Bioenergy Association congratulates Fonterra
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 9:24 am
Press Release: Bioenergy Association
Bioenergy Association congratulates Fonterra on its
commitment to reduce coal use
The Bioenergy Association
congratulates Fonterra on its commitment to reduce absolute
emissions by 30% by 2030, and transition towards net zero
emissions by 2050.
Brian Cox, Executive Officer, says
Fonterra is already trialling co-firing wood biomass in
existing coal boilers and the Co-op’s commitment to not
installing any new coal boilers from 2030 sends a strong
signal to the bioenergy industry. “Fonterra is a large
energy user and their intention to transition away from coal
will provide positive stimulus for the wood fuel supply
sector to meet fuel demand.”
Fonterra statement https://www.fonterra.com/nz/en/our-stories/media/fonterra_partners_with_government_on_roadmap_to_low_emissions_future.html
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