The new site will enable PepsiCo to take approximately 600,000km off the road each year by reducing delivery fleet distances.
A number of ‘green features’ have also been introduced on-site, including a 100% rainwater harvested fleet vehicle wash, energy efficient cranes, low heating requirements and need-activated lighting, all of which form part of PepsiCo’s path to zero pledge.
To minimise the building’s environmental footprint, 99% of the construction waste has been recycled.
For instance, packaging from the new, energy efficient cranes has been used to create on-site allotments for employees to grow their own fruit and vegetables. These allotments will help the Peterlee site maintain its zero waste to landfill status by using all organic waste from the on-site canteen for composting.
Jane Burkitt, PepsiCo UK’s senior supply chain director, said: “I’m delighted to reveal our expansion today. We’re seeing impressive growth across our brands, including Quaker Oats which we store here in Peterlee.
“Quaker has grown in the UK by 22% in the last three years and, with such an increase in demand, we’ve not only invested to produce more but also to store more Quaker Oats as they begin their journey to breakfast tables across the country. Our expansion will help us to keep up with demand for many years to come.”
Source: PepsiCo
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