ePlus: Arkema Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification for Sustainable Waterborne Acrylic Resins
- Arkema's waterborne acrylic resins in Louisiana received ISCC PLUS certification, showcasing their eco-friendly commitment.
- The certification supports Arkema’s goal of using up to 90% bio-attributed content to reduce product carbon footprints.
- Arkema's mass balance approach ensures sustainable production, reinforcing their leadership in specialty materials and environmental stewardship.
Arkema Advances Sustainable Solutions with ISCC PLUS Certification
In a significant move towards sustainability, Arkema announces that its waterborne acrylic resins produced at its St. Charles, Louisiana facility have received ISCC PLUS certification. This certification is indicative of Arkema's commitment to providing eco-friendly solutions across various industries, including coatings and adhesives, as well as applications in green mobility and infrastructure efficiency. By incorporating up to 90% bio-attributed content in its resins, Arkema aims not only to reduce the carbon footprint of its products but also to lead the charge in utilizing renewable resources in the specialty materials sector.
Neil Tariq, Global Business Director of Coating Resins at Arkema, highlights the company's strategic initiative to combat climate change through the gradual replacement of virgin fossil feedstocks with renewable and circular materials. This approach is embodied in Arkema's mass balance solutions, which facilitate a more efficient value chain that emphasizes both carbon emissions reduction and enhanced circularity. The ISCC PLUS certification enables Arkema to contribute to a global network of certified locations, thus allowing businesses to achieve their sustainability targets more effectively.
The mass balance traceability chain employed by Arkema ensures that the certified bio-attributed feedstock replaces an equivalent quantity of fossil raw materials, thereby maintaining a responsible balance in production inputs and outputs. This method not only reinforces Arkema's sustainability claims but also aligns with the rigorous ISCC+ methodology for calculating bio-attributed content. Arkema's ongoing development of a comprehensive range of bio-attributed specialty resins and additives positions the company at the forefront of innovation and environmental stewardship within the specialty materials industry.
In addition to its commitment to sustainability, Arkema's strategic vision includes the progressive introduction of advanced materials such as high solids, waterborne, and UV-LED-EB resins. These innovations further enhance the company's portfolio and reinforce its role as a leader in environmentally friendly materials.
As Arkema strengthens its commitment to sustainable practices, the ISCC PLUS certification exemplifies the company's leadership in the specialty materials market and sets a benchmark for others in the industry to follow. This move not only reflects the growing demand for sustainable solutions but also underscores the importance of accountability in the production of eco-friendly materials.