Ambiálcool Station
Winner
Excellence in Business to Business
Energy Solutions
Details
Food and beverage industries generate a large amount of waste (leftover candies, pasta, chocolates, products with high sugar content that are expired or out of specification) and disposed of in landfills, generating negative environmental and economic impacts. A high-performance vehicle fuel with superior productivity to corn and sugarcane ethanol was developed; this innovative and low-cost fuel underwent rigorous quality control in Brazil. In the last year alone, more than 1 million litres were produced, fuelling the company's vehicle fleet, generating savings of over 50% and approximately a 98% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to fossil fuels.
The Jury‘s Statement
The disposal of large quantities of sugar-rich food waste presents a significant ecological and economic challenge that requires sustainable solutions. Ambiálcool Station combines circular economy and innovation by producing a high-performance fuel from surplus and off-specification products, which is superior to conventional ethanol variants in efficiency and environmental friendliness. This forward-looking development not only enables significant operational savings but also drastically reduces CO₂ emissions. With its holistic approach, Ambiálcool Station makes a valuable contribution to resource conservation and impressively demonstrates how sustainable innovations can unite ecological responsibility and economic benefit.
