Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Receives International Sustainability and Carbon Certification
- Published: October 23, 2023
Toray Plastics (America), Inc., announces it has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) for locations in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, and Front Royal, Virginia. The ISCC is the world’s largest certifications system with more than 50,000 valid certificates and 250 members in 130 countries. It aims for zero deforestation; protection of land with high biodiversity and high carbon stock; protection of soil, water, and air; compliance with human, labor, and land rights; measurement and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; and traceability throughout supply chains.
The sustainability certification system covers all sustainable feedstocks, including agricultural and forestry biomass, biogenic wastes and residues, and circular materials and renewables. Chain of custody can be established for Toray’s recycled scrap, resin, and films. A list of ISCC certificates and statements of conformity can be found here: https://www.iscc-system.org/certification/certificate-database/valid-certificates/.
Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is a leading manufacturer of polyester, polypropylene, and metallized films and polypropylene and polyethylene foams. The company is committed to environmental, social, and corporate governance. It aims to contribute to society by creating new value with innovative ideas, technologies, and products that help address global issues. R&D is focused on developing fossil fuel-free, compostable, biodegradable, and recyclable materials. The company’s sustainability initiative, launched in 2004, includes operating two solar farms and two cogeneration systems, energy and water conservation, recycling, and zero landfill.
For more information, visit www.toraytpa.com.