Mumbai, India & Marietta, USA – November 5, 2024: Birla Carbon, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality carbon-based solutions, proudly announces that all of its carbon black manufacturing units globally have successfully received the ISCC PLUS Certification.

Speaking about this recognition, John Loudermilk, President and Chief Executive Officer, Birla Carbon, said, “Achieving ISCC PLUS certification across all our global carbon black manufacturing plants is not just a milestone for Birla Carbon, but a testament to our leadership in driving sustainability and circularity in the industry. This accomplishment, and the recent announcements of our first Asia Post Treatment Plant in India and the introduction of Continua™ 8030 Sustainable Carbonaceous Material, further reinforces our commitment to setting new benchmarks and meeting the growing demand for sustainable products.” He further added, “As we continue to innovate, we remain dedicated to supporting our customers and fostering a more sustainable future for generations to come while living our Purpose, to share the strength.”

The ISCC PLUS certifications validate compliance with sustainability standards for bio-based and circular raw materials, ensuring traceability throughout the supply chain. The achievement underscores Birla Carbon’s commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impact across its value chain while strengthening its position as a global leader in sustainable manufacturing.

From a stakeholder standpoint, ISCC PLUS certification serves as a reliable indicator of Birla Carbon’s commitment to providing sustainable and circular raw materials. It also highlights the company’s continued commitment 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 14 countries, with 17 manufacturing facilities and three state-of-the-art technology centers in Marietta (USA), Taloja (India), and Sambreville (Belgium), 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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