Christoph Partes

Dr Christoph Partes holds a PhD in chemistry from Goethe University Frankfurt in Germany. His first professional roles included various positions and responsibilities within the medical device industry, in R&D, production and corporate representation in standardization bodies at different levels (DIN, CEN, ISO). His former positions at Cordenka include product and business development, where he successfully brought sustainability and compliance topics onto the agenda. In addition to his professional activities, he is a member of the city council of his hometown.

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Presentation

Bio-based rayon for sustainable tire reinforcement

Cordenka rayon is a versatile, bio-based material with mechanical and thermal properties optimized for UHP applications in the tire industry and also for different products in the field of mechanical rubber goods (MRG). Rayon's base is non-fossil cellulose that is sustainably managed and renewable. The product carbon footprint of rayon originates from energy required during production. Since sustainability became top priority at Cordenka, a dedicated sustainability management team has been installed. Cordenka has a clear sustainability roadmap and is committed to reducing its Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 34% from 2018 to 2030, a pathway in line with the targets of Tier 1 tire producers. This pathway is approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Reaching the target in 2030 will allow Cordenka to provide a low-PCF, bio-based, high-tensile rayon to the tire and MRG industries.