PRESS RELEASE
Arnhem, the Netherlands
16 February 2021
The Twaron® eco-datasheet provides the first overview of the environmental profile of an aramid product. The eco-datasheet gives fact-based information on the carbon footprint and recyclability of Twaron®. Paired with the company’s Customer Benefit Model, the new eco-datasheet offer detailed insight into how Twaron® acts as a key sustainability multiplier for industries such as automotive, industrial workwear and fiber-optic communications.
Showing the way forward for the aramid industry
The launch of the eco-datasheet is a key sustainability milestone for both the organization and the aramid industry as it shows the way forward on issues like sustainability, transparency and measurable impact. Teijin Aramids mission of enhancing the quality of life – in harmony with society – empowering our people stands at the heart of the company’s latest efforts to map the environmental impact of its products and includes several other data-driven tools available to partners. Customers and other value chain partners can download the eco-datasheet of Twaron® as part of the product information.
Knowledge fuels progress
At Teijin Aramid, we believe that the aramid industry’s journey toward a fully sustainable, circular aramid must involve open communication about the environmental impact of products and services. Armed with the information in the eco-datasheets and our independently certified Customer Benefit Model, our customers and end users can better understand and quantify the impact of using Twaron®.
Cross-industry sustainability benefits
And with that knowledge comes responsibility. We are committed to improving the environmental impact of our solutions – and the solutions of our customers. In 2019 we helped prevent more than 215,000 tons of CO2 emissions through the use of Twaron® in tires and conveyor belts. In particular, our aramid helps make these applications lighter and more durable, minimizing resource and energy usage. We also support ‘closing the loop’: for over 20 years, we have pioneered the recycling of aramid-based, end-of-life products.
Looking forward, aiming higher
Peter ter Horst, CEO Teijin Aramid: “Launching the eco-datasheet underlines our commitment to remaining the most sustainable company in the aramid industry. Moving forward, we will continue to decarbonize our energy consumption, close our internal loops, and drive our sustainability and circularity initiatives together with our partners and customers. Communicating clearly on the impact of our products and services, as demonstrated by the new eco-datasheet, will drive our accountability, provide customers with clear insights, and – ultimately – help us shape a better world for future generations.”
About Teijin Aramid
Teijin Aramid is a subsidiary of the Teijin Group and world leader in aramids. Its aramid products Twaron®, Teijinconex®, Technora® and its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) Endumax® are renowned for their strength, sustainability, safety, heat resistance and low weight and are used in a variety of markets and segments, including automotive, safety and life protection, aerospace and a wide range of industrial applications. These high-performance materials are produced in the Netherlands, Thailand and Japan. For more information: www.teijinaramid.com
About the Teijin Group
Teijin (TSE: 3401) is a technology-driven global group offering advanced solutions in the fields of environmental value; safety, security and disaster mitigation; and demographic change and increased health consciousness. Originally established as Japan’s first rayon manufacturer in 1918, Teijin has evolved into a unique enterprise encompassing three core business domains: high-performance materials including aramid, carbon fibers and composites, and also resin and plastic processing, films, polyester fibers and products converting; healthcare including pharmaceuticals and home healthcare equipment for bone/joint, respiratory and cardiovascular/metabolic diseases, nursing care and pre-symptomatic healthcare; and IT including B2B solutions for medical, corporate and public systems as well as packaged software and B2C online services for digital entertainment. Deeply committed to its stakeholders, as expressed in the brand statement “Human Chemistry, Human Solutions”, Teijin aims to be a company that supports the society of the future. The group comprises more than 170 companies and employs some 20,000 people across 20 countries worldwide. Teijin posted consolidated sales of JPY 853.7 billion (USD 8.0 billion) and total assets of JPY 1,004.2 billion (USD 9.4 billion) in the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2020.
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Teijin Aramid (Arnhem, Netherlands)
Corporate Communications
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Suzan.Wilbers@teijinaramid.com