Unilever aims to decrease emissions in Indonesia by focusing on biomethane production.

Unilever, the multinational consumer goods company, has formed a partnership with KIS Group, a leading biogas provider in Asia, to secure biomethane supplies for its operations. This move is part of Unilever's global strategy to leverage renewable energy sources to decarbonise its operations.

The partnership is particularly significant for Unilever Oleochemical Indonesia (UOI), a palm oil processing facility in Sei Mangkei, North Sumatra, which has recently undergone expansion and is now the largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting site in Unilever's global operations.

Under the agreement, Unilever expects to source over 800,000 MMBtu/annum of biomethane at UOI, which will meet almost a quarter of its energy needs by 2030. The biomethane will be produced from palm oil effluent from local mills, replacing natural gas at the UOI facility.

KIS Group is transporting the compressed biomethane (bioCNG) to UOI using trucks that run on the bioCNG themselves, making the process even more sustainable. Plans are in place for KIS Group to source biomethane from six additional mills over the next two years.

In a market where fossil-based energy is still abundant, Unilever believes corporates can help drive the clean energy transition. By using biomethane made from palm oil waste, Unilever is not only reducing its GHG emissions but also demonstrating the viability of renewable energy sources in the industry.

This partnership is also part of Unilever's commitment to transparency and traceability in its supply chain. The company is working directly with palm oil producers and mills to ensure that its operations are sustainable and contribute positively to the local communities.

Unilever aims to reduce its global Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 100% by 2030 (vs 2015), and the use of biomethane at UOI is a step towards achieving this goal. The partnership between Unilever and KIS Group is part of a cost-effective and resilient route to decarbonisation at the UOI facility.

In conclusion, Unilever's partnership with KIS Group marks a significant step in the company's decarbonisation efforts. By leveraging renewable energy sources and promoting sustainability in its supply chain, Unilever is not only reducing its environmental impact but also leading the way for other corporations to follow suit in the transition towards a more sustainable future.

Unilever aims to decrease emissions in Indonesia by focusing on biomethane production.