DSM takes next step in sustainability

Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in nutrition, health and sustainable living, made an important announcement at K 2019. Taking its journey toward sustainability a step forward, DSM will offer a full alternative range of its existing portfolio based on bio- and/or recycled-based materials by 2030. This move forms part of DSM’s purpose-led performance-driven strategy, enabling a circular and bio-based economy.

 

To address the growing consumer and legislative demand for sustainable living practices and more circular products, manufacturers are increasingly integrating bio- and recycled-based materials into their designs. By offering a full portfolio of alternatives that contain at least 25% recycled and/or bio-based content by weight in the final product by 2030, DSM Engineering Plastics is enabling its customers to meet these demands and make more sustainable choices.

 

                                      Mr. Shruti Singhal,President, DSM Engineering Plastics

 

In particular, the portfolio of sustainable alternatives will leverage a toolbox of different technologies and approaches such as fermentation, mechanical recycling and mass balance accounting* of bio-based and/or chemically recycled feedstock.

 

As an immediate step, today, DSM Engineering Plastics is launching bio-based grades of its Arnitel® and Stanyl® product portfolio manufactured via a mass-balancing approach of bio-based feedstock. The Stanyl® bio-based grades are already available with the globally recognized sustainability certification ISCC Plus. According to Joost d’Hooghe, Vice President Polyamides at DSM Engineering Plastics: “Our Arnitel® and Stanyl® bio-based alternatives will deliver the same functional performance as our conventional portfolio. This will enable our customers to easily shift to a more sustainable solution without having to requalify materials.”

 

Shruti Singhal, President DSM Engineering Plastics stressed that DSM has a long history of delivering tangible proof points of its commitment to sustainability. "I’m very proud that DSM is leading our industry by taking the ambitious next step of introducing more and more bio- and recycled-based alternatives to our existing portfolio. Together with our customers, suppliers and partners, we’re ready to drive our industry forward, seize the sustainable opportunities ahead, and deliver on our purpose of creating brighter lives for all!” 

 

                    Joost d’Hooghe, Vice President Polyamides at DSM Engineering Plastics

 

Mr. Singhal also stated that DSM is globally recognized for its sustainability performance as it leads the way in integrating sustainability across its business and operations. "We use our key competences to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals, providing opportunities in our three focus domains: nutrition and health; climate and energy; and resources & circularity." In particular, DSM's strong commitment has enabled it to introduce bio-based products through its EcoPaXX®, ForTii® Eco and Arnitel® Eco portfolio; recycled-based products under its Akulon® RePurposed brand; and halogen-free flame-retardant grades in PA, PBT, HPM, PVC or PFC-free alternatives under its Arnitel® XG and Arnitel® VT portfolio. With all these products, DSM has enabled its customers to design and manufacture sustainable solutions toward clearner and safer cars, safer ingredients in electronics and food waste reduction.