Tom Branna, Editorial Director04.21.21
CP Kelco, a nature-based ingredient supplier, announced the results its global sustainability activities for 2020. The company is committed to more sustainable manufacturing to minimize its environmental impact, in alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and its own Triple Bottom Line commitment to people, planet and profit.
"Despite the global pandemic, teamwork enabled CP Kelco to safely maintain and grow its operations,” said CP Kelco President Didier Viala. I am especially proud of our outstanding achievements in maintaining our Triple Bottom Line focus. Last year, CP Kelco achieved best-in-class performance for occupational and process safety. We continued to lighten our environmental footprint and we had a significant charitable impact in our local communities," he added.
Key highlights from 2020 progress towards CP Kelco’s 2022 sustainability objectives include:
• 12% reduction in water use intensity globally across its six plant sites
• 4.4% reduction in energy use intensity
• 6.8% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity
• 4 of CP Kelco’s 6 sites have achieved a >90% landfill waste diversion rate
• 78% of major capital expenditures went toward projects with significant < people/planet/profit Triple Bottom Line benefits
• 45% of purchased electricity from renewable sources
• Direct alignment with 4 UNSDGs: (6) clean water and sanitation, (7) affordable clean energy, (8) decent work and economic growth, (12) responsible consumption and production
• Positive contribution to 6 other UNSDGs
• World-class safety performance with no high-energy injuries in 2020.
"Despite the global pandemic, teamwork enabled CP Kelco to safely maintain and grow its operations,” said CP Kelco President Didier Viala. I am especially proud of our outstanding achievements in maintaining our Triple Bottom Line focus. Last year, CP Kelco achieved best-in-class performance for occupational and process safety. We continued to lighten our environmental footprint and we had a significant charitable impact in our local communities," he added.
Key highlights from 2020 progress towards CP Kelco’s 2022 sustainability objectives include:
• 12% reduction in water use intensity globally across its six plant sites
• 4.4% reduction in energy use intensity
• 6.8% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity
• 4 of CP Kelco’s 6 sites have achieved a >90% landfill waste diversion rate
• 78% of major capital expenditures went toward projects with significant < people/planet/profit Triple Bottom Line benefits
• 45% of purchased electricity from renewable sources
• Direct alignment with 4 UNSDGs: (6) clean water and sanitation, (7) affordable clean energy, (8) decent work and economic growth, (12) responsible consumption and production
• Positive contribution to 6 other UNSDGs
• World-class safety performance with no high-energy injuries in 2020.