Climate Change Data

Nanollose Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental sustainability
  • Sustainable materials

Environmental Achievements

  • Developed a Tree-Free lyocell fibre (Nullarbor™) and non-woven fibre (Nufolium™) with minimal environmental impact, reducing reliance on wood pulp and its associated deforestation, energy consumption, and pollution.
  • Uses waste streams from food, beverage, and agricultural industries as feedstock.

Social Achievements

  • Strategic investment in CelluAir, an Australian company developing advanced filtration technology based on nanocellulose, potentially entering the high-growth personal protective equipment market.

Governance Achievements

  • Joint patent application with Grasim Industries for Tree-Free high tenacity lyocell fibre, accelerating development and commercialisation.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Scale production of Nullarbor™ lyocell fibre to 2-5 tonnes per month
Short-term Goals:
  • Sign exclusive supply agreements with globally renowned designers and high-tier apparel brands (Q3 2021)
  • Provide Nufolium™ samples to nonwoven manufacturers (Q3 2021)
  • Commence Nullarbor™ fibre offerings to brands and super users (Q3 2021)

Environmental Challenges

  • Scaling up production from kilogram to tonne quantities of Nullarbor™ lyocell fibre.
  • Securing exclusive supply agreements with globally renowned designers and high-tier apparel brands.
  • Commercializing Nufolium™ non-woven fibre for personal wipes.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Pilot production phase commenced with Grasim Industries to scale production.
  • Collaboration agreement with Codi Group to develop a viable consumer wipe product using Nufolium™.
  • Active engagement with fashion brands and super users to secure supply agreements.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Collaboration with Grasim Industries and Codi Group

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Reduced environmental impact compared to traditional rayon production

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
  • SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
  • SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • SDG 15 (Life on Land)

Nanollose's technology contributes to these goals by reducing water consumption, promoting sustainable industrial practices, reducing waste, mitigating climate change through reduced deforestation and emissions, and protecting biodiversity.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Nullarbor™ Tree-Free Lyocell fibre
  • Nufolium™ Tree-Free non-woven fibre