Viridis Chemical has received International Sustainability and Carbon PLUS (ISCC PLUS) certification for its bio-based Ethyl Acetate manufacturing facility in Columbus, Nebraska. Viridis Chemical is the only North American manufacturer of 100% bio-based Ethyl Acetate.

HELM AG (HELM) is responsible for global sales, marketing and logistics management of the 100% bio-based Ethyl Acetate produced by Viridis Chemical.

ISCC is an independent multi-stakeholder organization providing a globally applicable certification system. ISCC’s objectives are to contribute to the implementation of environmentally, socially and economically sustainable production and use of various biomass feedstocks in global supply chains.

“We are excited about our significant accomplishment of receiving ISCC PLUS certification for our bio-based Ethyl Acetate. This certification will expand our customer base across the globe, especially with customers that want the benefits of ISCC Plus certification to help meet their sustainability goals. HELM has a tremendous world-wide team to reach customers that have interest in sustainably produced Ethyl Acetate as well as other renewable, bio-based chemicals that we expect to be producing in the future,” said Carl V Rush, Jr., CEO and Co-founder of Viridis Chemical.