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A hybrid biocarbon solution that acts as a drop-in replacement for traditional fossil fuels in industries including metals has picked up the Green Transformation Award at the Green Awards UK 2025, which recognizes sustainability and innovation.

Developed by Invica Industries, the ecoke project focuses on the replacement of traditional fossil carbons—such as coke, coal, and anthracite—with a hybrid biocarbon product engineered for industrial applications (titled “ecoke”).

According to Invica, the innovation has already delivered:

• A reduction of around 30% in CO₂ emissions compared with metallurgical coke and fossil fuels.
• A ready-to-use alternative that can be adopted without expensive investment in technologies like hydrogen, carbon capture, or direct reduction iron.
• A product with proven resilience and compliance with strict environmental standards.

The ability to deliver immediate emissions savings without disruptive process changes is key to ecoke’s offering to heavy industries such as steel and metals, where decarbonisation options are often limited.

“Winning the Green Transformation Award means a great deal to us. It reflects years of hard work and the dedication of the entire ecoke team. This achievement belongs to them,” said Sam Beardshaw, Commercial Manager at Invica Industries.

A statement from the group added: “This award reinforces that ecoke is a proven, award-winning solution, one that can immediately cut CO₂ emissions in hard-to-abate industries, without the need for costly process change. Every tonne of ecoke used can reduce emissions by around one tonne of CO₂ versus traditional fossil alternatives, helping customers meet their climate commitments and regulatory requirements.

“For suppliers, it validates the importance of sustainability in the value chain. Our certified sourcing practices (FSC, PEFC, REDII, and ISCC SURE) ensure that our partners’ contributions directly support a recognised, industry-leading solution that is shaping the future of industrial fuels.”

With 500,000 tonnes of installed production capacity, the group said it is preparing to scale up ecoke adoption across a wider range of industrial sectors.