Verbio is headquartered in Zörbig, Germany, with an administrative office located in Leipzig, Germany. We operate production sites across Europe, North America, and Asia. In our innovative biorefineries, we process sustainably sourced biomass into climate-friendly fuels, green energy, and high-quality renewable components for the chemical, industrial, and agricultural sectors.
The company was founded by Claus Sauter and Dr.-Ing. Georg Pollert. The first facility began operations in 2001 in Bitterfeld, Germany. Since 2006, Verbio shares have been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN DE000A0JL9W6).
Our 1,396 employees generated a turnover of EUR 1,658 million in the financial year 2023/2024. With an installed production capacity of 710,000 tonnes of biodiesel, 800,000 tonnes of bioethanol and 1,980 GWh of biomethane, we set standards in the biofuels industry.
Our vision
In order to support the 1.5-degree target set by the Paris Climate Agreement, industries are currently taking active steps to shape their transition to climate neutrality by replacing fossil resources with renewable raw materials and energies without having to sacrifice business efficiency and security of supply.
Our mission
Pioneering Green Solutions. We are pioneers in the field of processing sustainable biomass into climate-friendly fuels, green energy, and high-quality renewable components for the chemical, foodstuff, and animal feed industries, as well as for agriculture. With our products and innovative green solutions we are shaping social and industrial change toward climate neutrality and ecological production. In this way we conserve the planet’s natural resources, protecting it for future generations. We combine profitability with sustainability, and contribute to security of supply by converting locally available biomass into renewable energy sources and bio-based chemicals.
Our business model
We make more from biomass: We turn sustainable biomass into green molecules for a wide range of applications, such as mobility, chemistry, other industries and agriculture Our innovative biorefinery concept, which is characterized by multiple use of the input raw materials and a system of closed cycles, increases energy and CO2 efficiency and improves land efficiency in agriculture.
Sustainability at VerbioInnovations for green solutions
Sustainability is at the core of our entrepreneurial mindset and actions. We focus on innovative solutions, resource-efficient production, responsible corporate governance, and our commitment to society. At Verbio, we promote an inclusive corporate culture that values diversity and equal opportunities. We are committed to sustainable corporate governance grounded in the highest ethical standards.
Working for the climateWorking for Verbio
With professional competence, expertise, team spirit, and commitment, we drive forward innovative technologies for sustainability and climate protection. Here at Verbio, teams of engineers, chemists, technicians, chemical plant operators, economists, and logistics experts work hand in hand, across national boundaries and across continents.
