Challenge:
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, a leader in the Irish whiskey industry, sought to optimise its energy use and reduce its carbon footprint while maintaining high production standards. The company aimed to achieve significant energy and cost savings, aligned with its sustainability targets.
Solution:
Astatine provided tailored heat solutions designed to maximise energy efficiency across Irish Distillers’ operations:
- Heat Pump Systems: Astatine’s advanced heat pump systems were installed to replace traditional heating methods, capturing waste heat and converting it into usable energy for the distillation process.
- Optimisation of Energy Usage: Astatine’s systems helped streamline energy consumption, ensuring that heating needs were met with minimal energy wastage.
Results:
The implementation of Astatine’s heat solutions led to impressive outcomes for Irish Distillers:
- Annual Energy Savings: The heat solutions resulted in a significant 14 GWh of annual energy savings, drastically reducing energy consumption across the distillery.
- Annual Carbon Savings: Irish Distillers achieved an annual reduction of 6,000 kg of CO2 emissions, contributing to the company’s broader sustainability goals.
Key Benefits:
- Significant Cost Savings: With reduced energy usage, Irish Distillers realised substantial financial savings, lowering operational costs.
- Environmental Leadership: The company made strong strides in meeting its sustainability targets by cutting CO2 emissions and optimising resource use.
- Future-Proof Efficiency: Astatine’s heat solutions provide a scalable, long-term solution that supports continued growth while ensuring energy efficiency.
Astatine’s innovative heat solutions helped Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard lead the way in industrial energy efficiency, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability while achieving impressive savings in both energy costs and carbon emissions.
