CH4 Australia wins South Australian Climate Change Leader Award

South Australian-based climate technology company CH4 Australia, which is working with farmers to reduce enteric methane emissions by up to 90 per cent by using seaweed processed as cattle feed supplements, has been named the South Australian Climate Change Leader for Business and Industry.

Announced at the Premier’s Climate Change Council 2022 SA Climate Leaders Awards last night, CH4 Australia was recognised for innovation and leadership in its work to reduce methane emissions by using locally-grown Asparagopsis seaweed feed supplements.

CH4 Australia took its first step towards the continuous commercial supply of methane-reduced beef to the public anywhere in the world in September, when advanced food and protein manufacturer CirPro produced and served beef fed with the Asparagopsis feed supplement.

CH4 Australia General Manager Adam Main said the company was thrilled to have been recognised by the South Australian Government as a leader in climate change.

“With Asparagopsis having been proven to reduce methane in ruminants by up to 90 per cent, we’re working with feedlot and aquaculture partners to reach wider markets locally and internationally, as we know Asparagopsis can drastically reduce emissions and make a real difference,” Dr Main said.

CH4 Global’s ambitious methane-reduction plan is aiming within five years to have its Asparagopsis feed supplement being fed to 150 million cattle —10 per cent of the world total— and equivalent to a gigaton of CO2.

Minister for Climate, the Environment and Water, Dr Susan Close, congratulated the winners and acknowledged the applicants, who were doing vital work to address climate change.

A record number of applications were received, highlighting the innovations and initiatives being delivered across South Australia to build on the state’s reputation as a climate change leader.