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Epsilyte's Largest Production Facility Achieves Carbon Neutrality

Original Publication: Business Wire
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Epsilyte, a leading producer of advanced materials in North America, announces that its largest production facility has been certified carbon neutral by SCS Global.

As a signatory to the U.N. Global Compact, Epsilyte is committed to carbon neutrality. With this SCS Global certification of their Peru, IL site, Epsilyte has achieved a significant milestone in its journey to be fully carbon neutral by year-end 2023. Epsilyte is excited to work with Cool Effect to offset carbon emissions and is committed to reducing absolute carbon emissions by 30% before 2050.

"I'm proud to be a part of this accomplishment, which will be the first of many in Epsilyte's sustainability journey," said Mary Steinbach, Innovation and Sustainability Manager. "It's rewarding to be a part of a company whose products and processes contribute significantly to energy efficiency across the globe."

Now that the Peru, IL and The Woodlands, TX locations are certified carbon neutral for 2021 scope 1 and 2 emissions, next Epsilyte will achieve scope 1 and 2 neutrality for its Montreal, QC and Piqua, OH locations while working with suppliers on scope 3 emissions.

 

About Epsilyte

Epsilyte is one of North America's leading producers of advanced insulative materials. We are a company of scale focused on solving customer needs for lightweight, energy-efficient, and carbon-favorable materials. This includes reducing energy usage in buildings, ensuring safe and healthy food through innovative packaging technology, protecting lives in safety helmets and car seats, and enabling cost-effective infrastructure investment worldwide.

About SCS Global Services

SCS Global Services is an international leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification, certification, auditing, testing, and standards development. Its programs span a cross-section of industries, recognizing achievements in climate mitigation, green building, product manufacturing, food and agriculture, forestry, consumer products, and more. Headquartered in Emeryville, California and celebrating over 40 years in business, SCS has representatives and affiliate offices throughout the Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Africa. Its broad network of auditors are experts in their fields, and the company is a trusted partner to companies, agencies, and advocacy organizations due to its dedication to quality and professionalism. SCS is a chartered Benefit Corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. SCS is also a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. For more information, visit www.SCSGlobalServices.com.

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