January 4, 2023

Marubeni to collaborate on feed additives that reduce livestock's environmental impact

Japan's Marubeni Corporation and the Utilization of Carbon Dioxide Institute Co., Ltd. (UCDI), a biotech venture company from Tokyo University, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a collaboration on feed additives aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the livestock industry.

UCDI is conducting research and development to produce various resources such as protein resources, biofuels and chemicals from CO₂with a unique hydrogen bacterium, UCDI^®.

UCDI^® captures CO₂using hydrogen as an energy source and multiplies it rapidly. It contributes to solving food problems and the realisation of a decarbonised society to produce resources using special hydrogen bacteria that use CO₂as a nutrient source, which is different from conventional fermentation technology that uses biomass as a nutrient source.

Marubeni and UCDI will advance considerations regarding new technology related to the livestock industry, including the development, OEM and sales of feed additives and their raw materials.

Marubeni set out a green strategy in its mid-term management strategy "GC2024" (published in February 2022), and is aiming to become a forerunner of green business by strengthening its existing green businesses and promoting the "greening" of all its business.

Through this collaboration, Marubeni will reduce the environmental impact generated by the livestock industry and will continue to contribute to the realisation of a recycling-oriented society, the company said.

- Marubeni