C16 Biosciences is aiming to greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the globe with their lab-grown palm oil, an alternative to a product that is found in a truly massive amount of goods. C16 Biosciences uses microbial fermentation to convert sustainable carbon streams into lipids which match or beat the performance of palm oil. Fermentation is a well-proven commercial process that has been used for centuries to convert raw materials into consumable commercial products consumed by billions of people every day. The company believes that brewing palm oil like beer is the best and most likely path to developing a truly sustainable palm oil alternative, that doesn't involve deforestation, endangering precious animal species, or forcing inhumane labor practices.