Eminex® from Alzchem now available in the Root Global Carbon accounting tool
The requirements for transparent greenhouse gas accounting in milk and meat production are steadily increasing. At the same time, companies in the food and agriculture sectors need solutions that deliver reliable emissions data both quickly and accurately.
This is where Root Global comes in. The Berlin-based climate tech company has developed a software platform for the food and agriculture industry. The platform helps companies measure, calculate, and reduce CO₂ emissions across their entire supply chain, particularly at the farm level.
An important step forward has now been achieved: the potential emissions reduction effect of the manure additive Eminex® can now be recorded on an individual farm basis within the Root Global tool. This enables the impacts of Eminex® on methane and greenhouse gas emissions, as calculated using the Root Global methodology, to be incorporated into carbon footprint accounting.
Based on the Root Global methodology and the underlying emission factors, this example farm achieves a reduction of more than 13% in the carbon footprint of its milk.
The reference period assumes year-round use of Eminex® at an average application rate of 1 kg/m³ of manure, resulting in a 95% reduction in methane emissions. These figures are based on the guidelines of the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture (LfL) Climate Check.
For dairies, meat processors, and food companies, this means greater transparency regarding the emissions reduction measures actually achieved within their supply chains. At the same time, farmers gain the opportunity to demonstrate the impact of their commitment with robust and reliable data.
The integration of Eminex® into the Root Global tool therefore facilitates the precise quantification of emissions reductions and supports the recording and evaluation of measures aimed at reducing Scope 3 emissions.
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Alzchem is an internationally leading ingredients company that provides sustainable solutions for global challenges such as climate change, population growth, defense, and rising life expectancy with highly functional specialty products. Its portfolio includes products that are highly relevant to its customers’ end uses. Alzchem is positioned as the global market leader in numerous niche markets.
The ingredients produced by Alzchem are used in human and animal nutrition as well as in agriculture, among other areas. They thus make an important contribution to efficiently securing the global food supply. Pharmaceutical raw materials and high-quality creatine products also support healthy aging and modern health concepts. In addition, Alzchem is active in the fields of renewable energies and customer-specific specialty syntheses, as well as with essential high-performance products for safety-related applications. Consistent “Made in Germany” production stands for the highest quality, technological expertise, and reliable supply security.
With over 1,700 employees at four locations in Germany, one plant in Sweden, and three sales companies in the USA, China, and England, Alzchem generated sales of EUR 562.1 million and EBITDA of EUR 116.5 million in 2025.