Clariant will continue to power its BU Additives production facility in Knapsack, Germany, with renewable electricity following the successful pilot switch a year ago.
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Clariant achieves green electricity consumption at Knapsack production site
Knapsack, Germany
The site in Knapsack is home to four plants dedicated to the production of environmentally compatible flame retardants. Many carry Clariant’s EcoTain label in recognition of their outstanding sustainability-related advantages.
Knapsack’s 100 per cent changeover to renewable electricity is confirmed by Unbundled Energy Attribute Certificates. The switch was undertaken as part of the site’s and Clariant’s commitment to reduce Scope 2 GHG emissions – indirect emissions from consumption of electricity. It represents just one aspect of the wider business unit- and company-wide transition to more sustainable production, and includes the sourcing of renewable raw materials as feedstock.
Clariant is aiming to reduce energy consumption by 30 per cent and direct and indirect GHG emissions by 35 per cent by 2025.
At Knapsack specifically, by switching to renewable electricity 7,300 tonnes CO2 emissions are estimated to be avoided annually, based on planned annual electricity demand.
The site has also introduced ethylene from renewable resources as a feedstock option for the new range of Exolit OP Terra flame retardants.
Head of Production and Technology Flame Retardants at Clariant Stephan Neunerdt said: “Green electricity is already part of Clariant’s energy mix in facilities in Poland, Sweden and beyond. The Additives production facility in Knapsack is the first location in Germany to join the group in leading Clariant’s transition towards using renewable electricity.”
Stephan Lynen, Head of BU Additives, added: “We are committed to expanding the use of renewable and reusable resources in our procurement, production and commercial system while reducing the resource consumption. Our commitment to sustainability is without alternative.”
Knapsack carries REDcert2 certification, which recognises the site’s use of renewable ethylene as an alternative to fossil-based feedstock for specific products.
