Covestro obtains ISCC PLUS certification for another polycarbonate compounding plant in the United States

Covestro’s polycarbonate compounding plant in Newark, Ohio, USA, has received ISCC
PLUS certification (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification), which increases the company’s supply of mass-balanced polycarbonate (PC) products in the United States. Covestro’s plant in Baytown, Texas, USA, received the certification earlier this year.

Makrolon® polycarbonate is compounded at Covestro’s Newark plant and is used in the automotive, electronics and healthcare industries, among others. With ISCC PLUS certification, the facility will now be able to produce Makrolon®
RE grade renewable products. According to Covestro, Makrolon®
RE is produced using existing infrastructure, can contain up to 89% biorecycled raw materials, and has the same physical properties as traditional Makrolon® polycarbonate. Makrolon®
RE is part of Covestro’s broader Circular Intelligence (CQ) product portfolio, and ISCC PLUS certification expands the company’s circular product range in the United States.

Samir Hifri, Chairman and President of Covestro LLC, said: “The ISCC
PLUS certification is an important milestone and provides added value to our customers and key industries. Covestro’s polycarbonate production in the United States is now more sustainable. Our Makrolon®
The RE Series is the first choice for customers looking for solutions to achieve their climate goals. ”

ISCC at Covestro’s Newark facility
PLUS certified polycarbonate will be produced within existing production infrastructure using mass-balanced methods, ultimately reducing the carbon footprint of the final product. Covestro may start supplying selected ISCCs from its Newark plant in 2024
PLUS certified product.

Rich, Covestro Newark Plant Manager
Rogers said: “Our team in Newark understands the ambitious circularity targets Covestro has set globally. Our employees recognize the role we play in making our products and production more sustainable. A key role. We are delighted to contribute to driving Covestro’s circular journey.”

ISCC is an internationally recognized sustainability certification for biomass and bioenergy. The standard applies to all stages of the value chain.