- Cytiva uses ISCC PLUS-certified renewable polypropylene to reduce Scope 3 emissions.
- Borealis supplies Bormed™ polyolefins for Cytiva's healthcare applications.
- The renewable feedstock is derived from waste and residue streams.
- Cytiva's filtration devices maintain performance with renewable resins.
Introduction of Renewable Polypropylene
Cytiva, a Danaher company, is integrating ISCC PLUS-certified renewable polypropylene to reduce its Scope 3 emissions. This initiative focuses on replacing fossil-based resins with renewable materials in healthcare applications.
Collaboration with Borealis and IMCD
Borealis, a long-term partner, supplies Cytiva with Bormed™ polyolefins, ensuring the reliability and quality required for sensitive healthcare applications. IMCD contributes with its expertise in medical polymer grades, supporting the adoption of renewable solutions.
Technical Challenges and Solutions
The transition to renewable materials involved significant challenges, such as meeting stringent performance standards and ensuring compatibility with existing production processes. Cytiva selected a grade from Borealis’ Bormed™ portfolio, specifically the Bornewables™ version of Bormed™ HD810MO, which offers resistance to gamma sterilization and functions as a drop-in alternative to fossil-based resins.
Sustainability and Compliance
The renewable feedstock used is derived entirely from waste and residue streams, ensuring full traceability from origin to resin. Cytiva has achieved ISCC PLUS certification for the final product, enabling verifiable sustainability claims. The project demonstrates the value of collaboration across the supply chain, advancing sustainability while maintaining high performance and compliance standards.
