Godavari Biorefineries partners Synthomer to develop bio-based alternatives to fossil-based monomers

New Delhi: Godavari Biorefineries Limited has announced a new partnership with Synthomer to develop bio‑based alternatives to existing fossil‑based monomers. With growing customer demand for more sustainable alternatives, this partnership strengthens GBL’s commitment to innovation and reinforces our focus on delivering customer‑centric, lower‑carbon solutions.

Through this partnership, Synthomer is commercialising bio-based butyl acrylate using bio-based butanol produced by GBL, helping to accelerate the industry’s transition to more sustainable raw materials.

Samir Somaiya, Chairman and Managing Director of Godavari Biorefineries Limited, comments, “At Godavari Biorefineries, sustainability is integral to our business strategy and innovation agenda. This collaboration with Synthomer reflects our commitment to advancing bio-based alternatives that enable meaningful reductions in carbon footprint across the value chain.

“By leveraging renewable feedstocks and our integrated biorefinery capabilities, we aim to work with and support our partners and customers in transitioning away from fossil-based materials toward more sustainable solutions. Partnerships such as this are critical to accelerating the adoption of green chemistry and contributing to a more circular and resilient chemical industry and to our vision of creating a beautiful world.”

Chris Brown, Vice President of ESG, Synthomer, comments, “Partnering with GBL enables us to offer customers a lower-carbon alternative to fossil-based monomers, helping them to meet their emissions targets while supporting the growing demand for more sustainable solutions.

“It also reflects our commitment to customer-centricity. By expanding access to bio-based solutions, we’re strengthening the resilience of our monomers portfolio and ensuring we can continue meeting our customers’ evolving needs.”