Sustainability

Our commitment as a socially responsible company means that we operate our facilities in a manner that protects people and the environment and preserves our world for future generations.

LyondellBasell is committed to continuous improvement in safety, security, environmental performance, reliability and open communication.

Operational Excellence

Operational Excellence is our commitment to reliably and flawlessly execute our operations to meet our goals in safety, environmental stewardship and efficiency. Operational Excellence enables us to build a sustainable future for ourselves and the many communities we serve.

OSHA VPP Star Site

Chocolate Bayou Polymers Plant has earned the prestigious Star status for its attention to safety. Star sites are those recognized by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Program for outstanding workplace safety performance and processes.

Caring for Texas Award

The Texas Chemical Council has honored the plant with several Caring for Texas Awards and a Distinguished Service Award for exemplary results, ongoing commitment to safe operations, and continuous improvement in community awareness, emergency response, security and pollution prevention.

NPRA Awards

The plant also has been recognized for outstanding safety performance by the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association, receiving an Award for Meritorious Safety Performance, a Gold Award and an Award for Safety Achievement.

Community Alert System

The Chocolate Bayou Polymers Plant uses the Chocolate Bayou Community Awareness Emergency Response Line, or CAER Line, to alert residents and businesses to an event at the facility.  This toll-free line may be reached at 1-877-394-2237 (877-FYI-CAER). If a shelter in place was required, residents would stay inside, close doors and windows and turn off air conditioners or heaters.