FertigHy was established in June 2023 by EIT InnoEnergy, RIC Energy, MAIRE, Siemens Financial Services, InVivo, and HEINEKEN to lead the decarbonization of the fertilizer industry and contribute to the sustainability of the entire food value chain in Europe.

Advancing Decarbonization for a Sustainable Future

Decarbonization is at the heart of FertigHy’s vision, fully aligned with the goals of the EU Green Deal, which seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors. European agriculture, responsible for around 10% of the EU’s total GHG emissions, faces mounting pressure to adopt sustainable practices. Nitrogen fertilizers, essential for food production, are also a major source of CO2 emissions. FertigHy supports the decarbonization strategies of leading food and beverage companies by providing low-carbon fertilizers that help meet ambitious sustainability goals. By utilizing low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia, FertigHy will produce fertilizers that significantly will reduce GHG emissions of agriculture practices, contributing to the broader effort to decarbonize the food value chain.

Strengthening EU Sovereignty

Currently, two-thirds of the fertilizers consumed in Europe are imported, making the agricultural sector vulnerable to price fluctuations and supply chain disruptions.

FertigHy addresses this issue by establishing local production of low-carbon fertilizers, reducing Europe’s dependency on external suppliers.

This localized approach enhances Europe’s agricultural resilience and secures a more stable and sustainable supply chain for essential nutrients.