In line with the VW Group’s global ‘goTOzero’ mission, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWI) has inaugurated an 18.5 mW solar-power roof-top at its Chakan plant in Pune, Maharashtra.
Besides reducing its dependence on non-renewable energy, this move will help meet the group’s global carbon neutrality target at all its sites by 2030. As part of the ‘goTOzero' mission, the Volkswagen Group intends to be net carbon neutral by 2050.
The roof-top installation will generate about 26.6 million kWh of energy per year, covering up to 30% of the Chakan plant's annual electricity requirements and thus offset CO2 emissions from car production at the site by more than 28% per year.
Piyush Arora, Managing Director and CEO, SAVWI, said that the milestone comes close on the heels of the company's Aurangabad facility switching to 100% green energy late last year. These initiatives are in continuation of its holistic approach towards decarbonisation, resource efficiency and sustainable production, he added.
Recently, the group in India announced 100% green energy certification for the Aurangabad facility well in advance of the target date. In addition to consistently improving its carbon footprint, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India focuses on sustainable development, the conservation of resources, and efficient cost optimisation.
Interestingly, the company is already certified as a zero waste to landfill and net water-positive operation. The company has received a Gold standard rating from DQS India in its water conservation efforts both within the manufacturing facilities in Aurangabad and Pune.
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