Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, today announced that it is certified to the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification standard (ISCC) PLUS for the production of dimethyl ether (DME) at its manufacturing site in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

The ISCC PLUS certification, one of the world’s largest, independent certification systems for sustainability, covers all sustainable feedstocks, including biomass, circular materials, and renewables. This certification uses the mass balance approach to verify that sustainable feedstocks are fully traceable throughout the supply chain. 

“Our ISCC PLUS certification for DME at our Rotterdam site marks a significant step in Nouryon’s commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible sourcing,” said David Friedinger, Vice President, Personal Care and Pharma at Nouryon. “Our customers' interest in sustainable products is growing and we are expanding our renewable chemicals range to meet this demand. This certification underscores our commitment to providing greener products that address market needs.”

DME is an essential component in a wide range of personal care applications.

Nouryon’s Rotterdam site joins the Company’s other ISCC PLUS certifications, underscoring Nouryon’s commitment to improving the environmental footprint across its global manufacturing sites and broadening its portfolio of sustainable solutions.