Drinks manufacturer Britvic has announced a four-year deal with Eon which will see each one of its UK sites operate with 100 per cent renewable electricity.
The big six supplier will provide Britvic with 100 per cent UK-sourced wind-generated electricity.
Britvic says the switch to renewable electricity will save over 17,000 tonnes CO2e per year – equivalent to taking more than 3,300 cars off the road for a year.
The company said it has increased the number of electric and alternative fuel vehicles across its company car fleet in Great Britain to more than 20 per cent.
It forms a key part of Britvic’s sustainable business strategy, “a healthier everyday” which puts healthier people, healthier communities and a healthier planet at the heart of its business.
The strategy has already been implemented in Ireland and Brazil where the company’s operations are powered purely by renewable electricity, and in France where Britvic uses low-carbon energy sources across all sites.
Director of business energy sales at Eon, Iain Walker, said: “An increasing number of businesses are looking at ways to reduce their carbon footprint and a renewable energy guarantees of origin-backed supply provides a guarantee that consumption is offset by energy produced from renewable sources.
“We are proud our bespoke solutions are contributing to the ongoing energy security of Britvic’s site and in reducing the environmental impact – by providing our expertise and services when it comes to energy solutions we can allow the business to get on with what they do best – providing quality drinks for consumers.”
Alison Rothnie, senior sustainability manager at Britvic, added: “We believe that businesses have a role to play in tackling the global climate change challenge, and energy efficiency and emissions reductions have been a priority area for our supply chain operations for a number of years in all the countries where we operate.
“The move to renewable electricity in Great Britain through our partnership with Eon is a significant step, not only in helping us to minimise the environmental impact of our operations and reduce our carbon emissions, but also supporting the development of a low carbon future for the UK.”
As part of the new agreement, Britvic will also participate in Eon’s portfolio solution, an in-house risk management service specialising in helping customers navigate the wholesale energy market and manage exposure to the often volatile markets.