Aims to complete all plant certifications by the end of CY 2024

Mumbai, India & Marietta, USA, – July 19, 2024: Birla Carbon, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality carbon-based solutions, announced that three more of its manufacturing units – North Bend, USA; Hamilton, Canada, and Santander, Spain have secured the ISCC PLUS Certifications.

Speaking about this recognition, John Loudermilk, President and Chief Executive Officer, Birla Carbon, said, “We are thrilled to announce that more of our plants, this time from the USA, Canada, and Spain, have achieved the ISCC PLUS certification, marking a significant milestone in our sustainability journey. This achievement highlights our commitment to environmental stewardship and circularity through the provision of advanced products. As we continue to secure certifications globally, we are strengthening our dedication to sustainable and traceable practices, setting industry benchmarks, and moving towards a more sustainable future.”

Earlier this year, Birla Carbon secured ISCC PLUS certifications for its facilities in Brazil, Hungary, North Bend, USA, South Korea, Egypt, Italy, and three units in India. The certification process for the last three plants is ongoing and is expected to be completed by the end of CY2024.

ISCC PLUS certification stands as a reliable indicator of Birla Carbon’s commitment to providing sustainable and circular raw materials and underscores the company’s dedication to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

About Birla Carbon

Birla Carbon is one of the leading global suppliers of carbon-based solutions. 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, Carbon Nanotubes, and Sustainable Carbonaceous Material. The company operates in 13 countries, boasting 17 manufacturing facilities and three cutting-edge technology centers in Marietta (USA) and Taloja (India), showcasing forefront innovation in the industry. Birla Carbon’s Sustainability Strategy – Share the Future report focuses on employee safety, environmental stewardship, efficient use of carbon sources, and operating in a socially and ethically responsible manner.

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