• Expands focus on achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050
• All Birla Carbon plants receive ISCC PLUS Certification

Mumbai, India & Marietta, USA – October 22, 2024 – Birla Carbon, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality carbon-based solutions, today released its 12^th annual sustainability report titled – Sustainability In Action. The 2024 report highlights the company’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 through substantial advancements in Continua™ Sustainable Carbonaceous Material (SCM) and prioritizing the focus on its net zero 4Rs strategy – Research, Reduce, Replace, and Repurpose to achieve lower carbon emissions.

Sharing his thoughts on the release of the report, John Loudermilk, President & CEO, Birla Carbon, said, “In our 12^th annual sustainability report, ‘Sustainability In Action,’ we reflect on our journey over the last year on our progress as a company, driven by innovation in sustainability. Looking ahead, we are excited about the opportunities to further grow our company with a focus on sustainability”. He further added, “This year, we have made significant strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting circularity, and enhancing energy systems through strategic acquisitions like Nanocyl. These initiatives not only contribute to a sustainable future but also align with our customers’ evolving needs in critical industries”. 

Joe Gaynor, Chief Legal, Sustainability, and Risk Officer, Birla Carbon, said, “We are excited to embark on the next chapter of our sustainability journey with our ‘Share the Future’ strategy. This approach is grounded in innovation and corporate social responsibility, allowing Birla Carbon to fulfill its aspirational commitments and those of its stakeholders. By embodying these principles, we are integrating sustainability into the mainstream conversation around corporate stewardship and responsibility, and by doing so, we continue to ‘Share the Strength.’”

Key highlights of the report –

• ISCC Plus certification for all 16 Birla Carbon plants
• Set interim greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions intensity by 22% by 2030
• Continua™ SCM was recognized with a Gold Award at the Aditya Birla Group’s 7^th Sustain-Ability Conference in 2024​
• Achieved a 40% reduction in its total recordable incident rate (TRIR), emphasizing its strong safety culture and commitment to zero workplace incidents

The 2024 report covers the full scope of Birla Carbon’s global operations and shares an analysis of performance against the ‘Share the Future’ sustainability strategy. The 2024 report states the various targets Birla Carbon has achieved during the year to fulfill its sustainability goals and establish its leadership in the industry for the years to come.

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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