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The carbon black producer says allowance phaseouts could create an unintended outcome for European production and global emissions.

The Aug. 1 adjustments cover alcohols, aldehydes, acetate and neopentyl glycol, with increases quoted for Europe and other markets.

The benchmark later retreated, but disruptions along two critical trade routes kept energy-supply concerns in focus.

Full-year sales rose 6.7% to $7.86 billion, while the company projected continued sales and adjusted EBITDA growth in fiscal 2027.

June’s headline reading was flat, while one manufacturing segment continued investing in added capacity and equipment.

Growth returned in two key Americas channels as all three operating segments posted higher sales.

Higher sales and adjusted earnings were accompanied by continued costs tied to litigation and the company’s PFAS exit.

Preliminary concerns center on possible coordination over future price increases and also involve three trade associations.

The newly created position will focus on market expansion, strategic partnerships and business development across several high-growth industries.

The fleetwide rollout followed onboard trials evaluating deck temperatures, cooling demand and crew conditions during voyages in high-solar-radiation regions.