SUEZ teams up with SCG to offer post-consumer recycled plastics to drive a plastics economy in Southeast Asia

BANGKOK, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — SUEZ has entered into a strategic partnership with Chemicals Business, SCG, a key industry player in integrated petrochemical companies in Asia, to address the growing demand for high-quality post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic in Southeast Asia. SUEZ produces 30,000 tonnes of PCR from its SUEZ Circular Polymer Plant in Bang Phli, the Group’s first outside of Europe, as part of its strategy to provide 100% sustainable solutions that will make a difference for our customers. The plant is currently in trial run and set to open in early December this year.

(From left) The partnership is marked by Sakchai Patiparnpreechavud, Vice President, Polyolefins and Vinyl Business, Chemicals Business, SCG; Tanawong Areeratchakul, President, Chemicals Business, SCG; Jerome Le Borgne, Southeast Asia Project Development Director, Recycling and Recovery of SUEZ; and David Bourge, General Manager of SUEZ Circular Polymer.

SUEZ Circular Polymer Plant utilises its strong plastic recycling and research capabilities to produce recycled plastics that are comparable to virgin plastic in colour, impact and resistance. The partnership allows Chemicals Business, SCG to leverage on its solid marketing and business management experience to help distribute the PCR to brand owners and manufacturers in Southeast Asia.

PCR offers a solution to closing the loop on plastic packaging. In fact, recycled plastics cut energy consumption by up to 90% compared to virgin plastic that is derived from oil. As more brand owners in Southeast Asia are pushing to adopt more recyclable materials in their production, the availability of quality PCR will help achieve a plastics economy where plastic never becomes waste or pollution through elimination, innovation and circulation.

Tanawong Areeratchakul, President of Chemicals Business, SCG, said, “SCG’s operations have placed considerable importance on creating products and services that align with the circular economy with the aim of becoming the leader in sustainable business in ASEAN. The partnership with SUEZ, a key player in plastic recycling with 9 specialist factories around the world, will accelerate the development of recycled products and minimise the leakage of plastic waste into the environment. This is a good business solution that is conducive to environmental protection.”

Antoine Grange, CEO of Recycling & Recovery of SUEZ Asia, said, “SUEZ is delighted to partner with SCG, an industry leader in integrated petrochemicals who shows a consistent commitment to excellence. Together with SCG, we are confident that PCR can deliver a long-term sustainable solution to tackling plastic waste for customers in Southeast Asia. SUEZ will fully support the Thailand government in achieving its plastic waste reduction goal with its technological expertise and compliance excellence.”

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About Chemicals Business, SCG

Chemicals Business, SCG, is one of the largest integrated petrochemical companies in Asia and a key industry leader. It manufactures and supplies a full range of petrochemical products ranging from upstream to downstream materials, focusing on developing technologies and innovations to create High Value Added Products and Services (HVA) to meet a diverse demand and develop products and services based on the circular economy.

About SUEZ:

Since the end of the 19th century, SUEZ has built expertise aimed at helping people to constantly improve their quality of life by protecting their health and supporting economic growth. With an active presence on five continents, SUEZ and its 90,000 employees strive to preserve our environment’s natural capital: water, soil, and air. SUEZ provides innovative and resilient solutions in water management, waste recovery, site remediation and air treatment, optimising municipalities’ and industries’ resource management through “smart” cities and improving their environmental and economic performance. The Group delivers sanitation services to 64 million people and produces 7.1 billion m3 of drinking water. SUEZ is also a contributor to economic growth, with more than 200,000 jobs created directly and indirectly on an annual basis, and a provider of new resources, with 4.2 million tonnes of secondary raw materials produced. By 2030, the Group is targeting 100% sustainable solutions, with a positive impact on our environment, health and climate. SUEZ generated total revenue of EUR18.0 billion in 2019.

About SUEZ Asia:

With a strong presence of 60+ years in South East Asia and 40+ years in Greater China, SUEZ is a preferred partner in helping authorities and industrial clients develop water and waste management solutions that enable cities and industries to optimize their resource management and strengthen their environment and economic performances. With 9,000+ employees and 70+ joint ventures with local partners, the Group has built 600+ water and wastewater plants, with 32+ million people benefiting from our water and waste services. Today, SUEZ is recognized as one of the most influential companies and a service benchmark in leading the region’s environmental industry. We operate China’s first PPP water contract in Macau, one of Asia’s largest hazardous waste treatment facilities in Shanghai, as well as a plastic recycling plant in Thailand. It is also a leader in Hong Kong’s waste management industry and delivers environmental services to 21 industrial parks.

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