Nagase & Co. Ltd. has signed an agreement with TotalEnergies Corbion (TEC) to distribute Luminy® PLA bioplastics in Japan.[i] Through this partnership, Nagase will expand the reach of Luminy® PLA in Japan, a country that has a strong focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As one of the world’s largest economy, Japan’s ambitious goals of carbon neutrality by 2050 has set the country in trajectory of adopting new technologies that reduce carbon emissions and minimize waste.

In addition to expanding sales of Luminy® PLA in the Japanese market, NAGASE and TEC will collaborate on research and development to evaluate and enhance material properties to develop new applications that meet customer needs. Through this strategic collaboration, both companies aim to reduce environmental impact by mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a world based on a sustainable, circular and regenerative economy.

TotalEnergies Corbion’s Luminy® PLA[ii] is derived from ethically sourced, annually renewable sugarcane crops. With a significantly lower carbon footprint - 75% less than conventional plastics - Luminy® PLA offers inherent advantages such as a range of melting points, with excellent heat resistance and robust mechanical strength as well as favourable colour appearance (including transparency).