Nestlé’s Broadford factory — the home of Allen’s lollies — has announced it is now sourcing 100 per cent renewable electricity generated from wind power.
Renewable electricity sourced for the Broadford factory will help produce the more than 200 million Allen’s Snakes Alive the factory makes each year, which uses the same amount of electricity as 1100 homes.
Nestlé Australia has partnered with CWP Renewables to make its first renewable power purchase agreement, which will see all Nestlé sites make the switch to 100 per cent renewable electricity.
The 10-year agreement covers Nestlé’s six Australian factories, two distribution centres, three corporate offices, 20 retail boutiques and laboratory.
Across all Nestlé sites in Australia, the switch to renewable electricity will see the company avoid about 73,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.
Nestlé Broadford factory manager Axel Castillon said it was a big move for the facility
“The team here in Broadford are so proud that the company is accelerating its efforts to achieving net zero emissions with the switch to 100 per cent renewable electricity,” he said.
“As we continue to invest in ways to reduce our environmental impact, it’s not just an investment for the factory but an investment for the future of our community.”
Mr Castillon said the factory wasn’t done yet.
“We are exploring every aspect of our business to identify where we can reach net zero,” he said.
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