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Electricity We are continually looking for ways to reduce the carbon footprint of our electric energy consumption.
Cleaner and renewable sources Incorporating the use of electric energy generated with cleaner and renewable sources is a fundamental part of our strategy to reduce the carbon footprint of our operations. Currently, our green electric energy portfolio includes the use of wind power, efficient co-generation, and solar energy. During 2020, 60% of the electricity consumed in our operations was generated from cleaner or renewable sources. This includes our energy suppliers’ green portfolios as well as our own agreements and investments. In our 2025 goals, we have committed to expanding the use of sustainable electric energy to 67% of our consumption.
Efficient operations At Sigma we challenge ourselves to identify new technologies to be more efficient in the use of electricity. For example, the second largest plant in our Operational Unit in Mexico, located in Atitalaquia, has automated systems that enable us to optimize the refrigeration equipment. The system employs controls to remotely monitor the refrigeration systems, which has enabled us to reduce our energy consumption and operation costs. Also, by taking online temperature readings, we generate new strategies to increase efficiency.
Sigma'sSustainabilityReport2020
Energy savings at the point-of-sale We are convinced that limiting greenhouse gas emissions is a shared responsibility. That’s why we participate in initiatives to reduce our electricity consumption at our clients’ points of sale. Since 2014 we have delivered more than 54,800 high-tech refrigerators to commercial establishments that sell our products in Mexico. These high-tech refrigerators help reduce energy consumption during the process to conserve our products at the point-of-sale, and to keep the food in better conditions.
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