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We’re excited to announce our investment in electrification projects across some of our North Island sites, focusing on future-proofing operations and ensuring reliable, sustainable energy to help build a resilient Co-op. Plans for new electric boilers are underway at our Whareroa, Edgecumbe, and Waitoa sites with further fleet decarbonisation also on the cards. “These electrification projects are at the heart of ensuring efficient operations with a reliable energy supply for our manufacturing sites and to support the long-term sustainability of our business. It also represents a commitment to our farmer owners that we are building a resilient, future-ready Co-operative.” - Anna Palairet MCIPS, Chief Operating Officer at Fonterra. The investments will cut annual emissions by nearly 80,000 tonnes – the equivalent of removing 32,000 cars from New Zealand roads. Read more in the link below. #RenewableEnergy #Operations #SustainableEnergy

Great news for #NewZealand's energy #security and #sustainability is on the horizon! Fonterra just announced a further investment in electrification! Why does this matter for the wider New Zealand energy system? Mainly because the two electrode boilers at Whareroa (the first stage) will free up about 3.6 PJ/pa of #gas supply, and Edgecumbe will free up about 1 PJ/pa. This freed-up gas can be redirected to other industries where it's needed, addressing some of our declining gas supply. Hon. Simon Watts MP FCA Linda Mulvihill Tony Oosten Katherine Rich World Energy Council Cal Roberts Levi Gibbs Deb Bougen Eamon Rood Adelia Hallett

This is great start to 2025 for the energy sector in Aotearoa. Energy security is all about the best use of your resources - whether your country is an energy importer or exporter. If there is a shortfall of domestic gas and major energy users can switch from gas to electricity and access new high quality wind and solar resources this just makes sense. If you are a gas exporting country (like Australia) and you can maximise your export potential by switching domestic gas demand to electricity by accessing new high quality wind and solar resources this also makes sense. New Zealand is helped on this journey by its robust electricity transmission network and ability to firm intermittent resources from existing hydro and geothermal assets. Energy Estate and our partner Elemental Group are committed to supporting the growth of the NZ energy sector through our Kakariki platform and our vision of 600% renewables. Brett Rogers Luke Panchal Vru Purohit William Thorp Rosie King Energy Estate Elemental Group Limited New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

Climate change is largely an energy problem, and swapping our fossil fuel machines for electric equivalents and running them on renewable electricity will go a long way to solving that problem. Importantly, going electric is also an increasingly smart business decision because these machines are so much more efficient and generally much cheaper to run. It's good to see more large companies like Fonterra (and more New Zealand households) realising this. Whakahiko te ao / Let's electrify everything!

Major Australian investment in OVO’s Kaluza. AGL Energy has invested $100 million in Kaluza, acquiring a 20% stake, to power its retail transformation and drive decarbonisation efforts. #decarbonisation #carbonemissions #climatechange #climatecrisis #climatesolutions #energycrisis #climateaction #sustainability

🚀 Agriculture-Based Food and Retail SMEs – Regional Renewable Energy Communities (REC) (SMP-COSME-2024-REC) 👨🌾 🌽 🌱 This call for proposals aims to support the creation of local/regional renewable energy communities (RECs) across the EU integrating local Agri-food and Retail SMEs. The creation of these RECs will contribute to reducing and stabilising the energy costs of their SME members. Support will be given by providing advisory and consulting services that facilitate the creation of RECs but may not be available to SMEs in the agri-food and retail sectors.  This call for proposals covers the following themes: 🔦 Increasing the use of renewable energy sources. 📋 Reducing the exposure of agri-food and retail SMEs to high energy costs  🪴 Reducing emissions in the agri-food and retail sectors 🤝 Supporting the establishment of renewable energy communities including agrifood and retail SMEs ⌛ Deadline for Applications: February 20, 2025. More details: https://l24.im/fAc2lDa #Agriculture #renewableenergy #EU #COSME #SME

𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭 (𝐄𝐄𝐂𝐀) 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA), passed in Dewan Rakyat on June 25 and receiving royal assent on Nov 14, will take effect on Jan 1, 2024, as revealed at the GRESB Regional Insights 2024 event. Applicable to Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan, the Act targets industrial and commercial energy users consuming over 21,600 gigajoules annually. While only 4.3% of industries and 0.04% of commercial buildings are directly affected, these account for 66% of industrial energy and 21% of commercial energy consumption, respectively. The retail sector may be included within five years. GRESB, in collaboration with GreenRE and Zerin Habitat, organized the event to explore green certifications, sustainability-linked loans, and regulatory frameworks. GreenRE introduced its Energy Certificate aligned with the EECA, aiming to accelerate certification of Malaysia's building stock. The EECA is a significant step toward Malaysia's net-zero carbon by 2050 target, with stakeholders like Sunway REIT leading by example, generating solar power and sourcing green electricity for sustainable operations. During the panel discussion, Roja shared how companies can qualify themselves for sustainability loans. She listed four methods namely identifying the achievable key performance index, obtaining green certifications and aligning the loan’s terms with the company’s sustainability goals and future plans. #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #Malaysia #GreenBuilding #NetZero

TD Africa Launches Green Hero Initiative To Power A Sustainable Future TD Africa, a leading technology distribution company in Africa, has unveiled its Green Hero Initiative, a groundbreaking program designed to tackle Nigeria’s persistent energy challenges and promote the adoption of sustainable energy solutions. This initiative underscores TD Africa’s commitment to advancing cleaner, more affordable energy alternatives for Nigerian households and businesses. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/d9gAcU7w

Highlights from the International Business Chamber of Cambodia (IBC) Open Meeting at Rosewood Hotel Group Phnom Penh 🌟 🔥 Top Insights from the Open Meeting (Part 2) 🌍 1️⃣ Energy Sector Growth 🌞: Frantz Vaganay, Director and Partner at Sevea Consulting, highlighted new RTS regulations and the first wind farms in Kampot and Mondolkiri, paving the way for a greener future. Major solar projects in Kampong Chhnang and Pursat will significantly boost our renewable energy capacity. ⚡ 2️⃣ Logistics Sector Evolution 🚚: Brendon Bangma, Country Manager for Linfox Laos & Cambodia, discussed the shift towards rail for imports and major investments in the sector. Enhanced connectivity and regulatory improvements are set to lower costs and increase efficiency. 📉 3️⃣ FMCG Sector Recovery 🛒: Andy Hewson Managing Director of The HEINEKEN Company, noted strong performance during Khmer New Year but facing challenges with cash flow and rising costs. New product innovations and a focus on digitalization are expected to drive growth in the second half of the year. 📈 4️⃣ Real Estate Opportunities 🏢: Ross Wheble, Country Head of Knight Frank Cambodia, highlighted the market correction offering prime acquisition opportunities. Increased demand for BPO and offshoring, along with industrial and logistics sectors, highlight potential growth areas. 📊 5️⃣ Strategic Investments 💼: Across all sectors, strategic investments and regulatory improvements are crucial for sustainable economic growth in Cambodia. Emphasis on green energy, innovation, and efficiency will drive progress. 🌱 What do you think will be the biggest game-changer for Cambodia's economy in the second half of 2024? 🤔 Let’s discuss! 👇 #Cambodia #EconomicGrowth #Sustainability #Innovation #Investment #Logistics #FMCG #RealEstate #Energy #BusinessDevelopment

Indonesia Deals Tracker 1. Indonesia gets €1.2 billion green financing from Germany Indonesia has received €1.2 billion in green financing from Germany’s Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) for sustainable energy infrastructure development. The funding will support projects aimed at achieving national energy self-sufficiency through renewable energy. For the full story: https://lnkd.in/g2Jfjsxw 2. Mr DIY Indonesian Business Plans IPO to Raise Up to $297 Million The Indonesian sister company of Mr DIY Group (M) Bhd. will list shares in Jakarta through an initial public offering that seeks to raise as much as 4.7 trillion rupiah ($297 million), in what would be the nation’s biggest listing in more than a year. For the full story: https://lnkd.in/gF85xdRX 3. Unilever Indonesia Signs $440 Million Deal to Sell Ice Cream Business to Magnum Unilever Indonesia plans to sell its ice cream business to The Magnum Ice Cream Indonesia as part of Unilever Group’s global strategy to separate its ice cream operations and refocus on its core business. Padwestiana Kristanti, Corporate Secretary of Unilever Indonesia, confirmed on Tuesday that the deal was formalized through a Business Transfer Agreement (BTA) signed on Nov. 22. The transaction is valued at Rp 7 trillion (excluding VAT), or approximately $440.12 million. For the full story: https://lnkd.in/gJk8BdEn