.S. based electricity requirements.

Constellation's RECs are Green-e® Energy Certified and sourced from wind and solar energy facilities in the contiguous United States. Throughout the contract's life, 100% of the electricity purchased by specific Quaker Houghton U.S. sites will be acquired from a renewable source or matched with RECs, which are subsequently retired. Each Renewable Energy Certificate that has been retired represents the environmental benefits of one megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity produced by a renewable generator.

Through the acquisition of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), Quaker Houghton supports the operation and development of facilities that generate clean, renewable energy in regions where on-site production is not viable.

Quaker Houghton's Chief Executive Officer and President, Andy Tometich, commented, "Sustainability is core to our business and is a critical, driving force in our long-term plan. We are pleased to accelerate the achievement of our greenhouse gas emissions targets through the use of renewable energy certificates and remain committed to delivering on our ambitious 2030 sustainability goals."

(Source – PR Newswire)

Constellation's Senior Vice President, Retail, Daniel J. Verbanac, stated, "Constellation is pleased to support the sustainability goals of our customers." He added, "As America's leading clean energy producer, Constellation lauds Quaker Houghton's choice of renewable energy which helps reduce pollution and demonstrates a commitment to the environment."

(Source – PR Newswire)

About Quaker Houghton

Headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, Quaker Houghton is a global leader in industrial process fluids. Its high-performance, innovative, and sustainable solutions are supported by best-in-class technology, deep process expertise, and personalized services. The company has over 4,000 personnel and operates in more than 25 countries. Its clients include the world's renowned advanced steel, aluminum, offshore, automotive, aerospace, mining, can, and metalworking firms. Its chemists, engineers, and industry experts work with businesses to continuously enhance their operations so that they can function even more efficiently and successfully in the future.

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