Cutting CO2 emissions

We are firmly on track towards meeting our 2020 ambition of a 35% reduction.

Reducing CO2 emissions remains the cornerstone of our industry's efforts to increase the sustainability of food and drink manufacturing and contribute to the growth of a greener economy in the UK.

In 2011 FDF members achieved a reduction in CO2 emissions from their manufacturing operations of 27% compared to the 1990 baseline. This builds on last year's achievement of a 25% reduction, beating our 2010 target of 20%. This latest result puts us firmly on track towards meeting our 2020 ambition of a 35% reduction.

Since the launch of the FDF Five-fold Ambition, absolute emissions have fallen by almost 450,000 tonnes of CO2. This is equivalent to the annual emissions of 168,000 new cars on the road.

The main focus of activity in 2012 has been the development of new Climate Change Agreements (CCAs) on which FDF has been working closely with members, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), and other manufacturing sectors. To inform the CCA target setting process FDF carried out a survey of over 500 sites to explore future cost effective energy saving opportunities. This work will also support evidence based policy making and to identify opportunities for more focused future support for members on energy efficiency and low carbon technology.

Our work with the Carbon Trust on the Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator (IEEA) programme for the bakery sector has progressed throughout the year. We are currently analysing potential improvements to bread oven efficiency and will be looking to demonstrate and then replicate successful solutions across the sector.

CO2 emissions reduction

Case Studies: CO2 emissions

Agrico

Reducing CO2 emissionsFollowing a detailed environmental survey Agrico constructed a wind turbine to power its Scottish factory.

After only six months, nearly 13 tonnes of CO2 had been saved and almost £3,000 in revenue generated.

The key to the success of this project was the Government support received in the form of the Feed in Tariffs and Energy Saving Trust loans, without it the projects would not have been viable.

After only six months, nearly 13 tonnes of CO2 had been saved and almost £3,000 in revenue generated.

Jacksons Bakery

Installing solar panels1000 solar panels have been installed on the factory's roof in Hull generating 250 kW of electricity.

As part of the company's commitment to reducing its carbon impact, 1000 solar panels have been installed on the factory's roof in Hull generating 250 kW of electricity that will either be used internally or fed back into the national grid. This represents a significant proportion of the business' usage and is one of the largest installations in the region.

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Last reviewed: 06 Dec 2012