AEG Achieves FSC Certification for CoalSwitch™ Production
March 15 2022 - 12:19PM
Active Energy Group (AIM:AEG), producer of CoalSwitchTM, a new
clean energy pellet, has achieved Chain of Custody (CoC) and
Controlled Wood certifications that are compliant with Forest
Stewardship Council® (FSC) standards for its CoalSwitch fuel. This
new designation is part of AEG’s continuing commitment to
sustainability across its entire business model, from supply chain
to production to the impact of the fuel itself.
The process of attaining this FSC certification has included
rigorous audits by the independent accredited certification body
SCS Global Services. These audits examine the full CoalSwitch
production process, encompassing the entire supply chain from
feedstock source to final production of fuel. Active Energy’s
certification to these FSC standards confirms that the production
of CoalSwitch will use forest-based materials from responsible
sources and that the Company’s suppliers have committed to the
strictest standards currently governing forest management.
The FSC certification is the basic market prerequisite to permit
biomass products to be sold into many of Active Energy’s target
markets. Certification to FSC represents a significant milestone
and allows the Company to engage with a wider range of prospective
customers who share Active Energy’s commitment to sustainability.
While not a legislative requirement in many jurisdictions, a number
of prospective customers have indicated that FSC certification will
support their corporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
agendas, enhancing the prospect of future orders.
This new certification comes on the heels of independent testing
of CoalSwitch which found that AEG’s CoalSwitch fuel reduces
pollutants including ash, nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide when
co-fired with coal and in terms of energy values outperforms
existing biomass-based “white” pellets. The testing was conducted
in late 2021 in Utah by Brigham Young University, Rocky Mountain
Power (a subsidiary of PacifiCorp), the University of Utah,
Chalmers University of Technology and Reaction Engineering
International. as part of the STEP program.
“The FSC certification is a measure of our commitment to
sustainability across our entire business model and demonstrates
confidence in our supply chain for our prospective customers both
in North America and internationally,” said Michael Rowan, CEO of
Active Energy Group. “Not only has CoalSwitch been shown to be a
more sustainable option compared to coal when it burns, but now we
can show that the original source of the fuel itself is
sustainable. The FSC designation is a major pre-requisite to future
sales contracts and we are excited at the prospect to demonstrate
all the environmental benefits of our CoalSwitch fuel.”
About Active Energy Group:Active Energy Group
plc is a London listed (AIM: AEG) renewable energy company that has
developed a proprietary technology which transforms waste biomass
into renewable energy. Its patented product CoalSwitch™ is a
leading drop-in biomass feedstock that can co-fire with coal or
replace up to 100 percent of the coal in power stations without
requiring plant modification. The company is developing commercial
production facilities in Lumberton, North Carolina and Ashland,
Maine which will supply power and utility customers, including the
pilot program at PacifiCorp’s Hunter Power Plant in Utah. More
information is available at www.aegplc.com.
About FSC
The Forest Stewardship Council (“FSC”) is an
independent, not for profit, nongovernmental organization
established to support environmentally appropriate, socially
beneficial, and economically viable management of the world's
forests. FSC chain of custody certification provides a credible
assurance that products which are sold with an FSC claim originate
from well-managed forests, controlled sources, or reclaimed
materials.
FSC License Code: FSC-C175386
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Media Relations Contact
John Williams, Scoville PR for AEG
206-660-5503, jwilliams@scovillepr.com
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