Syngenta is a globally leading’ plant science’ company committed to promoting sustainable agriculture through innovation, research, and technology. It also has a long-term vision for environmental sustainability. Hence, Syngenta Pakistan has recently installed a Solar Energy Plant at its factory to produce over 300KW of solar energy.
To reaffirm the company’s commitment to sustainable business practices and reduce GHG emissions, Syngenta, Pakistan, has embarked on a mission to convert its manufacturing facility in Karachi and its warehouses across the country, including Lahore, Multan, and Rahimyar Khan, to solar energy. This initiative will bring down the operational cost by providing a renewable source of green energy.
The Country General Manager of Syngenta Pakistan – Zeeshan Baig, addressed the stakeholders at the inaugural ceremony of the new solar energy system at Syngenta’s plant in Karachi and stated: “This is an important milestone for Syngenta, Pakistan to be converting its manufacturing facility onto Solar Energy. As a responsible corporate entity Syngenta Pakistan is committed to playing its part in ensuring sustainable growth, as it is fully aligned with Syngenta Group’s global sustainability vision.”
Syngenta’s global objective is to help feed a growing population by bringing plant potential to life. It also aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 68 percent, based on value-added, by 2030 compared to the 2016 baseline. This target is consistent with reductions required to limit global warming to well below 2°C compared to pre-industrial levels.
Syngenta’s supply chain accounts for about 90 per cent of its total carbon footprint, while 10 per cent of emissions come from the company’s operations. To achieve the 2030 carbon intensity reduction target, it focuses on improving its manufacturing processes’ efficiency and designing and implementing site-based energy-saving programs. Thus increasing the share of renewable sources of energy. It also partners with its crop protection and seed suppliers to reduce their carbon footprint.
More than a decade ago, Syngenta Group was one of the first companies in the industry to launch a plan that served as the organization’s sustainability compass. With the global population on track to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, farmers need to grow more food while reducing their environmental impact and safeguarding natural resources. The environmental sustainability requirements outlined in the HSE Code of ‘Practice on Environmental Sustainability’ ensure that Syngenta operations are aware of their resources usage and implement programs to conserve natural resources, minimize environmental impact, and adopt more sustainable practices, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and optimization of logistics network.
