Godavari Biorefineries has announced a partnership with Synthomer to develop bio-based alternatives to fossil-based monomers. This partnership strengthens GBLтАЩs commitment to innovation and reinforces its focus on delivering customer-centric, lower-carbon solutions, the company said in an exchange filing.
Through this partnership, Synthomer is commercialising bio-based butyl acrylate using bio-based butanol produced by GBL, helping to accelerate the industryтАЩs transition to more sustainable raw materials.
Samir Somaiya, Chairman and Managing Director of Godavari Biorefineries Limited, said, тАЬAt Godavari Biorefineries, sustainability is integral to our business strategy and innovation agenda. This collaboration with Synthomer reflects our commitment to advancing bio-based alternatives that enable meaningful reductions in carbon footprint across the value chain.
тАЬBy leveraging renewable feedstocks and our integrated biorefinery capabilities, we aim to work with and support our partners and customers in transitioning away from fossil-based materials toward more sustainable solutions. Partnerships such as this are critical to accelerating the adoption of green chemistry, contributing to a more circular and resilient chemical industry, and advancing our vision of creating a better world,тАЭ he said.
Chris Brown, Vice President of ESG at Synthomer, said, тАЬPartnering with GBL enables us to offer customers a lower-carbon alternative to fossil-based monomers, helping them meet their emissions targets while supporting the growing demand for more sustainable solutions.
тАЬIt also reflects our commitment to customer-centricity. By expanding access to bio-based solutions, weтАЩre strengthening the resilience of our monomers portfolio and ensuring we can continue meeting our customersтАЩ evolving needs,тАЭ he said.
