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Philip Morris International sources 100% renewable electricity for its operations in Argentina, Brazil, Czech Republic, Germany, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Jordan, Poland, Romania, Senegal, South Africa and Venezuela. The sources of this renewable electricity include solar, hydro and biomass.
The production of renewable electricity is certified by Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs). These are the accepted legal instrument through which claims of renewable energy generation and consumption are substantiated in the global renewable energy market. There are different types of EAC for different regions of the world, and they are all in compliance with the quality criteria set by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol in the latest Scope 2 guidance document.
PMI’s RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCING PHILOSOPHY
The Science-Based Targets Initiative has verified PMI’s target of achieving net-zero by 2040. Intermediary goals include a 50% reduction of Scope 2 emissions by 2030 (compared to 2019 emissions). In addition, in December 2022, PMI was awarded a triple-A score by the CDP for the third year running – a score that is awarded to companies CDP recognises as sustainability pioneers. PMI was one of 12 companies globally (out of 1,000) to receive this rating. “As a company with a multinational environmental footprint, we have a role to play in protecting our planet and are determined to remain at the forefront of the climate-neutral agenda,” said Massimo Andolina, SVP, Operations. “By recognizing PMI as a climate leader, CDP encourages us to persist on our endeavors.”
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Paracatu
The Vale do Paracatu Distillery - Agroenergia S.A. (DVPA) is located in the Municipality of Paracatu, in the northwest of Minas Gerais, and has the installed capacity to process more than 1.5 million tons of sugarcane per harvest. DVPA carried out its inaugural harvest in 2010 with a crushing of 590 thousand tons and evolved to its peak in 2021, with 1,371 thousand tons, with 100% mechanized agriculture, center pivot irrigation and sprinkler cannons in 70% of the areas.
| Location | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Technology | Biomass |
| Attributes | Enviromental / Local impact |
Border Solar Norte
Border Solar Norte is a photovoltaic solar plant located in northern Mexico, in the state of Chihuahua, the municipality of Juárez. With a capacity of 150 MWac, the plant generates 456.5 GWh per year.
| Location | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Technology | Solar |
| Attributes | New Plant (< 3 years) |
Green Lagoon Technology Biogas Plants
Green Lagoon Technology is a leading biogas power plant company in Malaysia. These four power plants are located in Trong, Perak; Nibong Tebal, Penang; Muadzam Shah, Pahang; and Banting, Selangor. With a combined installed capacity of 5.5 MW, they generate 37,138 MWh per year.
| Location | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Technology | Biogas |
| Attributes | Enviromental / Local impact, New Plant (< 3 years) |
Norwegian Hydro
Hydropower has played a crucial role in Norway ever since being the springboard for the country's industrialisation in the 19th century. To this day, it remains the central pillar of Norway's power system: with 33,000 MW of installed capacity, it accounts for more than 95% of the country's electricity generation (125 TWh per year).
| Location | Norway |
|---|---|
| Technology | Hydroplant |
Indonesian Hydro
Indonesia has tremendous potential for hydropower. There is already 5,886 MW of installed capacity, which generates over 17 TWh of electricity per year, but Indonesia's potential is estimated at 75,000 MW. The development of hydropower will be driven in part by the government’s target to increase the share of renewables in the country’s total energy use to 23% by 2025.
| Location | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Technology | Hydroplant |
Chinese Hydro
China is the global leader in hydropower generation, capacity and development. The country's installed hydropower capacity is 370,160 MW, including 31,490 MW pumped storage, and its hydropower generation is 1,355 TWh (2020).
| Location | China |
|---|---|
| Technology | Hydroplant |
Argentinian Hydro
Hydropower in Argentina has a high potential, but only a small feasible portion has been developed, accounting for 18% of the country's power generation. Therefore, Argentina seeks much improvement in the development of renewable energy sources.
| Location | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Technology | Hydroplant |
Indian Hydro
India is the 7th largest producer of hydroelectric power in the world and also ranks 3rd worldwide by its total number of dams. The country has around 41,000 MW of installed hydropower capacity, while an additional 13,000 MW is under construction.
| Location | India |
|---|---|
| Technology | Hydroplant |
Czech Hydro
Hydropower in the Czech Republic is made up of large and small hydroplants alike. Many Czech hydroplants have undergone significant renovations in the last 15 years in order to increase installed capacity and supply the Czech grid with an increasing proportion of renewable electricity.
| Location | Czech Republic |
|---|---|
| Technology | Hydroplant |
Kazakhstani Hydro
Kazakhstan has important hydro potential, thanks mainly to the Irtysh, Ili and Syrdarya rivers. However, this potential remains somewhat unexploited, as hydro represents only 2% of total electricity generation in Kazakhstan, and only 12% of installed capacity.
| Location | Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| Technology | Hydroplant |
Philippine Hydro
There are around 70 hydroplants in the Philippines, totalling an installed capacity of over 3,700 MW. Despite limited capacity growth over the past few years, hydropower still represents just under 20% of installed capacity.
| Location | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Technology | Hydroplant |
South African Solar
Currently solar and wind power account for just 2% of South Africa's energy needs. The renewable energy program launched in 2011 has accelerated the development of solar and wind power in the country.
| Location | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Technology | Solar |
Jordanian Solar
Jordan's optimal location in the solar belt makes it ideal for photovoltaic systems. Remote areas heavily rely on solar power for lighting and water heating, among others. In 2020, Jordan's biggest solar installation, Baynouna Solar Power Plant, became operational. The 200 MW plant provides electricity to the equivalent of 160,000 households.
| Location | Jordan |
|---|---|
| Technology | Solar |