Latest news with #ISCCPLUS-certified
Fibre2Fashion
a day ago
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Nippon Shokubai secures ISCC PLUS certification for US AA & SAP
Nippon Shokubai Group companies in the United States have acquired ISCC PLUS certification for acrylic acid (hereinafter "AA") and superabsorbent polymers (hereinafter "SAP") produced locally. This enables Nippon Shokubai Group to globally supply AA and SAP with a carbon footprint considered net zero. AA is widely used as a raw material for paints and adhesives, and serves as a key ingredient in SAP, which is used in disposable diapers. As a leading global supplier of AA and SAP, Nippon Shokubai Group has been working to obtain ISCC PLUS certification for products manufactured in Belgium, Japan, and Indonesia since 2021. Following the recent certification in the United States, Nippon Shokubai Group has established a four-region global supply system for ISCC PLUS-certified AA and SAP using biomass-derived raw materials allocated via the mass balance method. This enables the global supply of AA and SAP with a carbon footprint considered net zero. Nippon Shokubai Group's US companies have obtained ISCC PLUS certification for acrylic acid (AA) and superabsorbent polymers (SAP), enabling global supply of net-zero carbon products. With certified production now in four regions, the company supports reduced environmental impact and circular economy goals as part of its carbon neutrality vision for 2050. Through promoting the use of ISCC PLUS-certified AA and SAP, Nippon Shokubai Group aims to contribute to reducing environmental impact across the supply chain and to advancing a circular economy. Toward carbon neutrality by 2050, Nippon Shokubai Group will continue to implement the "transformation" outlined in its long-term vision and mid-term management plan to enhance customer value. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
Fibre2Fashion
2 days ago
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Austria's Borealis, AnQore launch world's first circular acrylonitrile
Borealis has partnered with AnQore to support the shift to a circular and renewable value chain for acrylonitrile (ACN)—a chemical used in everyday products such as cars, electronics, and water treatment solutions. The collaboration centers on the supply of Borealis' Borvida B-propylene, a sustainable feedstock made from ISCC PLUS-certified non-food waste biomass. Chemically identical to conventional propylene, AnQore uses it as a building block for Econitrile-MB— the world's first sustainable, Mass-Balanced ACN. Borvida B-propylene is part of the broader Borvida portfolio of renewable and circular base chemicals. Offering the same properties and performance as conventional base chemicals, they have a lower carbon footprint and also support the shift away from fossil feedstocks. Renewable content is tracked through the value chain using a Chain of Custody model, based on the Mass Balance approach. This means circular content can be traced and verified from source to final product. Borealis has partnered with AnQore to produce the world's first circular, mass-balanced acrylonitrile (ACN) using Borvida B-propylene, a sustainable ISCC PLUS-certified feedstock. The initiative supports reduced carbon emissionsâ€'up to 90 per cent lower than conventional ACNâ€'without compromising performance, enabling more sustainable products across multiple industries. Econitrile-MB produced using Borvida B-propylene from Borealis and sustainable ammonia has been in production for several years, offering end users a broader of sustainable solutions. Econitrile gives producers of ABS, acrylamide, carbon fiber, acrylic fiber, nitrile rubber, surfactants, and many other advanced materials a way to boost the sustainability of their products. With a carbon footprint up to 90% lower per kilogram than regular acrylonitrile, Econitrile offers a significantly more sustainable alternative without compromising on performance at all. 'At AnQore, we're striving to make the value chains for our specialist chemicals more sustainable, and that starts with the raw materials,' says Sjoerd Zuidema, CEO of AnQore . 'We're proud that, thanks to our partnership with Borealis, we're able to offer the world's first circular, mass-balanced acrylonitrile, and support our customers in making more sustainable products.' This partnership shows how Borealis is putting its We4Customers strategy into action by enabling customers like AnQore to access high-quality circular materials, backed by a secure supply and the flexibility and support needed to respond to changing market needs and regulations. 'This partnership shows that by working together across the value chain, we can unlock the value of waste,' says Thomas Van De Velde, Borealis Senior Vice President Base Chemicals . 'With AnQore, we're developing innovative, high-performance solutions that support customers' sustainability goals and help them prepare for future sustainable transformation.' AnQore is a trusted European producer of acrylonitrile and other key chemical building blocks, based at the Chemelot Chemical Park in Geleen, the Netherlands. AnQore focuses on delivering safe, secure, and sustainable solutions that help its customers stay ahead, whether in water treatment, consumer goods, or high-performance applications like automotive and electronics. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
Fibre2Fashion
10-06-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Linde to double COâ cat Texas plant by 2027
