Cabot recognized for safety performance by ICBA

Boston, MA – Cabot Corporation announced that 18 of its carbon black manufacturing sites have been recognized by the International Carbon Black Association’s (ICBA) Safety Performance Recognition Program. Across the company’s global network, 16 of its carbon black facilities received the gold award and two received the bronze award for their outstanding safety performance in 2022. A total of 24 ICBA member manufacturing facilities were recognized for above average safety performance, with Cabot receiving 75% of all industry facility awards.

“We are honored to be recognized again this year by the ICBA for our unwavering commitment to protecting our most valued asset – our employees,” said Bart Kalkstein, executive vice president and president, Reinforcement Materials segment. “The safety of our employees is deeply ingrained in our Cabot culture, and I am tremendously proud of the efforts and commitment of our teams across our global network to ensure that everyone returns home in the same condition as when they arrived at work each day. We remain dedicated to continuously evaluating and implementing new strategies and operational procedures at our carbon black facilities that foster a safe work environment and advance our leadership in safety performance.”

Through its Safety Performance Recognition Program, the ICBA identifies facilities across the globe that have excelled in protecting the carbon black industry’s most precious resource: its workforce. This program acknowledges outstanding safety records and helps to educate policymakers and the public about the carbon black industry’s genuine regard for making employee safety a pre-condition for successful operations. Furthermore, the Safety Performance Recognition Program is designed to share good safety practices, enhance awareness, and to promote safety 24-hours a day at the facility level.