Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Environmental sustainability
- Resource recovery
- Sustainable beef production
- Consumer demand
Environmental Achievements
- Minimizes environmental impacts of livestock waste through patented technology
- Produces clean water, low-carbon fertilizers, organic soil amendments, and renewable energy from livestock waste
Social Achievements
- Building a world-class team with expertise in meat industry, environmental regulations, agriculture, and finance
- Forming strategic alliances with companies in algae-derived feed supplements and sustainable beef production
- Developing USDA-certified sustainable branding for beef products
Governance Achievements
- Established an Advisory Group with expertise in environmental regulations, agriculture, and government affairs
- Added experienced individuals to the Board of Directors with expertise in institutional finance and the meat industry
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve 675,000 slots by 2029
Medium-term Goals:
- Assemble JV and strategic partners in production, distribution, byproducts, and finance
- Build a project development pipeline
Short-term Goals:
- Commence first commercial project(s)
- Uplist to a senior exchange and begin institutional investor outreach
Environmental Challenges
- Limited operating history
- Uncertain nature of environmental regulation and operations
- Uncertain pace and form of development of nutrient (N&P) reduction credit market
- Risks of development of first of their kind sustainable beef and integrated projects
- Need for substantial additional financing
- Competition in the sustainable beef market
Mitigation Strategies
- Demonstrating performance and optimizing efficiencies through the Fair Oaks demonstration project
- Building a project development pipeline with commercial projects in various locations
- Securing supply agreements with major retailers like Walmart and Wegmans
- Developing a JV business model to improve profitability for the entire value chain
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supply agreements with major retailers and feed suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and renewable energy sources
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
- Goal 2 (Zero hunger)
- Goal 6 (Clean water and sanitation)
- Goal 15 (Life on land)
Bion's technology contributes to these goals by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, producing renewable energy, improving water quality, and creating sustainable agricultural practices.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- USDA-certified sustainable beef
- Low-carbon and organic fertilizers
- Organic soil amendments
- Renewable natural gas