Linde announced it is doubling the capacity of its Freeport, Texas, carbon dioxide (CO2) production facility by adding a second CO2 liquefaction plant. Linde will double capacity at its Freeport, Texas COâ‚‚ facility by 2027 by adding a second liquefaction plant using COâ‚‚ from MEGlobal's ethylene glycol site. The expansion supports rising demand in beverages, food, dry ice, fuels, and chemicals. ISCC PLUS-certified, the plant reflects Linde's sustainability commitment and strengthens its Gulf Coast COâ‚‚ network. Starting up in 2027, the new plant will liquefy crude CO2 captured from MEGlobal America Inc.'s Oyster Creek ethylene glycol facility, which Linde also supplies with oxygen from its Freeport air separation plant. The increased capacity will help Linde meet growing industry demand for reliable CO2 supply across diverse applications, including carbonating beverages, preserving food quality, manufacturing dry ice, producing low carbon fuels and chemical synthesis processes. These applications demand a reliable supply of CO2 that meets rigorous safety and quality standards. Linde's Freeport CO2 complex is the first CO2 liquefaction facility of its kind in the United States to receive the ISCC PLUS certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification. This third-party certification demonstrates Linde's commitment to sustainability by its capture and re-use of generated CO2, which would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere. 'Today's announcement underscores Linde's commitment to supporting industrial growth across the Gulf Coast,' said Amer Akhras, Vice President South Region, Linde. "Our investment further strengthens Linde's robust CO2 network, enabling reliable supply to customers throughout the region while positioning us for future growth." Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
Zawya
19-03-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
Continental Tire Plant in Korbach receives Internationally Recognized ISCC PLUS Sustainability Certification
Jorge Almeida, Head of Sustainability at Continental Tires: "We are consistently increasing the amount of renewable and recycled materials in our tires. Certifications contribute to transparency". Tires group sector strives for more than 40 percent renewable raw materials and recycled materials in its tires by 2030 The Continental tire plant in Korbach, Germany, recently became the company's fourth plant to receive the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS sustainability certification. This globally recognized standard certifies that Continental meets specific sustainability documentation requirements relating to the use of more sustainable materials. It also confirms the transparent traceability of the raw materials used in the production process. Certification of the raw materials enables Continental to ensure the end-to-end traceability of materials from renewable and recycled sources. For the premium manufacturer, this is a further step on the way to 100 percent sustainable materials in its tire products by 2050 at the latest. In addition to the tire plant in Korbach, the plants in Lousado (Portugal), Hefei (China) and Puchov (Slovakia) are already ISCC PLUS-certified production sites of Continental Tires. The certification was based on compliance with and documentation of certain processes for the mass balance of raw materials. The mass-balance approach mixes fossil, renewable and recycled raw materials in existing systems and processes. The quantities used are tracked along the entire value chain and can therefore be allocated proportionately at any time. The mass-balance approach enables Continental to gradually increase the proportion of sustainable materials in its products. It ensures that the share of certified sustainable materials can be accurately reported. "We are consistently increasing the amount of renewable and recycled materials in our tires. Certifications contribute to transparency," says Jorge Almeida, Head of Sustainability at Continental Tires. He adds: "Our ambition is to roll out the mass-balance approach to all of our tire plants worldwide." "At Continental, we are working worldwide to make the future of mobility more environmentally friendly. Our ISCC PLUS certification as well as our latest step, the use of recycled PET bottles in series production, are proof of our consistent implementation here in Korbach," says Klaus Ohlwein, Head of the Continental tire plant in Korbach. "We offer our customers high-performance tires that not only deliver outstanding performance but also increasingly support the bio-based and circular economy," Ohlwein continues. Complete traceability of mass-balance-certified materials International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) was established in 2010 as part of a multi-stakeholder initiative and is a globally applicable and leading certification system aimed at promoting a traceable, sustainable, deforestation-free and climate-friendly supply chain. ISCC certifications are widely recognized and encompass sustainable agricultural biomass, biogenic waste and residues, non-biological renewable materials, and recycled carbon-based materials. The development and implementation of various certification standards is ISCC's tool for furthering its mission to mitigate climate change and bring greater traceability to global markets and supply chains. The UltraContact NXT is the first production tire for which Continental uses mass-balance-certified materials. Examples include synthetic rubber made from bio-based and bio-circular raw materials or carbon black, which is produced in part using oil from circular processes. It is manufactured at the Continental tire plant in Lousado, Portugal, since 2023. Ambition for 2050 at the latest: tires made entirely from sustainable materials Continental is working hard to replace as many raw materials as possible in production with sustainable alternatives. Raw materials that will be used in tire production in the future include, for example, agricultural waste such as the ash from rice husks, sustainable carbon black or recycled steel. The certification of the Continental plants is an important milestone in Continental's efforts to use more than 40 percent renewable and recycled materials in its tires by 2030 and to become completely climate-neutral by 2050. By 2050 at the latest, all new tires from Continental are to be made entirely from sustainable materials. The Continental tire plant in Korbach, Germany In addition to car tires, including high-performance (UUHP) tires for technologically advanced vehicles, the Continental tire plant in Korbach also produces bicycle tires. These are specifically designed for professionals such as riders taking part in the Tour de France. Other highlights from Korbach, Germany, include the High Performance Technology Center (HPTC) and the "Urban Taraxagum" bicycle tire, which is the only production tire containing natural rubber from dandelions. Motorcycle tires like the "ContiRoadAttack 4" and industrial tires for forklift trucks round out the product portfolio. Furthermore, the plant produces hoses for the ContiTech group sector. The Korbach site has more than 3,600 employees.
