Sajóbábony, Hungary – March 3, 2016 In Sajóbábony’s Chemical Industrial Park, a new investment project is being implemented at ÉMK Ltd. with the support of the Norwegian Fund. The project aims to recover ferrous metals from slag remaining after the incineration of hazardous waste, thereby reducing the volume of generated waste. More than 37% of the project costs are financed by the investor from own funds, while the remaining HUF 159,004,951 is provided by the Kingdom of Norway within the framework of the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2009–2014.

Founded in 2000, ÉMK Northern Hungary Environmental Protection Ltd. is one of Hungary’s leading environmental companies. Its core activities include hazardous waste disposal and wastewater treatment. The company collects, transports, pre-treats, and disposes of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with its valid permits. During hazardous waste incineration, depending on the type of waste, 2–30% slag is generated, which is also classified as hazardous and is typically deposited in hazardous waste landfills. However, this slag contains a significant amount of ferrous metal, which is not considered hazardous waste and is suitable for recycling. Launched in November 2014, the project aims to develop and implement a technology at ÉMK Ltd. for the recovery of ferrous metals previously not utilized. With the introduction of this technology, less slag will be deposited in the company’s landfill, thereby extending its lifespan and reducing environmental burden. Thanks to the newly acquired equipment, the transportation of the resulting waste will require only one-third of the previous truck mileage, further reducing pollutant emissions. The sale of the recovered ferrous metal will improve the company’s efficiency, enhance its financial stability and job retention capabilities—all while reducing ÉMK Ltd.’s environmental impact, contributing directly and indirectly to improving the quality of life of local residents.