Spotlight on decarbonisation week

at TIMAC AGRO France

How can we estimate the positive impact of our solutions

on the carbon footprint of agricultural products? How can

we support industry sectors in their efforts to decarbonise

their operations?

It was to answer questions like these that TIMAC AGRO

France launched its decarbonisation project in 2021 to

address agricultural industry expectations in terms of

productivity and quality. The f irst step in this process

was to make a series of life cycle analysis calculations,

the results of which highlighted the value added by

our products in terms of carbon impact. These results

were shared in July 2024 during TIMAC AGRO France’s

Decarbonisation Week via two webinars, one for sales

teams and the other for the press. The key points

addressed during these online sessions included the

careful attention paid by TIMAC AGRO to raw material

selection, its efforts to optimise industrial processes

and logistics, and the virtuous impact of using hi-tech

products on farms. Eff icient plant nutrition and livestock

husbandry are core challenges for TIMAC AGRO. Eff iciency

is what makes it possible to reconcile productivity with

reduced environmental impact by using tech solutions

with proven benef its in terms of carbon reduction.

“

This overarching approach is essential if we are to

reconcile the need to decarbonise our production with

the equally important need to help our customers meet

their f inancial challenges.”

Pierre-Yves Tourlière, Head of Crop Production

Development at TIMAC AGRO France

Energeo: a key promoter of soil fertility

and yield quality

Redox potential measures the ability of soil molecules Redox potential measures the ability of soil molecules

to exchange electrons with each other. Achieving its to exchange electrons with each other. Achieving its

optimum balance is essential if a plant is to devote as optimum balance is essential if a plant is to devote as

much carbon as possible to its growth. much carbon as possible to its growth.

Developed by TIMAC AGRO out of a joint research Developed by TIMAC AGRO out of a joint research

project, Energeo is a tech-based solution that optimises project, Energeo is a tech-based solution that optimises

soil pH and redox potential. Its measured effects soil pH and redox potential. Its measured effects

demonstrate a higher level of agronomic eff iciency: twice demonstrate a higher level of agronomic eff iciency: twice

as much leaf growth at the vegetative stage for wheat, at as much leaf growth at the vegetative stage for wheat, at

the same time as 30% greater nitrogen recovery. the same time as 30% greater nitrogen recovery.

A f lagship solution for vessel exhaust

gas scrubbing

This seagoing desulphurisation technology underlines the

Timab Magnesium commitment to sustainable innovation.

Since the project was launched in 2015, it has clearly

demonstrated that magnesium hydroxide offers a number

of benef its over the soda ash traditionally used in vessel

exhaust gas scrubbing systems.

A unique supply chain now ensures that products

manufactured in Europe are delivered daily to 400 of the

world’s largest ports.

Using magnesium hydroxide reduces the need for

neutralising chemicals by between 30% and 50%

compared with soda ash, delivering signif icant savings

for customers. The product is also a safe alternative

that ensures full compliance with the strict sulphur

emissions standards applied by the International Maritime

Organisation. As well as being eff icient, safe and respectful

of the marine ecosystem, this technology combines

f inancial performance with proven environmental benef its.

A team of developers, engineers, key account

coordinators and logistics experts remains in place to

further develop this innovative solution with the aim of

growing the market while remaining competitive and

ensuring a consistently high level of service excellence

and technical development. This project showcases our

ambition and ability to transform environmental challenges

into sustainable long-term opportunities.

LEVER 3 – USES & END OF LIFE – BUSINESS CASES

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