Elkem Silicones has been honored for its commitment to sustainable businesses, receiving awards in two categories of the prestigious SEAL Awards.?

SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Awards is an environmental advocacy organization that honors leadership through the business sustainability awards & environmental journalism awards while funding research and pursuing the environmental impact campaigns.

This recognition underscores Elkem Silicones’ comprehensive approach to the ESG strategy, from executing the climate roadmap to developing silicone solutions supporting circularity.

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Environmental Initiative Award

The innovative Industrial Symbiosis for Silicones value chain initiative has been recognized for the recycling of hydrochloric acid (HCl) waste into valuable raw materials for specialty silicones.

This approach not only reduces waste and CO? emissions but aligns with Elkem Silicones’ ambition to develop and scale up new technologies and processes to maximize raw material value, starting with but not limited to the in-house industrial waste.

This closed-loop system has already delivered a carbon footprint reduction of up to 6.5% in one of the product ranges, with the potential to achieve up to 14% in the midterm. This innovation is part of Elkem Silicones’ broader strategy to reduce the impact on the environment.

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Sustainable Product Award

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 CO? emissions and enhanced productivity. This innovation aligns with Elkem's commitment to supply industries enabling the green transition.

"Receiving these two SEAL Awards is a testament to Elkem Silicones' unwavering 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."?? Pierre Beccat, Research and Technology Director EMEA & Americas, on Elkem Silicones' commitment to a sustainable future.