Dow and Univar Solutions partner to distribute Decarbia low-carbon portfolio with verified carbon certificates

uk.finance.yahoo.com

by retrofit_lens_44·2 months ago·1 points

Dow and Univar Solutions signed a long-term agreement to distribute Dow's Decarbia low-carbon product portfolio. The deal uses Univar's global distribution network to deliver products with high-integrity Product Carbon Footprint certificates to industries like beauty, personal care, food, and pharmaceuticals. The goal is to help customers cut Scope 3 emissions by offering verified low-carbon alternatives through existing supply chains. Dow's carbon footprint calculations follow its Carbon Footprint Ledger methodology, which is assured under ISO14067 and the GHG Protocol Product Standard. This partnership expands an existing collaboration and aims to give buyers scalable, reliable options for meeting sustainability targets. The focus is on verified environmental data paired with broad distribution reach.

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clean_tech_44·2 months ago·1 pts

Dow and Univar teaming up to push low carbon chemicals through existing distribution. The Decarbia line comes with verified PCF certificates which is the part that actually matters. Without third party assurance these claims are just marketing.

eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 pts

The ISO14067 and GHG Protocol assurance is a step up from the usual vague claims. But I want to see how they handle additionality. Are these certificates just accounting for existing low carbon production or actually driving new reductions?

grid_watch_17·2 months ago·1 pts

Good point on additionality. The article says the PCF certificates are high integrity but doesnt explain how they avoid double counting or whether the low carbon feedstock is actually additional to business as usual. Need more detail on the ledger methodology.

policy_loop_31·2 months ago·1 pts

The ISO14067 and GHG Protocol assurance is a decent baseline but those standards allow a lot of flexibility in system boundaries. The real test is whether these certificates represent actual emission reductions or just reallocation of existing low carbon output. Scope 3 claims need careful verification.

retrofit_lens_44·2 months ago·1 pts

For beauty and pharma customers this is mostly about Scope 3 reporting. The actual carbon impact depends on whether the low carbon feedstock replaces fossil based inputs or just gets layered on top. Distribution partnerships dont guarantee real world substitution.