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In an effort to reduce CO2 emissions, Nestlé converted its Araçatuba factory to biomethane and intends to adopt renewable gas in three other units by 2026.
Nestlé has taken a significant step towards sustainability by starting to use biomethane at its Araçatuba (SP) plant. This is the food giant’s first unit to adopt the renewable gas, with three more plants expected to make the transition by 2026, reinforcing the company’s commitment to reducing CO50 emissions by 2% by 2030.
The Araçatuba unit began using biomethane to generate hot air in the powdered milk production process, supplied by Ultragaz.
This change marks the beginning of a strategy Nestlé's broader strategy to include renewable gas in its production process, helping the company achieve ambitious environmental goals and contribute to a cleaner energy matrix.
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Biomethane will be completed by 2025
In addition to Araçatuba, the next factory to operate with biomethane will be the Caçapava (SP) unit, one of the most important in the chocolate sector of Nestlé. The transition to renewable gas is expected to be completed in 2025, with the supplier Gás Verde taking over the supply of the plant.
The Ituiutaba and Ibiá units, located in the Triângulo Mineiro region, are also on the list of future conversions, scheduled for 2026. In these factories, biomethane will replace LPG in chambers, furnaces and boilers, thanks to the supply contract signed with Ultragaz.
Sustainability goal
The introduction of biomethane into Nestlé's operations is part of a broader sustainability initiative, with the goal of reducing its CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieving net zero status by 2050.
In parallel, the company is also investing in wind energy to complement its emissions reduction strategy. In partnership with Enel, Nestlé has created three consortia for the self-production of wind energy that will supply five factories in São Paulo, Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais.
These wind farms are located in the Cumaru complex, in Rio Grande do Norte, and are operated by Enel Green Power.
With this series of actions, Nestlé seeks not only to consolidate its role as a reference in environmental practices in the food sector, but also inspire other companies to adopt biomethane and renewable gas in their operations.
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