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ENGIE Impact congratulates Kraft Heinz on its clean energy initiatives and its continued work toward achieving Net Zero carbon emissions
New York, NY – April 4, 2024 – ENGIE Impact, a leader in sustainability transformation solutions, today announced that its efforts with Kraft Heinz to create techno-economic decarbonization roadmaps has helped the food and beverage company be selected for award negotiations to receive up to $170 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstration to support the implementation of clean energy projects at 10 of the company’s U.S. plants. This investment will fund part of “The Delicious Decarbonization Through Integrated Electrification and Energy Storage” project and represents a significant stride toward the company’s commitment to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Through the project, Kraft Heinz aims to slash annual emissions by over 99% from 2022 levels across the 10 plants, setting a precedent for sustainable manufacturing practices in the food and beverage industry and across Kraft Heinz’s global operations. The investment will help fund the implementation of various cutting-edge technologies, including heat pumps, electric heaters, and solar photovoltaic systems, among others.
ENGIE Impact's expertise played a pivotal role in guiding Kraft Heinz through the intricate process of defining advanced technological solutions and implementing sustainable practices to help secure federal funding. Starting from a long standing relationship providing global data and energy services, ENGIE Impact utilized advanced digital tools and engineering insights to conduct comprehensive assessments across the 10 selected sites, providing invaluable guidance for efficient implementation efforts and future scalability. This helped build the necessary foundation for the extensive application, interview, and assessment process conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy.
"Our Net Zero Factory solution provided the needed holistic view of the facilities to understand all possible scenarios, and the best possible investment decisions, in order to achieve Kraft Heinz’s emissions-reduction goals,” said Jason Bell, Managing Director of Strategy & Implementation at ENGIE Impact.
Kraft Heinz is poised to achieve remarkable energy savings and emissions reductions, setting a new standard for environmentally conscious manufacturing practices. The project is also estimated to create approximately 500 construction jobs across the 10 plant sites and will serve as a blueprint for replicable clean energy solutions within Kraft Heinz's global operations. This groundbreaking collaboration exemplifies the power of partnerships in driving meaningful change towards a greener, more sustainable future.
About ENGIE Impact
ENGIE Impact partners with companies to accelerate decarbonization efforts worldwide. ENGIE Impact’s comprehensive engagement model goes beyond strategy to include data excellence and digital tools, project delivery expertise, and financing support. An authentic long-term partner, ENGIE Impact establishes credible paths to hit difficult carbon-reduction metrics while sharing commitments and accountability across portfolios. With 20 offices worldwide and headquarters in New York City, ENGIE Impact today has a portfolio of over 1,500 clients, including 25% of the Fortune 500 Companies. ENGIE Impact is part of the ENGIE Group, a global leader in the transition toward a carbon-neutral economy through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions.
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FischTank PR
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About The Kraft Heinz Company
We are driving transformation at The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC), inspired by our Purpose, Let's Make Life Delicious. Consumers are at the center of everything we do. With 2023 net sales of approximately $27 billion, we are committed to growing our iconic and emerging food and beverage brands on a global scale. We leverage our scale and agility to unleash the full power of Kraft Heinz across a portfolio of six consumer-driven product platforms. As global citizens, we're dedicated to making a sustainable, ethical impact while helping feed the world in healthy, responsible ways. Learn more about our journey by visiting www.kraftheinzcompany.com or following us on LinkedIn.
Media Contact:
Chelsea Slaggert
chelsea.slaggert@kraftheinz.com
