Environmental, social, and corporate governance

A Direct Solution to Emissions Reduction in Graphite Processing

Unlike traditional ESG strategies that rely on external factors like electric vehicles and hydro power to claim sustainability, Volt Carbon Technologies Inc. is addressing emissions at the source. By integrating advanced air classification technology into graphite production, we are directly reducing carbon emissions, water usage, and environmental impact—offering a more effective and measurable approach to sustainability.

Conventional graphite processing relies on flotation, which consumes excessive water, generates chemical waste, and releases significant CO₂ emissions. Our air classification process minimizes these inefficiencies, delivering a low-carbon alternative with tangible environmental and economic benefits.

Up to 99% Reduction in Environmental Impact

Significant CO₂ Emissions Reduction

• Traditional graphite beneficiation: Emits up to 13.7 kg CO₂e per kilogram of graphite.
• Air classification (Ontario grid power): Reduces emissions to as low as 0.1644–0.24 kg CO₂e per kilogram.
• Air classification (renewable energy): Further lowers emissions to as little as 0.123–0.15 kg CO₂e, achieving up to a 99% reduction in GHG emissions.

Drastically Lower Water Usage

• Traditional graphite beneficiation: Consumes up to 75 liters of water per kilogram of graphite.
• Air classification: Uses virtually zero water, significantly reducing water dependency.

Minimizing Land and Chemical Impact

• Dry processing reduces environmental disturbances, minimizing risks like erosion and groundwater depletion.
• No chemical waste, meaning little to no risk of soil and water contamination.

Volt Carbon Technologies’ process-first approach enables eligibility for carbon credits, creating a clear financial advantage while improving sustainability metrics.

• Projected Carbon Offsets: Up to 135,500 tons of CO₂e per year
• Revenue Potential: Up to $3.4M annually, based on carbon credit market rates
• Certifications: Pursuing Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and Gold Standard to maximize carbon credit value

Unlike traditional flotation, which relies on water-intensive chemical separation, our air classification technology uses precision-controlled airflow to separate graphite from impurities, providing:

• Purity Levels: 95%–98.5% graphite content
• Operational Efficiency: A more scalable and environmentally responsible approach to graphite production
• Sustainability Advantage: Lower emissions, reduced costs, and a direct path to carbon credit monetization

By focusing on process-first sustainability, Volt Carbon Technologies is leading the shift toward a truly low-impact graphite industry. Our air classification breakthrough significantly reduces emissions, water use, and environmental disruption, positioning us as a leader in responsible resource extraction.

 Up to 99% fewer emissions. Up to 100% less water use. Maximum impact.

 The future of sustainable graphite production starts here.

The battery anode market experienced a significant surge in growth in 2022, resulting in a supply/demand imbalance as natural graphite supply struggled to keep up. Prices for -100 mesh flake graphite rose by 25%, and Benchmark predicts that this trend will continue into 2023 due to increased demand from the anode sector and limited supply-side expansions. The anode sector saw a 46% growth in demand, whereas the supply of flake graphite only grew by 14%. The lithium-ion battery anode market surpassed traditional industrial applications to become the largest end-market for natural flake graphite in 2022. Furthermore, 2023 is expected to witness more stringent ESG standards globally, which will impact the anode supply chain even further. The industry is set to play a greater role in ESG issues, and the supply chain is likely to receive increased scrutiny in 2023.

Volt’s Proprietary process¹ purifies graphite above 90% consuming 0 water addressing the #1 mining ESG concern.