MADISON, Wis.– Promega Corporation now draws over 20% of its global electricity from renewable sources. The 2022 Promega Corporate Responsibility Report, released today, details how the biotechnology company’s investments in solar arrays have led to a ten-fold increase in renewable energy usage in the last three years. The report also outlines how Promega continues to support its employees and local communities while developing technologies aimed at improving human life through scientific advancement.
Minimizing electricity usage at all Promega branch, distribution and manufacturing locations around the world is primary since the company has a goal to reduce carbon emissions by 50% as indexed to revenue by 2030. Electricity makes up nearly half of Promega emissions.
The company’s three largest solar arrays, all located on the main Madison, Wisconsin campus, generate over 2 million kWh annually. Promega also partnered last year with Madison Gas & Electric’s O’Brien Solar Fields project to supply Promega with renewable energy to power more than 10% of its annual electrical consumption. Additional Promega facilities around the world generate or purchase renewable energy, including branch offices in Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Even with two significant new facilities coming online in the past year in Madison, and including the energy used by employees working remotely, Promega has reduced its electricity usage by 23% since 2019, as indexed to revenue. Recent investments to maximize energy efficiency include a central utility plant that reduces energy needed for chilled water and retrofits for LED lighting on the Promega campus.
“As a company with a 100-year vision, sustainable growth is our priority and our opportunity to integrate into our facilities and operations the environmental best practices from around the world that will better position Promega for the future,” says Corey Meek, Promega Corporate Responsibility Program Manager. “The outcomes we are achieving are significant and due to the efforts and passions of Promega employees around the globe.”
