As part of Nestle’s ongoing global carbon cutting efforts, Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd has recently started the operation of a biomass boiler servicing the needs of its Chembong factory, in Negri Sembilan, Malaysia.
The biomass boiler was developed by ENCO Systems Sdn Bhd with an investment of RM18 million (US$3.81million). The boiler utilises oil palm empty fruit bunches (EFB) and palm kernel shells as renewable energy sources to generate steam used for heating processes. The company said this approach was part of a natural carbon cycle and did not contribute to long-term carbon emissions. It is projected to significantly reduce the factory’s greenhouse gas emissions by 14,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.
Juan Aranols, CEO of Nestle (M) Bhd said, “With the adoption of a biomass boiler and the use of renewable electricity, Milo is taking further strides towards a more sustainable future.”
Established in 1993, the Chembong factory is the largest Milo plant in the world.
