Catching some rays to provide reliable energy in South Africa


Our team in South Africa has developed a phased approach to transitioning to solar power, in a bid to reduce carbon emissions and increase reliability.


With challenges for the country’s electricity supply, which lead to frequent power cuts and load shedding, the team explored solar energy as a potential fix.


Phase one has seen 90 solar panels installed at our Johannesburg facility, generating up to 55 per cent of daily energy needs on clear days. This has resulted in a 30 per cent reduction in the monthly electricity bill and a significant decrease of 18.68 tons of CO2 emissions since the installation. Through 2023, the team in Africa will move to the next phases of the project, looking at batteries to overcome intermitency and reduce generator fuel costs. Options are being explored to install photovoltaic panels at other facilities.


Water-saving nozzles have also been installed in all branches across the country, reducing water waste by up to 70 per cent and bringing down water costs by 20 per cent.


90 solar panels installed in


Johannesburg


Reducing CO2 emissions by


over 18 tons and delivering a 30% reduction in electricity costs


Special nozzles have reduced water waste by 70%


Paper tape in Mexico


In Mexico, the team has introduced paper tape to seal cartons, in place of plastic tape, reducing single-use plastic for packaging household good.


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