RAGN-SELLS
Ragn-Sells will start generating calcium carbonate by adding CO2 into ashes produced since the
1890s
and stockpiled in ash mountains
“ When others talk about CO2 as a problem , we see it as a possibility . The threat of global warming is our best business driver ” says Pär . Ragn-Sells innovation , which will be used in Estonia to produce calcium carbonate , has the potential to reduce our global emissions until year 2070 with in total 400 million tons of CO2e .
Tomorrow people As the company moves at pace in an unpredictable world , it also creates the foundation for a future in which employees can be flexible , embrace innovation and negotiate the terrain ahead with confidence . “ It is vital that we have younger people within the organisation ,” says Pär . “ Now we have several trainee programmes with engineers starting every year .”
“ Historically , this has been a maledominated industry , but we want to keep increasing the number of women at senior level . In terms of truck drivers , which is still a big part of the business , we employ people from more than 40 different nationalities , from a host of different backgrounds . Diversity must be at the heart of everything we do .”
With this in mind , partnership at Ragn-Sells is a crucial plot point on the environmental responsibility roadmap . The company has discovered that the key component when it comes to reaching a truly circular economy is the ability to collaborate and create partnerships .
“ If you try to win 100 % by yourself , you will lose ,” warns Pär . “ When we ' re opening up companies for wastewater treatment plants , it is essential to create partnerships . One of our
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