Arkema, a leader in specialty materials, has achieved a new milestone in its sustainability journey with ISCC PLUS certification of its Changshu site in China. The Mass Balance approach enables the Group to launch a new range of bio-attributed waterborne acrylic resins and additives in Asia. It will support the development of more sustainable solutions for coating applications in fast growing local markets, such as new energies, e-mobility, living comfort and building efficiency.

Heidi Wang, General Manager of Rheology/Specialty Additives and Coating Resins, Arkema, Greater China, said:  “This certification expands the Arkema rheology modifier and waterborne resins solutions from renewable origin with a lower carbon footprint. It reinforces the already existing bio-based segregated resins and additives offer containing up to 100% biobased content.

“To mitigate climate change and preserve resources, we are progressively replacing virgin fossil feedstocks by renewable-based and more circular sources. Alongside the segregated model, the mass balance approach allows industries to accelerate the reduction of CO2 emissions and foster circularity across the value chain.”

The ISCC PLUS certification of products made at the Arkema manufacturing site in Changshu follows additional certifications in the US, in Europe and in China.