German chemicals firm Evonik’s Coating & Adhesive Resins business line has been using green electricity for its polybutadiene production in Marl, Germany. This initiative is part of Evonik’s sustainability strategy aimed at achieving its environmental goals for 2030, which include a 25% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2021 to 2030.
The decision to transition production at both Polyvest facilities to green electricity marks another milestone in the company’s journey toward greater sustainability in Polyvest production, says the company. In recent years, all Polyvest product grades have been gradually introduced to the market as eCO variants, which are mass-balanced products certified under the ISCC Plus certification.
This initiative builds on Evonik’s broader commitment to green electricity. Beginning in 2025, the company will activate several Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to further its dedication to sustainable energy sourcing.
Polyvest is a range of liquid polybutadienes with various chemical compositions, which are said to exhibit excellent reactivity and can be used in a wide array of applications across the automotive, construction, and electronics industries.