It’s all about family
and doing things right!
Our Story
Over the course of several years, we dreamed of producing a 100% Arab product that would have the ability to compete with the most famous products in the global coal markets. The path was not that easy, especially since this type of industry in our Arab Countries doesn`t depend on the scientific aspect, but it was a family inheritance. Hence the challenge was!
Our Model based on a basic belief Knowledge + experience = Volcano in word and deed. After years of research, study and experiments, we have decided to start the first Egyptian / Arab factory for Briquettes charcoal based on scientific research in a professional way in all production stages, starting from planning, studying market need, studying competitor’s advantages and disadvantages to have the best practice in production, operation and quality management to reach the optimal product.
We started paving the way for our idea by acquiring practical experiences in addition to scientific and laboratory studies for more than a decade, so that we could actually started Volcano business with Egyptian Fund , relying on selecting the highest and best talents in market, training them at the highest technical and theoretical level at the hands of the most skilled in the industry to be a nucleus for consolidating a new Egyptian/Arab generation that serves the coal industry in the Arab world, passing through the selection of the best raw materials and our reliance on German technology after adapting and modifying it to serve our goals.
This led to the emergence of some other brands in customer’s commercial names in global markets. The challenge remains, and we still aim to reach all countries of the world
Volcano Principles
Mission
To create a long term sustainable and value-driven organization to best serve our employees, customers and partners
Vision
BE
•The value added provider to the charcoal and sustained energy industries.
•A manufacturer that supplies the needed foundation and added business value to help assure long term sustainability.
•A cohesive team that respects one another’s opinions and collectively generates a direction that meets expected results.
•A sustainable, profitable business that consistently reviews and eliminates non-conforming entities/products and non-performing personnel.
DO
•Develop manufacturing capacity for alternative sustained energy products.
•Develop the next generation leadership team.
•Develop other markets and minimize any one customer dependency
Values
People/Culture:
We believe the long term success of our employees directly correlates to the long term success of the business. We recognize that sustainability and culture are directly linked and our employees are the source of our success.
Passion/High Energy/Strong Work Ethic:
We are dedicated to achieving exceptional performance in all we do. We operate with a level of dedication, loyalty and positive energy that sets us apart from our competition. We respond to the needs and expectations of our customers. We encourage creativity and innovation as we constantly seek to improve our products and services and enhance the quality of life in our company.
Trust/Integrity:
We are professional and honest in our working relationships. We strive for equality and fairness in our decision making and in our treatment of one another. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical and performance standards.
Teamwork/Results Driven:
We get the job done! We value our culture, one of participation and building strong partnerships across our organization. We respect individual differences recognizing they are a part of our strength as a team. We share ideas to inspire and learn from one another.
Sustainability
Environmental dimension
Environmental sustainability entails practices that conserve resources, reduce pollution, and preserve ecosystems in the long term through practices like our renewable energy plans that matches Volcano Vision and Values, sustainable agriculture plan by replacing the cut trees with new one biodiversity protection.
our selected bushes from citrus, acacia and casuarina make for great charcoal. However, in Egypt, the overgrowth of these trees through “bush encroachment” threatens Scarcity of Nile water and normal planting needed for people
Our industry is built on recycling agricultural waste instead of burning it to become a renewable source of energy
Social dimension
Volcano social sustainability aims to create inclusive communities with fair access to basic needs, quality healthcare and education, promoting social equity while emphasising the importance of justice, fairness, and equality for all individuals.and it`s unleashed in our social engagement activitis as seen below :
Every Product you buy from Volcano helps fight food insecurity in Egypt
Giving back to the community is important to us. Volcano Coal Company partners with food pantries across Egypt and sponsors free Food in local communities facing food insecurity.( sponsoring more than 10.000 Meal in the last threee years from 2020 to 2023.
Providing employment opportunities to persons with disabilities
Summer internships for students with partnership with Technical schools in our area
Job fairs with partnership with Orphanage in our area for orphans who reached the legal age for work
Economic dimension
Economic sustainability prioritises long-term planning, equitable wealth distribution, and stable growth through responsible business practices, encouraging innovation, and investment in sustainable industries.