Cabot Corporation Strengthens Manufacturing Capabilities in North America for Circular Reinforcing Carbons Powered by its EVOLVE® Sustainable Solutions Technology Platform

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Cabot (NYSE: CBT) expanded North American manufacturing for circular reinforcing carbons under its EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions platform by adding its Ville Platte, Louisiana site to locations with demonstrated production capability alongside Mauá, Brazil and Valmez, Czech Republic. Cabot now operates 14 ISCC PLUS certified sites globally, including 12 supporting reinforcing carbon and 2 masterbatch/compounding sites, enabling traceable products made using tire pyrolysis oil (TPO) via an ISCC PLUS mass balance approach. The move supports regional supply, aims to reduce transport emissions, and targets growing tire-industry demand for recycled content toward 40% by 2030 and 100% by 2050.

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• Ville Platte, Louisiana added as a circular reinforcing carbons manufacturing site
• Manufacturing capability now present in 3 countries (USA, Brazil, Czech Republic)
• Global network expanded to 14 ISCC PLUS certified sites
• Products use TPO via ISCC PLUS mass balance as a drop-in replacement for carbon black

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Company further advances its global network of ISCC PLUS certified sites to enable sustainable offerings

BOSTON, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) today announced that it has enhanced its manufacturing capabilities in North America for circular reinforcing carbons powered by its EVOLVE^® Sustainable Solutions technology platform. With this milestone, Cabot's site in Ville Platte, Louisiana, USA joins Mauá, Brazil and Valasske Mezirici (Valmez), Czech Republic as manufacturing locations with demonstrated circular reinforcing carbons production capability. The circular reinforcing carbons are made using tire pyrolysis oil (TPO) derived from end-of-life tires that leverage an International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS mass balance approach. Furthermore, Cabot has expanded its global network of ISCC PLUS certified sites to 14 facilities, enhancing the supply of certified sustainable solutions while advancing the company’s commitment to a circular, sustainable economy.

Across the globe, tire manufacturers have established ambitious sustainability goals, with many aiming to achieve 40% sustainable material usage in total tire production by 2030 and 100% by 2050. In support of these goals, there is a growing interest in circular solutions, including Cabot’s TPO based circular reinforcing carbons, which serve as a drop-in replacement for traditional carbon black, enabling manufacturers to boost the sustainable content of their products without compromising performance. By broadening its circular reinforcing carbons manufacturing capabilities in North America, Cabot is strengthening supply chain efficiency through its “make-in-region, sell-in-region" approach, while significantly reducing transportation-related emissions across its value chain – furthering its commitment to environmental sustainability.

“As a leader and innovator in our industry, we are continuously enhancing our technology and manufacturing footprint to enable our customers to meet their sustainability objectives – now and into the future,” said Aatif Misbah, vice president and general manager, Sustainable Solutions, Reinforcement Materials segment. “With the expansion of our manufacturing footprint for circular reinforcing carbons under the recovered category of our EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions technology platform, we are well-positioned to continue to deliver scalable solutions that help drive progress toward a more sustainable world. As we advance in our own sustainability journey, we will continue to refine our efforts to ensure our offerings support the dynamic priorities of the industry.”

As part of its commitment to advancing circularity and traceability, Cabot has also expanded the number of ISCC PLUS certified sites across its global network, strengthening its capacity to offer customers third-party certified sustainable solutions with reliable performance at industrial scale. Cabot currently has 12 certified sites supporting its reinforcing carbon portfolio across Europe, the Americas and Asia as well as two certified masterbatch and compounding sites in Europe.

ISCC is a globally applicable certification system designed to ensure compliance with ecological and social requirements, greenhouse gas emissions savings and traceability. Mass balance accounting is a chain of custody approach designed to trace the flow of materials through a complex value chain, including recycled feedstock at plants. Mass balance can be a key lever to accelerate the substitution of fossil raw materials and scale-up the use of recycled materials within existing infrastructures.

For more information about EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions technology platform and Cabot’s ISCC PLUS offerings, visit cabotcorp.com/evolve.

ABOUT CABOT CORPORATION
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company is a leading provider of reinforcing carbons, specialty carbons, battery materials, engineered elastomer composites, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds, fumed metal oxides and aerogel. For more information on Cabot, please visit the company’s website at cabotcorp.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in the press release regarding Cabot's business that are not historical facts are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Contact: Emily Moran
Corporate Communications
emily.moran@cabotcorp.com
(617) 460-4517

Steve Delahunt
Investor Relations
steve.delahunt@cabotcorp.com
(617) 342-6255

FAQ

What did Cabot announce on October 7, 2025 about CBT's manufacturing capacity?

Cabot announced its Ville Platte, Louisiana site now has demonstrated production capability for circular reinforcing carbons.

How many ISCC PLUS certified sites does Cabot operate for CBT's sustainable solutions?

Cabot expanded its global network to 14 ISCC PLUS certified sites supporting reinforcing carbon and masterbatch portfolios.

What feedstock does Cabot use for its circular reinforcing carbons (CBT) and how is it certified?

Cabot uses tire pyrolysis oil (TPO) as feedstock and traces it through an ISCC PLUS mass balance chain of custody.

How does the Ville Platte expansion affect CBT's supply chain and emissions?

The expansion supports a 'make-in-region, sell-in-region' approach intended to improve supply efficiency and reduce transport-related emissions.

Can Cabot's TPO-based circular reinforcing carbons replace traditional carbon black for tire makers (CBT)?

Yes; Cabot positions its TPO-based circular reinforcing carbons as a drop-in replacement that maintains performance while increasing recycled content.

What industry targets does Cabot cite that relate to its CBT circular products?

Cabot cites tire industry goals of 40% sustainable material use by 2030 and 100% by 2050 as drivers for demand.