Envalior launches Envalior Cares

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Envalior, an engineering materials company which offers different kinds of materials, including thermoplastics composites, announced the launch of Envalior Cares, its organisation-wide commitment to addressing the environmental and social impacts of its business through concrete sustainability ambitions, targeted actions and partnerships.

Envalior, a global leading company in engineering materials, is strengthening its sustainability roadmap to further improve transparency, accountability and performance across key environmental and social areas. These efforts are organized under the umbrella of Envalior Cares, a strategic sustainability approach built on 3 pillars: Low CArbon, Sustainable REsources, and Social Responsibility. Through this framework, Envalior supports its customers in their sustainability transition while advancing its own goals, ensuring the greatest possible positive impact for all stakeholders and society at large.

Envalior Cares was developed to drive sustainable change in the Engineering Materials industry, providing an ambitious and pragmatic roadmap. Key organisational frameworks and strategic commitments already in place include: Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets for 2030; dedicated teams for its portfolio of bio- and recycled-based alternatives; a roadmap to having all European production sites audited according to the Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) pellet-loss prevention standard; and an ambitious global safety program.

“Our dedication to sustainability isn’t just part of our strategy – it’s part of who we are and a key company value. At Envalior, we see this as an opportunity to lead the change and to create long-term value for all our stakeholders,” says Calum MacLean, CEO of Envalior.

As part of the Low Carbon pillar of Envalior Cares, the company has revised its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions targets. The baseline year has been updated to 2024 to improve data transparency and allow for more accurate tracking of progress. Between 2016 and 2024, Envalior’s predecessor companies achieved a 65% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions through operational improvements and procurement measures. Building on this achievement, Envalior now aims to cut emissions by a further 35% from 2024 to 2030.

The reductions will be achieved through a range of initiatives, including Envalior’s commitment to sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, the launch of on-site emissions reduction projects and the transition to low-carbon heat sources. The next step is to develop a decarbonisation roadmap extending beyond 2030, ensuring alignment with the most scientifically robust and actionable global climate objectives. once this is in place, further concrete targets for Scopes 1 and 2 will be communicated, and Scope 3 targets will be incorporated into Envalior’s climate roadmap.

Sustainable Resources: Envalior’s solutions at K 2025

The Sustainable Resources pillar of Envalior Cares focuses on conserving the valuable raw materials used in Envalior’s products and making sure they are used as efficiently as possible. This involves developing more sustainable products and taking a holistic view of their entire life cycle. Such an approach plays a key role in reducing the environmental impact of both Envalior and its customers.

Visitors to K 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber (October 8 to October 15), will be able to experience Envalior’s latest sustainable innovations firsthand. These include a wide selection of ISCC PLUS-certified materials. Compared to conventional fossil-based alternatives, these materials can offer an improved environmental profile, including a lower carbon footprint, without compromising performance or requiring major process changes for customers. These “drop-in solutions” are possible thanks to Envalior’s strong supply chain, backward integration in key monomers, and excellent polymerisation capabilities.

For example, sustainable PA6 alternatives for electrical and electronic (E&E) applications, and packaging, will be on display at K 2025. These include a Durethan® ECO and a Durethan® BLUE grade, containing up to 90% ISCC PLUS-certified bio-based and recycled content (by mass balance attribution). Envalior’s Stanyl® B-MB PA46 range is also ISCC PLUS-certified, with bio-based content by mass balance attribution. This generates a carbon footprint up to 50% lower than the fossil-derived original grade. Together with its customers and partners, Envalior is supporting the creation of more sustainable solutions across industries.

The Social Responsibility pillar of Envalior Cares is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of their people and supports several social initiatives in local communities. Envalior’s operations and processes are regularly reviewed to ensure they comply with global standards. By adhering to international human rights standards and conducting regular impact assessments, Envalior ensures transparency and accountability in all its operations. Aligning with both industry-specific and global sustainability initiatives is important for Envalior to maintain transparency as it works toward this goal. The company recently became a signatory of the ICCA Responsible Care® Global Charter. This initiative unites leading players in the chemical industry to promote the responsible management of chemicals and encourage sustainable growth around the world. Accurate reporting is a cornerstone of the program, ensuring that signatories demonstrate their ongoing commitment to improving health, safety, and environmental performance. Since 2024, Envalior has also been a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), submitting its first mandatory Communication on Progress (CoP) in July this year.

“Our journey is ongoing, but our direction is clear. We will continue to challenge ourselves, engage our stakeholders and invest in a sustainable future because we believe this is the foundation of lasting success,” adds MacLean.

Envalior’s first Sustainability Report to be published in September

Envalior strives to continuously improve its reporting, which in turn drives ongoing sustainability progress. The next stage of this commitment will be realised on September 8 with the publication of the company’s first Sustainability Report. Looking ahead, Envalior will be subject to the reporting obligations under the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and will be required to publish a sustainability statement in accordance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) as part of its annual management report. Envalior’s sustainability report will mark the first step toward alignment with the ESRS and will provide a full overview of Envalior’s commitments, actions, and achievements in key sustainability areas, including environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance. It also covers material topics identified through stakeholder engagement and materiality assessment.