IFF Deploys Industry-First On-Site Wind Turbine at Tilburg, Netherlands Facility
June 06 2016 - 4:15PM
Business Wire
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) (Euronext
Paris:IFF), a leading innovator of sensory experiences that move
the world, today is launching the flavor and fragrance industry’s
first-ever on-site wind turbine at its Tilburg, Netherlands
manufacturing facility.
“Our new on-site wind turbine at our Tilburg facility is a big
step for us in our exciting journey to lead positive
transformational changes as we realize our Vision 2020 business
strategy,” said Andreas Fibig, Chairman and CEO of IFF. “I am proud
of the efforts our global teams are making on sustainability
initiatives such as this wind turbine because not only does being
environmentally responsive make good business sense, it is also my
belief that as industry leaders, we have an unyielding commitment
to the Earth.”
The turbine, which has an output of 2.4 megawatts, will produce
approximately 6.5 million kWh of renewable electricity per year –
the clean energy equivalent of what is needed to power 1,860
households. It is estimated to provide up to 30 percent of the
site’s electricity needs, and when combined with purchased green
electricity the facility will be powered by 100 percent renewable
electricity.
"We are thrilled to launch our first wind turbine,” said Kip
Cleverley, Director, Global Sustainability for IFF. “Our team in
Tilburg has been instrumental in driving this project forward and
their efforts show how local implementation is essential to our
global sustainability performance. This project truly embodies a
main aspect of our sustainability strategy, Positive Principles, in
which we strive to embed the principles of eliminating the concept
of waste and using clean renewable energy into our company and
culture.”
In 2015, IFF formally reaffirmed its commitment to renewable
energy with its support of RE100, a collaborative, global
initiative of influential businesses committed to 100% renewable
electricity. And with the launch of its 2015 sustainability report
last week, IFF also celebrated year-over-year company-wide
reductions in energy use, water use and greenhouse gas emission
intensities. We are also pleased to announce that IFF was just
listed on the 2016 Newsweek Green Rankings, one of the world’s
foremost corporate environmental rankings.
The philosophical keystone of IFF’s sustainability strategy is
the concept of the circular economy. A circular economy, in
contrast to a linear “take-make-dispose” economy, is one that is
restorative and regenerative by design. This concept is a driver of
sustainable innovation of products, business models, companies and
economies.
“Innovation comes not just from what you make, but how you make
it,” said Nicolas Mirzayantz, Group President, Fragrances, and
Executive Sustainability Sponsor. “Following our launch of the
largest solar array in the industry, this turbine is another
demonstration of how we always strive for what is best for our
company and the planet. The turbine will serve as a pillar of
inspiration and pride for IFF employees in Tilburg – and around the
world.”
For more information on IFF’s sustainability initiatives, visit
http://www.iff.com/sustain.
Meet IFF
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) (Euronext
Paris: IFF) is a leading innovator of sensorial experiences that
move the world. At the heart of our company, we are fueled by a
sense of discovery, constantly asking “what if?”. That passion for
exploration drives us to co-create unique products that consumers
taste, smell, or feel in fine fragrances and beauty, detergents and
household goods, as well as beloved foods and beverages. Our 6,700
team members globally take advantage of leading consumer insights,
research and development, creative expertise, and customer intimacy
to develop differentiated offerings for consumer products. Learn
more at www.iff.com, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and
LinkedIn.
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