Sumitomo Chemical receives ISCC PLUS certification for MMA monomer facility

Tokyo, Japan – Sumitomo Chemical has acquired an ISCC PLUS certification for methyl methacrylate (MMA monomer) produced at its chemical recycling pilot facility at its Ehime Works (Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan) from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC), an international certification system for sustainable products. The Company obtained its first ISCC PLUS certification in February 2023 for acrylonitrile produced at the same site.

Sumitomo Chemical has also received an ISCC certification for the Ehime Works as a trader/storage*2 (trading and storage operator). This enables the Company to handle all ISCC PLUS certified products.

ISCC PLUS is an international certification system to ensure that sustainable raw materials, such as recycled materials, are properly managed throughout the supply chain, including during the product manufacturing process. With this certification, Sumitomo Chemical is able to apply the mass balance approach*3 to the sale of these certified products.

The Company will sell its ISCC PLUS certified recycled products under the MeguriTM*4 brand to widely promote their environmental friendliness to customers.

Sumitomo Chemical has identified the mitigation of environmental impact as one of its material issues to be addressed as management priorities. We will continue to work to promote the acquisition of this certification and the provision of certified products, and strive together with various stakeholders to achieve a sustainable society.