AGC wins Syngenta Supplier Award for Waste Reduction
- Syngenta named AGC a recipient of its Supplier Award in the Sustainability – Waste Reduction category.
- AGC optimized process conditions to reuse an unavoidable reaction by‑product, establishing an efficient recycling method while maintaining product quality.
- By‑product‑derived waste was reduced to near zero and CO₂ emissions were cut by over 1,000 tons annually, alongside cost savings from improved efficiency.
- The Syngenta Supplier Award is presented biennially (since 2022); this round selected nine companies from approximately 150 major suppliers.
Recognition
AGC's agrochemical CDMO business received Syngenta's Supplier Award in the Sustainability – Waste Reduction category for reducing waste and CO₂ emissions and achieving cost reductions through improved process efficiency.
Process change and outcomes
AGC leveraged expertise in process design, development and manufacturing to optimise reaction conditions and establish a method to efficiently utilise a by‑product that had previously been disposed of. The change preserved product quality while enabling recycling.
Measured impacts
Key outcomes reported are by‑product‑derived waste reduced to near zero and a reduction in CO₂ emissions associated with production of over 1,000 tons annually, together with lower production costs.
Award context and strategy
The Syngenta Supplier Award recognises supplier contributions to lowering environmental impact across Syngenta's supply chain and has been presented biennially since 2022; this round selected nine companies from about 150 major suppliers. AGC tied the achievement to its medium‑term plan AGC plus‑2026 and its Life Science business focus on supplying agrochemical active ingredients and intermediates.
Source: AGC
