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Sustainea Bioglycols Brings Renewable Chemistry Expertise to COP30 Industry and Academia Panel

Sustainea Bioglycols, an innovatice company focused on renewable chemicals with a low-carbon footprint (Bio-MEG), announced its participation in a COP30 side event panel. The company’s CEO, Gustavo Sergi, Sustainability & LCA Leader Milena Pithon and Specialist Flávia Moré will be attending the conference. COP30 brings together world leaders, scientists, and innovators to address urgent climate challenges matters in the hope that by bringing actionable change it will be possible to accelerate progress towards financing a safer and greener future.  Sustainea’s participation in the panel, “Industry and Academia Panel: How Agriculture is Increasing Resilience, Mitigating Emissions, and Improving Farm Productivity,” reflects its commitment to the agenda of advancing the bioeconomy through innovation and collaboration. The panel will take place on November 18 at a COP30 side event in the Blue Zone, Side Event Room 9, Area C, hosted by the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC), the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Foundation, the Animal Agriculture Alliance, and the North American Meat Institute. Representing Sustainea on the panel, Milena Pithon, Sustainability & LCA Leader, will share insights on how renewable chemicals can accelerate the defossilization of the industry by capturing carbon and enhancing supply chain resilience, while also promoting market diversification and empowering local farmers. Focused on a sustainable value chain, Sustainea enables brand owners across sectors to meet carbon reduction targets without compromising product performance. “By strengthening the use of renewable feedstocks, we not only drive defossilization and reduce carbon emissions, but also empower farmers, diversify markets, and build more resilient value chains. Our goal is to show that sustainability and competitiveness can go hand in hand to accelerate the bioeconomy,” said Milena Pithon, Sustainability & LCA Leader at Sustainea Bioglycols. Sustainea’s CEO, Gustavo Sergi and Sustainability & LCA Specialist Flávia Moré, are also attending to participate in discussions on Sustainea’s recent regenerative agriculture project and how the initiative promotes soil health, increases carbon sequestration, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and minimizes environmental impact, creating added value across the production chain. To learn more about the project, visit: Sustainea Launches Regenerative Agriculture Project in Indiana to Advance Sustainable Sourcing – Sustainea

Sustainea Launches Regenerative Agriculture Project in Indiana to Advance Sustainable Sourcing

