We aim to make a positive impact throughout our entire supply chain.
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environmentally, socially, and economically.
We’re committed to helping our partners achieve net-zero operations while positively impacting local communities and the planet.
That means sourcing feedstock that doesn’t impact food prices or land usage, supporting - not competing with - local industry, and protecting valuable natural resources.
Environmental
Our purpose is to responsibly power what the world is building next. Above all else, we aim to help decarbonize the industries driving human progress, so growth doesn’t come at the planet’s expense. The need is urgent, and we’re here to meet it.
We source local, surplus forest biomass as our feedstock, preventing the disuse of a valuable natural resource that would otherwise rot on the forest floor and release CO₂ emissions into the atmosphere. No extra natural resources are necessary, and everything is sourced locally to prevent the need for long-distance transport.
Meanwhile, our production process is powered by biomass, and all power generated is biogenic. All carbon emissions created during production are captured and stored locally through our carbon capture and sequestration process, ensuring our energy is deeply carbon-negative and responsible from end to end.
We believe progress and the planet don’t have to be at odds.
Social
We provide sustainable energy that doesn’t impact the food supply chain.
The world shouldn’t have to choose between food and energy. Rising food prices are an issue, and we don’t want to contribute to it.
Our power and fuel are sourced from surplus forest biomass so they don’t take arable land from food or feed production. And we won’t compete for resources: the feedstock has few options for alternative use. As a result, our energy won’t negatively impact food supply chains, commodity prices, or land use.
Economic
Strengthening local industry and creating local jobs.
We’re deeply committed to positively contributing to the local economy and supporting local industry in Southern Arkansas.
It starts with our operations. Our project will create ~100 direct new full-time jobs, hundreds of indirect full-time jobs to operate the complex, and ~1,500-2,500 construction jobs during the build phase. However, it’s not just about quantity of new jobs, it’s also about quality. We believe it’s a human right to have a fairly compensated, safe job where everyone is treated with respect.
That care extends beyond our doors to the local timber industry. Our operations will help strengthen the forestry industry by creating demand for surplus forest biomass that would otherwise go to waste. This will boost their industry financially, while also helping contribute to forest management, which in turn will increase timber yields — and the amount of surplus forest biomass available for our energy production. It’s a virtuous cycle that will create long-term growth for everyone.
