NESTLE Philippines is strengthening its transition toward lower-emission operations with the integration of biomass energy in its manufacturing processes as part of its long-term net zero commitment.
The Philippine arm of the Swiss food giant said domestic operations were already powered entirely by renewable electricity sourced from hydroelectric and geothermal energy, covering Nestle manufacturing sites, administrative offices and distribution centers in the country.
Nestle Philippines Chairman and CEO Mauricio Alarcon said the company was now focusing on reducing emissions from energy-intensive production processes through targeted operational changes.
“The new biomass facility will power the spray-drying process for milk production, which is one of the company’s most energy-intensive production processes,” Alarcon said.
The integration of biomass energy, he continued, is expected to further cut emissions from manufacturing operations. “The integration of the facility in operations will contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing operations toward net zero.”
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Alarcon said the initiative reflected Nestle’s shift from sustainability commitments to full operational integration.
“Treating sustainability as a core business imperative enables us to sharpen our competitive edge while advancing our net zero targets,” he explained.
The company is embedding sustainability measures directly into its industrial operations rather than treating them as standalone initiatives, Alarcon said.
The biomass facility in Cabuyao, Laguna uses locally sourced agricultural waste as fuel, which Nestle said helps reduce reliance on conventional energy sources while supporting supply chain linkages with farming communities.
It said the system complements the group’s existing renewable electricity use and supports its broader decarbonization strategy.
Nestle also cited ongoing initiatives on circular packaging, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing, including 100-percent responsibly sourced green coffee beans.
The company first announced its local net zero commitment in 2020, aligned with its global target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.