Birla Carbon, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality carbon black solutions, celebrates its Decade of Sustainability Excellence.

Birla Carbon has been reporting on Sustainability since 2013. Some of its many success stories over the last decade have been shared on a webpage titled Decade of Sustainability on the Birla Carbon website.

Sharing his thoughts on the milestone, John Loudermilk, Chief Executive Officer, Birla Carbon said, “Birla Carbon has been focused on Sustainability to build leadership in its business, as well as, a better future for all. With the discussions we see at COP 27 on Sustainability, along with the target of achieving net zero and maintaining a less than 1.5-degree centigrade elevation in temperature, the focus is on transitioning from plans to actions.”

“This is what Birla Carbon is all about. Our sustainability report talks about our journey over the past ten years. It captures our plans and focuses on the concrete actions we will take to achieve our aspiration of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This aligns with our position as the leader in our industry while ensuring we create a brighter future for our business and society,” added Loudermilk.  

Birla Carbon is guided by its sustainability strategy, Sustainable Operational Excellence (SOE) which ensures operational excellence and shared value. From designing and operating plants to interacting with customers and communities, SOE guides the company’s efforts to Share the Strength and live its Purpose. By focusing on people, product, and processes, Birla Carbon has made significant progress in driving circularity, which furthermore supports its aspirations towards achieving its Net Zero target by 2050.

As one of the flagship businesses of the leading Indian multinational conglomerate, the Aditya Birla Group, Birla Carbon provides innovative sustainable carbon black solutions that enhance the performance of paints and coatings, inks and toners, plastics, adhesives, sealants, textile fibers, mechanical rubber goods, and tires, energy systems, and sustainable carbonaceous materials.

The company’s footprint extends across 12 countries, with 16 manufacturing facilities and two technology centers in Marietta (USA) and Taloja (India), providing industry-leading innovation. Its Sustainable Operational Excellence (SOE) strategy focuses on employee safety, environmental stewardship, efficient use of carbon sources, and operating in a socially and ethically responsible manner.