How Cytiva Uses Certified Biobased Resins for Research

Life sciences company Cytiva has secured ISCC PLUS certification for biobased resins.

The resins will be incorporated into Cytiva's Whatman Puradisc and GD/X filtration devices, which are used for sample clarification and preparation across research and medical applications.

According to the company, this development could enable laboratories to reduce their reliance on traditional fossil-based plastics while maintaining established performance standards.

Tim Bervoets, President of Discovery & Medical at Cytiva, says: “Our customers are increasingly looking for ways to demonstrate sustainability in their supply chains. 

“This certification helps them do that while maintaining the product performance they rely on.”

Thibault Renaud, Senior Manager, Sustainability Strategy and Transformation at Cytiva, is scheduled to speak on Carbon Management Strategies at Sustainability LIVE: The Net Zero Summit in 2026.

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Inside ISCC PLUS Certification

ISCC PLUS is a voluntary certification scheme created to validate sustainability characteristics of alternative feedstocks.

For certified biomaterials, the scheme establishes specific requirements for farms, plantations and forestry operations to ensure sustainable sourcing practices.

The certification prohibits forest degradation and deforestation, among other environmental safeguards.

The scheme also ensures traceability throughout the supply chain, providing transparency for end users.

Cytiva has confirmed that products manufactured with biobased resins will maintain identical quality and regulatory standards to their conventional counterparts.

Laboratory sustainability and emissions

According to a Correspondence article published in Nature in 2015, laboratory research generates an estimated 5.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, representing approximately 2% of global plastic waste production.

Cytiva says that laboratories and institutions utilising its products are increasingly focused on meeting sustainability objectives, including Scope 3 emissions reduction targets.

This trend could place greater emphasis on sustainable procurement practices across the research sector.

The company says it plans to extend the use of certified biobased resins across additional filtration products in future product lines.

Supply chain transformation

Thibault Renaud joined Cytiva in 2020 as Global Supply Chain Sustainability Manager, having previously held key positions in logistics sourcing and distribution strategy.

In his current role as Senior Manager for Sustainability Strategy and Transformation, Thibault leads initiatives that utilise data to foster collaboration across the entire value chain.

Under his leadership, Cytiva is working to advance supplier excellence and use data-driven insights to accelerate sustainability across the biopharma industry.

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The Net Zero Summit

Thibault will participate in the Carbon Management Strategies panel at Sustainability LIVE: The Net Zero Summit, co-located with Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE.

“I am pleased to join the Summit to share insights on advancing carbon management strategies across complex global supply chains,” Thibault says.

“By leveraging data and fostering collaboration from raw material sourcing to product end-of-life, we can accelerate decarbonisation and drive meaningful, systemic change. 

“I look forward to engaging with peers who are equally committed to shaping a low-carbon future.”

The Summit is scheduled to convene more than 50 sustainability leaders from across industries.

Hosted at the QEII Centre in London, this two-day conference and expo will feature 10 focused content tracks and 4 high-impact executive workshops tailored to C-suite executives.

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