A new lifecycle assessment from Primient and TrueNorth Collective finds that bio-based 1,3-propanediol (bio-PDO), made from fermented corn dextrose, can reduce carbon emissions by 86% compared to conventional petroleum-derived PDO. The study, part of a broader nova-Institute report, covers 22 impact categories and was independently reviewed. Bio-PDO is used in cosmetics, personal care, and industrial cooling fluids. For carbon market participants, the key takeaway is the verified reduction of 4.41 kg CO2 equivalent per kg of bio-PDO. This kind of granular, peer-reviewed data is essential for companies looking to substitute fossil feedstocks in their supply chains. The full report is available from the nova-Institute, with Primient's analysis on pages 62-65.
