SulNOx Group PLC
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- carbon emission reduction
- fuel savings
- sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Secured US and European patents for fuel emulsifier technologies that reduce fossil fuel consumption and harmful emissions.
- First revenues in the multi-billion dollar demulsification market, reducing oil reclamation processing time and improving efficiency.
- End-to-end carbon lifecycle analysis completed, demonstrating SulNOx's carbon footprint.
Social Achievements
- Awards: SulNOx won the Logistics Leaders Network innovation award and its distributor, ElimiNOX, won the UK Ports Association Greentech Environmental Award.
- Increased number of Independent Sales Organisations (ISOs) and introducers to c.90, with sales in 26 countries.
- Sponsorship of "Legends Racing", demonstrating product effectiveness and improved engine performance.
Governance Achievements
- Reviewing board and senior management diversification to attract and retain talent.
- Continuously reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of the Group’s risk management and internal control system.
- Commitment to the ten principles of corporate governance as practiced by the AQSE market.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Create a carbon saving methodology to generate carbon credits.
Medium-term Goals:
- Partner with telematics companies to monitor fuel consumption and engine efficiencies.
- Expand partnerships with Green Sea Guard and Forecast Technologies Limited for emissions monitoring and product traceability.
- Expand into superyachts, container and bulker vessels, ports, and other shipping sectors.
- Expand into mining and construction sectors globally.
- Progress oil reclamation patent and seek partnerships with ports and environmental service companies.
Short-term Goals:
- Partner with fuel traders or major oil producers to replace existing additive packages with SulNOx.
Environmental Challenges
- Delayed testing results and an uncertain business landscape.
- Reshuffling of the management team.
- Global economic challenges and inflationary pressures due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- Brexit impacts on administration, taxation, and market volatility.
- Funding risk mitigated by fundraising efforts but with potential need for further share issuance.
Mitigation Strategies
- Attracting new strategic investors.
- Strengthening the sales force by overhauling the business structure.
- Exercising financial prudence and tightening operating costs.
- Establishing facilities in the Netherlands to fulfill European orders.
- Salary and fee reductions for directors, employees, and consultants until significant sales are generated.
- Thorough review and cancellation or reduction of 3rd party engagements.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Written guarantees to supply product from Nouryon
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Significant Regulatory pressures and enforcement measures to penalize fossil fuel usage
Opportunities
- Increased demand for SulNOx due to regulatory pressures and lack of viable alternatives.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
SulNOx's fuel emulsifier technologies contribute to these goals by reducing fossil fuel consumption and harmful emissions.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- BEROL 6446 and SulNOxEco™ Fuel Conditioners
- Oil reclamation products
Awards & Recognition
- Logistics Leaders Network innovation award
- UK Ports Association Greentech Environmental Award