 • Sustainea has partnered with Primient to launch a 1,000 regenerative agriculture project to empower Indiana farmers and improve soil health. • The initiative helps enable climate-smart sourcing for Sustainea’s Bio-MEG plant in Lafayette. HOUSTON, Nov. 6, 2025– Sustainea Bioglycols, an innovative company focused on renewable chemicals with a low-carbon footprint, is proud to announce the launch of a regenerative agriculture project in partnership with Primient, a leading U.S. producer of plant-based ingredients. This strategic partnership represents a significant step forward in Sustainea’s commitment to driving positive impact across the entire value chain. The project will support approximately 1,000 acres of farmland in the region of Lafayette, Indiana – a state located in the heart of the U.S. Corn Belt, with high corn productivity and ranking among the top five producers in the country – focused on advancing regenerative agricultural practices that improve soil health, increase carbon sequestration, avoid greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce environmental impact.  “Regenerative agriculture is a real opportunity to tackle climate change while strengthening rural American communities in the U.S. Midwest. By working directly with local farmers and trusted partners, we´re supporting practices that enable long-term, generational success of the industry,” said Gustavo Sergi, CEO at Sustainea. “We’re proud to collaborate with Primient and work alongside Indiana farmers, building a low-carbon future,” he continues. Strategic Partnerships for Regenerative Agriculture This project is the result of Sustainea’s ongoing collaboration with Primient, who is also the over-the-fence partner in the development of the first U.S. Bio-MEG facility. This partnership is the first step toward promoting large-scale regenerative agriculture practices in the Lafayette region. It also ensures that corn—the plant-based raw material used in Sustainea’s Bio-MEG production—is responsibly sourced.  “Primient has been working since 2018 to increase adoption of regenerative agriculture practices in the U.S. Midwest. Our program helps to decarbonize our main raw material – corn – and drive resilience through our agricultural supply chain. We are excited to partner with Sustainea to make an even bigger impact together,” said Laura Kowalski, Head of Sustainability and Marketing at Primient.  Primient’s program provides farmers with the tools, insights, and economic support needed to scale regenerative practices locally, including no till farming, crop rotation, reduced fertilizer use, and cover crops. Using advanced technology, the program empowers farmers to monitor and measure the environmental outcomes of their operations.  Scaling Sustainable Innovation. Sustainea’s Bio-MEG—produced from renewable, plant-based feedstocks—is a drop-in solution that helps customers significantly reduce their carbon footprint without compromising quality or performance. As the company prepares to scale operations in the U.S., local regenerative sourcing is central to its long-term business and sustainability strategy. Sustainea’s Bio-MEG facility is expected to begin operations in 2028, processing the equivalent of 42,000 bushels of corn per day, with the capacity to avoid up to 400,000 tons of CO₂e emissions per year by replacing petroleum-based MEG with Sustainea’s low-carbon, plant-based alternative. Once the facility reaches full operation, the company plans to scale its regenerative agriculture program with three main components in mind: local support to help farmers transition to regenerative agriculture practices, data collection to gain insights on our supply shed, and investment in on-farm regenerative agriculture practices. “This initiative strengthens our commitment to designing a system that creates value at every level – from the way feedstock is sourced to the final products delivered.” said Gustavo Sergi, CEO at Sustainea. “By implementing this initiative, we give our partners and customers greater visibility into their supply chain and the ability to take measurable steps toward reducing their environmental footprint,” he added.   About Sustainea: Sustainea is an innovative company focused on sustainable chemistry. Established as a joint venture between Braskem and Sojitz Corporation, Sustainea is a company born with the ambition to become the global leader in Bio-MEG and transform the bottles and textiles market through innovation in renewable chemicals, generating a positive impact for everyone. Sustainea’s business plan includes the construction of three industrial plants with an annual production capacity of 700,000 tons of Bio-MEG. Contact: communication@sustaineabio.com About Primient: Primient is a leading producer of food, and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. Primient delivers value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. From field to customer, our priorities focus on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to our people and our planet. Contact: CorportateCommunications@Primient.com  

Sustainea and Primient to collaborate on $400 million U.S. Bio-MEG facility in Lafayette

Sustainea, an innovative company dedicated to manufacturing sustainable chemicals with a low-carbon footprint, is planning to invest $400 million in Lafayette, Indiana. In collaboration with local company Primient, who will supply corn-based dextrose precursors, Sustainea will convert this renewable feedstock into Bio-MEG (monoethylene glycol) — a key chemical intermediate used in everyday products from food containers to footwear. Purdue University’s College of Engineering, particularly through the Center for Innovative and Strategic Transformation of Alkane Resources (CISTAR) and Leading Energy-Transition Advances and Pathways to Sustainability (LEAPS) programs, is driving the transformation of Indiana and Lafayette into a leading hub for sustainable chemical and fuel production. By leveraging the region’s strengths — renewable energy resources, smart energy distribution, carbon capture and sequestration technologies, and a thriving biomanufacturing landscape – the university is positioning Lafayette as a focal point for sustainable biomanufacturing in the Midwest. This ecosystem makes Indiana the ideal location for companies committed to building a sustainable future. Sustainea noted that Primient has proven to be a strategic partner and long-term ally, with strong operational synergies and shared values. In a recent statement, Gustavo Sergi, CEO of Sustainea, affirmed that the Lafayette plant, which will rely on high energy-efficient and low-carbon dextrose, is expected to uniquely position Sustainea’s Bio-MEG for both sustainability and competitiveness. “Purdue University, with its renowned ecosystem and commitment to sustainability, provides an ideal environment for Sustainea’s growth and innovation in bio-manufacturing,” said Gustavo Sergi. “Our collaboration with Purdue on advancing the Bio-MEG project highlights the university’s strengths and our shared vision. We’re also excited about exploring future projects together to establish Sustainea as a global leader in sustainable chemicals.” Paul Moses, Greater Lafayette Commerce vice president for economic and workforce development, said that with a global emphasis growing on sustainability issues, “we have some significant advantages, including Purdue and its CISTAR and LEAPS programs, which Professor Fabio Ribeiro leads. The whole ag-bioscience sector holds great potential for our region and the state.” “We look forward to partnering with Sustainea and other forward-thinking companies to advance innovations in renewable manufacturing and establish Lafayette as a model for sustainable industrial growth,” said Ribeiro. The company plans to break ground on its new Indiana operation following the finalization of engineering and final investment decision and expects to begin production in 2028.

