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NET ZERO them do so safely … but there was a lot of uncertainty . We have the inconvenience of travel too , as we cannot bring new materials to market . We deal with it the best way we can , but it has been really challenging . My role as CEO is to connect with people , and it helps that I ’ m a positive person , but these are extraordinary times .”
Avantium
Avantium ’ s goal is to develop products to aid the world ’ s independence from fossil fuels and net-zero emissions .
NET-ZERO AT AVANTIUM “ We have actually launched a new sustainability plan for the company . We call it “ Chain Reaction 2030 ”, explains Tom . Avantium will deliver net-zero carbon emissions from their direct and indirect emissions , aligned to limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 ° C . In order to achieve this , Avantium plans to focus on :
• Developing and implementing greenhouse gas reduction and climate resiliency strategies .
• Lowering our GHG footprint by increasing energy efficiency and driving investment in renewables .
• Exploring ways to store away emissions that cannot be avoided , either through natural or technological offsetting schemes .
The company will :
• Switch to 100 % renewable electricity
• Calculate direct GHG emissions
• Review alternative heating systems on sites
• Investigate offsetting options for emissions that cannot be avoided
But things are still standing in the way of Avantium reaching this target .
“ All new things are more expensive ”, explains Tom . “ So , we want to scale up so that the cost comes down , and in this economy , sustainability is fashionable .”
Strength and performance Avantium ' s mission is to : " Aid the transition to a fossil-free world by developing groundbreaking products ", and the company has created some standout items , including a PEF biodegradable Carlsberg bottle .
“ PEF [ is ] a combination of paper and bioplastic ,” explains Tom . “ The paper gives the strength , and the performance is the bioplastic . PEF does not impact taste , and
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