Room: Callelongue Parterre
Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2024
Time: 17:30 - 18:30 CEST
Session code 2CO.14
Environmental and sustainability assessment beyond carbon
Banagrass for Biomass: an Environmental and Social Hotspot Analysis
Short Introductive summary
This research explores the environmental and social implications of utilizing Banagrass as a source of biocoal and biochar for Tata Steel. By conducting a hotspot analysis, the study identifies critical areas where the production and use of these biomass resources could significantly impact the environment and local ecosystems and communities. The investigation provides insights into the sustainability of biomass as an alternative energy source, evaluating the main challenges. Through an assessment of environmental emissions, resource consumption, and socio-economic factors, this research aims to inform strategic decisions at Tata Steel, supporting their transition to more sustainable manufacturing practices.
EUBCE Student Awardee Presentation
Presenter
Floris KOOLS
Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Geosciences Dpt., THE NETHERLANDS
Presenter's biography
Floris Kools, 24, combines his passion for outdoor activities like windsurfing, climbing, and hiking with a focus on environmental sustainability, from researching the biomethane network of the Netherlands to studying hotspots of bio-coal and biochar from Banagrass in Mozambique.
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Co-authors:
H. M. Junginger, Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht, THE NETHERLANDS
J.L. . Hage, Tata Steel, Ijmuiden, THE NETHERLANDS
A.B.J. Oudhuis, Tata Steel, Ijmuiden, THE NETHERLANDS
P. Geel, Green Grass Solutions, Sas van Gent, THE NETHERLANDS
G. Mohrman, Green Grass Solutions, Sas van Gent, THE NETHERLANDS
Session reference: 2CO.14.3