Elkem Silicones Recognized by Two SEAL Business Sustainability Awards in 2025

(AGENPARL) – Roma, 29 Gennaio 2025

(AGENPARL) – mer 29 gennaio 2025 Elkem Silicones has been honored for its commitment to sustainable businesses,
receiving awards in two categories of the prestigious SEAL Awards. This
recognition underscores our comprehensive approach to our ESG strategy, from
executing our climate roadmap to developing silicone solutions supporting
circularity.
January 28th – Elkem Silicones has been honored for its commitment to
sustainable businesses, receiving awards in two categories of the prestigious
SEAL Awards. This recognition underscores our comprehensive approach to our ESG
strategy, from executing our climate roadmap to developing silicone solutions
supporting circularity.
Environmental Initiative Award:
Our innovative Industrial Symbiosis for Silicones value chain initiative have
been recognized for the recycling of hydrochloric acid (HCl) waste into valuable
raw materials for specialty silicones.
This approach not only reduces waste and CO2 emissions but aligns with our
ambition to develop and scale up new technologies and processes to maximize raw
material value, starting with but not limited to our in-house industrial waste.
This closed-loop system has already delivered a carbon footprint reduction of up
to 6.5% in one of our product ranges, with the potential to achieve up to 14% in
the midterm. This innovation is part of our broader strategy to reduce our
impact on the environment.
Sustainable Product Award
Our SILCOLAPSE™ EASY 10, which has been honored with the Sustainable Product
Award, is the result of an intensive R&D program aimed at formulating an optimal
solution for foam control in the plastic recycling sector.
This product addresses the critical issue of foam formation during the washing
and wastewater treatment stages of recycling, which are essential for reducing
environmental impact and improving process efficiency.
In industrial trials, SILCOLAPSE™ EASY 10 has shown up to a 50% reduction in
antifoam usage, leading to lower CO2 emissions and enhanced productivity. This
innovation aligns with Elkem’s commitment to supply industries enabling the
green transition.
Pierre Beccat, Research and Technology Director EMEA & Americas, on Elkem
Silicones’ Commitment to a Sustainable Future:
“Receiving these two SEAL Awards is a testament to Elkem Silicones’ commitment
to sustainability and innovation. These recognitions are particularly meaningful
as they highlight our holistic approach to transforming our business model and
investing in strategic projects that drive the circular economy in the silicones
industry. By excelling in both environmental initiatives and sustainable product
development, we demonstrate that sustainability is at the core of our
operations, influencing every aspect of our business.”
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Elkem is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced silicon-based
materials shaping a better and more sustainable future. The company develops
silicones, silicon products and carbon solutions by combining natural raw
materials, renewable energy and human ingenuity. Elkem helps its customers
create and improve essential innovations like electric mobility, digital
communications, health and personal care as well as smarter and more sustainable
cities. With a strong track record since 1904, its global team of more than
7,400 people has a joint commitment to stakeholders: Delivering your potential.
In 2023, Elkem achieved an operating income of NOK 35.5 billion and CDP ratings
of A on Forests, and A- on Climate Change and Water Security. Elkem is listed on
the Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker: ELK), where the company is also included in the
ESG Index.
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