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Creating Innovative Solutions For A Sustainable Tomorrow
Kraton is a leading global producer of styrenic
block copolymers, specialty polymers, and biobased products derived from pine wood pulping by-products. Our sustainable solutions help customers shift to renewable materials, improve product performance, extend product life, and enable increased use of mechanically recycled plastics.
Corporate Sustainability Ambitions
Reducing Product Environmental Impact
Life Cycle Assessment
Meeting our customers’ sustainability needs requires credible data that helps quantify the value of using Kraton products. Life cycle Assessments (LCA) are vital for assessing products’ environmental impacts, providing a standardized methodology primarily recognized for calculating global warming potential or carbon footprint.
International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC)
ISCC PLUS is a globally recognized certification system that ensures transparent mass balance tracking and traceability of sustainable raw materials across the supply chain. It covers all feedstock types: bio, bio-circular, circular, and renewable.
Inside Reliable Partners
Kraton’s REvolution™ Rosin Ester Technology: Advancing the Bioeconomy
At Kraton, we produce tackifiers from biobased renewable raw materials sourced from responsibly managed forests, utilizing by-products from the paper and pulp industry. By leveraging Kraton’s REvolution™ Rosin Ester Technology, our next-generation rosin esters deliver significantly lighter color and high stability, offering adhesive formulators a superior biobased option.
Roadmarking and WJ Group: Collaborating for a Low-Carbon Future
Rosin ester (RE) resins deliver proven performance in hot-applied road marking systems, offering excellent glass bead retention, durability, and chemical resistance. Recognizing the environmental benefits of Kraton’s RE technology, WJ made the decision to transition almost entirely from hydrocarbon (HC) resins to our biobased alternatives, trusting Kraton as a reliable supplier.
Read more about Kraton's Pine Chemical products in action on page 23 of the 2024 Sustainability Report.
Sustainability Challenges in the Fashion Industry: Advancing Textile Recycling
The fashion industry faces substantial challenges in its journey toward sustainability, particularly in textile recycling. With synthetic fibers such as polyester and nylon accounting for over 70% of modern clothing, recycling these materials remains a critical hurdle. To address this issue, a customer sought Kraton’s CirKular+ solutions to convert post-industrial garment waste into reusable materials.
Reducing Asphalt Pavement Carbon Footprint with HiMATM Technology: A Life Cycle Assessment
As infrastructure demands continue to grow, integrating sustainable, high-performance materials are essential for long-term pavement performance. HiMA’s ability to extend pavement life and reduce maintenance cycles makes it a promising solution for the future of asphalt infrastructure. By adopting advanced materials like HiMA, the transportation industry can achieve greater sustainability while meeting the evolving needs of modern road networks.
Read more about Kraton Polymer products in action on page 25 of the 2024 Sustainability Report.
Kraton’s Product Regulatory team actively participates and plays a critical role throughout the lifecycle of Kraton products, from inception in research and development to product launch, commercialization, distribution, and customer support. The team evaluates raw materials and products for their health, safety, and environmental impacts through material reviews, product evaluations, safety data sheets (SDS), labeling, risk assessments, product prioritization, and regulatory tracking (including monitoring new and evolving regulations) for both pine chemicals and polymer portfolios.
Read more about Product Regulatory & Customer Health and Safety in action on page 28 of the 2024 Sustainability Report.
At Kraton, we believe responsible business doesn’t stop at our facilities but extends throughout our entire supply chain. We understand that our suppliers play a critical role in shaping our environmental, social, and economic impact. That’s why we prioritize working with partners who share our values and commitment to ethical, sustainable practices. By integrating responsibility into every stage of the supply chain, we aim to protect human rights, minimize our environmental impact, and contribute to the well-being of the communities in which we operate. This collaborative approach not only strengthens supplier relationships but also drives innovation and delivers lasting value for our stakeholders.
To achieve this, we have created our Responsible Procurement Program based on the following policies:
The policies outlined above provide guidance to our suppliers on our expectations.
Read more about our Responsible Business Practices on page 29 of the 2024 Sustainability Report.
Kraton was awarded the Nitto Supplier Sustainability Award at the 2024 Nitto Business Summit's Suppliers Day. This recognition celebrates Kraton as a long-standing partner instrumental in driving Nitto's hygiene business growth while championing sustainability as a core principle. We are proud to be recognized as a trusted supplier and remain committed to collaborating with our customers to shape a greener, more sustainable future.