Based in Sydney Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has signed a 10-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) brokered by France Engie.
Under the VPPA, CCEP will purchase a percentage of renewable energy and associated renewable energy credits (RECs) from the newly built Wellington North Solar Farm (WNSF), owned by the UK Light source bp.
CCEP has also invested in solar panels on the roofs of its manufacturing sites in Australia and has entered into a number of significant power purchase agreements.
CCEP Australia Managing Director Orlando Rodriguez said the company has set a series of ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint and impact on the environment.
“To achieve our target for renewable electricity in Australia, we have been strategic power purchase agreements and made the most of our rooftop real estate with solar panels at many of our facilities across the country,” said Rodriguez.
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