KremsChem Austria GmbH has taken a significant step towards the use of non-fossil feedstocks in production with its ISCC PLUS certification. A key component of this certification is the mass balance approach – a concept that efficiently organizes and documents the use of renewable feedstocks in chemical processes.
What is mass balancing?
Mass balancing is a certification approach that helps companies systematically track the use of renewable feedstocks and transparently allocate them to products. Renewable and fossil feedstocks are processed within the same production system but are allocated to individual products through a certified accounting system. This allows a share of the chemicals produced to be certified as traceable without requiring fundamental changes to the existing production processes.
Mass balancing serves as a bridge for gradually integrating an increasing share of non-fossil feedstocks into the market while continuing to make use of existing infrastructure.
Benefits of ISCC PLUS mass balancing:
Reduction of fossil greenhouse gas emissions: The use of renewable feedstocks can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Efficient use of existing infrastructure: Integrating renewable resources into established processes avoids costly conversions or major infrastructure changes.
Transparency and traceability: ISCC PLUS certification ensures that feedstocks are documented and accounted for in a transparent and traceable manner.
Consistent product quality: Customers benefit from products with a lower fossil carbon footprint without compromising performance or quality.
Flexibility in Sourcing
Companies can flexibly combine fossil and renewable feedstocks depending on availability, without having to operate separate production lines.
Mass Balance as a Building Block for Future-Ready Chemistry
KremsChem Austria GmbH has deliberately opted for the mass balance approach as part of its ISCC PLUS certification. This enables the company to gradually replace fossil feedstocks with traceable alternatives without compromising efficiency or product quality.
Thanks to mass balancing, KremsChem can offer a broader range of products with a lower fossil-based CO₂ footprint and provide its customers with a credible solution for reducing their environmental impact. This approach represents an important step towards a circular economy in which resources are used efficiently and recycled.
Outlook
Mass balancing provides a practical and scientifically sound solution that helps companies achieve their sustainability targets. With this approach, KremsChem is making a clear commitment to responsible production and a resilient future.