Synthomer today announces a new partnership with Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL) to develop bio‑based alternatives to existing fossil‑based monomers. With growing customer demand for more sustainable alternatives, this partnership strengthens Synthomer’s commitment to innovation and reinforces our focus on delivering customer‑centric, lower‑carbon solutions.
Through this partnership, Synthomer is commercialising bio-based butyl acrylate using bio-based butanol produced by GBL – helping to accelerate the industry’s transition to more sustainable raw materials.
Chris Brown, Vice President of ESG, comments, “Partnering with GBL enables us to offer customers a lower-carbon alternative to fossil-based monomers, helping them to meet their emissions targets while supporting the growing demand for more sustainable solutions.
“It also reflects our commitment to customer-centricity. By expanding access to bio-based solutions, we’re strengthening the resilience of our monomers portfolio and ensuring we can continue meeting our customers’ evolving needs.”
Samir Somaiya, Chairman and Managing Director of Godavari Biorefineries Limited, comments, “At Godavari Biorefineries, sustainability is integral to our business strategy and innovation agenda. This collaboration with Synthomer reflects our commitment to advancing bio-based alternatives that enable meaningful reductions in carbon footprint across the value chain.
“By leveraging renewable feedstocks and our integrated biorefinery capabilities, we aim to work with and support our partners and customers in transitioning away from fossil-based materials toward more sustainable solutions. Partnerships such as this are critical to accelerating the adoption of green chemistry and contributing to a more circular and resilient chemical industry and to our vision of creating a beautiful world.”
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About Synthomer plc
Synthomer plc is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets for customers who serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,800 employees across our five innovation centres of excellence and 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America, Middle East and Asia.
Our purpose is creating innovative and sustainable solutions for the benefit of customers and society. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products. At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, China, Germany, Malaysia and USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits.
Our 2030 decarbonisation targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative as being in line with what the latest climate science says is necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, and since 2021 we have held the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy. Find us at www.synthomer.com or search for Synthomer on LinkedIn.
About Godavari Biorefineries Limited
Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL) is a leading integrated bio-refinery and a pioneer in bio-based chemicals and biofuels in India, committed to advancing sustainable solutions that support a circular economy. GBL has a diversified portfolio of specialty bio-based chemicals catering to multiple industries, enabled by its integrated biorefinery operations.
Sustainability is central to GBL’s business strategy. The Company focuses on reducing carbon intensity through the use of bio-based feedstocks, improving energy efficiency, promoting circular resource use, and minimising waste across operations. GBL’s integrated model supports the production of bio-based chemicals, ethanol, and green energy with a lower environmental footprint, while strengthening responsible sourcing and farmer engagement.
Listed on the BSE Limited (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), GBL has a strong legacy of innovation, robust governance practices, and a long-term commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical business conduct. For more information about Godavari Biorefineries Limited, please visit www.godavaribiorefineries.com