Kraton Corp. recently announced that its manufacturing facility in Niort, France, has received an International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification. The certification enables Kraton to offer 100% ISCC PLUS certified AMS and AMS phenolics resins through a mass balance attribution method.

“Our SYLVARES™ and SYLVATRAXX™ brands feature a range of high-performance AMS and AMS phenolics resins used in specialty adhesives and tire applications,” said Lana Culbert, Kraton Pine Chemicals VP of Marketing. “Our ISCC PLUS journey began in 2021 with the certification of our Sandarne, Sweden, facility. Earning this certification for our Niort plant marks a significant milestone, further expanding our portfolio of sustainable solutions.”

Kraton reports that the certification of the Niort facility reinforces the company’s commitment to advancing the biobased and circular economy. The company stated that by enabling customers to integrate more sustainable materials into their supply chains, Kraton remains at the forefront of sustainable innovations, dedicated to reducing carbon emissions and driving the transition toward a more sustainable future.

The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) is an independent, multi-stakeholder initiative and a leading certification system that ensures proper mass-balancing bookkeeping and reporting of recycled and renewable-based materials across the supply chain.

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