PepsiCo’s Brisbane snack manufacturing facility will continue to be powered by 100 per cent renewable electricity, after signing a new agreement with CleanCo.
Under the agreement, PepsiCo will power its facility with renewable electricity from Woolooga Solar Farm near Gympie, Dulacca Wind Farm in the Western Downs, and Kaban Wind Farm in Far North Queensland.
The agreement supports PepsiCo’s global sustainability journey under its pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) strategy, an end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability, people and the planet at the heart of business growth. Previously, PepsiCo has worked with Schneider Electric to increase access to renewable energy for its value chain partners.
PepsiCo ANZ national EHS & sustainability manager, Brent Gapes, said as one of Australia’s largest snack manufacturers, the company is focused on reducing emissions across its entire value chain, while also supporting local businesses like CleanCo.
“In 2021, we transitioned to 100 per cent renewable electricity across our Sydney headquarters and three manufacturing sites in Australia,” said Gapes.
“Today, we’re proud to continue that commitment by partnering with CleanCo to power our Queensland snack manufacturing site.”
CleanCo stated it is helping industry to decarbonise – reducing emissions, strengthening the local economy, and supporting Queensland's evolving energy mix. Apart from PepsiCo, the company has also worked with Coles to achieve its 100 per cent renewable energy goal, and on Suntory’s $400 million Swanbank factory, which was unveiled in July.
CleanCo chief executive, Tom Metcalfe, said PepsiCo’s decision to continue to power its Queensland operations with 100 per cent renewable electricity is a powerful demonstration of corporate leadership in the energy transition.
“We’re proud to support PepsiCo’s sustainability ambitions with clean energy solutions powered by our renewable resources. This partnership is another example of how CleanCo is helping businesses decarbonise while creating value for their operations and communities,” said Metcalfe.
"By delivering reliable, low-emission energy to some of Queensland’s largest employers, we’re supporting the decarbonisation of Queensland’s supply chains, from manufacturing and processing to distribution and retail, helping industries achieve their long-term sustainability goals.”
