CENTURION
Innovation : Nexus E:Protect
Why Sustainability Matters in Head Protection
At Centurion, we believe innovation must be rooted in responsibility. The decision to develop a more sustainable helmet wasn’t a marketing strategy – it was a mission. PPE, by nature, is high turnover. That means traditional plastic helmets often end up as waste after a single lifecycle.
We set out to change that.
Nexus E:Protect represents a step-change in how safety helmets are designed, made, used, and recovered – bringing environmental performance to the same level as physical protection.
Reimagining Materials: How It’s Made
The Nexus E:Protect shell is manufactured by using advanced biocomposite technology, combining natural and renewable inputs with engineering-grade durability. This unique blend reduces reliance on fossil fuels while maintaining the strength needed in the toughest environments.
Made from responsibly sourced FSC timber and ISCC-certified materials, our polymer includes traceable renewable content derived from vegetable oils and cooking oil waste – reducing COâ‚‚ emissions through more sustainable sourcing.Â
E:Protect uses our highest-performing biocomposite, specifically engineered to replace traditional engineered plastics in demanding, safety-critical environments.
This innovative formulation lowers the helmet’s carbon footprint without compromising performance.
Sustainability with Substance
E:Protect is engineered not only for safety, but also to reduce environmental impact at every stage of its life cycle.
Lower COâ‚‚ Emissions
Significantly reduced COâ‚‚ emissions compared to ABS. Processing requires no drying or curing, and uses lower moulding temperatures.Carbon Sink Effect
Biogenic carbon in E:Protect is calculated as a carbon sink, storing more carbon than is needed for production – delivering negative carbon emissionsEnd-of-Life Advantage
Wood fibres in E:Protect score a zero COâ‚‚ value if incinerated, further improving lifecycle impact compared to fossil-based ABS
Even the packaging is designed with care – 100% recyclable and printed with plant-based inks.
The Smarter Alternative to ABS
E:Protect is a bio-based, low-impact material designed to replace conventional ABS plastics. Developed with sustainability at its core, E:Protect provides superior environmental performance while maintaining strength and usability for modern applications.Â
Lifecyle Impact
The cradle-to-gate (LCA), measured using Earthster LCA software and the Ecoinvent database, shows that E:Protect’s footprint is considerably smaller than ABS. Further reductions are expected at end-of-life due to its renewable content and recyclability.Â