Solar Panels Put the “Sun” in SunOpta
18 Julho 2023 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
SunOpta takes sustainability to the next level
with the installation of its own solar array expected to generate
nearly two-thirds of its annual energy needs at its U.S.
headquarters and innovation center
SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY), a U.S.-based, global pioneer
fueling the future of sustainable, plant-based and fruit-based food
and beverages, announced today its U.S. headquarters and innovation
center in Eden Prairie, Minn. will self-produce up to two-thirds of
its annual energy needs with its own solar installation. SunOpta’s
742 solar panels, which occupy 36,000 square-feet of its roof, are
estimated to produce up to 447,667 kilowatt hours (kWh) on an
annual basis, in turn reducing up to 317 metric tons of carbon
dioxide (CO2) per year.
This press release features multimedia. View
the full release here:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230718516301/en/
SunOpta takes sustainability to the next
level with the installation of its own solar array expected to
generate nearly two-thirds of its annual energy needs at its U.S.
headquarters and innovation center. (Photo: Business Wire)
Energy management is an important pillar of SunOpta’s
company-wide sustainability goals. The addition of renewable energy
use at its headquarters aligns with SunOpta's strategy to reduce
its electricity footprint in its own plant facilities by 40% and
natural gas by 30% as outlined in its 2022 Environmental, Social
and Governance (ESG) Report. In 2022, SunOpta reduced electricity
usage in its own U.S. and Canadian plant facilities by 31.7% from
its baseline year in 2019.
“As a producer of plant-based food and beverages, sustainability
is at the heart of who we are,” said Joe Ennen, CEO of SunOpta.
“Solar is a triple win for us: A win for the environment, a win for
the community as we use fewer public utilities and a win for the
business, as solar delivers long-term cost savings. As we drive
sales growth towards $2 billion by 2030, it’s important we do so as
sustainably as possible, and our recent investment in solar is one
of many ESG proof points.”
For context, using a common equivalency converter, the power
generated by SunOpta’s solar panels is roughly equivalent to
powering 40 homes for a year, or providing enough electricity to
power a household refrigerator for 4.5 million hours.
Other sustainable features of SunOpta’s headquarters and
innovation center include:
- Nearly 13,000 square feet of renewable bamboo flooring
- 920 LED light fixtures
- 630 plantings, six indoor trees, a living plant wall to welcome
nature into the building and six skylights
- Five outdoor garden planters for employees to grow organic
produce
- Four electric vehicle charging stations
The company is also working to achieve zero-waste-to-landfill at
its manufacturing facilities and corporate headquarters. Six of its
manufacturing facilities have already achieved this status and two
others are awaiting third-party validation. SunOpta’s headquarters
and innovation center is located at 7078 Shady Oak Road in Eden
Prairie, Minn.
About SunOpta, Inc.
SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) is a U.S.-based, global pioneer
fueling the future of sustainable, plant-based and fruit-based food
and beverages. Founded nearly 50 years ago, SunOpta manufactures
natural, organic and specialty products sold through retail and
foodservice channels. SunOpta operates as a manufacturer for
leading natural and private label brands, and also proudly produces
its own brands, including Sown®, Dream®, West Life™ and Sunrise
Growers®. For more information, visit www.sunopta.com, LinkedIn and
Twitter.
View source
version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230718516301/en/
Investor Relations: Reed Anderson ICR 646-277-1260
investors@sunopta.com
Media Relations: Konnect Agency 213-988-8344
sunopta@konnectagency.com
SunOpta (NASDAQ:STKL)
Gráfico Histórico do Ativo
De Mai 2024 até Jun 2024
SunOpta (NASDAQ:STKL)
Gráfico Histórico do Ativo
De Jun 2023 até Jun 2024