Sustainea and Primient Join Forces to Establish Largest U.S. Bio-MEG Facility in Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette, IN – October 7, 2024 – Sustainea and Primient announced a co-location partnership for the supply of corn dextrose from Primient’s facility in Lafayette, Indiana to Sustainea’s first Bio-MEG (monoethylene glycol) plant. Sustainea’s planned facility represents an investment of around $400 million and will produce a renewable, plant-based alternative to petroleum-based MEG. Sustainea is a company created with the ambition to be the global leader in Bio-MEG, which can be used as a drop-in product, delivering high quality and functionality while significantly reducing the carbon footprint. Primient is a leading manufacturer of plant-based ingredients and industry leader in producing high-quality, low carbon dextrose. Adding Primient’s feedstock to Sustainea’s Bio-MEG plant,  will significantly reduce the need for traditional fossil-based plastics by producing bioproducts for beverage bottles, food containers, apparel, and footwear. Gustavo Sergi, Chief Executive Officer of Sustainea says, “This partnership marks a significant step forward in building one of the largest sustainability ventures globally. Primient has proven to be a strategic partner and long-term ally, with notable operational synergies and shared values. The high energy efficiency and low-carbon dextrose produced at the Lafayette plant will uniquely position Sustainea’s products for both sustainability and competitiveness. This announcement greatly serves our customers who will benefit from decarbonizing an ever-growing PET [polyethylene terephthalate] market.” Jim Stutelberg, Chief Executive Officer of Primient, said “We chose a co-location partnership with Sustainea due to our aligned vision and mission, and because Sustainea’s Bio-MEG has a very strong value proposition in today’s marketplace. The selection of Lafayette is a validation of Primient’s industry-leading low carbon footprint, enabled by our investments in co-generation capabilities to transition production entirely away from the use of coal. Our collaboration with Sustainea is a great example of Primient truly living our vision of building a better future through plant-based solutions. By integrating Primient and Sustainea’s strengths, we are driving biobased innovation and filling the void for renewable, plant-based solutions.” With enthusiastic support from the state of Indiana and the city of Lafayette, the agreement was influenced by the region’s strong infrastructure, existing transportation networks and supportive local policies.  Groundbreaking is set to begin after conclusion of engineering and final investment decision, with production expected to start in 2028. About Primient: Primient is a leading producer of food, and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. Primient delivers value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. From field to customer, our priorities focus on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to our people and our planet. About Sustainea: Sustainea is an innovative company focused on sustainable chemistry. Established as a joint venture between Braskem and Sojitz Corporation, Sustainea is a company born with the desire to be the global leader in Bio-MEG and transform the bottles and textiles market through innovation in renewable chemicals, generating a positive impact for everyone. Sustainea’s business plan includes the construction of three industrial plants with annual production capacity of 700,000 tons of Bio-MEG. For more information, visit www.sustaineabio.com or www.primient.com For media inquiries, please contact: Primient: CorporateCommunications@Primient.com Sustainea Bioglycols: communication@sustaineabio.com