In 2019 the total consumption of energy by the Group was of 1,261,522 GJ (77% in fuel and 23% in electricity), which represents a decrease of 1.6% compared to the previous year.
Energy consumption by type of fuel (%)
Total fuel consumption (Gj)
For the purpose of reducing our consumption of fuel and electricity, Grupo Herdez has a Cogeneration Plant, as well as several other energy initiatives:
Conversion and adaptation of equipment: with this initiative we saved 77,156 GJ, six times more than in 2018.
Behavioral changes among employees: with savings of 8,226 GJ, whereas in 2018 the savings were zero.
Energy-savings supporting devices: by which we saved 27,026 GJ, 105% more than in 2018.
In addition, 63% of the energy consumed by Grupo Herdez is generated by clean sources.