Unilever, one of the largest consumers goods producers in the world, is getting its geothermal energy supply to power its offices and factories in the Philippines from the Energy Development Corporation, the Philippines’ largest geothermal energy firm and one of the world’s largest.
Starting in June though, it added solar power to its renewable energy (RE) mix in line with its goal of 100 percent zero emissions by 2030.
The 1,211-kilowatt solar power system installed on the roof of Unilever Philippines’ 7.5-hectare food factory in General Trias, Cavite powers its production lines and utilities building.
Expanding its RE mix benefits the company through reduced operating costs, zero distribution losses, inflation-proof product prices and savings that could then be reinvested to further make operations efficient.
“This initiative builds on our long-standing use of renewable energy for our factories, offices and facilities. We are building from strength to strength in our operations and sustainability commitments,” Arvind Sunderrajan, Unilever Foods head of supply chain for the Philippines and Greater Asia, says.
More than 700 workers run the factory that manufactures and packs mayonnaise, sandwich spreads and salad dressings for the local and overseas markets.
Over 80 percent of its production lines are fully automated from mixing to packing and palletizing, with zero human touch. These advancements have elevated safety, productivity, quality and scalability. To stay ahead of innovation, Unilever remains committed to continuously upskilling its workforce for next-generation technologies.