Search Share Region Contact PRODUCTS & BUSINESSES SUSTAINABILITY COMPANY MEDIA INVESTORS CAREERS EVENTS Home / Sustainability / Bio Economy Harnessing nature’s bounty BIO ECONOMY OUR COMMITMENT TO A SUSTAINABLE BIO ECONOMY Governments worldwide have set ambitious targets for environmental and climate protection. Yet around 95% of all industrially manufactured goods currently rely on the availability of fossil fuels. The bioeconomy is increasingly recognized as a way to enable society to live well within the limits of our planet. Tomorrow’s economy depends on today’s shift to the bioeconomy and this shift comes with a huge responsibility – to harvest and process biological resources efficiently and in a way that preserves ecosystems and biodiversity and respects human rights. With demand for bio-based chemicals set to grow strongly through 2030, Clariant is committed to fostering the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy – that protects nature and maintains high social standards. Where biological resources are sustainably managed, recovered and reused as much as possible. Clariant has established research and development centers and biotechnology facilities where we test a variety of different feedstocks and develop these into high performing, sustainable solutions for our customers. We also partner with experts in our value chains to source and process plant ingredients sustainably. Our commitment to a sustainable and circular bioeconomy reflects our goals to develop innovative, sustainable, and bio-based chemicals, as well as achieve our ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets. SUSTAINABLE SOURCING A commitment to responsible sourcing We recognize the responsibility we have to protect nature and the lives we touch. That’s why we put sustainability at the heart of our sourcing activities. LEARN MORE TRANSPARENCY How much bio-based content? The demand for sustainable solutions based on renewable resources continues to grow. At Clariant we strive to make it easy for our customers to understand the amount of bio content in our solutions. LEARN MORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCE Established biotechnology capabilities LEARN MORE LOW CARBON Green performers Our natural alternatives with reduced carbon footprints. LEARN MORE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Powered by nature Nature inspires us to develop new active ingredients to lead the trends of the cosmetic industry. Harnessing advanced scientific technologies, Clariant has developed award-winning, innovative bio-based solutions. LEARN MORE Sustainable material choices for bioplastics With our wide range of bio-based additives we help meet industry’s bold targets to increase biopolymers and recycled content in their products. COLLABORATION The key to building a sustainable bio economy Clariant proactively engages with its supply and value chains to steer and ensure sustainability. Our efforts include special projects such as the SPOTS (Sustainable Palm Oil and Traceability with Sabah small producers) initiative to foster sustainability in bioeconomy supply chains. We are a member of the Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil, setting the framework and standards for sustainability certification in the palm value chain. We are also part of the collaborative initiative Action for Sustainable Derivatives. Since 2013, Clariant has been partner in the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC). BIC represents the private sector in two public-private partnerships with the European Commission: The Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (2014-2020) and its successor Circular Biobased Europe Joint Undertaking (2021-2027) and aims to establish and demonstrate new sustainable circular and biobased value chains. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Unlocking multiple opportunities for sustainability Through strategic partnerships with companies in Indonesia, South Korea, Brazil and France, Clariant has access to sustainably-sourced plant extracts and advanced plant processing technologies. Clariant acquires remaining 70% in Brazilian Personal Ca... Clariant has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 70% in Brazilian Personal Care Specialties c...> moreMORE Clariant signs agreement with PT Martina Berto, Tbk on dis... Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, has signed an agreement today on a partnership with PT...> moreMORE Clariant and India Glycols successfully established join... Clariant and India Glycols Limited (IGL) today announced the successful creation of their 51-49% joint venture f...> moreMORE Clariant and Plant Advanced Technologies (PAT) sign a str... Clariant and Plant Advanced Technologies (PAT) announce the establishment of a strategic partnership. It inc...> moreMORE Clariant and South Korean BioSpectrum agree strategic... Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, signed an agreement to acquire a 17 % share in BioSpectru...> moreMORE A BIO MASS BALANCE APPROACH Enabling the replacement of fossil fuel content As markets move towards replacing fossil-based, virgin feedstock, Clariant like many chemical companies is adopting mass balancing approaches in production. A mass balance approach allows the use of existing production and installation networks and makes the production of mass balanced bio-based products more cost competitive, also in complex and long value chains. This can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, specifically when residual biomass feedstock is used, consequently improving the overall sustainability performance of the final product[1]. Mass balance, like any chain of custody model, aims to create transparency and trust throughout the value chain with regard to the properties of goods and materials that are otherwise hard to distinguish between samples. Clariant applies mass balancing as follows: [1] https://emf.thirdlight.com/link/f1phopemqs36-8xgjzx RSPO Mass Balance Bio Mass Balance Clariant uses the RSPO Mass Balance certification and allocation system for palm-based materials. Through mass balance we draw more sustainable palm products on the market and take an important step in the right direction for improved sustainability performance in this sector. Watch our video below to learn more about the mass balance approach for our bio-based alternatives. BIO-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS The bioeconomy is a main lever for Clariant to reduce its own carbon footprint as well as that of our customers. Furthermore, it offers solutions to achieve increased circularity with bio-based products that can be made biodegradable. From solutions for the conversion of bio-based raw materials and producing bioethanol, to upgrading waste, Clariant has a growing share of bio-based products and processing aids in its portfolio. In fact we promote the use of renewable raw materials in our processes and products wherever possible and reasonable. Bio-based solutions for home care Sugar Surfactants Home Care GlucoPure® is the new generation of sugar surfactants (Glucamides) fo...> moreMORE Additives and adsorbents for biofuel production Sunliquid® Convert agricultural residues into biofuel MORE Cold Flow Improver for Biofuels Meet the unique challenges presented by biofuels with Clariant Refiner...> moreMORE Fuels purification We are dedicated to drive our innovative solutions for the biodiesel and re...> moreMORE Bio-based additives for polymers Licocare® RBW Vita Based on renewable crude rice bran wax, Licocare® RBW Vita additives functi...> moreMORE DOWNLOADS POSITION PAPER BIO BASED CHEMICALS 201... DOWNLOAD POSITION PAPER BIOTECHNOLOGY AND... DOWNLOAD CEO GUIDE TO THE CIRCULAR BIOECONOMY MORE FLYER SPOTS® INITIATIVE 2016 EN DOWNLOAD LEARN MORE Sustainability Whether the world must become sustainable is a question we’ve...> moreMORE Responsible Sourcing Our suppliers and supply chain relationships are a key part of our success. For...> moreMORE Product Sustainability Designators Responding to market and customer demand, Clariant highlights prod...> moreMORE Bio-based Additives Global brand owners have bold targets to increase biopolymers or recycled con...> moreMORE OUR PROMISE We create added value by appreciating the needs of our customers – with competitive and innovative solutions. The needs of our employees – by adhering to our company values. The needs of our shareholders – with above-average returns. And the needs of our environment – by acting sustainably. LOGIN TERMS OF USE IMPRINT CALIFORNIA SUPPLY CHAINS ACT DATA PROTECTION & PRIVACY Copyright © Clariant 2021. All rights reserved. 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