Kuraray’s Bayport Plant follows its La Porte Plant (manufacturing unit for the polyvinyl alcohol brand ELVANOL™) as the company’s second site in the United States to receive this certification. Kuraray produces in Bayport polyvinyl alcohol resin under the brands: KURARAY POVAL™ and EXCEVAL™.
“Achieving the ISCC PLUS certification for our Bayport Plant validates our dedication to responsible sourcing as well as sustainable manufacturing and production,” said Hans Vandommele, president of Kuraray America. “These certifications align with our broader environmental objectives to reduce our carbon footprint and support circular economy principles.”
ISCC PLUS verifies that materials such as biomass and recycled raw materials are responsibly sourced and managed using the mass-balance approach, a method that tracks sustainable content through every stage of the supply chain, from raw material sourcing to final product manufacturing.
Kuraray is committed to achieving the sustainability goals outlined in its strategic plan by expanding its lineup of products designed to support and enhance both natural and living environments. This effort aligns with the company’s long-term vision, “Kuraray Vision 2026”, which aims to establish Kuraray as a specialty chemical company that grows sustainably by integrating new foundational platforms into its technologies while contributing to customers, society and the planet.
For more information about Kuraray America, Inc.’s sustainability efforts, please visit kuraray.us.com/sustainability/.
About Kuraray
Founded in 1926, Kuraray is a world leader in performance-based polymer and specialty materials technologies, including resins, chemicals, fibers, and textiles. The Company. operates many subsidiaries around the world, including Kuraray America, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas. The Kuraray Group is committed to developing new fields of business using pioneering technology that improves the environment and enhances the quality of life throughout the world. To learn more about Kuraray America, visit www.kuraray.us.com.
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