Our Commitment to Sustainable Development
Atlantis Biotech Refinery is designed as a catalyst for green industrialisation, directly supporting South Africa's climate commitments, Just Transition framework, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Environmental Impact
- Carbon Reduction: Our biofuels are projected to reduce GHG emissions by over 85% compared to fossil equivalents.
- Waste Diversion: Diverting 200,000+ tonnes/year of waste from landfills.
- Water Stewardship: Closed-loop water systems and minimal discharge design.
- Circular Economy: 100% of process residues utilised or valorised.
Socio-Economic Impact
- Job Creation: 150+ direct jobs during operation, 500+ indirect jobs in supply chain.
- Skills Development: Technical training programmes in biorefining for local community.
- Local Procurement: >60% of operational spending targeted within Western Cape.
- Energy Security: Contributing to South Africa's advanced biofuels blending mandate.
Alignment with Key Frameworks
| Framework | Our Contribution |
|---|---|
| South Africa's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) | Direct decarbonisation of transport and industrial sectors |
| Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Green Industries strategy | Commercialisation of waste-to-value technology |
| Atlantis SEZ Green Technology focus | Anchor tenant in renewable energy cluster |
| Municipal Waste Management Goals | Alternative to landfill for organic waste streams |
📈 Measurable Outcomes
We are developing a detailed Impact Monitoring Framework in line with IRIS+ metrics, to be shared with financiers and development partners. Preliminary life-cycle assessment (LCA) studies are available for review.