Kellanova (NYSE: K), formerly known as Kellogg Company, a leading global snacks provider, is excited to announce its commitment to creating a climate-positive future, aiming to achieve 100 percent renewable electricity in all globally-owned Kellanova manufacturing facilities by the close of 2030, as part of the Better Days™ Promise initiative.
Advancing toward this goal, Kellanova proudly reveals that its North American manufacturing operations* are set to achieve 90 percent renewable electricity by the end of 2024. This milestone results from a previously executed virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA). In 2021, Kellanova committed to a long-term wind energy VPPA in North America, securing approximately 360 gigawatt hours of wind electricity annually from a wind farm situated in north central Texas. This contribution equals 90 percent of the electricity consumed across Kellanova’s North American manufacturing facilities.
Janelle Meyers, Chief Sustainability Officer at Kellanova, expressed the significance of this achievement, stating, “Today’s announcement is a significant stride towards fulfilling our Better Days Promise of achieving 100 percent renewable electricity across our global manufacturing facilities by the end of 2030. As a global food company, we recognize our pivotal role in reducing reliance on finite energy sources throughout our value chain, contributing to a positive impact on people and the planet.”
Kellanova is making progress globally to attain 100 percent renewable electricity in owned manufacturing plants by the close of 2030, employing various programs such as on-site initiatives, virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs), and renewable energy certificates (RECs). Key achievements include:
- Europe: Kellanova’s European manufacturing facilities have recently achieved 100 percent renewable electricity through the purchase of RECs, with a research program underway in partnership with the U.K. government exploring the potential use of green hydrogen as a substitute for natural gas in British facilities.
- Asia, Middle East, and Africa: Kellanova has increased the share of renewable electricity from 1 percent in 2018 to 33 percent in 2023, employing solutions such as solar panels in owned facilities across India, South Africa, Thailand, and Malaysia.
- Latin America: Kellanova’s facility in Colombia sources 100 percent renewable electricity from hydroelectric energy.
Greenhouse gas emissions and renewable electricity are measured by Kellanova in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The company plans to provide updates on progress against its Better Days™ Promise commitments for 2024 in its upcoming social and environmental report, scheduled for release in 2025.
*Kellanova North America manufacturing operations include facilities in the United States, Canada, and one facility in Mexico.
