Beijing, China, 24 November 2023

During the award ceremony held at the Peking University Centennial Memorial Hall in Beijing, Sustell™ topped 259 entries from more than 100 companies to be honored with not one but two prestigious awards at the ‘Golden Key’ ceremony, hosted by the renowned China Sustainability Tribune. Inspired by Chinese President Xi's metaphorical vision of sustainable development as the key to global challenges, the ‘Golden Key’ Award holds immense significance in recognizing entities making outstanding contributions to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sustell™ claimed the overall winner receiving the “Golden Key – Champion” as well as the “Golden Key – Outstanding” awards in the Tech4SDG category. These awards are in recognition of the role of Sustell™ in driving impactful contributions to the sustainability of animal protein production.

Receiving the awards on behalf of dsm-firmenich, Weiwen Zhao, Manager Precision Services GAPAC, dsm-firmenich said, "Receiving the 'Golden Key Champion' is not just an acknowledgment of our efforts, it is a testament to the crucial role technology plays in advancing sustainable development, aligning perfectly with the United Nations' SDGs."

By commercializing modules for dairy, broiler, laying hen, hog, and salmon farms, Sustell™ empowers animal protein producers to achieve tangible improvements in their environmental impact across 19 categories, enhancing both environmental sustainability and profitability. In this way, Sustell™ is helping to reinforce the broader societal engagement in sustainable practices; from farmers, processors, producers, investors, retailers; to end consumers.

Weiwan added, “As global concerns for sustainable practices intensify, the recognition for Sustell™ in receiving these important awards, underscores the transformative impact of technology-driven solutions in addressing pressing environmental challenges.”