Coconut products manufacturer Axelum Resources Corp. on Tuesday reported cutting its carbon footprint in 2022 by 5 percent.
The company traced this development to diminished use of coconut shells to fuel industrial boilers that produce culinary-grade manufacturing steam.
Axelum said it has modernized its boiler equipment to enhance steam output by up to 80 percent without additional shell requirements.
“We are witnessing the evolving impact of climate change with the increased frequency and severity of natural disturbances happening in different parts of the world. In response, we have proactively undertaken adaptive measures to mitigate the effects of global warming and other climate hazards within our business,” Romeo I. Chan, company chairman and CEO, said.
On carbon sequestration, Axelum organizes tree-planting activities and the growing of napier grass at its organic community farm to promote reforestation.
Independent studies show grasslands behave as active carbon sinks by absorbing carbon underground.
Since 2017, Axelum has planted approximately 4,400 mahogany and bamboo seedlings in surrounding areas as part of its sustainability efforts.
Also, Axelum is finalizing plans to install solar panels at its manufacturing plant to support operations during peak operating hours and reduce dependence on traditional energy sources.
