Elkem Silicones recognized with two SEAL business sustainability awards in 2025
Oslo, Norway – Elkem Silicones has been recognized for its commitment to sustainable business practices, receiving awards in two categories at the prestigious SEAL Awards. This recognition highlights the company’s comprehensive approach to its ESG strategy, from executing its climate roadmap to developing silicone solutions that support circularity.
Environmental Initiative Award: Elkem Silicones’ innovative Industrial Symbiosis for Silicones value chain initiative has been acknowledged for recycling hydrochloric acid (HCl) waste into valuable raw materials for specialty silicones. This approach not only reduces waste and CO2 emissions but also aligns with the company’s ambition to develop and scale up new technologies and processes to maximize raw material value, starting with its in-house industrial waste. This closed-loop system has already delivered a carbon footprint reduction of up to 6.5% in one of its product ranges, with the potential to achieve up to 14% in the midterm. This innovation is part of Elkem’s broader strategy to reduce its environmental impact.
Sustainable Product Award: Elkem Silicones’ 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 supplying industries that enable the green transition.
Pierre Beccat, Research and Technology Director EMEA & Americas, commented 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.”