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SAF from Haltermann Carless contributes more climate-neutral aviation

SAF from Haltermann Carless contributes more climate-neutral aviation

The transportation sector is changing - and what has long been an essential part of research and development in the automotive sector is now increasingly finding its way into aviation: sustainable solutions to reduce CO2 emissions. Alternative fuels, so-called Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), play an important role in this context and are a significant driver for GHG emission reduction in aviation. Read here how tangible this forward-looking topic already is and the pioneering role that Haltermann Carless is playing.

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What does ISCC certification mean in the context of sustainability?

What does ISCC certification mean in the context of sustainability?

There are many certification schemes on the market with regards to sustainability. In order to be relevant and make a real difference in reducing CO2 emissions, companies need to have their systems tested - as comprehensively, transparently and independently as possible. The ISCC standard is a globally recognised certification system based on a circular economy. The following article gives an overview of the testing system, the legal requirements and which raw materials, products and industries are taken into account.

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Interview: Digitalisation of the supply chain in the chemical industry

Interview: Digitalisation of the supply chain in the chemical industry

Supply chains are highly complex structures in the global economy and are influenced by many criteria such as customs regulations, trade embargoes, raw material shortages, but also changing climate conditions and dynamic market developments. In addition, demanding customer requirements, the need for flexible solutions, pressure to optimise cost structures and sustainability requirements pose permanent challenges for supply chain management in the chemical industry. Find out how Haltermann Carless deals with this and what investments the chemical company is making to offer its customers modern and reliable supply chain solution. An interview with Florenz Treschau.

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Important driver for sustainable flying

Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Important driver for sustainable flying

Mobility has always been part of human visions and ideas, as well as a decisive driver for progress. Aviation plays a particular role in this and there is now no destination in the world that cannot be reached in 24 hours. However, air travel represents a huge challenge if we wish to ensure the protection of our climate. To make flying more sustainable, new technologies, alternative aviation fuels and new concepts are being pursued. Read more about the developments towards sustainable flying.

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Interview: Dr Harald Dialer talks to Global Energy Solutions about SAF

Interview: Dr Harald Dialer talks to Global Energy Solutions about SAF

How can climate neutrality be achieved for the whole world over the next 50 years without limiting prosperity? Global energy solutions as possible paths to climate neutrality - this is what the association Global Energy Solutions wants to achieve. As a pioneer of sustainable chemicals and fuels, we are pleased to have been invited for an interview on the subject of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Dr Harald Dialer, our Chief Commercial Officer, talks about current developments, our goal to be the first commercial producer of SAF in Germany and explains why ramping up SAF production is such a challenge.

 

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Physical blowing agents: Role of Pentane quality for insulation materials

Physical blowing agents: Role of Pentane quality for insulation materials

Manufacturers of insulation materials for construction or cooling units have high demands on the product qualities of their raw materials. After all, insulation materials have to perform at the highest level over the long term. Physical blowing agents such as Pentanes play a particularly important role in this. Without them, the insulating material, for example made of polyurethane foam, cannot fully develop its effect. Find out which quality features are important for physical blowing agents.

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Digital supply chain: Haltermann Carless offers digital transparency

Digital supply chain: Haltermann Carless offers digital transparency

On-time delivery and reliable planning are important key factors for companies. Should delays occur during transportation, customers want prompt information and transparent communication in order to quickly implement new solutions and, in the worst case, avoid production downtimes. In this article, you can learn all about the requirements, technical implementation and customer benefits of introducing the digital supply chain platform at Haltermann Carless.

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Water treatment: Conserving resources for the most valuable feedstock

Water treatment: Conserving resources for the most valuable feedstock

As early as 1992, the global community recognised that water sustainability concepts are of crucial importance and adopted the guiding principle of sustainable development. Since then, the protection of water resources has been one of the United Nations' greatest tasks and is anchored in the 6th Sustainable Development Goal. Water treatment plays a central role in achieving the sustainable development. In the following article you will learn more about water recycling, treatment processes and why industry is part of the solution.

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Driver for more sustainability: Mass balance in the chemical industry

Driver for more sustainability: Mass balance in the chemical industry

The use of sustainable raw materials has long been an important part of the chemical industry's production processes and strategic efforts to make a contribution to Greenhouse Gas reduction and enhanced climate protection. The mass balance approach is a major and important step in driving the transition to alternative raw materials and the achievement of a full circular economy. But what exactly does mass balance mean and how does it contribute to a more sustainable product? The following article provides an overview.

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Interview: Mass-balanced Pentane creates Greenhouse Gas (GHG) savings

Interview: Mass-balanced Pentane creates Greenhouse Gas (GHG) savings

Haltermann Carless introduced a group-wide Sustainability Strategy in 2022. Offering customers alternative solutions builds on the companies' commitment in the strategy to drive portfolio change and bring GHG reductions in the supply chain. The mass balance approach is now another important building block that Haltermann Carless is implementing in order to be able to offer GHG reduced Pentane. How exactly this works, how challenges were solved and what added value customers can expect are explained in an interview by René Tessmann, Senior Vice President Business Unit Industrial and Chris Hutchinson, Senior Vice President Corporate Development & Sustainability. 

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