Associated Press
10-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Kraton Receives Third ISCC PLUS Certification for Renewable Polymers
The Mailiao Plant Becomes The Latest Kraton Manufacturing Facility To Produce The Cirkular+™ ReNew Series Enabling The Circular Economy THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Corporation and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation are pleased to announce the ISCC PLUS certification of their HSBC Joint Venture plant in Mailiao, Taiwan. As the inventor of styrenic block copolymers (SBC), Kraton remains committed to delivering innovation and sustainable solutions for customers worldwide. Kraton's Mailiao certification expands its portfolio of certified SBC manufacturing sites beyond Europe and North America into Asia. The Taiwan facility can now produce up to 100% ISCC PLUS-certified renewable SBC under the CirKular+™ ReNew Series, using the mass balance approach with ISCC PLUS- certified butadiene, styrene, and isoprene. This achievement strengthens Kraton's global presence, providing customers with unparalleled access to locally sourced, sustainable solutions across three key continents. 'The certification of the Mailiao facility underscores Kraton's dedication to advancing the circular economy and providing customers with sustainable, innovative solutions as the global industry leader,' shared Pedro Lopes, Kraton Global VP of Strategic Marketing, Product Management, and Supply Chain. 'Our well-established global monomer supplier network enables us to offer multiple solutions with up to 100% ISCC PLUS-certified content, tailored to customer needs for bio-circular, circular and bio-based waste. Kraton is committed to supporting the transition to renewable materials, reducing carbon emissions, and enabling a more sustainable future.' The CirKular+ ReNew Series offers ISCC PLUS-certified renewable polymers, further expanding Kraton's existing suite of CirKular+ solutions designed to advance the circular economy. The ReNew Series offers a drop-in solution that reduces the cradle-to-gate carbon footprint* (including biogenic carbon) compared to fossil-based products. In addition to its differentiated portfolio of sustainable solutions, Kraton has an advanced in-house life cycle assessment (LCA) program and product carbon footprint modeling capabilities to support specific customer needs. Launched in 2020, the CirKular+ Compatibilization Series and Performance Enhancement Series enable high-performance, innovative solutions for plastics upcycling and circular economy initiatives. CirKular+ helps customers transition to circular design with renewable and recycled feedstocks, improve product performance, and lower carbon footprint using a holistic approach to product lifecycle. The ISCC PLUS certification at Kraton's Mailiao facility marks another exciting milestone in the company's sustainability journey. Kraton remains at the forefront of sustainable polymer innovation, leveraging its expertise and state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities to create solutions that advance the circular economy. * All relevant life cycle stages of the end-product must be considered to identify the overall life cycle impact along the value chain. Kraton Mailiao plant specific carbon footprint information is available upon request. About Kraton Corporation Kraton Corporation is a leading global producer of specialty polymers and high-value performance products derived from renewable resources. Kraton's polymers are used in a wide range of applications, including adhesives, coatings, consumer and personal care products, sealants, and lubricants, and medical, packaging, automotive, paving and roofing products. As the largest global provider in the pine chemicals industry, the company's pine-based specialty products are sold into adhesive, road and construction and tire markets, and it produces and sells a broad range of performance chemicals into markets that include fuel additives, oilfield chemicals, coatings, metalworking fluids and lubricants, inks, and mining. Kraton offers its products to a diverse customer base in over 70 countries worldwide. *Kraton, the Kraton logo and design are all trademarks of Kraton Corporation, or its subsidiaries or affiliates, in one or more, but not all countries.
