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Swedish start-up Nordic Bio-Graphite produces synthetic graphite from forestry residues, a process that significantly reduces energy consumption and CO2 emissions compared to conventional methods. The company converts forest waste into biochar and then into synthetic graphite using catalyst-assisted heat treatment.

This innovation addresses the critical issue of securing a sustainable domestic supply of critical raw materials (CRMs) in Europe, where nearly 80% of global graphite production is controlled by China. EIT RawMaterials supports this transition, emphasizing the need for Europe to move towards circular, fossil-free solutions to meet its 2030 strategic benchmarks for sustainable battery materials and the energy transition.