Delicious treats help combatting climate change

Upgrading to energy-efficient ice-cream cone production technology increases production capacity while reducing energy consumption and GHG emissions.

Mongolia’s food processing industry is evolving rapidly to meet rising consumer demand for locally made, high-quality products. As the country’s economy diversifies, businesses are increasingly investing in modern, energy-efficient technologies that support both competitiveness and sustainability.

New Sky Star LLC, founded in 2018, operates in automation, food processing equipment, and domestic trade. Amongst others, the company supplies soft ice-cream machines to over 1,000 ice-cream vendors across Mongolia and manufactures its own ice-cream cones that are supplied with the machines. To expand its production capacity and improve energy efficiency, New Sky Star LLC replaced its outdated electric baking oven with a modern, automated ice-cream cone baking line.

With consultancy support from the GEFF team, the company selected a high-efficiency automated LPG-run baking oven, along with a 65-litre batter mixer. In comparison to the previous system, the new equipment offers increased production capacity, reduced energy use and improved product quality.

The USD 54,240 investment in the new technology was partly financed through a GEFF loan from Khan Bank. As a result of the upgrade, the company has achieved annual energy savings of 142 MWh and reduced CO₂ emissions by 98 tonnes per year, contributing to lower operating costs and improved environmental performance.

Through this investment, New Sky Star LLC demonstrates that adopting green technology in food production not only boosts productivity and quality but also supports Mongolia’s shift toward a sustainable, low-carbon economy.

The Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) in Mongolia was developed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and supported by the Green Climate Fund and the Government of Japan.