Mataura Valley Milk Achieves Milestone: Fully Electric Processing Plant
Source: The DairyNews
In a significant stride towards sustainability, Southland’s Mataura Valley Milk processing plant has transitioned to complete electrification, bidding farewell to its coal-fired boiler. The move marks a substantial reduction of approximately 22,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent Scope 1 emissions annually.
Mataura Valley Milk, predominantly owned by The a2 Milk Co, has revamped its operations, ensuring a cleaner and greener approach to dairy processing. The installation of a new high-pressure electrode boiler not only eliminates harmful emissions but also underscores the company's commitment to combatting climate change.
With a 75% stake in Mataura Valley Milk, The a2 Milk Company, in collaboration with China Animal Husbandry Group, is spearheading this sustainability initiative. Jaron McVicar, Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer and Company Secretary of The a2 Milk Company, emphasized the replacement boiler as a pivotal achievement in the company's broader sustainability agenda.
Paddy Mc Myler, General Manager of Mataura Valley Milk, highlighted the operational benefits of the project, citing enhanced cleanliness and flexibility gains. By embracing electricity as its primary fuel source, the plant bids farewell to coal-related challenges such as dust, ash, and combustion residues.
The transition to full electrification at Mataura Valley Milk is not just a local achievement but also a stride towards addressing New Zealand's broader emissions landscape. With energy contributing a significant portion to the country's emissions profile, initiatives like this are pivotal in steering towards a more sustainable future.
With a 75% stake in Mataura Valley Milk, The a2 Milk Company, in collaboration with China Animal Husbandry Group, is spearheading this sustainability initiative. Jaron McVicar, Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer and Company Secretary of The a2 Milk Company, emphasized the replacement boiler as a pivotal achievement in the company's broader sustainability agenda.
Paddy Mc Myler, General Manager of Mataura Valley Milk, highlighted the operational benefits of the project, citing enhanced cleanliness and flexibility gains. By embracing electricity as its primary fuel source, the plant bids farewell to coal-related challenges such as dust, ash, and combustion residues.
The transition to full electrification at Mataura Valley Milk is not just a local achievement but also a stride towards addressing New Zealand's broader emissions landscape. With energy contributing a significant portion to the country's emissions profile, initiatives like this are pivotal in steering towards a more sustainable future.
