Nippon Shokubai Group companies in the U.S. have acquired ISCC PLUS certification for acrylic acid (AA) and superabsorbent polymers (SAP) produced locally. This enables Nippon Shokubai Group to globally supply AA and SAP with a carbon footprint considered net zero.

AA is widely used as a raw material for paints and adhesives, and serves as a key ingredient in SAP, which is used in disposable diapers. As a leading global supplier of AA and SAP, Nippon Shokubai Group has been working to obtain ISCC PLUS certification for products manufactured in Belgium, Japan, and Indonesia since 2021. Following the recent certification in the U.S., Nippon Shokubai Group has established a four-region global supply system for ISCC PLUS-certified AA and SAP using biomass-derived raw materials allocated via the mass balance method. This enables the global supply of AA and SAP with a carbon footprint considered net zero.

Through promoting the use of ISCC PLUS-certified AA and SAP, Nippon Shokubai Group aims to contribute to reducing environmental impact across the supply chain and to advancing a circular economy. Toward carbon neutrality by 2050, Nippon Shokubai Group will continue to implement the “transformation” outlined in its long-term vision and mid-term management plan to enhance customer value.