Symrise has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable cosmetics manufacturing by winning the prestigious L’Oréal Energy Award for its innovative circular hydrogen recycling process.
This breakthrough, known as ‘Closing the Hydrogen Loop’, is a game-changer for decarbonisation in the cosmetics industry.
What is circular hydrogen recycling?
Circular hydrogen recycling is a process that captures, purifies and reuses hydrogen generated during production. Symrise implemented this technology in the manufacturing of Hydrolite® 5 green, a biobased pentylene glycol. By adopting this closed-loop system, Symrise has reduced its fresh hydrogen demand by approximately 80% and achieved a remarkable 98% hydrogen recovery rate.
Benefits of ‘Closing the Hydrogen Loop’
- Reduced carbon emissions: The process significantly lowers Scope 1 emissions, contributing to a more sustainable production cycle.
- Improved efficiency: By recycling hydrogen on-site, Symrise has enhanced its operational efficiency and reduced dependency on external hydrogen sources.
- Scalable decarbonisation: This innovation serves as a blueprint for gas-intensive industries aiming to transition to lower-carbon manufacturing.
Recognition by L’Oréal
The L’Oréal Energy Award highlights Symrise’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. This recognition underscores the importance of circular hydrogen recycling in advancing decarbonisation across the cosmetics value chain.
A blueprint for the future
Symrise’s circular hydrogen recycling technology is not only industrialised but also scalable. It offers a sustainable solution for other industries seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and improve supply chain resilience.
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