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Creating Possibilities For A Sustainable World

We are committed to sustainability and responsibility for our future. Our goal is to make the world more sustainable with our product solutions. We go beyond standards and develop customized and innovative solutions and technologies that are more environmentally friendly, efficient and durable.

We are dedicated to our purpose. With these principles in mind, we go beyond existing technologies, developing customized and innovative solutions that are more environmentally friendly, efficient, and long lasting.

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Sabine Kömmelt is Technical Manager at Specialty Methacrylates, Oil Additives business line.

Together, we can make a significant impact on the environment. We enthusiastically invite you to join the sustainability journey. Outstanding solutions arise from mutual inspiration.

Dr. Sabine Kömmelt | Technical Marketing Specialty Methacrylates

Our Sustainable Strategy Is Based On Three Principles

CREDIBLE FOUNDATION

Principle 1
Significantly reduced carbon footprint by 2030

RESPONSIBLE PARTNER

Principle 2
Reducing hazards and improving safety

SUSTAINABLE PORTFOLIO

Principle 3
A sustainable toolbox for modern chemistry

Credible Foundation - Principle 1

Green Electricity

To reduce our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, the use of green electricity and, in the long term, green steam is essential. In addition, the use of renewable energy will lead to a reduction in the CO₂ footprint of our products.

Sustainable Feedstock

Palm (kernel) oil derivatives are used as raw materials for VISIOMER® Terra C13-MA and C17.4-MA. Our raw materials will be RSPO-certified by 2025, which ensures traceability back to the certified sources. In addition, RSPO-certified material has a lower carbon footprint.

Product Carbon Footprint

Life cycle assessment (LCA) is an essential tool to evaluate the product carbon footprint and our own CO2 emission. The calculations are the foundation to define effective measures to reduce CO2 emissions. We support our customers on their sustainability evaluations by providing LCA results to our customers.

Green Electricity
Product Carbon Footprint
Sustainable Feedstock

Responsible Partner - Principle 2

Non-Hazardous Alternatives

The replacement of harmful substances is a key issue for resin manufacturers and their suppliers. We are dedicated to develop low-odor, label friendly monomers to replace hazardous and flammable monomers in various applications.

Responsible Care

We have defined Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ESHQ) values, which address our responsibility for the environment and our endeavors to continuously improve our products, processes and systems.

New Methacrylate Monomers

All new product innovations include an initial toxicological evaluation at an early stage to ensure our focus on low hazardous monomers. This evaluation is mandatory and integrated in our project management system.

New Methacrylate Monomers
Responsible Care
Non-Hazardous Alternatives

Sustainable Portfolio - Principle 3

Sustainable Applications

We focus on developing products and technologies that also reduce the environmental impact of our customers and end users to maximize the sustainability benefit (also referred to as handprint).

Sustainable Methacrylates

VISIOMER® Terra products feature low hazards, a biocarbon content of up to 85%, and a reduced PCF. VISIOMER® eCO products have a significantly lower carbon footprint than their fossil-based equivalents. VISIOMER® eCO applies a mass balance approach to replace fossil by circular raw materials.

Portfolio Sustainability Assessment

We monitor and shape our product portfolio annually by a Portfolio Sustainability Assessment (PSA) using the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) principles and methodology.

Sustainable Applications
Sustainable Methacrylates
Portfolio Sustainability Assessment

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