Suntory can achieve 60% carbon reduction

The challenge

Suntory Beverage & Food's Coleford production site in the UK faced a significant challenge of achieving net zero by reducing CO2 emissions and changing its energy mix to remain competitive. This challenge was compounded by power disruptions from the main grid supply that had a negative impact on the efficiency, flexibility of factory utilities, and profitability. The production site needed to find a way to reduce its carbon footprint, increase its efficiency and resilience, and improve its profitability while remaining competitive in the market.

The solution

To address the challenges faced by Suntory Beverage & Food's Coleford production site in the UK, Royal HaskoningDHV conducted a comprehensive feasibility study. The study had two primary objectives. The first was to assess the feasibility of introducing new technology solutions aimed at enhancing the site's efficiency and flexibility, minimizing power disruptions, and reducing CO2 emissions. The second objective was to evaluate the possibilities for introducing an asset-light business model for the factory utilities. By conducting this study, Suntory could make informed decisions about the most effective and efficient ways to achieve their sustainability and site resilience targets.

The result

The feasibility study resulted in the achievement of Suntory's targets, including a 60% CO2 reduction by 2030 from the 2020 reportable value, and the resilience of the electrical grid power supply to the site. The introduction of new decarbonisation technology solutions can significantly improve the efficiency and flexibility of the factory utilities operations, and a financial lease-back plan was developed to support and accelerate Suntory's long-term strategic ambition related to sustainability and site resilience.