To achieve carbon neutrality, PRM is determined to take the lead in converting to
a new feedstock and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
Achieving Carbon Neutral with New Feedstock
About "Prasus™"
![Prasus™ Brand name for eco-friendly and sustainable products using the new feedstock, which stands for "Prime and Sustainable"](/content/mitsuichemicals/prm/en/sustainability/ce/prasus/_jcr_content/root/container_1579712522/container/image_1502903810.coreimg.jpeg/1700195645824/img-prasus01-pc.jpeg)
![Prasus™ Brand name for eco-friendly and sustainable products using the new feedstock, which stands for "Prime and Sustainable"](/content/mitsuichemicals/prm/en/sustainability/ce/prasus/_jcr_content/root/container_1579712522/container/image_1386195189.coreimg.jpeg/1700195765481/img-prasus01-sp.jpeg)
![Providing biomass materials to various industries](/content/mitsuichemicals/prm/en/sustainability/ce/prasus/_jcr_content/root/container_1579712522/container/image.coreimg.png/1699836365325/img-prasus02.png)
All Sites Have Obtained ISCC PLUS Certification
Country/Area | Facility | Valid From | Products |
---|---|---|---|
Japan/Osaka | Osaka Works | October 2021 | Polypropylene |
Japan/Chiba | Ichihara Works | March 2022 | Polyethylene Polypropylene |
Japan/Chiba | Japan Evolue | March 2022 | Polyethylene (EVOLUE) |
Japan/Tokyo | Prime Polymer Co., Ltd. | March 2022 | TRS |
Japan/Chiba | Anesaki Works | February 2023 | Polypropylene |
Japan/Yamaguchi | Tokuyama Polypropylene Co., Ltd. | March 2023 | Polypropylene |
Singapore | Prime Evolue Singapore Pte.Ltd. | June 2022 | Polyethylene (EVOLUE) |
Mass Balance Approach
When a raw material having certain characteristics (e.g., biomass-derived raw material) is mixed with another raw material (e.g., petroleum-derived raw material) in the processing and distribution process from the raw material to the product, the method of assigning the characteristics to a part of the product in accordance with the input amount of the raw material having the characteristics. Also called "mass balance approach" and "mass balance method."
![Mass balance approach](/content/mitsuichemicals/prm/en/sustainability/ce/prasus/_jcr_content/root/container_1579712522/container/image_1358571211.coreimg.png/1699233937781/img-prasus03.png)
Characteristics
![Features of Prasus®](/content/mitsuichemicals/prm/en/sustainability/ce/prasus/_jcr_content/root/container_1579712522/container/container_2089866728/container/image_copy.coreimg.png/1701046524404/img-prasus04.png)
- 60% reduction in GHG emissions compared to petroleum-based products
- Domestic manufacturing and stable supply
- ISCC PLUS certification which ensures traceability
- Plans to expand chemical recycling products other than biomass based products
- Mutual communication with customers and consumers through the Prasus
![SDGs Icon](/content/mitsuichemicals/prm/en/sustainability/ce/prasus/_jcr_content/root/container_1579712522/container/container_2089866728/container_1973168434/image.coreimg.png/1701049673566/img-prasus05-08.png)