Slide 1: Soda ash production in Rosignano
Soda ash production in Rosignano May 2024
Slide 2: Soda ash production: a safe and controlled process using natural materials
Soda ash production A safe and controlled process using natural materials Soda Ash and bicarbonate are used in : Glass Pollution Control Manufacturing e.g. Flue gas treatment Food/Feed Healthcare e.g. Baking Soda e.g. Hemodialysis Soda ash is produced with natural materials : + + Limestone Salt Brin
Slide 3: Soda ash process uses natural, inert materials
Soda ash process uses natural, inert materials No heavy metals are used or added in process ● Soda Ash process requires solely natural materials including Rosignano limestone. ● Limestone is a widespread material that you find in most cliffs along the Tuscan coast and in buildings such as Paris’ monu
Slide 4: From limestone to sand
From limestone to sand A safe and controlled process using natural materials * The Regional Agency for Environmental Protection in Tuscany
Slide 5: Effluent release method in Rosignano is in full compliance with EU regulations
Solvay’s effluent release method in Rosignano is in full compliance with EU regulations and is the preferred solution Post-production disposal techniques BAT for Rosignano through an open channel Following every soda ash production cycle, there remains Implementing the EU's framework for BAT depends o
Slide 6: Our operations are safe and regularly monitored by scientific bodies
Our operations are safe and regularly monitored by scientific bodies third parties Yearly assessments Jan Fev Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2023 Report comments Bathing Quality of bathing is conditions excellent1 Sand cleanliness Ecological and chemical status /microbio 1x at Rosignano in l
Slide 7: Our ongoing sustainability journey in Rosignano
Our ongoing sustainability journey in Rosignano Our action plan to reduce the discharge of limestone residue released into the sea In line with our sustainability goals, In 2023, Solvay already achieved a Solvay has invested >400m€ in the last 2 decades to improve its operations in -20% -40% 20% red
Slide 8: Contact
Contact media.relations@solvay.com 8