Birla Carbon released its 13th annual Sustainability Report 2025, titled Connected to a Greener Future, outlining significant progress under its “Share the Future” strategy. The report highlights achievements in safety, circularity, innovation and stakeholder collaboration, reinforcing the company’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

“Sustainability and innovation are inseparable parts of our business,” said John Loudermilk, president and CEO of Birla Carbon. “From circular solutions like Continua SCM to digital systems that track emissions and water use, we are continuously raising the bar for responsible growth. The release of our 13th Sustainability Report reflects another year of meaningful achievements and renewed commitment to our purpose, Share the Strength.”

The company reported its lowest-ever Total Recordable Incident Rate and recognized several sites for achieving more than 1,500 days without recordable incidents. Its facilities in Spain and Patalganga, India, surpassed 2,000 days with zero incidents, reflecting a strong safety culture across global operations.

Recent expansions include the Asia Post Treatment plant in Patalganga, India, commissioned in October 2024 to produce high-performance specialty grades for coatings and inks. Ongoing projects in Hungary, India and Thailand continue to strengthen the company’s regional and global footprint.

Birla Carbon achieved a reduction in CO₂ equivalent emissions from shipping and now reports that 100% of its manufacturing sites use recycled process water or harvested rainwater. The company received the Environment+Energy Leader Award for its seawater scrubbing project in Franklin, Louisiana, which reduces SOx and NOx emissions by more than 90%. All 16 carbon black manufacturing plants are ISCC Plus certified, and every site holds IATF 16949 certification for automotive quality management.

“Our journey continues to be shaped by the evolving needs of our customers and our responsibility to our stakeholders,” Loudermilk said. “We strengthened our pathway to net zero carbon emissions, expanded our global footprint and set new benchmarks in safety, inclusion and operational excellence.”

To read the full Birla Carbon 2025 Sustainability Report, visit www.birlacarbon.com/sustainability-at-birla-carbon.

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