Mondelez Polska, a leading food company in Poland, has decided to build local photovoltaic installations. The first of the three investments is an installation in Skarbimierz (Opolskie Voivodeship) – the largest Mondelez investment of this kind in Europe. Further ones will be built near the plants in Bielany Wrocławskie and Jankowice near Poznań.

“We are extremely proud that our company is taking concrete actions in environmental protection, which can be an inspiring example for other organisations. This initiative confirms our vision of creating a better, more sustainable future that enables the harmonious development of both people and the planet. The investment of approximately USD 1 million represents a key moment in our renewable energy strategy. It is also an expression of trust in our Polish team and confidence in the potential of the factories in Poland, as well as a strengthening of their role in the Mondelez supply chain in Europe and globally”, said Mondelez Polska Production president Roman Sitko.

The investment in Skarbimierz will reduce electricity costs and carbon footprint by almost 800 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions per year. It will also reduce the need for energy from external suppliers. The three-investment project involves the construction of photovoltaic installations with a total capacity of around 3 MW, together with an extensive programme to reduce electricity consumption at all sites.

Mondelez Polska is a leading food company in Poland, present on the Polish market for 31 years. It employs around 5100 people and is the market leader in chocolate and branded biscuits in Poland. Mondelez International is the global leader in the chocolate, biscuits, chewing gum and candy category with revenues of around USD 31 billion in 2022. The company noted that Poland, as a central location in Europe with a unique network of factories and a Research and Development Centre in Wrocław, plays a key role for Mondelez International’s supply chain.

Arkadiusz Słomczyński