The Net Zero Award

Sonichem (previously Bio-Sep) have developed a low-energy ultrasonic process to convert woody biomass, such as sawdust from the forestry industry, into chemicals. This method generates almost zero waste and produces high-value cellulose and lignin. A current project with Bath University is looking to identify construction and composite applications for these products.

The Woodland Carbon Code has supported over 67,000 hectares of woodland creation across the UK in the past 10 years. Without Vicky, this tool for maintaining the UK’s planting targets and reaching net zero would not exist. Her leadership and skill in bringing woodland creation and natural capital solutions onto the centre stage has been instrumental.