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UMP Launches ISCC PLUS-Certified Products

Key highlights
  • UMP received ISCC PLUS certification for EVA in December 2023.
  • The certification applies to products made at the Chiba Plant.
  • Products use biomass and circular materials via mass balance.

Certification Achievement

In December 2023, UBE-MARUZEN POLYETHYLENE CO., LTD. (UMP), a joint venture between the UBE Group and Maruzen Petrochemical Co., Ltd., achieved ISCC PLUS certification for its ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) at the Chiba Plant.

Sustainable Production

The certified products are produced using sustainable raw materials through the mass balance method, which involves mixing biomass or circular materials with conventional ones. This method allows a portion of the product to be considered as made from 100% biomass or circular materials, based on input proportions.

Environmental Impact

ISCC PLUS is an international certification system that ensures a sustainable supply chain, promoting environmental responsibility. The certified products aim to reduce environmental impact by offering more environmentally conscious choices to customers.