Power-to-X technology will enable Wärtsilä and Paulig to brew coffee sustainably at the Expo 2020 Dubai
The technology group Wärtsilä and Paulig, two of Finland’s leading companies, are cooperating in a demonstration of how modern technology can promote sustainability – even in the brewing of a cup of coffee. Paulig is a family-owned international food and beverage company known for its strong portfolio of coffee brands. In the Finnish pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai, the collaborative partnership between the two companies will show how a cup of coffee can be brewed using Power-to-X technology. The Power-to-X demonstration unit takes CO₂ from the indoor air and converts it in a biomethanation process into synthetic methane, which then powers the coffee machine. The demo unit thus exemplifies how future fuels can be part of a 100 percent renewable energy future.
“Brewing coffee in a carbon-neutral way, as we are doing at the Expo 2020 Dubai, is just one way of increasing awareness of the fact that we already have technologies in place that can deliver future fuels out of thin air. Enjoying a tasty coffee is a familiar habit and precious moment for most of us and having it “decarbonised” makes the technology experience tangible and showcases the endless possibilities in areas to decarbonise. In the global energy sector, Wärtsilä is leading the transition to a 100 percent renewables future, while for maritime customers, we are actively developing future low or zero carbon fuels for marine engines,” commented Atte Palomäki, Executive Vice President, Communications, Branding & Marketing, Wärtsilä Corporation.
“We have very ambitious climate targets and this cooperation with Wärtsilä is contributing to our ambition to become a sustainable frontrunner in the food & beverage industry. Our coffee roastery in Finland is among the first in the world to be awarded carbon-neutral certification, and all our coffee beans come from verified sustainable sources. We welcome this opportunity to collaborate with a like-minded technology leader to enhance our understanding of new solutions and future technologies which will help reduce emissions,” said Kaisa Lipponen, Senior Vice President, Communications & Sustainability, Paulig.
Both Wärtsilä and Paulig are committed to promoting sustainability, and both employ long-term sustainable thinking and goals within their corporate strategies. In its Power-to-X technology development, Wärtsilä has strategic cooperation agreements with Soletair Power and Q Power, two innovative start-up companies with expertise in this field.
The Expo 2020 Dubai will run from October 2021 to the end of March 2022. Wärtsilä is partnering with Business Finland and a number of different Finnish companies at the event. The objective of the World Expo is to bring brilliant minds and innovative companies together for a greater good. Wärtsilä is inviting individuals and organisations to imagine a new kind of world, a more sustainable future, and to be an active part of the change they would like to see in the world.
More information about Paulig’s sustainability actions
https://www.pauliggroup.com/taste-the-change/20-years-of-collaboration-to-improve-sustainability-in-coffee-farming-regions
https://www.pauliggroup.com/news/paulig-achieves-carbon-neutral-certification-for-its-vuosaari-roastery
https://www.pauliggroup.com/news/paulig-sets-new-strategic-sustainability-targets-for-2030-to-drive-the-sustainable-future-of-food
Media contacts:
Paulig:
Anu-Maaria Vaalama
Director, Corporate Communications and Brand
Paulig
+358 40 766 783
anu-maaria.vaalama@paulig.com
Wärtsilä:
Mirja-Maija Santala
Manager, Marketing & Communications
Wärtsilä Energy
Mob: +358 400 793 827
mirja-maija.santala@wartsila.com
About Paulig
Paulig is a family-owned food and beverage company, growing a new, sustainable food culture – one that is good for both people and the planet. Paulig provides all things tasty; coffees and beverages, Tex Mex and spices, snacks and plant-based choices. The company's brands are Paulig, Santa Maria, Risenta, Gold&Green and Poco Loco. Paulig’s sales amounted to EUR 920 million in 2020. The company has over 2,000 passionate employees in 13 different countries working around the purpose For a life full of flavour.
www.pauliggroup.com
Wärtsilä Energy in brief
Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our customers in decarbonisation by developing market-leading technologies. These cover future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS energy management platform. Wärtsilä Energy’s lifecycle services are designed to increase efficiency, promote reliability and guarantee operational performance. Our track record comprises 74 GW of power plant capacity and more than 80 energy storage systems delivered to 180 countries around the world. www.wartsila.com/energy
Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2020, Wärtsilä's net sales totalled EUR 4.6 billion with approximately 18,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki
www.wartsila.com
About Paulig
Paulig is a family-owned food and beverage company, growing a new, sustainable food culture – one that is good for both people and the planet. Paulig provides all things tasty; coffees and beverages, Tex Mex and spices, snacks and plant-based choices. The company's brands are Paulig, Santa Maria, Risenta, Gold&Green and Poco Loco. Paulig’s sales amounted to EUR 920 million in 2020. The company has over 2,000 passionate employees in 13 different countries working around the purpose For a life full of flavour.
www.pauliggroup.com
