Skånemejerier aims to run all operations on 100% renewable energy by 2025, and with the latest transition three of its four plants have already reached that goal.
Swedish dairy producer Skånemejerier has taken a major step toward its climate goals by making its Kristianstad facilities completely fossil-free. Until recently, the cheese dairy still used oil as a backup energy source in case of power interruptions. That dependency has now been eliminated by switching to HVO100, a renewable diesel made from plant and animal fats. Compared with conventional fuel oil, HVO100 cuts carbon dioxide emissions dramatically, lowers sulfur and particle pollution, and contributes to cleaner air and more reliable operations.
The company aims to run all operations on 100% renewable energy by 2025. With the latest transition, three of Skånemejerier’s four plants – including Malmö and Kristianstad – are entirely powered by renewable sources such as biogas, district heating, certified green electricity, and HVO100. Work is ongoing to make the final site in Hjo fossil-free as well.
Plant manager Stefan Andersson emphasized the dual benefits of the change, noting that it not only reduces climate impact but also improves operational reliability:
- It feels especially meaningful that our Swedish cheese production is now completely free from fossil fuels.
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