Birla Carbon Plants in Brazil, Hungary, and Egypt secure ISCC PLUS Certification
● Birla Carbon has already received certifications for its plants in Italy, the USA, South Korea, and India
● More plants to be certified this year
Mumbai, India, and Marietta, USA – June 07, 2024: Birla Carbon, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality carbon-based solutions, is happy to announce that four more of its plants – Cubatão and Camaçari in Brazil, Tiszaújváros in Hungary, and Alexandria in Egypt, have secured the ISCC PLUS certification
Speaking on this recognition, John Loudermilk, President and Chief Executive Officer, Birla Carbon, said, “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. He further added, “As we keep securing our certifications worldwide, we are bolstering our commitment to sustainable and traceable practices, setting industry benchmarks, and driving toward a more sustainable future. This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our teams globally, driving us closer to our vision of a world where carbon solutions lead the way to a brighter, greener tomorrow.”
Earlier this year, Birla Carbon achieved a significant milestone by obtaining the ISCC PLUS certification for its facilities located in the USA, South Korea, India, and Italy. The certification process for the rest of its plants is currently underway and is slated for completion through the remainder of CY 2024. These internationally recognized certifications serve as a testament to Birla Carbon’s commitment towards realizing net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
For Birla Carbon’s stakeholders, ISCC PLUS certification serves as a trusted indicator of companies offering sustainable and circular raw materials.
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 13 countries, boasting 17 manufacturing facilities and three cutting-edge 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.
