Company

At AHB, we are committed to creating a healthy and sustainable future for humanity by pioneering disruptive synthetic biology technologies and innovations.

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Sustainability

We're committed to sustainability with our Triple Zero goals (0 CO₂ emissions, 0 waste, 0 fossil energy) and are advancing zero-carbon tech, circular economy, and renewable energy to drive a sustainable future.

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News & Events

Welcome to AHB, we share the most cutting-edge information in the industry with you in real time, inviting you to enter the era of synthetic biology.

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Careers

Today's AHB, our global team brings together professionals from various disciplines around the world, all united for a common goal: to create a sustainable future for mankind. So, are you ready to join us?

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Sustainability

Sustainability

Sustainability is embedded in our strategy,
operations, and product portfolio

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Towards Triple Zero

We're committed to sustainability with our Triple Zero goals (0 CO₂ emissions, 0 waste, 0 fossil energy) and are advancing zero-carbon tech, circular economy, and renewable energy to drive a wonderful world.

In 2024, AHB achieved a bronze medalin EcoVadis's first assessment.

In 2024, AHB achieved a bronze medal
in EcoVadis's first assessment.

In 2024, AHB officially became a memberof the United Nations Global Compact.

In 2024, AHB officially became a member
of the United Nations Global Compact.

 CO₂ Emissions
 Waste
 Net Fossil Energy

0 CO₂ Emissions

SustainableSupply Chain

Sustainable
Supply Chain

Develop a smart supply chain platform with green procurement, and offer ongoing guidance for our sourcing partners with ISO 26000 achievement.

GreenManufacturing

Green
Manufacturing

Two sites are national Eco-friendly certified by China's MIIT, optimizing our biotechnology and processes continuously, using anaerobic fermentation to cut CO₂ emissions.

Low CarbonLogistics

Low Carbon
Logistics

Implement carbon footprint system for product lifecycle management with battery-powerd vehicles in transportation, to help partners achieve zero carbon emissions.

0 Waste

CircularEconomy

Circular
Economy

Processed with recycling fermentation broths and biomass into efficient green fertilizers, we aim to fulfill the double sales growth on our relative circular economy solutions by 2030.

SustainableWater Resources

Sustainable
Water Resources

Implement water-saving technologies in production procedure and promote a sustainable water management system in all sites, to achieve 90% recycling rate in wasterwater treatment.

RecyclableMaterials

Recyclable
Materials

Conduct paperless in offices and recyclable packaging in operations , aim to optimizing every customer's packaging solution through algorithms and AI in the next 3 years.

LeanProduction

Lean
Production

Since 2023, we have been implemented World Class Manufacturing (WCM) across production sites setting a goal for zero incidents, zero faults, zero downtime, zero complaints, and zero defects.

0 Net Fossil Energy

RenewableRaw Materials

Renewable
Raw Materials

All products use renewable corn as raw material currently, with a goal to have over 50% of products manufactured from multi-carbon source renewable raw materials by 2030.

GreenElectricity

Green
Electricity

We are engaging in green transactions at all sites and initiating solar energy projects starting in 2022, aiming for 100% green electricity sourcing from solar, wind, and other renewable energy.

BiomassFuel

Biomass
Fuel

Replace petrochemical fuels in heating and steam procedure at our Qinhuangdao site with biomass boilers, with plans to use 100% biomass fuel at all sites by 2050.

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CO₂ Emissions

0

Waste

0

Net Fossil Energy

Aligning with the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)

Aligning with the United NationsSustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) Aligning with the United NationsSustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)
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Improve Nutrition, and Promote Sustainable Agriculture

In collaboration with BASF, we established a Crop Nutrition Research Institution to deliver sustainable solutions. Our L-Valine enhances livestock growth and reduces soybean meal usage, conserving valuable resources.

Improve Nutrition, and Promote Sustainable Agriculture
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Ensure Healthy Lives and Promote Well-Being for All Ages

Our health, nutrition, biomedical, and high-performance materials benefit all age groups. DL-Alanine and L-Malic Acid can partially replace salt and sugar in processed foods, while 1,3-Propanediol and D-Panthenol support healthy skin.

Ensure Healthy Lives and Promote Well-Being for All Ages
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Responsible Consumption and Production

We successfully scaled up anaerobic fermentation for L-Alanine production used in MGDA, supporting the detergent industry's green transformation. We also supply key raw materials for the PDO-PTT value chain, promoting sustainability in textile fiber market development.

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Climate Action

We advocate for responsible climate action with our stakeholders by replacing non-renewable petro-resources with renewable bio-resources in our energy structure. Additionally, we substitute high-energy, high-pollution petrochemical processes with green, clean biological manufacturing.

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Partnerships for the Goals

As a founding member of the Sustainability Covalence Alliance, we collaborate with BASF and other members to apply global best practices, advancing low-carbon development and the circular economy across various industries.

Partnerships for the Goals
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Our achievements in sustainable development
  • Stewardship

  • Honors

  • National Green Factory (Changfeng Base)

  • National Green Factory (Qinhuangdao Base)

  • National green supply chain management demonstration enterprise

  • National industrial product green design demonstration enterprise

  • National Enterprise Technology Center

  • National intellectual property demonstration enterprise

  • Forbes China's top 50 ESG Innovative companies

  • The Reputation List of China Listed Companies

  • Caifu Zhiyuan Award "ESG Pioneer Award"

  • BASF Product Carbon Footprint Pioneer Award

  • Science and technology version of the listed company value top 30

  • Forbes China's top 50 Innovators

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