Birla Carbon, an India-based carbon black (CB) manufacturer and supplier is targeting to achieve a zero net carbon emissions by 2050. The goal is aligned with the Paris Agreement on climate change and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s Tyre Industry Project SDG Roadmap. The company is collaborating with its sister companies within the Indian multinational conglomerate, Aditya Birla Group, to develop decarbonisation initiatives through the Aditya Birla Science and Technology Centre.
Recently, Birla Carbon also announced the availability of Sustainable Carbonaceous Materials (SCM) through the launch of its Continua brand.
The Mumbai-headquartered company said that its net zero goal will be achieved through a 4R strategy, namely, Research (to discover new ways for the capture and conversion of carbons); Reduce ( to curb dependence on traditional processes in manufacturing); Replace ( to use alternative energy and feedstock); and Repurpose ( to tackle carbon solutions for sustainability through circularity).
To ensure that it hits its net zero goal, the company adds that its next steps will be the development of partnerships with customers and suppliers, engage experts, and create long-term associations and programs, including its collaboration within the Aditya Birla Group.
In a related development, Birla Carbon has expanded its production capacity at its Gummidipoondi plant that will enable large-scale availability of clean carbon black products in India.
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The clean carbon black products include; BC1031, BC1034, and other clean products from the portfolio for application in class A profiles, inner liners, dynamic application, and thin walled injection moulded parts.
The technology has been developed to give clean products with low residue for maximum screen life and surface appearance along with balanced pellet properties for ease of conveying, mixing, and curing.
According Birla Carbon, the new production line will deliver many processing improvements for customers, including faster incorporation, long screen life, low viscosity, and easy extrusion. The final products will benefit from higher jets and gloss as well as a smooth finish for a better surface appearance.