Biodiesel -Protecting the Environment and the Car

Polluted air is one of the major problems in large cities, in which car emissions play a major role. Regulating this issue and improving the environment is an important part of urban policy, for which there are various methods. These include the production of environmentally friendly fuel, biodiesel. While biodiesels have been around for a while, in Georgia biodiesel production started just four years ago, in which pioneer was Biodiesel Georgia.

Biodiesel is an alternative, renewable, eco-friendly product obtained from the processing of biolipids (vegetable oils, animal fats) that does not pollute the environment. It is notable that in European countries, where special attention is paid to environmental policy, oil diesel has been replaced by biodiesel for a long time. The physical and chemical characteristics of both fuels are similar, making it possible to use in any field. Most importantly, it does not require engine modification, which facilitates its consumption. Biodiesel has a positive effect on the car engine and improves its performance. However, combustion does not release heavy metals, sulfur and lead, which pollute the environment severely.

Biodiesel Georgia was founded in 2017 in Georgia and was the first in the country to start producing environmentally friendly fuels. Biodiesel Georgia Ltd is an accredited company on the EU ISCC platform, which means that its standard of operation and manufactured products fully comply with the EU requirements. At the same time, it is important that Biodiesel Georgia is a 100 per cent Georgian investment. The company employs about 50 people, both in the capital and in the regions. Constant care for a healthy environment is the main determinant of the company’s corporate responsibility, which is confirmed by its activities.

One of the main raw materials to produce biodiesel is utilized cooking oil, which is a liquid waste and needs to be recycled. Globally, it is a common practice to collect, refine and reuse used edible oils for technical purposes, which gives us a double ecological effect: on the one hand, secondary (consumed) oil, as a waste, is managed, on the other hand, we receive eco-friendly fuel.

The benefits of using biodiesel and the successful operation of the company are also evidenced by the statistics, according to which, since its establishment, Biodiesel Georgia has collected 1,163,312 liters of used food (vegetable) oil and produced 492,755 liters of ecological fuel, reducing more than 1,200 tonnes (CO2) emissions in the ambient air. From just a single company, this is an important contribution to the process of improving the environment.

As for the company’s partners, Biodiesel Georgia cooperates with about 1,200 food companies, such as KFC, Burger King, Biltmore Hotel and many others. The secondary vegetable oil obtained from them is purchased and transported to the Biodiesel plant, where the processing takes place. Partner catering facilities are distinguished by high corporate responsibility and promote proper waste management, which, at the same time, is a good example of joint corporate responsibility.

The pandemic proved to be a significant challenge for the company. However, despite the difficulties, it was easily able to adapt to the harsh economic or social environment. During the pandemic, Biodiesel Georgia did not suspend its activities. They worked on a hybrid model, both in the office and remotely. In 2021, the company moved to a new facility that operates in compliance with all regulations. Employees operate in remote spaces, ensuring their safety. 99 per cent of the employees are fully vaccinated, which indicates the high corporate responsibility of the company.

Biodiesel Georgia actively continues to develop and is thinking about expanding production, which means fully satisfying the local market as well as exporting products.

Biodiesel Georgia believes that the main challenge of the 21st century is saving the Earth from ecological catastrophe, and that this can be addressed significantly by eco-innovations. As for the company, it will continue to look out for the environment and reduce natural resource use, coupled with a focus on development and quality. It is both their duty and their obligation to future generations.