Innovation for a sustainable future

Teknor Apex advances sustainable materials and collaborates with partners to develop low-impact, circular economy solutions.

• Expanded sustainable product portfolio with recycled, bio-based, and renewable content.
• Collaborated with UBQ Materials and Newlight Technologies to co-develop climate-positive solutions.
• Acquired Danimer Scientific in June 2025, a leader in bio-based and biodegradable PHA biopolymers.
• Strengthened certifications like ISCC PLUS for products under Sarlink® TPV and Monprene® TPE.
• Focused on creating materials that perform, scale, and endure, supporting global sustainability goals.
• Committed to operational excellence with certifications like ISO 50001 and strong EHS standards.

Commitment to environmental stewardship

The company actively reduces its operational footprint through waste management, water stewardship, and climate action initiatives.

• Diverted 77% of waste from landfills, exceeding goal of 75%
• Achieved a 29% reduction in GHG emissions (Scopes 1 and 2), exceeding goal of 10% from 2020 baseline.
• Reused 70% of water at the Belgium site via on-site treatment.
• Increased renewable energy use to 7.54% of total energy; generated 2 million kWh from solar panels sold back to the grid.
• Implemented reactive power reduction technology, saving energy and reducing electrical consumption, notably an 8% reduction at South Carolina plant in 2025.

Strengthening our communities

Giving back is core to the Teknor Apex culture. We know that a thriving business is inextricably linked to resilient, healthy communities. Our employees magnify our impact by volunteering where we live and work.

• In 2025, employees organized food drives, pitched in on Earth Day cleanup events, planted trees, and supported young learners with school supplies. 
• At our U.S. sites, 54 employees dedicated 307 hours to support their local communities.
• Ongoing partnership with United Way across the US and other non-profit organizations, and newly launched Bikes for a Brighter Future.
• Developing tomorrow's workforce via the Norman M. Fain College Scholarship Program — 10 scholarships of $2,500 each awarded in 2025.
• Clean and cool workspaces and safety milestones celebrated across five+ facilities in 2025.
• Zero customer health and safety incidents connected with products.