Global Sustainability Recognition from PPG
Key Takeaways
- Functional Resins Business Group at Mitsubishi Chemical Group was named the Global Winner in Sustainability at the 2025 PPG Excellent Supplier Awards.
- Recognized for breakthrough acrylic resin technology that enables eco-friendly, copper-free marine antifouling coatings.
- Reduces active biocide consumption, lowers VOC emissions, and helps mitigate microplastic pollution in aquatic ecosystems.
- Demonstrates MCG’s KAITEKI Vision 35 strategy by balancing technical performance with environmental stewardship.
Specialty Resins Team Earns Global Sustainability Recognition from PPG for Innovative Acrylic Resin Technology
The Functional Resins Business Group at Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) has earned top honors on the global stage: PPG Industries named MCG’s Specialty Resins team the Global Winner in Sustainability at the 2025 PPG Excellent Supplier Awards.
This prestigious recognition highlights MCG’s leadership in material science innovation, particularly in developing next-generation acrylic resin technology designed for eco-friendly marine antifouling coatings.
This recognition is a testament to the technical expertise, customer focus, and innovative thinking demonstrated by Dominique Charreau and the entire Functional Resins team.
Driving Marine Sustainability Through Breakthrough Resin Technology
Led by Dominique Charreau, Commercial Director, and supported by the global Specialty Resins team, the collaboration focused on addressing critical environmental challenges in the marine industry.
The breakthrough acrylic resin technology maintains high-performance, long-term antifouling protection while enabling copper-free coating systems. Key environmental and performance benefits include:
- Reduced Biocide Consumption: Minimizes the active release of harmful biocide agents into aquatic ecosystems.
- Lower VOC Emissions: Supports lower-volatile organic compound formulations for cleaner atmospheric air quality.
- Microplastic Pollution Mitigation: Helps mitigate microplastic degradation and environmental impact in marine environments.
- Uncompromising Durability: Delivers the weatherability, chemical resistance, and long-term protection.
Embodying KAITEKI: Sustainable Innovation for the Future
The award highlights the tangible value of customer-centric R&D. By aligning advanced resin chemistry with PPG’s sustainability targets, MCG demonstrates the practical execution of KAITEKI Vision 35 – Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s corporate philosophy dedicated to balancing human well-being and planetary sustainability.
“This recognition is a testament to the technical expertise, customer focus, and innovative thinking demonstrated by Dominique Charreau and the entire Functional Resins team,” said Gary Clark, General Manager, Functional Resins EMEA . “Their work demonstrates the value of being a KAITEKI Innovation Partner, combining collaboration, deep application expertise, and material science innovation to help our customers succeed while advancing sustainable solutions for society.”
Being recognized as a 2025 PPG Global Award Winner reinforces MCG’s reputation as a trusted global partner in high-performance specialty resins. As regulatory and market demands for sustainable coatings evolve, MCG remains committed to delivering innovative, eco-conscious resin solutions across coatings, inks, adhesives, and specialty industries.
Congratulations to Dominique Charreau and the entire Specialty Resins team on this outstanding achievement and for representing MCG on the global stage.