DS Smith Announced Series of Actions to Tackle Carbon Emissions
Paper Recycling | 2021-06-15 11:47:03
Also, it has installed renewable energy systems, including solar power and wind turbines, at its factories.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): European packaging major DS Smith has announced a series of measures to reduce carbon emissions, aimed at achieving ambitious climate targets. The company has committed to achieve 40% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions per tonne of product by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050.
According to Martin Mead, Global Category Manager for Energy Efficiency, DS Smith, the company has initiated steps to ensure energy efficiency at its operations, by minimising the use of fossil fuels and electrical power. The company has switched from fossil fuels to renewable fuels wherever possible. Also, it has installed renewable energy systems, including solar power and wind turbines, at its factories.
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The replacement of around 40,000 light bulbs to high-quality LED lighting has resulted in reduction of carbon dioxide output by 14,200 tons per annum. Also, the installation of frequency control drives at its paper mills has delivered precise control over the speed of motors, which in turn ensures that only required energy is consumed.
The reuse of heat line, in line with the company’s circular economy strategy has led to substantial reduction in total carbon output. In addition, the use of electric powered vehicles has improved the efficiency of its transport and reduced its carbon dioxide output significantly.
