Tetra Pak renewable energy initiatives are making significant strides towards sustainable manufacturing. In a decisive move to minimize its environmental impact and advance its corporate responsibility goals, Tetra Pak has substantially increased its reliance on clean energy sources. This commitment is exemplified by the recent operationalization of a 1.23 MWp solar power system at its Binh Duong factory in early 2023, building on an impressive 84% renewable energy consumption rate achieved in 2022. This dedication to integrating solar power systems and reducing greenhouse gas emissions reinforces Tetra Pak’s position as a leader in sustainable development within the packaging industry.
Tetra Pak’s Commitment to Renewable Energy
The state-of-the-art 1.23 MWp solar power system at Tetra Pak’s beverage carton manufacturing factory in Binh Duong, Vietnam, commenced operations after six months of dedicated development. This ambitious project, fully self-invested by Tetra Pak, saw BayWa r.e. serve as the esteemed EPC contractor, while Vu Phong Energy Group was responsible for the construction and continues to provide comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) services. This strategic partnership underscores a shared vision for advancing sustainable manufacturing practices and expanding the use of clean energy.
Generating approximately 1,900 MWh of solar power annually, this robust solar power system is projected to reduce CO2 emissions by around 1,300 tons each year. This is a vital contribution to Tetra Pak’s overarching commitment, initiated when joining the RE100 initiative in 2016, to achieve 100% renewable energy utilization by 2030. According to Tetra Pak’s 2022 Sustainable Development Report, the company significantly increased its renewable energy consumption, with solar power capacity across its factories growing from 5.55 MW in 2021 to an impressive 8.47 MW in 2022, resulting in over 84% renewable energy consumption. Furthermore, Tetra Pak aims for zero greenhouse gas emissions from its operational activities by 2030 and aspires to achieve zero emissions throughout its entire value chain by 2050, demonstrating a robust `reducing carbon footprint manufacturing` strategy.
The system uses 2,272 high-efficiency solar panels and 10 inverters with capacity 100 kW
Mr. Eliseo Barcas, General Director of Tetra Pak Vietnam, affirmed that the installation of solar panels on the factory roof is an integral part of Tetra Pak Vietnam’s commitment to minimizing emissions. This initiative not only showcases Tetra Pak’s steadfast dedication to a comprehensive sustainable development strategy but also empowers food and beverage manufacturers to enhance their own sustainability when utilizing Tetra Pak’s paper carton products. This aligns with broader goals of promoting environmental stewardship and fostering `sustainable development` across industries.
To continuously monitor and optimize energy consumption, the Tetra Pak factory in Binh Duong is actively exploring and implementing the Common Energy Monitoring Platform (CEMP). This platform is designed to assist the company in the long term by identifying and reducing wasteful energy usage, thereby significantly improving overall `energy efficiency` and supporting its broader `sustainable development` goals.
The Tetra Pak factory in Binh Duong, established in mid-2019, represents the company’s eighth facility in the Asia-Pacific region. It specializes in producing sterilized paper cartons for both the local Vietnamese market and for export to ASEAN nations, Australia, and New Zealand. Since 2020, the factory has proudly held the international LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Version 4 Gold Certification, a globally recognized benchmark for sustainability achievement. Through the application of LEED principles, the factory has achieved remarkable sustainability impacts, including saving 2 million liters of water annually, reusing or recycling 90 percent of generated waste, and offsetting 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year. In early 2023, the Tetra Pak Binh Duong factory further distinguished itself by becoming the first and only one among 82 packaging facilities in Vietnam to achieve BRCGS certification with grade AA+, the highest possible grade in the quality management system issued by the British Retail Consortium. These accolades demonstrate Tetra Pak’s strong `corporate responsibility` and its leadership in `sustainable manufacturing`.
The Tetra Pak factory in Binh Duong has achieved LEED Version 4 Gold Certification and is the first packaging factory in Vietnam to achieve the BRCGS certification with grade AA+
Tetra Pak’s Sustainable Development Journey
The strategic investment in solar power usage at the Tetra Pak factory in Binh Duong marks another significant milestone in Tetra Pak’s journey toward realizing its commitment to 100% exploring renewable energy technologies and achieving “zero” `greenhouse gas emissions` from operational activities. This move is a crucial step in their overall `sustainable development` journey, reflecting their ongoing dedication to environmental protection and advanced `clean energy` solutions.
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