Our belief
We believe that sustainability shouldn't be difficult.
And being sustainable shouldn't compromise quality.
With material sourced by QIRA, you can keep delivering the quality your customers deserve and at the same time enable them to do good for people and the planet.
LCA
SDG
Feedstock
Production
Specification
QIRA offers fossil fuel free replacement and a reduced carbon footprint
A prospective life cycle assessment shows that QIRA could have a reduced global warming potential compared to fossil-fuel derived BDO.
Due to its unique manufacturing process and use of renewable feedstocks, like corn, QIRA’s CO2 footprint is expected to be noticeably less than conventionally-produced BDO.
As QIRA can be used in a variety of industries, such as fashion, automotive, packaging and electronics, it can play a role in helping to reduce GHG emissions. We continue to work on reducing the carbon footprint of QIRA.
Disclaimer: This information is based on preliminary evaluations and is provided for informational purposes only. Specific results for conventional (fossil based) products may vary. GWP (GHG emissions) assessment based on IPCC AR6 (GWP100). LCA results for QIRA (bio-based BDO) were modeled using the GaBi 10.6.1.35 software system. GHG calculated based on site specific data in North America and engineering design from 2021 with some secondary data coming from GaBi 2022 LCI database. Conventional (fossil based) BDO data was retrieved from the GaBi10 CUP 2022.1 database. Evaluation conducted based on ISO 14044, however, study has not undergone third-party critical or panel review at this time due to the preliminary nature of the primary data.
The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals
Qore is committed to leveraging the combined global reach of our parent companies to help achieve the U.N.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are aimed at ending poverty, improving food security, promoting gender equality, advancing sustainable economic development, addressing climate change and ensuring prosperity for all.
Qore contributes to advancing the following U.N. SDGs:
Specification
QIRA has the same specification as conventional 1,4-butanediol.
To guarantee the same quality of material, producers must ensure that the specification of their raw materials are within a defined range. BDO is globally specified by its purity, moisture content, color and appearance. QIRA offers the same or even higher quality than fossil-fuel based BDOs and therefore can be used as a direct replacement.
Sustainability has never been so easy.
| Conventional BDO | ||
| Assay (wt % 1,4-butanediol) | >99.5 | ≥99.5 |
| Water (ppm) | <500 | <500 |
| Color (APHA) | <10 | <10 |
| Appearance | Clear, free of visible matter | Clear, free of visible matter |
QIRA: The following test methods are used: GC, DIN 51777 and DIN EN 1557
Feedstocks
QIRA is made from corn, a natural, renewable feedstock that is grown, harvested and processed in the United States. Through supply-chain programs, we encourage use of regenerative practices by farmers to promote healthy soil, protect water quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from crop cultivation.
Learn more about the sustainable supply chain of our joint venture partner, Cargill or about corn in general from Iowa Corn.
Production
