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7. RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT AND PLANT CLOSING COSTSÌý

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As ofÌý September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, accrued restructuring costs by type of cost and initiative consisted of the following (dollars in millions):

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Details with respect to our reserves for restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs by segment and initiative are provided below (dollars in millions):

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Details with respect to cash and noncash restructuring charges from continuing operations for theÌýthree and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 are provided below (dollars in millions):

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Restructuring Activities

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Beginning in the third quarter of 2022, our Corporate function implemented restructuring programs to optimize our global approaches to leveraging managed services in various information technology functions and to align and optimize our environmental, health and safety processes and systems.ÌýIn connection with these restructuring programs, we recorded net restructuring expense of approximately $12Ìýmillion in the three months ended September 30, 2022, primarily related to workforce reductions. We expect to record further restructuring expenses of approximately $8Ìýmillion through 2023.

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Beginning in the first quarter of 2021, our Corporate function implemented aÌýrestructuring program to optimize our global approach to leveraging shared services capabilities. During the second quarter of 2022, this program was further expanded to include additional geographies.ÌýIn connection with this restructuring program, we recorded net restructuring expense of approximately $15Ìýmillion and $16Ìýmillion in the nine months ended September 30, 2022Ìýand 2021, respectively, primarily related to workforce reductions. We expect to record further restructuring expenses of approximately $5Ìýmillion through 2023.

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Beginning in the third quarter of 2020, our Polyurethanes segment implemented a restructuring program to optimize its downstream footprint. During the second quarter of 2022, this optimization program was further expanded to include the entire Polyurethanes business. In connection with this restructuring program, we recorded net restructuring expense of approximately $7Ìýmillion and $4Ìýmillion in the nine months ended September 30, 2022Ìýand 2021, respectively, primarily related to workforce reductions. We expect to record further restructuring expenses of approximately $9Ìýmillion through the end of 2023.

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Beginning in the second quarter of 2020, our Advanced Materials segment implemented restructuring programs in connection with the CVC Thermoset Specialties Acquisition,Ìýthe alignment of the segment’s commercial organization and optimization of the segment’s manufacturing processes. In connection with these restructuring programs, we recorded net restructuring expense of approximately $1Ìýmillion and $8 million inÌýthe nine months ended September 30, 2022Ìýand 2021, respectively, primarily related to accelerated depreciation.ÌýWe expect to record further restructuring expenses of approximately $9Ìýmillion through the end of 2023.

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