Sustainability

We firmly believe that our company should play a role in protecting the environment and supporting sustainability goals set for 2030. Our goal is to actively take part in these efforts and adhere to the established targets for a better future. In the PVC additives field, there are many reasons to support this cause, and Dolunay Kimya is committed to being a strong advocate for it.

For a product or material to be considered sustainable, it must meet criteria related to the environment, economy, and society. These criteria are often referred to as the Three Pillars of Sustainability. Plastics make a positive impact across all three of these areas. Lightweight and efficient plastic materials are crucial in helping us achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially those related to addressing climate change, ensuring affordable and clean energy, providing access to clean water and sanitation, and eradicating hunger. Recognizing the role of plastics in advancing these goals is important, especially as global discussions continue on addressing plastic pollution.

Plastics have a significant role in promoting sustainable construction, whether it’s PVC windows, plastic foam insulation, or plastic water pipes. If all buildings in Europe were constructed to high standards, it could result in saving 460 million tons of CO2 annually. Plastic foams offer excellent insulation properties and are cost-effective. Plastic building products, like foam insulation and window frames, help conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by sealing a building’s structure effectively.

Plastics packaging contributes to waste reduction and is resource-efficient. Plastics offer exceptional advantages as packaging materials because they are lightweight, resource-efficient, and have excellent protective qualities. Packaging items in plastics significantly reduce waste and conserve energy. On average, it takes ten times more energy to produce the contents of the packaging than the packaging itself.

Plastic pipes require less energy for production compared to concrete or iron, and their lightweight nature reduces transportation costs and emissions in the construction industry.