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AUSTRALIA N. ZEALAND Concrete Morwell
Energy
From grid to green:
Net-zero shift
Opportunity
completed, identifying key
Transform RMX Morwell
improvement actions
into a near-zero emissions
concrete plant by electrifying • Energy efficiency audit
operations and sourcing Cost: 0 CHF
100% renewable energy Timeline: 1.5 years
through onsite solar and
green energy procurement. Results
• CO2 emissions reduction:
Solutions 97,000 tons/year
A comprehensive based on annual grid
George Agriogiannis decarbonization plan is consumption of 122 MWh
CEO under execution, combining • Achieved near-zero Scope
onsite solar expansion, 1 & 2 emissions, with only
electric equipment, and a diesel backup loader
a green energy Power remaining
Purchase Agreement (PPA). • 100% renewable energy
• Fully electric loader and supply through a mix of
forklift already in operation onsite solar and green
• Onsite solar expansion energy PPA
delivered through a third- • Long-term operational
Cyril Giraud party provider under a PPA, cost benefits with full solar
Head of with no upfront CAPEX; ownership after 15 years
Sustainability full ownership transfers to
Holcim after 15 years
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