Sustainability commitment
Building a sustainable future
Teijin Aramid's sustainability goals are straightforward, and good for everyone – people, the planet, and our customers and suppliers. We're hands-on in protecting the environment, cutting waste, using less energy, and investing in clean tech. We've forged alliances with our partners to make sustainability a team effort, understanding that sustainability benefits the environment and also has positive impacts on business profitability.
Circular economy
We’re working with our partners to build a circular economy for aramids.
Materials
We've set our sights on transitioning to 25% renewable carbon-based aramids by 2030.
Value chains
Our sustainable value chain alliances connect partners – customers, end-users and recycling hubs.
Net Zero
We aim to become a net zero company by 2050.
Sustainability report
'Pioneering Sustainability' Sustainability Report 2023
Our latest report shares the progress we’ve made on our sustainability journey. We’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint, minimizing waste, and achieving full circularity long before 2050. By working closely with our partners, we aim to create a more sustainable future. Explore how we’re making a difference and setting new standards in environmental responsibility.
Eco Vadis gold medal for sustainability
Teijin Aramid ranks in the top 5% of companies across all industries globally and in the top 3% of man-made fiber manufacturers worldwide. This achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to environmental protection and our ethical and social responsibility performance.
Circular economy
Towards a circular aramid chain
A sustainable future includes carbon neutrality without compromising performance. Working towards achieving near-zero waste and full circularity, our team has established specific milestones to be accomplished by 2030. Our steps include more efficient production methods, the use of renewable energy and raw materials and recycling of our aramids.
Sustainability initiatives
Sustainability in action
Our focus is on action rather than words, and we’re making progress in key areas:
Production of Twaron® using recycled material
Reclaiming material value
Partnerships fuel sustainability
Transitioning to sustainable energy at our facilities
"Fiber Brokers, together with Teijin Aramid, is committed to pioneering eco-friendly recovery methods for technical and sensitive ballistic materials. Our shared mission: to reclaim and repurpose as many valuable aramids as we can."
William Lange, CEO Fiber Brokers International
Expert spotlight
Updates
New and upcoming
Our sustainability leadership and team are often present at events and seminars, and we frequently release news and stories about our ongoing efforts to realize a circular aramid chain.
Contact
Get in touch
Interested in joining our sustainability journey? Contact us if you have ideas and projects to share, need information, or want to join our Sustainable Value Chain Alliance. We’ll have the right expert get in touch.