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Birla Carbon, a prominent manufacturer and supplier of high-quality carbon-based materials, has recently published its 13th annual Sustainability Report for 2025, under the title 'Connected to a Greener Future'. This report reflects the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability through its strategy dubbed 'Share the Future', focusing on circularity, innovation, collaboration with stakeholders, and setting ambitious goals to achieve net zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.

In his remarks on the report, John Loudermilk, President and CEO of Birla Carbon, emphasized the critical relationship between sustainability and innovation in the company’s operations. He noted, "Circular solutions such as Continua™ SCM coupled with digital systems to monitor emissions and water usage show our commitment to responsible growth. The release of our 13th sustainability report highlights this dedication, significant achievements, forward momentum, and our renewed pledge to our mission of 'Sharing Strength.'" Loudermilk highlighted that the company is continually shaped by its evolving client needs and is committed to building a safer, more inclusive, and innovative workplace for its employees.

Key Highlights from the Report:

• - Safety: The company achieved its lowest recorded Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) during the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The plants in Egypt and Italy reported nearly 1,500 days without a recordable incident, while facilities in Spain and Patalganga, India surpassed 2,000 days without incidents.

• - Global Expansion: Birla Carbon's Asia Post Treatment facility in Patalganga, India, became operational in October 2024, producing high-performance specialty products for the coatings and inks industry. The expansion in Hungary and new projects in India and Thailand are also in progress to enhance regional and global service capabilities.

• - Environmental Accountability: All of Birla Carbon's production sites utilize recycled treated water and/or rainwater for operational purposes. The company achieved an 11% reduction in CO₂ emissions from maritime transport in Q4 of FY 2025 compared to the same quarter in FY 2024.

• - Awards and Recognition: The seawater purification project in Franklin, Louisiana, which successfully reduced SOx and NOx emissions by over 90%, received the Environment+Energy Leader Award. Additionally, the company obtained 13 'Gold' safety certificates from the International Carbon Black Association (ICBA), the highest accolade among its six member companies.

• - Manufacturing Excellence: All 16 carbon black manufacturing plants are certified under ISCC Plus. Moreover, all sites hold IATF 16949 certification for automotive quality management, underscoring product excellence and sustainability.

Looking ahead, Birla Carbon remains focused on the core principles that guide its business—innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. The global shift towards sustainability is viewed not merely as a trend but as a fundamental transformation in how businesses will operate in the coming decades. Birla Carbon is proud to be at the forefront of this change by creating solutions that empower clients, communities, and future generations to progress towards a greenhouse gas emissions-free world.

For detailed insights from the Birla Carbon Sustainability Report 2025, visit their official site at Birla Carbon Sustainability. To download a copy of the report, please click here.