Denka has decided to conduct joint research with Transform Materials (TM), an American venture company, and to introduce facilities developed by TM for the purpose of establishing technology to realize low-carbon production of acetylene. The companies held a signing ceremony on May 23. Under its eight-year management plan Mission 2030, which started in fiscal 2023, Denka aims to achieve 100%...
Mitsubishi Chemical has in May begun offering samples of the Durabio plant-derived bioengineering plastics D93 Series, a new grade of Durabio with a higher degree of biomass plasticity. Durabio is a bio-based engineering plastic made from isosorbide, a renewable plant-derived raw material that reduces the consumption of petroleum, a depletable resource, and also contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gases...
Lanxess’ Rhein Chemie business unit, which is widely involved in rubber additives such as pre-dispersed rubber chemicals, rubber processing aids, antioxidants and anti-aging agents, has achieved a significant reduction of CO2 emissions at its Kallo plant in Belgium, where vulcanization accelerators are manufactured. From 2022, CO2 emissions in the generation of steam used for production have been significantly reduced. This...
Bridgestone has switched all purchased electricity used at its six Japanese tire and raw materials plants to renewable energy. In addition, two chemical plants (Seki and Kumamoto) have also begun switching and will continue to systematically expand the use of renewable energy in the future. The company said in 2021 that it aims to achieve 100% renewable energy at its...
Many efforts are underway in various industries to become carbon neutral by 2050. The tire industry is no exception, and one of these efforts is the use of sustainable raw materials. In its long-term sustainability policy, “Hazumo Mirai Challenge 2050,” Sumitomo Rubber has set a goal of reducing CO2 emissions throughout the entire supply chain and increasing the ratio of...
Cabot Corporation has acquired a solar power generation facility from Shoko Tsusho. The plant will generate up to 3,500 megawatt hours (MWh) annually, which is equivalent to powering more than 700 average Japanese homes for a year. Located adjacent to Cabot’s carbon black manufacturing facility in Chiba Prefecture, the acquisition increases Cabot’s ability to sell and supply renewable energy from...
