Bora Carbon Black plants in the United States and South Korea receive ISCC PLUS certification

Bora Carbon Black's two plants in the United States and South Korea, namely Hickock and Lishui plants, have recently won the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) honors, and there have been no non-compliance during the entire certification process. Previously, the company's Italian factory was the first to receive this certification in May 2023, demonstrating Bora Carbon Black's firm pace and leading position in the field of sustainable development.

John Laudemick, President and CEO of Bora Carbon Black, said on this achievement: "We are very honored to announce the successful ISCC PLUS certification of the Hickock and Lishui plants, which is a sustainable development of Bora Carbon Black. Another important milestone on the road. These certifications not only demonstrate our deep commitment to environmental responsibility, but also demonstrate our determination to promote sustainable and traceability practices globally." He further emphasized that Bora Carbon Black will continue to work hard to set a higher benchmark for the industry and contribute to creating a more sustainable future.

According to the Carbon Black Industry Network, the global certification work of Bora Carbon Black is advancing in an orderly manner. Currently, two units in Brazil and three units in India, Spain, Egypt and Hungary are in the certification process, and certification work for the remaining plants is expected to be completed in fiscal year 2024. This series of certification actions not only reflects the company's firm implementation of sustainable development practices, but also is in line with its ambitious goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) is a voluntary program covering all areas of the bioeconomy and circular economy, providing a certification platform for a variety of biomass, waste, residues, non-biological renewable energy and recycled carbon materials. Because of its reliability and fairness, this certification system has become an important symbol for identifying companies committed to sustainable development and circular economy.