Unox launches multimillion-pound campaign to reach net zero carbon emissions

Equipment supplier Unox has launched Net Zero E-miXion 2030, a multimillion-pound action plan to achieve net zero carbon emissions across the global business by 2030.

The 10-step strategy includes the introduction of electric vehicles, biogas trucks, on-site renewable energy generation, utilising fully recyclable packaging and the use of green materials in all factories.

Plans are also under way to create additional state-of-the-art factories in Padova, Italy, running on clean energy from geothermic heat pumps and solar panels.

By 2030 the business is hoping to produce 3.75MWh of electricity per year, with solar panels to compensate for the current fossil fuel consumption.

The UK was the first major economy in the world to pass a net zero emissions law when in 2019 it set a target to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. Italy set a target of a 33% reduction by 2030 in its most recent energy plan, but the Italian prime minister has since announced plans to adjust the target to emissions-reduction of 55% by 2030.

Scott Duncan, managing director of Unox UK, said: “We already have in place a number of mitigation techniques to reduce emissions across the global Unox business, but we recognise that we need to do more if we are to achieve net zero by 2030. This project sets out those additional measures, which include significant investments in carbon removal technologies to help achieve our goal.

“Efficiency is at the core of our product development, helping our customers to achieve their sustainability goals through innovative products which are Energy Star certified and packed with features to help operators improve efficiency and reduce energy costs in the kitchen.

“However, sustainable performance in 2021 goes beyond purchasing energy efficient products. It is vital for operators to demonstrate sustainability throughout their supply chain and that includes working with suppliers who are committed to reducing their own emissions across the business. We all have a part to play and E-miXion 2030 is our plan to ensure UNOX leads the field in that respect.”