MEGlobal gets first U.S. ethylene glycol carbon footprint certification

MEGlobal Americas has earned ISCC Carbon Footprint Certification for monoethylene glycol and diethylene glycol made at its Oyster Creek, Texas plant, becoming the first ethylene glycol producer in the U.S. to do so. The certification gives customers independently audited product-level carbon footprint data as carbon reporting rules tighten in key markets.

Why it matters: - The certification gives MEGlobal customers independently verified product-level carbon footprint data they can use in reporting and procurement decisions. - The milestone supports EQUATE Group’s ESG goals and strengthens the company’s position as carbon disclosure expectations rise in global markets. - The certification may help customers compare suppliers with more consistent environmental data.

What happened: - MEGlobal Americas Inc., an EQUATE Group company, received International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Carbon Footprint Certification for monoethylene glycol and diethylene glycol produced at its Oyster Creek, Texas manufacturing site. - The certification makes MEGlobal the first ethylene glycol producer in the United States to hold ISCC Carbon Footprint Certification. - The certification covers product-specific carbon footprint data for MEG and DEG.

The details: - The certification marks a step in translating EQUATE Group’s sustainability priorities into action. - The certification provides customers with independently audited, product-level carbon footprint data. - Naser Aldousari, president and CEO of EQUATE Group, said the company’s ESG strategy is focused on turning sustainability priorities into meaningful actions across the business and for customers. - Aldousari said the certification provides independently verified carbon footprint data customers can use with confidence in reporting and decision-making. - Aldousari said becoming the first ethylene glycol producer in the United States to hold the certification is an important milestone. - Julia Cockerham, program manager of Carbon Assurance at SCS Global Services, said third-party certification adds assurance that environmental claims have gone through a rigorous and transparent review process. - Cockerham said MEGlobal and EQUATE showed leadership by investing in independently verified carbon footprint data that supports decision-making across the value chain. - MEGlobal operates one of the world’s most geographically diverse ethylene glycol businesses and supplies customers around the globe. - The Oyster Creek site began operations in 2019. - The Oyster Creek site produces ethylene glycol for customers in a wide range of industries and applications.

Between the lines: - Carbon reporting requirements are continuing to evolve in key global markets. - Reliable carbon footprint data is becoming a more important factor in procurement and supply-chain decisions. - Third-party certification can help turn sustainability claims into data buyers can more easily trust.

What's next: - MEGlobal is likely to use the certification to support customer reporting needs and strengthen supply-chain sales conversations. - As carbon disclosure rules expand, more producers may need similar third-party verification to stay competitive. - EQUATE Group said it will continue pursuing sustainability across its operations and partnerships.

The bottom line: - MEGlobal’s certification gives it a first-mover advantage in the U.S. ethylene glycol market and adds a new layer of verified carbon data for customers.