Kraton’s Panama City facility earns ISCC PLUS certification, strengthening supply chain transparency and expanding certified bio-circular polyterpene resin offerings.
Kraton Corporation, a global leader in specialty polymers and high-value bio-based chemicals sourced from pine wood pulping co-products, has announced a significant sustainability milestone with its Panama City, Florida manufacturing facility earning International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS. This certification reinforces Kraton’s long-standing commitment to sustainability, traceability, and the advancement of circular economy practices across its global operations.
The ISCC PLUS certification enables Kraton to issue Sustainability Declarations for each shipment of its bio-based polyterpene resins. Through this system, customers can confidently integrate these materials into their own production processes and certify their finished products as bio-circular using a mass balance attribution methodology. This approach ensures that renewable and recycled content is accurately tracked and transparently documented throughout the value chain, providing assurance to downstream users and end markets.
Kraton’s polyterpene resin portfolio, marketed under the well-known SYLVARES™ and SYLVATRAXX™ brands, is recognized for delivering high performance in demanding applications. These resins are widely used in adhesive formulations and tire manufacturing, where durability, efficiency, and consistency are essential. Beyond these traditional uses, Kraton continues to explore new growth opportunities in sectors such as agriculture and other industrial applications, where bio-based solutions are gaining increasing traction.
Commenting on the achievement, Lana Culbert, Vice President of Marketing for Kraton Pine Chemicals, emphasized the importance of supply chain transparency in supporting sustainable innovation. She noted that while Kraton already measures the bio-based content of its pine-derived chemicals using Carbon-14 analysis, achieving ISCC PLUS certification for the Panama City facility adds another layer of credibility. The certification strengthens traceability and accountability, making it easier for customers to meet their own sustainability targets while contributing to the broader circular economy.
Kraton’s journey toward ISCC PLUS certification began in 2021 with the successful certification of its Sandarne facility in Sweden. Since then, the company has steadily expanded its certified footprint. The Panama City site now becomes Kraton’s fourth pine chemicals manufacturing facility to receive ISCC PLUS certification, highlighting the company’s consistent and proactive approach to sustainability leadership. Each additional certified facility enhances Kraton’s ability to supply verified bio-circular materials on a global scale.
The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification system is a globally recognized, independent, and multi-stakeholder initiative. It is designed to ensure the proper mass-balance accounting, documentation, and reporting of renewable and recycled raw materials throughout complex supply chains. By adhering to ISCC PLUS standards, companies demonstrate responsible sourcing practices while supporting lower-carbon, resource-efficient production models.
With the certification of its Panama City manufacturing facility, Kraton further solidifies its position as a trusted partner for customers seeking sustainable, bio-based solutions. The company continues to play a vital role in enabling the transition toward more circular and environmentally responsible supply chains, supporting innovation while meeting the evolving expectations of global markets.
