Baerlocher employs renewable energy for CO2 emissions reduction

German additives firm Baerlocher Group says that it has achieved reduction in CO2 emissions through its investments in solar energy and biomass burner technology at its sites in Turkey, Germany, India and Malaysia.

In alignment with global climate goals and corporate responsibility, the company has implemented a comprehensive energy transition strategy focusing on further decarbonizing its operations.

By installing high-efficiency solar panels covering an area of around 92.000 sq m and 22,000 modules across key production sites in Turkey, Germany, India and Malaysia and by integrating advanced biomass burner systems, the firm says it has successfully reduced its direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions by more than 9,000 tonnes/year of CO2.

“This CO2 reduction corresponds to the annual carbon absorption of approximately 1,500 hectares of forest. Our commitment to sustainability is not just a vision–it’s a measurable reality,” says Arne Schulle, CEO of Baerlocher. “These investments reflect our dedication to become carbon neutral by 2045, and we are determined to further reduce emission levels through investments, efficient production processes and formulation design.”

The Turkish production site is about to become carbon neutral (Scope 1 and 2) by the end of 2025, and it is intended to target the same for the site in India in 2026.

The solar installations now supply a significant portion of the company’s electricity needs, while the biomass burners replace fossil fuel-based heating systems with renewable alternatives derived from organic waste.

Together, these technologies contribute to a more resilient and eco-friendly energy infrastructure, it adds.