Sigma Engineering will present Sigmasoft Virtual Molding 6.2 at K 2025. The release delivers up to four times faster simulations, improved result quality and usability, plus the debuts of Sigmaecon and Sigma Rubber Designer.
TotalEnergies’ Cray Valley has agreed to supply ISCC Plus-certified Cleartack and Ricon resins to Continental. Using a mass balance approach and bio-feedstock from used cooking oil, the materials aim to increase renewable content in tire value chains while maintaining safety and performance.
Continental is the first tire maker to use Lanxess's ISCC PLUS-certified Vulkanox HS Scopeblue, a TMQ antioxidant with a carbon footprint more than 30 percent lower than the conventional grade and no required process changes.
Envalior has released its first Sustainability Report, covering January to December 2024 and including a Double Materiality Assessment. The voluntarily prepared report outlines progress and plans across ESG topics, including a 2030 climate transition plan and steps toward ESRS alignment.
Omya will showcase minerals, polymers and distribution capabilities at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Hall 6, booth D75. Highlights include the debut of Omya Performance Polymers Distribution, calcium carbonate technologies for decarbonization, lightweighting, breathable film grades and new fiber applications.
TotalEnergies and CooperVision have enabled the use of ISCC Plus-certified polypropylene in blister packs for selected contact lenses, using a mass balance approach. The renewable polymer is derived mainly from sunflower and rapeseed oils processed at La Mède and is intended to improve packaging footprint without changing performance.
Freudenberg Performance Materials has published its first standalone sustainability report for its technical textiles business. The report outlines a 2045 Scope 1 and 2 CO2 neutrality goal and details 2024 progress in emissions, energy efficiency and renewable electricity.
Südpack has grouped its PP and PE mono-material tubular pouch films from the Pure-Line into the CarbonLite product family. The films target flowpacks, doypacks and block-bottom pouches with verified recyclability, material savings and a smaller carbon footprint versus multi-material laminates and trays.
Envalior launches the Envalior CARES strategy, structuring goals across low carbon, sustainable resources and social responsibility. The company updates GHG targets, announces ISCC PLUS materials for K 2025, and introduces expanded reporting aligned with the CSRD.
Aimplas will present its latest developments in circularity, low-carbon technologies, bioplastics and advanced testing services through industrial projects, technical assistance and certification support.
Röhm has been recognized as a global leader in the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) supplier assessment program for its commitment to climate protection along the supply chain. The company achieved leadership level A and was thus included in the CDP’s Supplier Engagement Leadership Board in 2024.
The new Resursutvinning Stockholm MSW sorting plant, designed and built by Stadler for Sweden’s largest water and waste utility, is a highly automated, high-throughput facility that supports Stockholm’s environmental strategy, enabling the efficient recovery of recyclable materials and organic waste while reducing CO2 emissions.
