The ‘near net zero’ vision was to transform an existing facility so that it would be as far off the grid as possible and run primarily on renewable energy sources and recycled water, while producing nearly zero landfill waste.
Al Carey, past CEO and president, Frito-Lay North America, said: “As a company that relies on key natural resources like water and fuel, Frito-Lay has developed strategies to ensure our business remains sustainable, even if there are constraints on those resources.
“Frito-Lay and its parent, PepsiCo, are committed to finding innovative solutions that are right for the business and right for the environment. The ‘near net zero’ project is an industry-leading example of how the two successfully intersect.”
Buildings in the US are responsible for 39% of CO2 emissions, 40% of energy consumption and 13% of water consumption, making environmental sustainability initiatives for new and existing buildings a significant opportunity, the company said.
Frito-Lay invested implemented a combination of technologies to enable the Casa Grande plant to significantly reduce the use of key natural resources and reduce the site’s overall environmental footprint. Using innovative technologies, the Casa Grande facility is generating 2/3 of all energy used from renewable sources and is working toward significant reductions:
Source: PepsiCo
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