DuPont Performance Elastomers, a wholly-owned subsidiary of E.I. dupont de Nemours & Company, is the leading manufacturer of mid-to-high performance elastomers with 1,200 employees worldwide and six (6) manufacturing facilities with sales in over 25 countries. At the LaPlace facility we manufacture Neoprene, one of the first synthetic rubbers, known for its strength, durability, elasticity, toughness and superior resistance to oils, gasoline and sunlight. Neoprene is widely used in automotive, construction and general rubber applications. The facility employs 228 employees and approximately 139 contractors. Our employees are active members of the community, giving back to the communities in which they work, participating in such programs as the United Way, Wildlife Habitat Council, Household Hazardous Material Collection Day and Mentoring Programs.
Since 1987 (first reporting year), total emissions from the Neoprene process have decreased by 90%, air emissions by 77% and emissions to the land by over 98%. This year our facility received the ninth Louisiana Environmental Leadership Award for a waste reduction project implemented in 2008. The implementation of this project reduced the volume of aqueous waste disposed in the site’s underground injection wells by approximately 22 million pounds per year.
We are committed to Responsible Care, safety of the people, environment and facilities. Our goal is 100% safe behavior, preventing all injuries, incidents and unplanned events. |
Our Philosophies, Policies and Values
(which are accessible via the Internet on our Web Site) Commitment to Responsible Care®
DuPont Performance Elastomers is committed to Responsible Care®... safety of people, environment and facilities. Our goal is 100% safe behavior, preventing all safety and health injuries, incidents and unplanned events. Our values are the basic ideals we hold as a company. We use them as a guide when making business decisions. Core Values
Ethical Behavior • Safe People & Operations • Environmental Stewardship • Respect for People http://www.dupontelastomers.com/Careers/coreValues.asp Shelter-In-Place Brochure
DuPont Performance Elastomers and DuPont teamed together to produce this Shelter-In-Place brochure. |
