Britvic has invested £1.15 million in upgrading the factory’s centralized chilling system by implementing more efficient cooling towers. This significant investment, partly funded by a £305,000 grant from the Government’s Industrial Energy Transformation Fund, aims to enhance efficiency compared to the existing heat rejection setup.
As a result of this upgrade, the company anticipates a notable reduction in electricity consumption across the chiller units. Furthermore, the improved cooling system is expected to yield medium-term cost savings, enabling Britvic to recoup the investment within four years.
Summer Benefits
During the summer months, Britvic is poised to receive the most significant advantages from the new system. This enhancement facilitates uninterrupted production of popular brands such as Robinsons, Tango, and Pepsi MAX, ensuring operational efficiency in warmer weather.
In discussing the upgrade, Britvic’s Managing Director for Great Britain, Paul Graham, stated: “Britvic is proud to be at the forefront of our industry when it comes to sustainable manufacturing practices. This project is an important step forward in our carbon reduction efforts as well as improving the efficiency of our operations.”
“Supported by the Government’s Industrial Energy Transformation Fund, this initiative not only signifies our dedication to environmental stewardship but also showcases Britvic’s commitment to our Healthier People, Healthier Planet sustainability goals.”
Sustainability Investment
This sustainability initiative follows a previous £8 million investment to enhance efficiency at Britvic’s London factory, also backed by the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund. Announced in 2023, work on this project commenced last year.
Both projects are integral to Britvic’s long-term strategy to minimize carbon emissions. The company has already transitioned 75% of its National Grid electricity needs in Great Britain to a 160-acre solar farm in Northamptonshire, potentially reducing 642 tonnes of carbon dioxide from its supply chain annually.
