In a landmark development for sustainable manufacturing, Bentley Mills, a leading U.S.-based commercial carpet manufacturer, has become one of the first adopters of Celanese Corporation’s innovative VAE ECO-CC emulsion — a binder derived from captured carbon dioxide (CO₂) — for use in its carpet tile production.
Developed by Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global leader in specialty materials and chemical solutions, VAE ECO-CC emulsion is produced using carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies at the company’s Clear Lake, Texas facility. This next-generation binder replaces virgin fossil-based raw materials with CO₂-derived alternatives, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of industrial products while enabling a more circular production model.
Seamless Integration with Sustainability in Focus
Bentley began integrating ECO-CC into its high-performance carpet tile manufacturing process in May 2025, marking a key advancement in the company’s sustainability strategy. The move is projected to utilize approximately 750,000 pounds of captured CO₂ annually, equivalent to the environmental benefit of planting nearly 6,000 trees.
“ECO-CC represents a meaningful step forward in sustainable materials innovation,” said Kevin Norfleet, Global Sustainability Director at Celanese. “We’re proud to see forward-thinking manufacturers like Bentley lead the way in applying this carbon-reducing solution in real-world production.”
Certified Innovation for a Greener Future
The companies worked closely with NSF certifiers to verify the environmental credentials of ECO-CC. The emulsion has officially been recognized as qualifying for pre-consumer recycled content, making Bentley one of the first flooring manufacturers to introduce a carbon capture-based input into a certified commercial product.
“Integrating ECO-CC into our carpet tile production supports our goal of increasing recycled content while advancing our environmental stewardship,” said Jay Brown, President and COO of Bentley. “This innovation aligns with our mission to deliver high-performance, design-forward flooring solutions with a lower environmental impact.”
A Model for Industrial Transformation
This collaboration underscores a growing industry shift toward responsible manufacturing and the adoption of climate-positive technologies. As governments and businesses around the world push for decarbonization and circularity, Bentley and Celanese demonstrate how carbon capture can be more than a theoretical solution—it can be a practical and scalable innovation in commercial production.
The integration of ECO-CC into Bentley’s carpet tiles not only advances the company’s sustainability agenda but also sets a new benchmark for environmental innovation in the built environment and textile flooring sectors.
