Rilsan® Polyamide 11: Arkema’s Sustainable Leap with a 46% Carbon Reduction

Rilsan® Polyamide 11: Arkema’s Sustainable Leap with a 46% Carbon Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Arkema Group has achieved a significant 46% reduction in the carbon footprint of its bio-based Rilsan® polyamide 11 grades, reaching less than 2 kg CO2e/kg. This reduction is attributed to the use of renewable and low carbon energy sources, along with energy efficiency improvements in its production sites. Rilsan® polyamide 11 is derived entirely from renewable castor seeds and is produced using a significant proportion of low carbon and renewable energy. Arkema’s commitment to sustainability also includes a biomethane supply agreement with ENGIE in France and various energy efficiency enhancements in its polyamide 11 production facilities, marking a significant step in reducing its carbon footprint and climate change impact.

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOMBES, 9-Oct-2032 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), a French specialty chemicals and advanced materials company and a global leader in PVDF production, proudly announces a remarkable 46% reduction in the carbon footprint of its bio-based Rilsan® polyamide 11 grades, achieving a level of less than 2 kg CO2e/kg(1). This achievement was made possible through the utilization of renewable or low carbon energy sources and the implementation of various energy efficiency enhancements across its production facilities. Notably, this improvement represents approximately a 70% reduction compared to traditional polyamide resins produced from fossil-based raw materials and conventional energy sources.

Rilsan® polyamide 11, derived entirely from renewable castor seeds, is a 100% segregated bio-based material. Furthermore, both the amino 11 monomer and downstream polymers are manufactured using a substantial proportion of low carbon and renewable energy sources, encompassing electricity and combustible fuels.

As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions, Arkema recently announced a significant biomethane supply agreement with ENGIE in France. Additionally, the company has undertaken several energy efficiency enhancements within its polyamide 11 production chain sites over the past year.

This achievement represents a significant stride in Arkema’s mission to continually reduce its carbon footprint and minimize its impact on climate change. This progress is made possible through a combination of sustainable raw materials, clean energy sources, and innovative manufacturing processes.

“This is an important step for our customers and the markets we serve,” said Erwoan Pezron, Senior Vice President, Arkema’s High Performance Polymers.

“The lower carbon footprint we announce today applies to our entire global production, not just a particular set of grades or a certain location. This allows our customers to deliver on their commitment to decarbonize and to develop more sustainable products at scale. Furthermore, we have a strong action plan in place to further decarbonize this range, with a 2030 target to reduce the carbon footprint by a further 50%. Our objective is to continue to offer our customers high-performance materials with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the market.”

• RILSAN® POLYAMIDE 11 (PA11)

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SOURCE: Arkema