Key Ingredients Ltd reduced the level of energy consumed in 2023, surpassing the milestone target by 47%.
Energy reduction is a critical target for Key Ingredients Ltd, both environmentally and financially. In 2023, energy intensity dropped significantly from 78.96 kWh/t in 2022 to 49.91 kWh/t, surpassing the target milestone by 47%. This achieved despite an increase in production volume. Notably, grid energy consumption decreased by more than 50% from the baseline year, aided by the successful operation of the solar panel installation, which led to a further reduction in electricity usage and a decrease per kilo of finished product.
The company also benefited financially by selling excess solar energy back to the grid. Encouraged by these results, Key Ingredients Ltd plan to install additional solar panels at another high-demand location in 2024 and aim to replace outdated machinery with energy-efficient units to further reduce its environmental footprint.
Founded in 2013 by Peter Doyle, Tom Brett, Richard West, Danny McDaid, and John Keyes, Key Ingredients Ltd supplies seasoning blends for the meat and food industry, including sausage, chicken breading, and burger seasoning. They also offer rusk, crumb, starches, phosphates, and colours, serving customers in Ireland, the UK, and the USA.
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