Sustainability

• Product Innovation
• Clean Tech Carbonisation
• Production Improvement
• Reactivation

Each area has measurable performance indicators.

Product Innovation

Jacobi is the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of coconut shell-based activated carbon, which accounts for most of its sales. The company also offers coal-based activated carbons, as these provide pore structures and performance characteristics that cannot always be replicated with pure coconut shell materials.

However, Jacobi is investing heavily in product development and R&D to phase out coal-based products over time. Commercialised innovations under this programme include the CE and OX series of pelletised coconut shell carbons, as well as hybrid products. Additional products made from novel raw materials are also in development.

Key suppliers are supported through the introduction of two new carbonisation process technologies. A semi- continuous process based on the GreenEco furnace and a continuous Rotary kiln technology combine with electricity generation based on utilisation of process heat to reduce markedly Global Warming Potential compared with traditional processes. Charcoal yield and quality is improved while reducing emissions.

Operating waste heat recovery systems to product steam and electricity , Jacobi’s’ coconut carbon manufacturing already has a low GWP. In addition , Jacobi is expanding use of solar power, rain water harvesting and effluent water recycling with the aim of reaching a net zero GWP in the coming years. Jacobi processes are continually examined to determine ways to improve environmental impact and lessen GWP.

Reactivation capacity is currently being expanded in Europe and in North America. This will allow an increased quantity of spent carbon to be returned to Jacobi for reprocessing and reuse by customers. The reactivation process provides the opportunity to improve the spent carbon performance attributes including blending in carbon from renewable products.