Updated Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Values for KURARAY POVAL™

Location: Frankfurt Plant, Kuraray Europe GmbH

We would like to announce that the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) values for KURARAY POVAL™ have been revised for the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. These updates reflect a new calculation utilizing a different database than previously applied.

Updated Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Values for KURARAY POVAL™

Calculation Conditions

Reference Standards/Guidelines: ISO14040, ISO14044, ISO14067
System Boundary: Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 Category 1,3,4,5 [Cradle to Gate]
Calculation Software: LCA for Experts [GaBi] [provided by Sphera Solutions GmbH]
Database: Managed LCA Content [MLC] ver. 2024.2 [provided by Sphera Solutions Gmbh]
Impact Assessment Methodology: IPCC AR6 GWP 100
Verification Method: Internal verification by responsible department of LCA

Note:
a. Applied the cut-off rule for some minor raw materials within the range of 2% or less of the total input weight to the process subject to the calculation.
b. Mass allocation of all GHG emissions of the plant was applied to the main product and a co-product.

PCF Values Overview

Target item	Plant	Year	PCF value	Unit
KURARAY POVAL™	Kuraray Europe GmbH Frankfurt Plant	2021	2.70	kg-CO2 eq./kg
KURARAY POVAL™	Kuraray Europe GmbH Frankfurt Plant	2022	2.65	kg-CO2 eq./kg
KURARAY POVAL™	Kuraray Europe GmbH Frankfurt Plant	2023	2.52	kg-CO2 eq./kg
KURARAY POVAL™	Kuraray Europe GmbH Frankfurt Plant	2024	2.55	kg-CO2 eq./kg

These values are based on a more robust and standardized approach, ensuring greater accuracy and comparability across time. The slight increase in 2024 reflects operational and market dynamics. We remain committed to continuously reducing our environmental impact.

Disclaimer
Above PCF calculation value are based on the amount of activity and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission factor information available at the time of calculation. These are not guaranteed values. The PCF calculation values are subject to revision in a timely manner due to improvements or changes in manufacturing processes, updates to GHG emission factors, and revisions to related laws, regulations, guidelines, or the issuance of new regulations.

About Kuraray
Kuraray is a globally active specialty chemicals company and manufacturer of innovative high-performance materials. The company produces its wide range of polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH/PVA) grades under well-known brands such as KURARAY POVAL™, EXCEVAL™, ELVANOL™, and MOWIFLEX™ in Japan, Singapore, Germany, and the United States.
Kuraray’s global production and service network makes us your partner of choice for high-quality and sustainable PVOH resins.

Contact:
Heiko Mack
Director of Poval Business
Kuraray Europe GmbH
Philipp-Reis-Straße 4
65795 Hattersheim am Main
Tel.: +49 69 305 85343
E-Mail: Heiko.Mack@kuraray.com
Website: poval.kuraray.com

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