Technological carbon solution

Impact nutrition from Iceland

Converting Energy 2 Food

Converting Icelandic clean energy to impact nutrition

VAXA is a global food & climate tech company that has developed a new scientific approach for the sustainable production of microalgae with a meaningful CO2 offset impact.

We have developed a "first of its kind" project with a science-backed validated methodology that enables carbon avoidance through the nutritional replacement of beef by carbon-neutral Icelandic Ultra Spirulina.

The project applies a breakthrough technology integrated with the Icelandic clean energy ecosystem and is operated by a team of experts. It enables significant emission impacts while supporting people across the globe to achieve greater food security.
The ACTION Impact Nutrition program promotes positive environmental change while also addressing malnutrition. VAXA offers a decarbonization strategy that enables companies to achieve their net-zero goals while improving food security for those who need it most.

VAXA embraces circular economy principles

VAXA is a dedicated organization that works towards promoting positive environmental change while also addressing malnutrition.

The facility is fully integrated with the Hellisheidi geothermal power plant in Iceland.
Harnessing the plant's abundant natural resources, results in a carbon-negative production process of Icelandic Ultra Spirulina.

VAXA is committed to positive ACTION

The VAXA ACTION initiatives enable organizations to make substantial, long-term impacts on the lives of people across the globe.

With the VAXA ACTION program, you can effectively reduce your environmental footprint and support individuals suffering from malnutrition.

Using VAXA's Icelandic Ultra Spirulina as an ingredient in food fortification programs provides a holistic nutrition solution.


Understanding the impact of our food

Food production, processing, packaging, transportation, and food waste disposal are collectively known as "food systems". These systems are responsible for about one-third of greenhouse gas emissions.

To achieve a more resilient and productive planet with limited impact on our natural resources and people, it is crucial to consider the following aspects:

  • What we eat.

  • How we produce our food.

  • How we use water and land.

  • How we work with people across the globe.

Our partners

Arion Bank

"We at Arion Bank want to support environmental projects that benefit both Iceland and other countries, in accordance with the UN SDGs. It is clear that human-caused climate change poses significant challenges that we all need to address in our net-zero strategies. VAXA Technologies Iceland demonstrates a tangible commitment to both people and the planet, and we are happy to partner with them. VAXA’s Energy-to-Food (E 2 F) technology is unique to Iceland and gives us the opportunity to positively impact lives across the globe."
Benedikt Gíslason
CEO of Arion Bank.

Sustainability by VAXA

-99.488
Savings of tCO2eq/t
>8.500x
Savings of land [m2/t/y]
>65x
Savings of fresh water [m2/t]

Setting New Sustainability Standards

VAXA's patented technology leverages the Icelandic clean energy ecosystem in a science-backed validated methodology replacing a carbon-intensive product (Beef) with carbon-neutral Icelandic Ultra Spirulina (IUS).

The project is designed to produce GHG emission reductions of more than 100 million tonnes of CO2e in the next 15 years.

The VAXA project meets governance, emissions, and sustainability requirements with a complete audit trail, full traceability, and transparency.

The VAXA Team

Our Experts

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues our world is currently facing. VAXA has a dedicated team committed to finding innovative solutions to reduce global emissions.

Expert advisors

To support our goal of facilitating a net-zero future, we embrace the guidance of independent experts who help to ensure the quality and integrity of the VAXA impact project.

VAXA's Energy to Food (E2F) technology supports global
impact nutrition.

VAXA ACTION Nutrition Program

200 Million children under the age of five suffer from malnutrition worldwide.

VAXA introduces "first-of-its-kind" Energy to Food (E2F) technology in which clean and renewable energy from one of the largest geothermal plants in Iceland, is converted to impact nutrition.

The ACTION nutrition program is implemented where people need it most using Icelandic Ultra Spirulina (IUS) as a key ingredient in traditional food products.

We enable communities in developing economies to achieve long-term food security through education and capacity building.

The SDGs

VAXA impact works towards meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

1. No poverty

Improved nutrition leads to greater productivity and decreased health-related costs.

2. Zero hunger

Introducing initiatives that feed malnourished people in developing countries.

3. Good health and well being

Health benefits of spirulina/IUS are well documented.

4. Quality education

The key to success is education- this is one our most important SDGs.

5. Gender eguality

Meeting the nutritional needs of women increases productivity while making impactful nutrition accessible to children and other community members.

7. Affordable and clean energy

The project supports Iceland by converting locally produced clean energy to essential food in a carbon-neutral production process.

8. Decent work and economic growth

Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, and decent work for all.

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, leveraging technological expertise.

10. Reduced inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries.

12. Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

13. Climate action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts through CO2e avoidance.

15. Life on land

A decrease in beef consumption will result in a significant reduction of global emissions, thus helping to conserve the earth’s limited natural resources.

17. Partnership for the goals

VAXA has partnered with several organizations to ensure a nutrition solution that converts clean energy to food.

1. No poverty

Improved nutrition leads to greater productivity and decreased health-related costs.

2. Zero hunger

Creating healthy and resilient communities with the inclusion of Icelandic Ultra Spirulina in food fortification programs that adhere to the highest nutritional standards.

The production of IUS has a particular focus on the indicator for Target 2.4 concerning sustainable food production systems.

3. Good health and well being

Icelandic Ultra Spirulina is integrated within a variety of local foods, offering a natural source of active vitamin B12 which supports cognitive function and good health in a holistic nutrition solution.

4. Quality education

The key to success is education- this is one our most important SDGs. VAXA provides impact nutrition and improved food security to school children across the globe.

5. Gender equality

Meeting the nutritional needs of women improves their health while making impactful nutrition accessible to children and other community members.

7. Affordable and clean energy

The project supports Iceland by converting locally produced clean Energy to essential Food (E2F) in a carbon-neutral production process.

8. Decent work and economic growth

Access to improved food security through the VAXA ACTION Nutrition Program helps to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth.

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Through our unique management of culture and light, based on machine learning technology, our 24/7 bio-secured indoor production is fully controlled and optimized for growth.

10. Reduced inequalities

VAXA ACTION moves beyond carbon to ensure that communities who need it most, have access to improved food security which is widely understood to encompass six dimensions; food availability, access, utilization, stability, sustainability, and agency.

12. Responsible consumption and production

VAXA’s patented Energy to Food (E2F)technology leverages the Icelandic clean energy ecosystem in a science-backed validated methodology.

13. Climate action

VAXA Impact supports organizations in their efforts to meet Net-Zero targets by committing to urgent ACTION to combat climate change and its impacts through CO2e emission avoidance.

15. Life on land

Giving people a choice to reduce their beef consumption will result in a significant reduction of global emissions, thus helping to conserve the earth’s limited natural resources.

17. Partnership for the goals

VAXA Impact has partnered with several organizations, including NGOs, Non-Profits, and Government entities, to ensure the clean Energy to Food (E2F) technology reaches the people who need it most.

Take ACTION with VAXA

Whether you are an individual hoping to offset your personal emissions or an organization committed to a sustainable future VAXA has you covered.

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