The Jollibee Group has completed its installation of over 16,800 solar panels in its four main manufacturing sites in the Philippines, making good on its commitment to using renewable energy.
The Jollibee Group partnered with First Gen Corporation for this solar energy project, celebrating the completion in a switch-on ceremony at the Jollibee Group’s logistics site in Parañaque City last May 6, 2024.
“This is a significant milestone in our sustainability journey at the Jollibee Group. These initiatives are more than just technological advancement, but more importantly a shared commitment to preserving our planet and furthering our collective responsibility to create a more sustainable future,” said Michael Ong, Jollibee Group Vice President and Head of Supply Chain.
The shift to renewable energy for the supply chain first materialized in November 2023 with the powering up of the Jollibee Group’s Zen3 facility in Canlubang, Laguna.
Continuing its commitment, the Jollibee Group added clean energy options to its largest manufacturing site, the Canlubang Baking Facility (CBF). The two solar projects have a combined capacity of 5.05 Megawatts.
Rounding out the list are two newly solar-energized sites with a combined energy capacity of 4.05 megawatts: Jollibee Worldwide Services-Logistics (JWS-L) in Parañaque and the C3 manufacturing site in Laguna.
All four manufacturing facilities can reduce their power consumption from the grid with a combined average of approximately 15 percent a year, a significant step towards a greener future.
Using renewable energy in Jollibee Group’s manufacturing sites is part of the Company’s global sustainability agenda, Joy for Tomorrow. This sustainability agenda, which serves as the Jollibee Group’s strategic framework, treats the planet responsibly and builds a sustainable future in response to the United Nation’s urgent call to action. Under this agenda is a focus on Planet, which prioritizes energy efficiency.
“We are pleased to have partnered with the Jollibee Group on their sustainability journey, helping them develop their capacity to generate solar energy. We look forward to continuing our partnership to help the Jollibee Group bring not just the joy of eating to consumers, but also a sustainable and regenerative future,” said Vincent Martin Villegas, First Gen Corporation senior vice president and concurrent chief operating officer of Pi Energy.
First Gen Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez-led conglomerate First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH), has the largest portfolio of power plants that use clean and renewable energy.
Apart from renewable energy, the Jollibee Group also reinforces its waste reduction and packaging sustainability efforts across all its brands.
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