"We Sponsor the Future"

Northern Biodiesel Inc. (NBI) is an innovative energy company specializing in alternative fuels. Northern Biodiesel is the only local producer of biodiesel for Upstate New York. We are able to produce ASTM 6751 certified Biodiesel. Our facility has the capacity to blend biodiesel to any percentage with petroleum diesel. Northern Biodiesel can ship biodiesel anywhere worldwide. We can use a fuel trucking company of your choice or we have a set of select transporters. Local delivery is offered at competitive rates.

Mission Statement:

Northern Biodiesel is committed to using the most sustainable practices to produce the highest quality product. NBI strives to produce a product that exceeds all standards for production while continuously improving the process for quality and minimizing impact on the environment.

Vision:

The NBI vision is to be a leader in the biodiesel industry and continuously expand our presence in the markets we serve and beyond with the friendly personal interactions that our customers have come to expect while dealing with NBI.
Sustainability Statement:

Northern Biodiesel was founded and designed with sustainability and continuous improvement in mind. NBI is always improving efficiency and lowering the energy demands while improving product quality. 

Principles:

At Northern Biodiesel, we proudly embrace the sustainability principles put forth by the National Biodiesel Board listed below. We consistently implement practices of sustainability in our daily operation.

1. Biodiesel production shall follow all applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which it is produced.

2. Biodiesel projects shall be developed and operated under appropriate, transparent, and participatory processes that involve all relevant stakeholders.

3. Biodiesel shall contribute to climate change mitigation by significantly reducing lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions as compared to fossil fuels. Producers shall strive to continuously improve that reduction.

4. Biodiesel production shall support human rights and labor rights, and shall ensure safe and decent working conditions.

5. Biodiesel production shall contribute to the social and economic development of local communities.

6. Biodiesel production shall strive to improve food security.

7. Throughout the supply chain, the biodiesel industry shall implement management systems that maintain and strive to improve biodiversity, areas of High Conservation Value, and the quality of natural resources such as soil, air, and water.

8. Biodiesel production shall respect natural resource rights, such as land and water rights.

9. All participants throughout biodiesel supply chain shall be dedicated to the ideal of continuous improvement. Members shall, through ongoing efforts, make advancements in the economic, social and environmental performance of the industry.

Here is a link for more information on the Guiding Principles for Biodiesel Sustainability

Papers and Presentations:

 Papers:

• "Renewable Fuels Roadmap and Sustainable Biomass Feedstock Supply for New York"- Final Report

Presentations:

• "Biodiesel: What? How? Why?"
• "Sustainable Biodiesel: Large vs. Small Scale Production"