The production of plastic packaging is energy intensive, therefore we continually track the energy consumption of our plants and offices.
In 2023, Logoplaste’s overall energy consumption was 1 518 811 GJ, 4% more energy than in 2022. This is mainly due to the ramping-up of some sites.
Overview of Energy Consumption within Logoplaste
Our total energy consumption in 2023
In 2023, electricity continues to be the most significant form of energy we use, with 88% sourced from the electrical grid.
Overview of Electricity Consumption within Logoplaste
*Combined Heat and Power
Using energy more efficiently and opting for renewable energy sources across our operations is essential to improve our environmental footprint and accomplish Logoplaste’s operational emissions reduction target. At Logoplaste, we are taking big steps to move to green energy across the board.
Overview of renewable electricity consumption
| Year | Energy (GJ) | YoY* (%) | |
| Renewable Electricity |
2019 | 80 391 | - |
| 2020 | 131 072 | 63.0% | |
| 2021 | 281 096 | 114.5% | |
| 2022 | 410 600 | 46.1% | |
| 2023 | 508 628 | 23.9% | |
| 2023 vs 2019 (%) | 532.7% | ||
*YoY - year on year improvement
In 2023, we used 508 628 GJ of renewable electricity, which represented 35% of our electricity consumption, and 34% of our total energy consumption.
This represents a 24% increase from 2022 and a 533% from base year 2019.
Having a sustainable mindset and leading a sustainable business means making decisions that allowed us to reach these impressive results. It’s not always easy and can carry added financial costs, but for us, at Logoplaste, it is the only way to go.
Energy reduction activities
We continually strive to improve our energy efficiency and energy best practices, as it helps protect the environment, while reducing costs. To help us to this, we have a dedicated team for Energy Management across the globe.
In the past years, Logoplaste implemented several energy-reduction activities and best practices, including machine and utilities optimization; HVAC and equipment upgrades or replacements; automation; smart devices; lightning efficiency; energy audits; and general energy rationalization with daily management, such as switching off unused equipment.
Compliance with maintenance plans and employee environmental awareness are fundamental for our energy efficiency path.
Keeping a sharp eye on energy and
making mature, conscious decisions.
Giovanni Della Greca, Plant Manager at Pomezia – Italy, shares how energy is managed and optimized:
Energy efficiency is a parameter that we monitor very closely in Pomezia. Over the past years we have learnt that the key in obtaining good, as well as sustainable results, is to have a clear picture of the energy consumption components. Hence, investments have been made to install meters that monitor energy consumption from every single equipment and machine, giving us precise information.
This is the initial stage of the analysis, where the data gives us an undisputed overview of our consumption patterns, helping to define strategies and set priorities. Once improvements measures have been put into place, we look at the readings again to verify the results of the actions in place.
WE FOCUS ON 3 MAIN AREAS TO KEEP ENERGY CONSUMPTION CONTROLLED:
Investments
Any manufacturing plant has needs and opportunities that require investments.
They may not be specifically oriented to energy efficiency but can be related to business expansion or equipment replacement. Whatever the investment, you always need to look at the impact on energy efficiency, as if it has a negative impact, the investment payback will be higher . The renewal of energy-intensive equipment has become part of the decision-making process at Pomezia.
Small Projects
This is probably the most important area of intervention. Small Projects are all the initiatives that do not have a huge cost and can be managed autonomously by the plant.
We have both improvements on production and ancillary machines, as well as energy saving activities all around the building (led lamps, light sensors,…).
They are key to the plant, not just bringing a contribution to the energy consumption reduction but also communicating and reinforcing an Energy Saving Culture. In fact, a daily focus and commitment from the entire team is crucial for the success of the initiatives; it is essential to find time to discuss these matters, define responsibilities and timelines.
Optimized Operation Planning
When we plan the production, the main goal is to fully cover the customer’s needs. But we can do this and, at the same time, try to optimize the energy consumption, especially that of the auxiliary systems, as they are designed to serve several machines at the same time. The objective is to have a higher number of machines in operation so that we optimize the usage of auxiliary systems.
This is not easy, and sometimes not viable; however it demonstrates Pomezia’s commitment to optimizing energy consumption.
Giovanni Della Greca
Plant Manager
Pomezia, Italy