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The Fast Paced Growth Of Nova Chemicals

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COMPANY BACKGROUND
NOVA Chemicals is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company located in Southern Ontario, on the St. Clair River west of Toronto. NOVA Chemicals specialises in the production of polyethylene (PE), high density and linear low density polyethylene. [1] The production process involves the transportation of the liquid ethylene feedstock, via pipeline, to the plant site followed by the production of various PE resins (pellet form). These PE pellets are then sold to consumers for use in common applications such as bottles for milk and other non-carbonated drinks, drums, fuel tanks for automobiles, toys and household goods. Due to the fact that high density polyethylene (HDPE) has good chemical resistance, it is often used for …show more content…

Appendix A demonstrates a table of stakeholder engagement, as well as topics and concerns, and how the company engages with these. The NOVA chem’s commitment to stakeholders, as well as sustainability, is strongly supported by the company’s senior management and thus it is imperative that these are up-to-date with key environmental issues as well as environmental risk management and assessment methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS
There are many environmental issues that factor into risk. However, there are key environmental issues that are most relevant to the chemicals sector. Listed below are the key issues as well as what is being done and how for environmental assessments on these issues.
i. Air
Air quality models to monitor emissions resulting from the PE production process.
Track emissions and make sure they are within regulation. ii. Greenhouse Gas emissions
Investing in new technology and projects to further drive improvements in manufacturing capabilities and energy efficiency;
Incorporating process improvement and new sources.
Expected significant reduction in GHG emissions. [3] iii. Waste
PE resins, as well as the end-use consumer products, are recyclable.
e.g. Grocery bags can be recycled on a community level.
e.g. Rigid consumer products can be reclaimed and recycled back

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