First Gen Corp. has partnered with the Jollibee Group to install over 16,800 solar panels in its four main manufacturing sites in the Philippines.
The solar panels have a total capacity of over 9megawatts (MW).
“These initiatives are more than just technological advancement, but more importantly a shared commitment to preserving our planet and furthering our collective responsibility to create a more sustainable future,” said Michael Ong, Jollibee Group vice president and head of Supply Chain.
The shift to renewable energy for the Jollibee Group’s supply chain first materialized in November 2023 with the powering up of its Zen3 facility in Canlubang, Laguna.
The group added clean energy options to its largest manufacturing site, the Canlubang Baking Facility (CBF).
The solar power capacity for these two sites have a combined capacity of 5.05 Megawatts.
Rounding out the list of solar-energized sites are the Jollibee Worldwide Services-Logistics (JWS-L) hub in Parañaque and the C3 manufacturing site in Laguna, which have a combined energy capacity of 4.05 megawatts.
All four facilities can reduce their power consumption from the grid by an average of 15 percent a year, a significant step towards a greener future.
The use of renewable energy in Jollibee Group’s manufacturing sites are part of the company’s global sustainability agenda, “Joy for Tomorrow.” This sustainability agenda, which serves as the Jollibee Group’s strategic framework, treats the planet responsibly and builds a sustainable future in response to the United Nation’s urgent call to action. Under this agenda is a focus on Planet, of which energy efficiency is a priority area.
Apart from renewable energy, the Jollibee Group also reinforces its waste reduction and packaging sustainability efforts across all its brands.
