en.Wedoany.com Reported - Syensqo and Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. have announced a collaboration to introduce low-carbon ethylene oxide (EO) solutions using the mass balance approach for agricultural and industrial markets. The companies stated that this partnership will help customers reduce formulation-related carbon emissions while maintaining a stable supply.
According to the announcement, Syensqo plans to launch ethylene oxide-based products made from Shell Chemicals' low-carbon feedstock. Compared to traditional ethylene oxide, these feedstocks are claimed to reduce the carbon footprint by up to 51%, with their low-carbon attributes achieved through carbon capture and utilization credits under mass balance. The low-carbon ethylene oxide solutions are also designed to be plug-and-play, requiring no reformulation or recertification.
Syensqo and Shell stated that the aforementioned products have been validated under the ISCC Carbon Footprint Certification Scheme. Syensqo noted that low-carbon ethylene oxide not only helps customers reduce their product carbon footprint but also maintains consistency in performance, quality, and supply reliability. Therefore, low-carbon ethylene oxide is the core focus of this collaboration between the two parties.
Syensqo also indicated that this agreement supports the company's One Planet initiative. The initiative sets a target to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% from 2021 levels by 2030 for selected categories. The company believes that collaboration among raw material suppliers, ingredient producers, and manufacturers can help drive down emissions across the value chain.
This collaboration also continues Syensqo's recent investments related to One Planet. Earlier this year, the company announced that its plant in Saint-Fons, France, was selected for the French government's "Major Industrial Decarbonization Projects" plan. A new large electric boiler will replace two natural gas units, expected to reduce approximately 22,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually. The project also includes a biomass boiler, with low-carbon steam production expected to begin by the end of 2026.
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