Post by account_disabled on Mar 4, 2024 4:31:40 GMT -5
Mars Incorporated has announced that it has agreed to a new power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply renewable energy , which will cover more than 100% of its needs at 2,000 veterinary hospitals in the United States.
According to edie , the PPA signed with Apex Clean Energy will allow the construction of a 121.26 MW wind farm in Ford Ridge, Illinois, which will come into operation at the end of the year.
The deal includes Mars suppliers BHJ and Chile Mobile Number List Silgan Containers and, together with an existing wind farm in Texas, will generate enough power for Mars' confectionery, food and pet care businesses in the United States.
Barry Parkin, director of purchasing and sustainability at Mars, said:
As our business in the United States continues to grow, Mars is committed to integrating sustainable solutions across our operations. And as the world attempts to rebuild from the devastating effects of the pandemic, it will be critical for businesses to lead.
This partnership is further proof that we are moving full steam ahead towards our emissions targets and driving climate action across our value chain.
Barry Parkin, director of purchasing and sustainability at Mars.
The PPA will contribute to Mars' global goal of using 100% renewable energy across all of its operations by 2040. Once completed, the United States will become one of 11 countries where Mars uses 100% renewable energy. This represents more than 50% of its global electricity needs.
Milestones in renewable energy: Diageo
Drinks giant Diageo has applied for planning permission for a solar farm which would be located at its Fife packaging plant.
The farm, subject to Fife Council approval, would have 12,000 solar panels installed on site, capable of producing 4MW of renewable energy a year. Diageo notes that the farm would be located entirely within the 150-acre plant, which produces 40 million cases of premium spirits a year.
milestones in renewable energy
Diageo operations director for the Leven packaging plant, Gavin Brogan, said:
We have been on the environmental sustainability path at Leven for many years and have made great progress, but this solar installation would take us to another level, allowing us to generate our own renewable energy on site and contributing to Diageo's global ambition to achieve net zero carbon emissions. carbon by 2030.
We have planned this carefully and are delighted to involve our neighbors and local stakeholders during the planning application process.
Leven, Gavin Brogan, Diageo operations director for the Leven packaging plant.
As Brogan mentioned, Diageo has committed to achieving zero operating emissions within a decade and halving its indirect emissions (Scope 3) within the same time frame, as part of a new ten-year strategy.
The company, owner of brands such as Smirnoff and Guinness, said in a statement that environmental objectives will reduce negative impacts throughout the value chain "from grain to glass." Regarding carbon, the main objective is the commitment to achieve zero operational emissions through a combination of improvements in energy efficiency and the procurement and generation of renewable energy.
Dropbox
Another company moving into the renewable energy space is file hosting company Dropbox.
Exactly one year ago, Dropbox committed to achieving carbon neutrality in direct, energy-related and business travel emissions by 2030, as part of a broad new sustainability strategy.
According to edie , the PPA signed with Apex Clean Energy will allow the construction of a 121.26 MW wind farm in Ford Ridge, Illinois, which will come into operation at the end of the year.
The deal includes Mars suppliers BHJ and Chile Mobile Number List Silgan Containers and, together with an existing wind farm in Texas, will generate enough power for Mars' confectionery, food and pet care businesses in the United States.
Barry Parkin, director of purchasing and sustainability at Mars, said:
As our business in the United States continues to grow, Mars is committed to integrating sustainable solutions across our operations. And as the world attempts to rebuild from the devastating effects of the pandemic, it will be critical for businesses to lead.
This partnership is further proof that we are moving full steam ahead towards our emissions targets and driving climate action across our value chain.
Barry Parkin, director of purchasing and sustainability at Mars.
The PPA will contribute to Mars' global goal of using 100% renewable energy across all of its operations by 2040. Once completed, the United States will become one of 11 countries where Mars uses 100% renewable energy. This represents more than 50% of its global electricity needs.
Milestones in renewable energy: Diageo
Drinks giant Diageo has applied for planning permission for a solar farm which would be located at its Fife packaging plant.
The farm, subject to Fife Council approval, would have 12,000 solar panels installed on site, capable of producing 4MW of renewable energy a year. Diageo notes that the farm would be located entirely within the 150-acre plant, which produces 40 million cases of premium spirits a year.
milestones in renewable energy
Diageo operations director for the Leven packaging plant, Gavin Brogan, said:
We have been on the environmental sustainability path at Leven for many years and have made great progress, but this solar installation would take us to another level, allowing us to generate our own renewable energy on site and contributing to Diageo's global ambition to achieve net zero carbon emissions. carbon by 2030.
We have planned this carefully and are delighted to involve our neighbors and local stakeholders during the planning application process.
Leven, Gavin Brogan, Diageo operations director for the Leven packaging plant.
As Brogan mentioned, Diageo has committed to achieving zero operating emissions within a decade and halving its indirect emissions (Scope 3) within the same time frame, as part of a new ten-year strategy.
The company, owner of brands such as Smirnoff and Guinness, said in a statement that environmental objectives will reduce negative impacts throughout the value chain "from grain to glass." Regarding carbon, the main objective is the commitment to achieve zero operational emissions through a combination of improvements in energy efficiency and the procurement and generation of renewable energy.
Dropbox
Another company moving into the renewable energy space is file hosting company Dropbox.
Exactly one year ago, Dropbox committed to achieving carbon neutrality in direct, energy-related and business travel emissions by 2030, as part of a broad new sustainability strategy.