Less electricity
We aim to reduce electricity consumption by 2% each year (10% less in 2024 than in 2019). We are replacing our lights with LED lights, several of which are equipped with motion sensors. The new warehouse management system in the distribution centre ensures that robots can pick more efficiently and use less electricity.
Solar panels
In 2018, Royal Talens invested in 780 solar panels, the largest solar panel park in Apeldoorn. In 2018, these panels generated 167 MWh of sustainable solar energy (from March). That represents a reduction of 652,956 kg of CO2, which is equal to the annual consumption of 194 petrol vehicles driving 15,000 kilometres in 1 year.
Electric driving
Royal Talens has been promoting electric driving since 2015 with 6 charging points for electric cars. We aim to fully convert our passenger vehicle fleet to electric and hybrid cars. In addition, our employees are encouraged to come to work by bicycle or train thanks to our convenient location nearby the Central Station and the modern bicycle parking facility available to our employees.
Lower gas consumption
To lower gas consumption, the production temperature and the heating curve for the central heating system have both been reduced by 2 degrees. In addition, the skylights in the production halls have been replaced with alternatives that are transparent and better insulated.
