May 22, 2024
Vianode sets world-leading sustainability targets to enable a low-emission battery industry. Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, today presented targets for decarbonization, circularity and safe operations in the inaugural sustainability report. The targets reflect Vianode’s ambition to transform the battery industry and inspire change through responsible, environmentally friendly production of advanced battery materials with ultra-low CO2 emissions. Vianode commits to the highest sustainability standards. This is reflected in the company’s first sustainability report with targets that are aligned with the company’s long-term strategy: Launch a product with 1 kilogram (kg) of CO2 equivalents (CO2e) emissions per kg synthetic anode graphite by 2030 Offer a product ready for industrial scale containing at least 10% recycled content by 2030 Be the safest workplace and attract the best talent in the industry Be a driving force for battery value chain transparency Burkhard Straube, CEO of Vianode, said: The energy transition encompasses all aspects of life, including mobility and energy generation. “However, decarbonization and electrification are only achievable with efficient energy storage, and electromobility and batteries can only be sustainable if the entire value chain is decarbonized. Vianode’s ambition is to shape our industry by reducing the carbon footprint of synthetic anode graphite and aspiring to achieve net-zero emissions. I take pride in our achievements so far, recognizing that our first sustainability report is just the beginning of our journey, not the end,” Vianode plans to produce anode graphite solutions with a 90% lower CO2 footprint than conventional production methods, aiming to supply 3 million electric vehicles (EV) annually by 2030. Dr. Stefan Bergold, CCO of Vianode, said: Enabling the green transition and minimizing adverse impacts of its activities are Vianode’s core contributions to a sustainable future. “Earlier this year, we set a new industry standard for low-emission and high-performance anode graphite solutions. Our Life Cycle Assessment results confirm a climate change impact of world-leading 1.9 kg CO2e per kg of graphite” Anode graphite is the largest component of a lithium-ion battery by weight, typically about 70 kg per EV, and is vital for the transition. Andreas Forfang, VP Sustainability and ESG at Vianode, said: We aspire to transform the battery industry by inspiring responsibility and transparency throughout the value chain. “This report shows how batteries can be made sustainably without compromising product quality. Our approach redefines industry standards and empowers customers to set more ambitious CO2 reduction targets,” Vianode has produced anode graphite solutions at its industrial pilot in Kristiansand, Norway since 2021. Vianode’s Technology Center opened in the same city in 2022. The next milestone is the opening of the first full-scale production plant at Herøya, Norway, in the second half of 2024. READ the latest Batteries News shaping the battery market Vianode sets world-leading sustainability targets to enable a low-emission battery industry. source Business Development