Contact Information
- Name: Mireen Fikse
- Position: Chief Business Officer (CBO)
- Company: Standard Bio
- Contact Email: mireen@standard.bio
- Contact Phone: +47 924 03 109
- LinkedIn: [Mireen Fikse](https://no.linkedin.com/in/mireen-fikse-01b08a14)
Professional Summary
Mireen Fikse serves as the Chief Business Officer at Standard Bio, a science-led company focusing on creating valuable biocarbon-based products from bio-waste streams in agriculture and forestry. She is known for her multipreneurial spirit and a robust focus on results and innovation, particularly in the fields of #climateaction, #soilhealth, and dekarbonisering (decarbonization).
Notable Achievements and Contributions
- Leadership in Biocarbon Utilization: Mireen has been instrumental in promoting biocarbon as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels in various industries. She advocates for the use of biocarbon to achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and improve soil health.
- Role in CRUDA: She played a pivotal role in establishing CRUDA, a joint venture between Mana and Standard Bio, aimed at replacing fossil coal in the metallurgical industry with high-quality biocarbon. The project received 19.6 million kroner from Enova SF for a two-year pilot to dekarbonize the industry in Telemark and Fredrikstad.
- Advocacy and Public Communication: Mireen actively promotes the benefits of biocarbon through her various LinkedIn posts. She highlights its potential to improve agricultural yields, enhance animal welfare, and contribute to the green transition by reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Company Overview
Standard Bio is a leading company in the circular economy space, focusing on turning bio-waste into valuable biocarbon products. Their primary products and solutions contribute to sustainable development by:
- Capturing carbon and creating energy.
- Enhancing agricultural productivity by improving soil health.
- Transforming bio-waste into high-value products like biocarbon for industrial applications.
Standard Bio's Mission: To revolutionize how carbon is perceived and utilized by creating a sustainable system where carbon is sequestered in the soil, contributing to climate solutions and fostering a circular economy.
Key Projects and Collaborations
- BioBive Research Project: Standard Bio is part of this collaborative effort aimed at advancing biochar applications and its impact on agricultural sustainability.
- Public Funding and Support: Received substantial funding for innovative projects aiming to promote industrial sustainability. For example, the project with Enova SF to replace fossil-based reducing agents in metallurgical processes with biocarbon.
Future Directions
Mireen Fikse and Standard Bio plan to continue expanding their impact by:
- Developing new biocarbon products for various industrial applications.
- Promoting the use of biocarbon in enhancing soil health and agricultural productivity.
- Engaging in cutting-edge research to explore new uses of biocarbon in different sectors, thereby contributing to global decarbonization efforts.
