Koppers Reports Record Safety and Emissions Milestones in 2025 Sustainability Report
Event summary
- Koppers achieved its lowest Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) in company history.
- Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions reached their lowest levels since reporting began in 2007.
- EcoVadis Silver medal earned with a 11-point score increase, moving Koppers to the 88th percentile globally.
- Refreshed 2030 Sustainability Strategy introduced with updated greenhouse gas emissions goals.
The big picture
Koppers' 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report highlights significant progress in safety and emissions performance, positioning the company as a leader in ESG metrics within the treated wood products sector. The refreshed 2030 Sustainability Strategy underscores Koppers' commitment to responsible growth, aligning with broader industry trends toward stricter regulatory compliance and heightened stakeholder expectations for sustainability.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- Whether Koppers can sustain its record safety and emissions performance amid evolving market dynamics.
- Regulatory Compliance
- The pace at which the company transitions to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and its impact on sustainability reporting.
- Market Positioning
- How the refreshed 2030 Sustainability Strategy will differentiate Koppers in a competitive industry landscape.