Birla Carbon, has announced that four more of its plants—located in Cubatão and Camaçari, Brazil; Tiszaújváros, Hungary; and Alexandria, Egypt—have secured the ISCC PLUS certification.
John Loudermilk, President and Chief Executive Officer of Birla Carbon, expressed his excitement about this achievement: “We are delighted to announce that our plants in Brazil, Hungary, and Egypt have achieved ISCC PLUS certification, representing a significant milestone in our sustainability journey. This accomplishment underscores our dedication to environmental stewardship and circularity through the provision of advanced products. As we continue to secure our certifications worldwide, we are bolstering our commitment to sustainable and traceable practices, setting industry benchmarks, and driving toward a more sustainable future. “
Earlier this year, Birla Carbon reached a significant milestone by obtaining the ISCC PLUS certification for its facilities in the USA, South Korea, India, and Italy. The certification process for the remaining plants is underway and is expected to be completed by the end of CY 2024. These internationally recognized certifications serve as a testament to Birla Carbon’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. For Birla Carbon’s stakeholders, the ISCC PLUS certification serves as a trusted indicator of the company’s dedication to offering sustainable and circular raw materials.
Birla Carbon is a leading global supplier of carbon-based solutions and one of the flagship businesses of the Aditya Birla Group, a major Indian multinational conglomerate. Birla Carbon provides innovative, sustainable carbon black solutions that enhance the performance of various products, including paints and coatings, inks and toners, plastics, adhesives, sealants, textile fibers, mechanical rubber goods, tires, energy systems, carbon nanotubes, and sustainable carbonaceous material.
The company operates in 13 countries, with 17 manufacturing facilities and three cutting-edge technology centers in Marietta (USA), Taloja (India), and Sambreville (Belgium). Birla Carbon’s Sustainability Strategy—detailed in the “Share the Future” report—focuses on employee safety, environmental stewardship, efficient use of carbon sources, and operating in a socially and ethically responsible manner.
