Orion Warns EU Policy Could Push Manufacturing Overseas
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Orion S.A. released its 2025 Sustainability Report, which uses its CEO letter to raise concerns about the European Union’s Emissions Trading System and its potential effect on carbon black production in Europe.
The ETS requires companies to obtain allowances covering their carbon dioxide emissions. Businesses receive some free allowances, but those thresholds are intended to be phased out. CEO Corning Painter said he supports the system’s underlying goal but argues the approach could shift manufacturing, jobs and emissions from Europe to Asia without reducing global carbon dioxide output.
Painter cited the energy and cost required to separate, capture or convert carbon dioxide and said current policy expectations do not reflect manufacturing and chemistry constraints. The report calls for transition policies incorporating innovation incentives and trade measures.
Orion produces carbon black for coatings, inks, tires, batteries, plastics and other applications.
Because carbon black is used in coatings and inks for color, conductivity, durability and UV protection, the report connects to PCI’s coverage of pigment supply and chemical-manufacturing policy.
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