Cabot Corporation Diverts 15,000 Tons Gypsum, Wins Two ACC Sustainability Awards
Cabot Corporation earned the 2026 Waste & Water Stewardship Award for repurposing nearly 15,000 metric tons of synthetic gypsum from its Franklin, Louisiana facility in 2025 and secured a Facility Safety Award for top safety performance at almost all U.S. sites. It was also a finalist for the Responsible Care Initiative of the Year Award.
1. Award Achievements
Cabot Corporation captured two American Chemistry Council Responsible Care Awards in 2026: the Waste & Water Stewardship Award and the Facility Safety Award. The company was also named one of two finalists for the Responsible Care Initiative of the Year Award, underscoring its leadership in safety and sustainability.
2. Gypsum Reuse Initiative
At Cabot’s Franklin, Louisiana manufacturing site, teams identified a beneficial reuse opportunity for synthetic gypsum produced by its air pollution control system. This initiative diverted nearly 15,000 metric tons of gypsum from landfills in 2025 by selling it to the cement industry, reducing waste and meeting emission control requirements.
3. Safety Performance Recognition
Based on 2025 data, almost all of Cabot’s U.S. sites qualified for the Facility Safety Award, reflecting a strong health and safety culture and low incident rates. The accolade highlights the company’s ongoing focus on employee involvement, safety practices and workplace wellness across its operations.
4. Sustainability Strategy Next Steps
Building on these achievements, Cabot plans to expand its waste minimization and water stewardship programs to additional facilities worldwide. The company will continue embedding the Responsible Care framework into its global operations to drive further environmental performance gains and community engagement.