#Sustainability #USA #Houston #Kraton #carbon emissions

Kraton Corporation's New Sustainability Goals for 2032

Kraton Corporation, a leading global producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased chemicals derived from pine wood pulping co-products, has recently announced its ambitious new sustainability objectives aimed at significantly reducing carbon emissions and enhancing resource efficiency by the year 2032. This initiative represents Kraton's ongoing commitment to fostering a sustainable business model that generates long-term value for its customers, partners, and communities.

In the development of these goals, Kraton conducted a comprehensive resource efficiency and emissions assessment. This process included energy audits, renewable energy planning, and evaluations of water and waste at the plant level. The outcome is a robust set of sustainability targets that position Kraton as a trusted partner in the transition toward a low-carbon economy and resource-efficient practices.

Marcello Boldrini, CEO of Kraton, emphasized the company’s dedication to sustainability, stating, "At Kraton, sustainability is fundamental to how we create value, innovate, and lead the future. These new long-term goals reflect our commitment to making a significant impact across our operations and value chain while assisting our customers achieve their own sustainability objectives."

New Sustainability Objectives

The newly established objectives extend until 2032, building on Kraton’s proven track record of environmental performance. From 2014 to 2024, Kraton successfully reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 35%, translating into an absolute reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 41%. This accomplishment far exceeds the typical progress seen within the industry.

The specific sustainability targets for 2032 (using 2022 as the baseline) include:

• - 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions
• - 30% intensity reduction in Scope 3.1 (purchased goods and services)
• - 10% intensity reduction in water consumption
• - 10% intensity reduction in waste generation

Rogier Roelen, Kraton’s Sustainability Chief and Legal Advisor, remarked, "Our new goals are designed to meet our customers' expectations regarding transparency, innovation, decarbonization of raw materials, and resource use efficiency while maintaining the necessary flexibility to drive business growth." He also highlighted the critical role of the company's supplier collaboration programs in achieving these goals, pledging ongoing partnership with stakeholders.

Commitment to Product Sustainability

In alignment with its vision to "Create innovative solutions for a sustainable future," Kraton is expanding its portfolio of sustainable products. This extension is supported by reliable life cycle analysis (LCA) data and third-party certifications such as ISCC PLUS, aimed at assisting customers in minimizing environmental impacts throughout the product lifecycle.

This year, Kraton achieved EcoVadis Platinum Rating for the fifth consecutive year, underscoring the company’s continuous commitment to advancing its sustainability performance, management, and reporting practices.

For more information on Kraton's sustainability strategy, visit Kraton's Sustainability Targets.

About Kraton Corporation

Kraton Corporation is a leading global producer of specialty polymers and high-performance products derived from renewable resources. Kraton’s polymers are widely used across various applications, including adhesives, coatings, personal care products, sealants, lubricants, medical supplies, packaging, automotive components, and roofing materials. As the largest global supplier in the pine-derived chemicals industry, the company’s specialty products are marketed in several key markets such as adhesives, road construction, and tires. Additionally, Kraton manufactures and sells a broad range of high-performance chemicals for markets including fuel additives, oilfield chemicals, coatings, metalworking fluids, inks, and mining. The company serves a diverse customer base in over 70 countries around the world.

*Kraton, the logo, and the design of Kraton are registered trademarks of Kraton Corporation, its subsidiaries, or affiliates in one or more countries, but not all.