{"id":5633,"date":"2025-11-17T09:39:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T08:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ds-bremen.de\/sparks-as-prozessindustrie\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T09:12:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T08:12:24","slug":"sparks-as-prozessindustrie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ds-bremen.de\/en\/sparks-as-prozessindustrie\/","title":{"rendered":"Sparks AS Leads the Shift to Sustainable Chemistry"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sparks AS, a subsidiary of the Diersch & Schr\u00f6der Group, has established itself as a key player in the transition toward sustainable chemical distribution. Founded in Norway over a decade ago, the company operates as a lean and agile trading house with a clear mission: to help clients reduce their carbon footprint through sustainable raw materials and innovative technologies.<\/p>\n

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A Vision Rooted in Sustainability<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Sustainability is at the core of Sparks\u2019 operations. The company supplies environmentally conscious chemical products to heavy industries across Northern Europe, including smelters, water treatment, biogas, oil and gas, waste-to-energy, CO\u2082 capture, and road and infrastructure sectors.<\/p>\n

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With a trusted network of nine suppliers, Sparks ensures that all products meet strict environmental standards, often supported by certifications such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.<\/p>\n

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We work systematically with continuous improvement<\/strong> to ensure that our processes and reporting align with international standards and best practices.<\/p>\n

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Marianne Engebretsen, Sparks\u2019 Quality and Operations Manager<\/p>\n

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From Fossil to Bio-Based: Real Impact in CO\u2082 Reduction<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Sparks actively supports its clients in transitioning from fossil-based raw materials to bio-based alternatives, contributing to reduced Scope 3 emissions and lower Global Warming Potential (GWP).<\/p>\n

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One impactful case involves a client collaboration where a product substitution led to an estimated CO\u2082 reduction of 1,000 tonnes annually. In the aluminum sector, Sparks has supplied CO\u2082-neutral raw materials combined with carbon credits for one plant, while another facility transitioned to 100% bio-based materials. These examples highlight Sparks\u2019 adaptability and technical expertise in applying new sustainable technologies.<\/p>\n

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Innovative Projects with Tangible Results<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Sparks is engaged in a variety of forward-looking projects:<\/p>\n

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Biochar for Agriculture:<\/strong> By converting timber waste into biochar and combining it with liquid byproducts from biogas production, Sparks enables farmers to sequester up to 3.8 kg of CO\u2082 per kg of biochar applied to soil. This not only replaces synthetic fertilizers but also enables access to regulated CO\u2082 credit markets in countries like Denmark and Sweden.<\/p>\n

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Water Treatment Solutions:<\/strong> Sparks provides activated carbon made from coconut shells, delivering high purification efficiency with a reduced carbon footprint. In Norway, Sparks recently secured a contract with a public water utility, enabling them to upgrade treatment performance without costly infrastructure investments\u2014achieving strong results in public tenders thanks to superior technology and low GWP.<\/p>\n

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CO\u2082 Capture:<\/strong> In Norway, Sparks supports the country\u2019s first facility to capture CO\u2082 from flue gases. The captured emissions are injected into North Sea reservoirs for permanent storage. The facility began operations in February 2025.<\/p>\n

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Infrastructure and Asphalt Innovation:<\/strong> Together with our subsidiary Esti Chem,<\/a>\u00a0Sparks replaces diesel in asphalt production with ester-based alternatives. This not only reduces emissions but also improves workplace safety.<\/p>\n

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Looking Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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While sustainable materials often come at a higher cost, Sparks emphasizes the long-term economic and regulatory advantages. With CO\u2082 credit prices increasing, early adoption of low-GWP materials positions clients to stay ahead of future compliance requirements.<\/p>\n

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Sparks also offers RSPO-certified palm-oil-based products to help customers meet growing sustainability expectations and prepare for upcoming EU regulations, such as the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). While RSPO is not an official EU standard, it can support compliance efforts and reduce regulatory risk.<\/p>\n

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From Fossil to Future<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Global energy demand continues to rise, even as the effects of climate change become more immediate and severe. Our responsibility is to help meet that demand while<\/strong> enabling our clients to lower their carbon footprint<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Geir Markussen, Partner\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Sparks demonstrates how a specialized distributor can actively contribute to decarbonizing industrial value chains. Through close collaboration with suppliers and its sister company Esti Chem, Sparks supports the replacement of fossil-based inputs with low-emission, future-ready alternatives.<\/p>\n

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Sparks AS, a subsidiary of the Diersch & Schr\u00f6der Group, has established itself as a key player in the transition toward sustainable chemical distribution. Founded in Norway over a decade ago, the company operates as a lean and agile trading house with a clear mission: to help clients reduce their carbon footprint through sustainable raw materials and innovative technologies.A Vision Rooted in SustainabilitySustainability is at the core of Sparks\u2019 operations. The company supplies environmentally conscious chemical products to heavy industries across Northern Europe, including smelters, water treatment, biogas, oil and gas, waste-to-energy, CO\u2082 capture, and road and infrastructure sectors.With a trusted network of nine suppliers, Sparks ensures that all products meet strict environmental standards, often supported by certifications such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.We work systematically with continuous improvement to ensure that our processes and reporting align with international standards and best practices.Marianne Engebretsen, Sparks\u2019 Quality and Operations ManagerFrom Fossil to Bio-Based: Real Impact in CO\u2082 ReductionSparks actively supports its clients in transitioning from fossil-based raw materials to bio-based alternatives, contributing to reduced Scope 3 emissions and lower Global Warming Potential (GWP).One impactful case involves a client collaboration where a product substitution led to an estimated CO\u2082 reduction of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5587,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5633","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nicht-kategorisiert"],"acf":{"titel_h1":"Driving Sustainability in the Process Industry","titel_h2":"Sparks AS Leads the Shift to Sustainable Chemistry","vorschautext-news":"Sparks AS, part of DS-Group, has established itself as a key player in the transition toward sustainable chemical distribution. ","titelbild-news":5587,"bildunterschrift_news":"From left to right: \u00c5smund S\u00e6ther (Partner, Sales Manager), Pernille Moen (Operations Coordinator), Lars Bugge (Sales Manager), Marianne Engebretsen (Head of Operations & Quality) and Geir Markussen (Partner, Sales Manager)"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ds-bremen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5633","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ds-bremen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ds-bremen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ds-bremen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ds-bremen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5633"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/ds-bremen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5633\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5882,"href":"https:\/\/ds-bremen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5633\/revisions\/5882"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ds-bremen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5587"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ds-bremen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ds-bremen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ds-bremen.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}