Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), which manufactures and sells popular beverage brands such as Coca-Cola, Thums Up, Minute Maid and Maaza, on Friday said it has ramped up its renewable and clean energy capacity to meet 50 per cent of its total energy requirements through these sources.
Stating that the consolidated impact of the step is equivalent to a reduction in global warming achieved by 35 lakh trees per year, HCCB said, “The milestone is in sync with the company’s plan to reduce its carbon emissions 25 per cent by 2030 from a 2015 base year.”
With this the company has been able to offset 46,500 tonnes of carbon emission per annum with solar and wind energy and 30,000 tonnes of carbon emission per annum using biomass fuel in its boilers.
Commenting on the development, HCCB Executive Director, Supply-Chain Alok Sharma said, “This is a significant milestone in our journey towards a sustainable future. At HCCB, we believe that investing in renewable energy is not just good for the planet, it’s a business imperative as well.”
He further said, “We are aware of our responsibility and excited about the potential that exists in our system to drive renewable energy into the manufacturing supply chain.”
The total installed annual power generation from renewable sources in HCCB has now increased from around 70 million units in 2019 to the current level of around 95 million units, it added.
Source: PTI
