Bioeconomy Cluster Builder hosts webinar on IBioIC's C-SUM carbon accounting tool for biotechnology processes

Adoption of bio-based manufacturing offers numerous opportunities to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with key industrial production methods. However, to encourage their uptake it is vital to be able to demonstrate the superior environmental performance offered by biotechnology processes. Central to this is the ability to predict the overall emissions generated by specific biotechnology production processes across various sectors. In response to this challenge, the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) and partners are developing C-SUM – a bespoke carbon accounting tool for chemical and biotechnology-based research, development and manufacturing.

In July, The Bioeconomy Cluster Builder (BCB) hosted a webinar examining the platform. During the session, Dr Ian Archer, Technical Director at IBioIC explored the development, functionality and benefits of this cutting-edge tool. Further insights were provided by software developers, Firefinch and key stakeholders involved in the development and testing of the tool.

Watch the recording (opens in a new window).

Join the BCB on 14 September for a webinar held in collaboration with the Chemical Industries Association -  ‘Net Zero Chemical Manufacturing - Unlocking the power of biotechnology to transform the UK chemicals industry’.

If you have any questions about the BCB, or would like to get involved please contact kim.cameron@ibioic.com