Keurig Dr Pepper Ireland facility to reduce its carbon emissions by 100%
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has announced plans to invest €6.44 million ($7.16 million) in its beverage production International Operations hub based in Newbridge, County Kildare. The company will electrify its heat through the installation of the latest technology in heat pumps and implement several energy savings initiatives.
Once construction is complete, the state-of-the-art beverage production facility will be powered with 100% renewable electricity and will minimise overall energy consumption. This will enable the facility to reduce approximately 1,600 metric tons of carbon emissions annually, contributing to KDP’s 2030 climate commitments to obtain 100% of electricity from renewable sources and reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 30%. This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.
Opened in 2022, the Newbridge facility is home to more than 100 employees that manufacture beverage concentrates for some of KDP’s biggest brands including Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, 7UP, Big Red and Sunkist. In 2023, the facility obtained ISO 14001 certification by adhering to the internationally recognised standard for environmental management.
“We are thrilled to make this green capital investment in our International Operations hub,” said David Lainchbury, Chief Procurement Officer & SVP of International Operations at KDP Ireland.“We recognise that we have a key role to play in this local community, and this investment helps us build economic and environmental resilience in Newbridge and beyond.”
IDA Ireland CEO Michael Lohan said: “Ireland is delighted to support Keurig Dr Pepper’s sustainable energy journey. This investment aligns with IDA Ireland’s goals and the Irish Government’s White Paper on Enterprise 2022-2030, which prioritises decarbonisation. By removing all fossil fuel use at KDP Ireland’s Kildare site, this project will not only meet but exceed the carbon reduction targets in the National Climate Action Plan. I wish KDP Ireland every success with this groundbreaking initiative.”
Installation of the infrastructure upgrades will begin later in 2024 with a construction period of approximately one year.
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Pictured (left to right): Mary Buckley, Executive Director, IDA Ireland; David Lainchbury, Chief Procurement Officer & SVP International Operations Keurig Dr Pepper; Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary TD; and Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.
