Our goal is to minimize the environmental impact of our production process and achieve maximum energy efficiency across our enterprises. SG Holding's bioenergy business is a practical contribution to Moldova's green future.
59
Biomass Boiler Plants
4000t
Biofuel per Year
0%
Imported Raw Materials
2013
Eco Energetică Award
Our Ecological Approach
Minimizing the Footprint, Maximizing Efficiency
SG Holding's environmental investments are focused on protecting air quality, water, and land resources, and on the efficient use of energy.
One of the priority tasks in ecology is implementing innovative energy-saving projects. Converting municipal boiler plants from natural gas to biomass is our flagship direction, simultaneously addressing energy efficiency, CO₂ emission reduction, and local economic development.
Organic fruit production at Pro Organic Fruct, using agricultural sector waste in biofuel production, and reducing resource consumption in SG Business Center's office buildings — every business area of the holding contributes to the group's overall environmental performance.
01
Air Protection
Replacing fossil fuels with biomass reduces CO₂, NOₓ, and SO₂ emissions. Biomass is a carbon-neutral fuel: the carbon released during combustion was absorbed by plants as they grew.
02
Water Protection
Compliance with water usage standards at all production facilities. Discharge monitoring and implementation of closed-loop water systems at Pro Organic Fruct and SG Green Farm enterprises.
03
Land Protection
A careful approach to farmland: agrochemicals under Organic Protect's oversight, organic cultivation methods at Pro Organic Fruct, and biomass collection without depleting the soil.
04
Energy Efficiency
Reducing specific energy consumption at every enterprise in the group. Upgrading boiler equipment, automating processes, and switching to renewable heat sources.
Flagship Project
Bioenergy — Our Main Contribution
SG Green Farm
Bioenergy · Biofuel
SG Green Farm is a leader in Moldova's national market for building biomass boiler plants. Of the 178 boiler plants built across Moldova, 59 were constructed by the company — a third of the country's entire bioenergy infrastructure.
At the same time, the company produces 4,000 tons of solid biofuel per year — pellets and briquettes from local agricultural and forestry waste. Fully local raw materials, zero dependence on imports, and a closed production cycle.
Best Project of 2013 — "Moldova Eco Energetică" in the category of biomass fuel production
How It Works
A Closed Cycle
SG Green Farm's biofuel production is built on a closed-cycle principle — one sector's waste becomes a resource for another, minimizing the environmental footprint.
From Field to Heat — No Losses, No Waste
Orchards and Fields
→
Waste Collection
→
Pellet Production
→
Boiler Plant
→
Heat to Homes
Innovation
Energy-Saving Projects
Implementing innovative energy-saving projects is one of the priority goals of SG Holding's environmental strategy.
Bioenergy
Biomass Boiler Plants
Converting municipal heating systems from natural gas to biomass. Every SG Green Farm boiler plant runs on 100% renewable local fuel, cutting CO₂ emissions and lowering tariffs for residents.
59
facilities across Moldova
Production
Biofuel from Waste
Producing pellets and briquettes from agricultural and forestry waste turns unused raw material into a valuable energy resource. No burning, no landfilling — just productive use.
4000
t
of biofuel produced annually
Agribusiness
Organic Orcharding
Pro Organic Fruct applies science-based approaches to plant protection under Organic Protect's oversight. Certified crop protection products at minimal doses, precision application — minimal impact on soil and water.
110
ha
of orchards under responsible management
Infrastructure
Building Energy Efficiency
SG Business Center — modern business centers with intelligent climate control systems, optimized electricity consumption, and the ability to connect to bioenergy heat.
8470
m²
of office space with intelligent systems
Results
Environmental Indicators
59
Bioenergy Boiler Plants
Of 178 national biomass facilities — a third built by SG Green Farm. Each runs on renewable local fuel.
14MW
Total Thermal Capacity
Of the 40 MW national bioenergy capacity — SG Green Farm generates 14 MW.
4000t
Biofuel per Year
Annual production volume of pellets and briquettes, entirely from local plant-based raw materials.
0%
Imported Raw Materials
Production entirely from local agricultural and forestry waste — a closed regional cycle.
2000t
Biomass Consumed per Year
In the Leova project alone — 2,000 tons of local plant-based raw material annually, replacing natural gas.
6500Gcal
Heat per Year — Leova
Annual potential of the PPP project's thermal energy infrastructure with a capacity of 5 MW.
Commitments
Our Environmental Commitments
SG Holding makes concrete commitments to environmental protection — not in the form of declarations, but through implemented projects and measurable results.
Replacing Fossil Fuels
Every biomass boiler plant built by SG Green Farm means a complete phase-out of natural gas or fuel oil at that facility. Biomass is a carbon-neutral fuel: CO₂ emitted during combustion is offset by absorption during plant growth.
Reducing Production Energy Intensity
Ongoing modernization of production processes to reduce specific energy consumption per unit of output — at both bioenergy facilities and agro-industrial enterprises of the group.
Compliance with Environmental Standards
All the holding's enterprises operate in strict accordance with Moldova's environmental legislation. Regular environmental audits, emissions monitoring, and discharge control are mandatory parts of operational activity.
Environmental Education
The holding's media platforms — MBC and Datina FM — are also used to inform the audience about the importance of environmental responsibility, energy conservation, and sustainable development.
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"Our goal is to minimize the environmental impact of our production process and achieve maximum energy efficiency at our enterprises. One of our priorities is implementing innovative energy-saving projects."
