Sustinent Pty Ltd is an Australian agricultural biotechnology company with a distinct environmental focus.
Capturing the attention of state governments, agriculture producers and investors alike, Sustinent’s growing portfolio of biomass conversion methods unlock the potential of green waste to generate in-demand materials.
WHAT WE CARE ABOUT
Globally, agriculture produces around 100 billion tonnes of extraneous green ‘waste’ every year.
When this material isn’t used effectively, it becomes an environmental problem. It’s burnt and pollutes the atmosphere, or rots in landfill, taking up space and producing greenhouse gas. Both situations are detrimental to human health and the planet.
Climate change is affecting the livelihoods of farmers. They face the increasing challenges of droughts, floods and bushfires that devastate crops and deplete livestock feed.
WHAT WE CARE ABOUT
Globally, agriculture produces around 100 billion tonnes of extraneous green ‘waste’ every year.
When this material isn’t used effectively, it becomes an environmental problem. It’s burnt and pollutes the atmosphere, or rots in landfill, taking up space and producing greenhouse gas. Both situations are detrimental to human health and the planet.
Climate change is affecting the livelihoods of farmers. They face the increasing challenges of droughts, floods and bushfires that devastate crops and deplete livestock feed.
HOW WE HELP
As Sustinent engage industry to recycle green waste at scale, we simultaneously prioritise developing products of both environmental and economic value.
For instance, the production of high-quality livestock feed from sugarcane trash via our biotechnology innovation provides farmers in need with a vital resource. Plus, it lessens the environmental impact of traditional sugarcane waste reduction activities.
Backed by industry research, scientific knowledge and sheer determination to make a difference, we exploit environmentally friendly processes – i.e. that use little water or land – to generate value-added products from green waste.
HOW WE HELP
As Sustinent engage industry to recycle green waste at scale, we simultaneously prioritise developing products of both environmental and economic value.
For instance, the production of high-quality livestock feed from sugarcane trash via our biotechnology innovation provides farmers in need with a vital resource. Plus, it lessens the environmental impact of traditional sugarcane waste reduction activities.
Backed by industry research, scientific knowledge and sheer determination to make a difference, we exploit environmentally friendly processes – i.e. that use little water or land – to generate value-added products from green waste.
WHO WE ARE
Peter Tomich
Founder | Chief Executive Officer
Peter is a seasoned senior-level leader with hands-on experience in corporate environments within the global business context.
Peter’s proven track record in leading numerous critical high-value programs and building successful consulting practices for almost 20 years led him to the start-up realm; first as an external consultant and now as the CEO and co-founder of Sustinent.
His accounting, finance and IT background, combined with a very ‘growth-centric’ inclusive leadership style brings clarity and focus to the team and the corporate management experience necessary to propel Sustinent to the next level.
“We’re developing robust eco-friendly systems and productive partnerships to ensure Sustinent’s long-term outcomes will be profound and meaningful.”
Dr Philip Ellery
Founder | Chief Scientific Officer
Phil is a highly experienced manager of biotech research and commercialisation.
He has successfully combined business and R&D management roles to deliver numerous Australian innovations to market.
Always seeking better ways to limit the impact of humans on the planet, Phil aspires to make a practical and valuable difference through Sustinent’s projects and partnerships.
“The literal meaning of the word, Sustinent, is ‘serving to sustain’. We are a true embodiment of the circular economy.”