We are drivers of sustainability. In our biorefineries, we process raw materials and residual materials from regional agriculture into climate-friendly fuels and high-value biocomponents for the feed, foodstuff, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries on the basis of innovative technologies developed in-house. With our innovative technologies, we close ecological cycles in which practically no waste is produced. By using previously unused residual materials, such as straw, we open up additional raw material potential for the production of sustainable renewable products: The feed and fertilizers produced in our plants are fed back into agriculture. This is innovative and sustainable for both the climate and the environment.
Verbio is committed to a sustainable future. Our energy consumption is significantly influenced by the volume of biofuels and the capacity utilization of our modern production facilities. We have set ourselves the ambitious goal of continuously reducing specific energy consumption in all areas. Our dedicated energy teams work in every area of the Group to analyze energy consumption in detail, and develop tailored action plans to use the available energy sources even more efficiently. Together, we are shaping an environmentally friendly and resource-conserving future. In Germany, we are ISO 50001 certified and DIN EN 16247 audited.
We currently report on our direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2) CO₂ emissions and follow the standards of the GHG Protocol. Our ambitious goal is to be CO₂-neutral in these areas by 2035. The gradual conversion of our vehicle fleet at VERBIO Logistik GmbH to CNG and LNG drives is making an important contribution to this since this truck fleet is now predominantly fueled with biomethane (BioCNG and BioLNG), thus contributing to the transition to CO₂-neutral freight transport.
Our future aim is to also take into account the greenhouse gas emissions that arise outside our site boundaries along the value chain (Scope 3). The emissions of raw material suppliers are defined on the basis of the legal framework (RED II; the German Biofuel Sustainability Ordinance) and are already included in our carbon handprint alongside our own production emissions. This therefore serves as an indicator of the sustainability impact of our products, and shows the reduction in CO₂ emissions caused by the use of our biofuels instead of fossil fuels by other market participants. Our biofuels achieve CO₂ savings of over 70 percent compared to petrol and diesel, and are therefore an important lever for CO₂ reduction.
Verbio is committed to low and therefore responsible water consumption, both in its production processes and in all other areas of the Group. Drinking and process water is supplied via public networks, wells, and private water supplies. The waste water from our production facilities is not discharged directly into bodies of water, but transferred to suitable waste water treatment plants where it is treated in accordance with statutory regulations.
In principle, Verbio strives for a “zero waste policy.” With the Verbio closed-loop model, which is based on technologies developed in-house, we recycle the majority of our non-hazardous waste. This “waste” consists mainly of stillage, a residue from bioethanol production, and feedstock for biomethane production, as well as mucilage and fatty acids for biodiesel production.
Our products are certified according to international standards such as REDcert in Germany and ISCC in Nevada (USA) and India (for biomethane based on straw), which are among the highest standards for sustainable procurement. For example, in accordance with the German Biofuel Sustainability Ordinance, our biomass does not come from areas of high biodiversity value such as species-rich grassland or areas used for nature conservation.
You can find out more about the environment, the EU taxonomy, and our key figures in our annual report.
