Sustainability Goals Are Getting Harder to Meet. Your Ingredient Choices Matter More Than Ever.

As companies approach 2026 sustainability targets, many are finding that easy improvements have already been captured. The next phase of carbon reduction often requires rethinking raw materials, ingredients, and operational inputs. That's where bio-based solutions can create measurable impact.

Replace Fossil-Based Materials with a Renewable Alternative

Susterra^® 1,3-propanediol (PDO) is a 100% plant-based, petroleum-free diol produced from annually renewable corn-based feedstocks. For companies seeking to reduce dependence on fossil-derived ingredients, switching to Susterra^® PDO offers an immediate opportunity to increase renewable content while supporting broader sustainability initiatives.

Support Scope 3 Emissions Reduction Goals

Many organizations have established ambitious Scope 3 emissions targets, but reducing emissions across the supply chain can be challenging.
Susterra^® PDO is sourced from a supply chain backed by regenerative agriculture programs. Primient currently supports regenerative agriculture practices across more than 42,000 acres in the U.S. Midwest, resulting in over 23,000 metric tons of CO₂-equivalent reductions and removals. Additionally, Primient provides resources and education for growers across its entire supply shed to transition to regenerative practices.
This allows customers to align ingredient sourcing decisions with broader climate and sustainability objectives.

Improve Sustainability Without Sacrificing Performance

Unlike some sustainability initiatives that require trade-offs, Susterra^® PDO delivers both environmental and performance advantages.
For example, in heat transfer fluid applications, Susterra^® PDO-based glycol formulations can provide:

• Reliable thermal performance with effective freeze protection and efficient heat transfer across a broad operating range (-40°F to 250°F / -40°C to 121°C).

• Improved system efficiency through lower viscosity at low temperatures Exceptional degradation properties compared to fossil-based propylene glycol and fossil-based ethylene glycol for process-heating applications where stagnation may occur under extreme temperatures

• Sustainable and environmentally responsible with a lower carbon footprint, renewable plant-based feedstock, and no land-use change impact.

These performance benefits help customers achieve operational objectives while advancing environmental commitments.

Partner with a Supplier Making Measurable Progress

Customers increasingly evaluate not only the sustainability of products but also the sustainability performance of suppliers. Primient continues to make measurable progress toward its 1.5°C-aligned science-based climate goals, including:

• 33.1% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2019 baseline

• 18.1% reduction in Scope 3 emissions

• 9.4% reduction in Scope 3 FLAG emissions

Additionally, Primient's facilities in Lafayette, IN and Loudon, TN earned ENERGY STAR^® certification, demonstrating industry-leading energy efficiency.

Turn Sustainability Into a Competitive Advantage

Today's customers, retailers, investors, and regulators increasingly expect measurable sustainability action. By choosing bio-based solutions such as Susterra^® PDO, companies can:

• Increase renewable content in their products and processes

• Reduce dependence on petroleum-based materials

• Advance corporate sustainability goals

• Support regenerative agriculture initiatives

• Differentiate their products and operations with a lower-carbon story

As sustainability targets become more difficult to meet, ingredient selection can become one of the most effective tools for delivering meaningful progress.
With proven performance, renewable sourcing, and a supply chain built around continuous sustainability improvement, Susterra^® PDO helps companies move from sustainability commitments to measurable results.

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