1 In June 2011, the membership of Styron’s Ethics and Compliance Committee included:
Thomas (Tom) J. Hearity, Chief Compliance Officer
Marilyn Horner, Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Catherine Maxey, Vice President, Public Affairs and Business Intelligence
Matthew Pagac, Ernst & Young, representing Internal Audit
James Ni, Sales Director, Emulsion Polymers – Asia Pacific
Chatchai L.polcharoenchai, Global Commercial Director, Feedstocks
Steve Lin, Sales Director, Plastics – Asia Pacific
Murat Orhon, Sales Director, Plastics – Europe/IMEA
Max Yoshioka, Sales Director, Emulsion Polymers – Latin America
2 During this time, Styron was wholly owned by The Dow Chemical Company.
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7 ICIS Chemical Business, “Plastic grows in auto manufacturing,” June 2, 2010.
8 Fisher, M., et al., “Enhancing Future Automotive Safety With Plastics,” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Technology Integration Report, Paper Number 17-0451, p. 2, 10 Nov 2008.
9 Ibid.
10 “The carbon productivity challenge: Curbing climate change and sustaining economic growth,” McKinsey Global Institute, pp. 8, 11, June 2008.
11 “Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament – Results of the review of the Community Strategy to reduce CO2 emissions from passenger cars and light commercial vehicles,” July 2007.
12 “Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefore.” Official Journal of the European Union, L 200, Volume 52, 31 July 2009.
13 Transportation Research Board Special Report No. 286, “Tires and Passenger Vehicle Fuel Economy,” National Research Council of the National Academies, pp. 42-51, 2006.
14 Ibid.
15 Savings data based on comparison by a leading tire manufacturer of an improved P195/65R15 tire to the manufacturer’s standard P195/65R15 tire tested on a 2008 Honda Civic. Actual results may vary based on when tires are replaced, driving and road conditions, and proper tire maintenance.
16 Market research report, “Energy Efficient Lighting for Commercial Markets: LED Solid State Lighting and Other High Efficiency Lighting Technologies for Commercial, Industrial, and Outdoor Stationary Applications,” Pike Research, May 2010.
17 Energy Star, “Light bulbs (CFLs) for Consumers, About ENERGY STAR Light bulbs (CFLs),” accessed 2/18/2011.
18 Energy Star, “LED Light Bulbs for Consumers, About ENERGY STAR LED Light Bulbs,” accessed 2/18/2011.
19 Better Generation, “Smart Meters,” 2009, accessed 2/18/2011.
20 Pike Research, “Smart Meter Installations to Reach 250 Million Worldwide by 2015,” 2 Nov 2009, accessed 2/18/2011.
21 Based on a study conducted by the Life Cycle Assessment group of The Dow Chemical Company, in accordance with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards and third-party reviewed by an independent Life Cycle Assessment study, conducted by the University of Stuttgart.
22 As quoted in Ledyard Patch, 29 Mar 2011.
23 The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) is a nonprofit, non-lobbying organization dedicated to increasing the quality and amount of wildlife habitat on corporate, private and public lands. WHC devotes its resources to building partnerships with corporations and conservation groups to create solutions that balance the demands of economic growth with the requirements of a healthy, biodiverse and sustainable environment. WHC-assisted wildlife habitat and conservation education programs are found in 43 states, the District of Columbia and nine other countries. To learn more, visit www.wildlifehc.org.
