How Keurig Dr Pepper Lowers its Scope 1 & 2 Emissions
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) will invest €6.44m (US$7.16m) in its beverage production International Operations hub based in Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland.
The company, whose brands include Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, 7UP, Big Red and Sunkist, will electrify its heat through the installation of the latest technology in heat pumps and implement several energy-saving initiatives.
Once the construction has been completed, the state-of-the-art beverage production facility will be powered with 100% renewable electricity and will minimise overall energy consumption.
KDP’s climate commitments
This will enable the facility to reduce approximately 1,600 metric tonnes of carbon emissions annually, contributing to KDP’s 2030 climate commitments to obtain 100% of electricity from renewable sources and reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30%.
Keurig Dr Pepper is pursuing energy efficiency in its operations and products and working to decarbonise portions of its fleet and manufacturing operations through renewable and low-carbon energy sources and technologies.
The 2030 GHG emissions-reduction targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are aligned to the levels required to meet the Paris Agreement climate change goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C.
This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.
"Exceptionally welcome news"
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke TD, says: “The announcement today that Keurig Dr Pepper plans to invest €6.44m (US$7.16m) in its Newbridge facility is exceptionally welcome news.
“The plans, including a state-of-the-art facility powered with 100% renewable electricity and reduced carbon emissions, are very much in line with the Climate Action Plan.
“Introducing these initiatives will help in meeting our targets and go towards protecting our environmental future, both locally and globally.”
Opened in 2022, the Newbridge facility is home to more than 100 employees who manufacture beverage concentrates for some of KDP’s biggest brands.
In 2023, the facility obtained ISO 14001 certification by adhering to the internationally recognised standard for environmental management.
“We are thrilled to make this green capital investment in our International Operations hub,” adds David Lainchbury, Chief Procurement Officer & SVP of International Operations at KDP Ireland.
“We recognise that we have a key role to play in this local community and this investment helps us build economic and environmental resilience in Newbridge and beyond.”
Prioritising decarbonisation
Installation of the infrastructure upgrades will begin later in 2024, with a construction period of approximately one year.
Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary, adds: “It has been my pleasure to meet with David Lainchbury and the team at Keurig Dr Pepper in Newbridge and hear about their plans to invest over €6 million in their beverage production International Operations hub.
"I commend all efforts to reduce carbon emissions and the steps made towards a sustainable future for all. Thanks to Keurig Dr Pepper for both their continued investment in Ireland and championing investments in sustainability.”
Michael Lohan, IDA Ireland CEO, says: “Ireland is delighted to support Keurig Dr Pepper’s sustainable energy journey.
This investment aligns with IDA Ireland’s goals and the Irish Government’s White Paper on Enterprise 2022-2030, which prioritises decarbonisation.
"By removing all fossil fuel use at KDP Ireland’s Kildare site, this project will not only meet but exceed the carbon reduction targets in the National Climate Action Plan.
“I wish KDP Ireland every success with this ground-breaking initiative."
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