HOUSTON, October 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Kraton Corporation, a leading global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and value-added bio-based products derived from pine pulp by-products, announces its sponsorship of The Road Forward, an initiative of the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA). to achieve climate-neutral asphalt pavements by 2050.
“With over 40 years of experience in extending pavement life, Kraton is proud to support The Road Forward in advancing sustainability in the asphalt industry,” said Kraton Bill Davis, Kraton Sales Manager, Performance Products. “Sustainability is at the core of our business and partnerships like this are key to protecting our planet and creating a greener future.”
“We are grateful to Kraton Corporation for their shared commitment to The Road Forward,” said NAPA President & CEO Audrey Copeland, PhD, PE. “Kraton’s support of The Road Forward advances our collective vision for sustainable communities and commerce connected by net-carbon tarmac. This demonstrates the positive impact that additive suppliers can have in their communities and beyond.”
Pioneers in bitumen modification, Kraton polymers were developed to improve the performance, workability and delivery reliability of asphalt, resulting in longer lasting and more efficient use of road construction materials. Walkways constructed with Kraton solutions have a reduced carbon footprint due to extended walkway life and minimal maintenance.
Kraton’s commitment to sustainability recently earned it an EcoVadis Platinum rating for the second year in a row. The Platinum rating places Kraton in the top 1% of more than 90,000 companies assessed by EcoVadis for integrating sustainability principles into their business. The award reaffirms Kraton’s ongoing commitment to developing sustainable solutions and processes to meet evolving market needs.
For more information on The Road Forward, visit AsphaltPavement.org/Forward.
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