- Securing required capital for growth initiatives.
- Scaling up production of new technologies.
- Competition in the fumed silica and battery materials markets.
HPQ Silicon Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
Energy Use
8-12 kWh/kg for Fumed Silica (92% lower than conventional); 13,000 kWh/MT for Silicon (PUREVAP QRR)
2024
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 14.1 kg CO2 eq/Kg SG Si (PUREVAP™ QVR process) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 footprint by 99% in Fumed Silica production compared to traditional methods.
- Zero CO2 footprint in PUREVAP QRR process for producing battery-grade silicon (potential for CO2 capture to create green synthetic fuels).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Start producing fumed silica (Q3 2024)
- Operate FSR and replicate lab results at scale (H2 2024)
- Finalize offtake agreement for first 1k TPY commercial plant (End 2024)
📅 Medium-term
- Pilot scale Engineered Silicon materials manufacturing capability (2025)
- Commercialization of PUREVAP QRR and Novacium's hydrogen production (2025)
🔭 Long-term
- Commercial scale Engineered Silicon materials manufacturing capacity (2028)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental SustainabilityGreen Technologies