This year, the annual polymer producers’ assessment sponsored by the Polymers for Europe Alliance saw a significant participation from plastics converters across Europe. Until mid-May, all polymer users had the opportunity to vote and evaluate their suppliers based on key criteria including delivery reliability, circularity, quality, communication, innovation, and commitment to the European Market. Westlake Vinnolit emerged victorious in the PVC category, securing an impressive 92% of the vote.
“We are thrilled with this remarkable achievement and extend our gratitude to our customers for their ongoing trust and support,” stated Dr. Karl-Martin Schellerer, Senior Vice President of Westlake Performance and Essential Materials – Europe and Asia, and Managing Director of Westlake Vinnolit. “This recognition serves as a strong motivation for us to continue our pursuit of excellence.”
In addition to winning the PVC Award, Westlake Vinnolit also received the prestigious ‘Overall Award – Decarbonization.’ According to Schellerer, “The PVC Award is a significant honor, second only to being recognized as the leading supplier in decarbonization efforts.” He accepted these awards and certificates from Ron Marsh, Chairman of the Alliance, and EuPC President Benoît Hennaut during the ceremony held at the European Plastics Converters’ conference ‘A Circular Future with Plastics’ in Brussels.
“The transition of plastics away from fossil fuels is crucial in combating climate change and represents one of the industry’s most pressing challenges,” highlighted Schellerer. “Through our CO2-saving GreenVin® product line, such as GreenVin® PVC produced entirely from renewable energy sources, we actively support our customers in reducing Scope 3.1 emissions and advancing sustainability.”
GreenVin® PVC from Vinnolit is certified with high-quality European renewable energy certificates (Guarantees of Origin / HKNs), achieving approximately 25% CO2 equivalent savings compared to conventionally produced PVC. Its carbon footprint, evaluated by Sustainable AG according to ISO 14067 standards and certified by TÜV Rheinland, underscores its environmental benefits. Furthermore, GreenVin® bio-attributed PVC, utilizing renewable ethylene from second-generation biomass, achieves up to 90% CO2 savings, considering biogenic CO2 fixation, and is certified under ISCC PLUS and REDcert2 standards. These eco-friendly products maintain the desired properties for both production and processing as preferred by customers.
The Polymers for Europe Alliance, initiated by the European Plastics Converters association (EuPC), aims to provide transparent information on Europe’s polymer supply and engage constructively with suppliers. The Alliance’s activities include the Polymer Producers Awards for Europe, where customers across Europe participate in satisfaction surveys to evaluate polymer suppliers of the year.
