Sustainability
Sustainability
Araminolic Technology:
Engineered for a Safe and Sustainable Future
At Michelin ResiCare, we have a long-term, intergenerational vision of sustainability. We act today to benefit future generations, guiding every decision by planetary boundaries and human needs. Our Araminolic resin platform is built on biogenic carbon, offering an alternative to traditional fossil-based thermoset resins while delivering uncompromised performance.
Araminolic Technology: Engineered for a Safe and Sustainable Future
At Michelin ResiCare, we have a long-term, intergenerational vision of sustainability. We act today to benefit future generations, guiding every decision by planetary boundaries and human needs. Our Araminolic resin platform is built on biogenic carbon, offering an alternative to traditional fossil-based thermoset resins while delivering uncompromised performance.
Our Sustainability Vision
Leave fossil carbon in the ground.
Our technology is designed to move away from fossil carbon by using renewable, biogenic sources to create high-performance materials. This approach helps preserve natural carbon cycles and supports a more sustainable future.
Work with the living carbon cycle.
Bio-based processes capture atmospheric CO₂ through photosynthesis and transform it into materials. When designed well, these processes enable a lower, more circular carbon loop. Unlike fossil-based recycling, our bio-based approach truly closes the carbon loop. This avoids the "illusion of circularity" and reduces legacy carbon debt.
We are guided by planetary boundaries.
We use the "safe and just space for humanity" framework to ensure that our chemistry respects these boundaries, especially those related to climate and health.
Regenerative Agriculture
We support regenerative agriculture, which improves soil health, water management, and biodiversity. By integrating these principles into our supply chain, we help build agricultural systems that are more resilient, productive, and environmentally balanced.
What We Improve
At ResiCare, our sustainability strategy centers on advancing renewable carbon solutions and protecting human health through non-toxic materials.
- Renewable Carbon: We prioritize the transition from fossil-based to renewable carbon sources in our materials, supporting a more sustainable and resilient supply chain.
- Human and Ecosystem Health: Our commitment includes eliminating hazardous substances from our products, focusing on non-toxic solutions that safeguard both people and the environment.
Our goal:
To create materials that respect planetary boundaries and safeguard human health, with transparent data to support your sustainability decisions.
Cradle-to-Gate Carbon: The Essentials
Our bio-based chemistry harnesses the natural carbon cycle: crops absorb atmospheric CO₂, which is transformed into valuable monomers for our resins. By relying on biogenic carbon, this approach avoids the extraction of fossil resources and promotes a circular carbon flow throughout the production process. Our cradle-to-gate strategy further strengthens this commitment, reducing dependence on fossil inputs from raw material sourcing to finished product. Clients can enhance their sustainability impact by adopting renewable carbon solutions, supporting responsible sourcing such as regenerative agriculture, and optimizing utilities while maintaining high performance.
How We Make It Real
Defossilization
We replace fossil inputs with biogenic carbon from annually renewable resources. Our approach prioritizes high-yield conversion and continuous reduction levers.
Vertical Integration of Our Bio-Based Monomers
We build resilience and traceability through value-chain integration, ensuring supply security and quality control. This process starts with crop-based sugars and ends with HMF and downstream araminolic building blocks.
What This Means for Your Applications
- Lower your product's carbon footprint today andmaintainimprovement with a roadmap.
- Ensure the security of supply for critical bio-based monomers.
- Credible sustainability data for customer disclosures (PCF, LCA).
- A practical path todefossilized, high-performance resins.
Partnering for Impact
We partner with industry leaders to deliver high-performance, sustainable materials that reduce business continuity risks and support compliance with evolving norms.
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