Using self-generated solar energy can bring many benefits to companies that manufacture wooden products, especially in the context of the growing importance of the Net Zero trend. Since 2020, SD has been using a solar energy system with 880 panels, providing up to 80% of the electricity needed for production.
What is Net Zero?
Net Zero is the goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to almost zero. This is the most effective approach to combat climate change and maintain a green planet for future generations. For industries, achieving Net Zero not only helps protect the environment but also enhances credibility and competitiveness in the international market.
Self-generated solar energy provides many practical benefits, especially in industrial production. First, it helps reduce dependence on fossil fuels and cut carbon emissions, contributing to the Net Zero goal. Additionally, using solar energy helps save on long-term electricity costs and increases stability in production operations.
Since 2020, SD Woodentoy has been a pioneer in using solar energy with a system of 880 panels over 3,500 m². This system provides up to 80% of the factory's energy demand, significantly reducing carbon emissions and saving costs. The use of solar energy not only shows SD's commitment to sustainable development but also contributes to environmental protection, creating a green future for the wooden product manufacturing industry.
Benefits of Using Self-Generated Solar Energy
Reducing Energy Costs
Installing a solar energy system brings many practical benefits for businesses, especially in reducing energy costs. This is a long-term investment that significantly saves on electricity bills and ensures stability in the budget, despite fluctuations in grid electricity prices. Solar energy provides a renewable, free, and sustainable source of energy, helping businesses operate more efficiently in a competitive environment.
Since 2020, SD Woodentoy has implemented a solar energy system, initially meeting 80% of its production energy needs. Today, due to the expansion of production, the system provides about 50% of the required electricity, helping the company cut its monthly energy costs in half. This not only saves costs but also demonstrates SD's responsibility towards environmental protection and its leadership in sustainable development trends.
Meeting Net Zero and Low Emission Requirements
Using solar energy instead of fossil fuels is an important step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Solar energy produces no CO₂ during electricity generation, significantly reducing negative impacts on the climate. This is a green and sustainable option, helping businesses meet increasingly strict environmental responsibility requirements and move towards Net Zero goals.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, including solar energy, has helped limit the rise in CO₂ emissions in recent years.
Global added capacity for wind and solar PV power reached a record nearly 540 GW in 2023, a 75% increase from 2022. Without the development of 5 clean energy technologies since 2019—including solar power, wind power, nuclear energy, heat pumps, and electric vehicles—emissions could have tripled from current levels.
- According to the 2023 CO₂ Emissions Report - Emissions Increased in 2023, But Clean Energy is Limiting Growth from the International Energy Agency (IEA)
Supporting Environmental Impact Reduction in the Supply Chain
Manufacturing companies, especially those producing wooden products, play an important role in controlling CO₂ emissions in the supply chain. Processes such as cutting, wood processing, drying, and product manufacturing consume large amounts of energy. Using solar energy to replace non-renewable sources helps significantly reduce emissions. This not only creates a sustainable supply chain but also minimizes negative environmental impacts, aligning with modern sustainable development standards.
The demand for energy in the wood processing industry is rapidly increasing, with an average annual growth rate of 8% from 2015 to 2030, and CO₂ emissions rising by 10%. The wood product manufacturing sector remains the largest emitter in Vietnam. The wood processing industry could reduce 10.4% of energy demand compared to the typical development scenario by applying energy efficiency and conservation measures.
- According to a study by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in 2019
SD Woodentoy is a prime example of a company that ensures product quality while focusing on environmental protection. With its solar energy system providing 50% of energy needs, modern emissions treatment systems, dust extraction systems removing up to 95% of fine dust, and over 50% of the campus covered in green space, SD has built trust with customers. This is how SD affirms its leadership role in the sustainable wooden product manufacturing industry.
Enhancing Competitiveness, Meeting International Standards and Market Demands
More and more countries are setting Net Zero goals and tightening environmental standards, especially regarding carbon emissions. This creates a requirement for companies producing wooden products for export or operating in international markets to meet strict environmental standards. Actively implementing self-generated solar energy not only helps businesses comply with these regulations but also improves their brand image with partners and customers.
According to the article The European Green Deal, Its Impact, and Opportunities for Vietnam's Export Goods published in the Industry and Trade Magazine in 2023, the European Green Deal (EGD) is creating major changes for Vietnam's exports. Specifically, “green, sustainable” standards are being strengthened through the application of new technical standards, as well as the updating and expansion of the scope of existing standards. These adjustments require export goods to meet increasingly stringent environmental requirements.
*The European Green Deal (EGD) is the EU's long-term strategy to address the climate crisis and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, adopted on January 15, 2020. The EGD aims not only to achieve net-zero emissions but also to make the EU the region with the least use of natural resources.
With over 20 years of experience serving demanding markets like Europe and Japan, SD Woodentoy has consistently met product quality and strict environmental standards. Using solar energy since 2020, along with modern emissions treatment and waste management solutions, confirms SD as a reliable partner with a strong commitment to environmental issues and sustainable development.
Conclusion
Using self-generated solar energy will not only help wood product companies save costs but also support the achievement of Net Zero, enhance sustainability, and improve the company’s image. The use of solar energy significantly reduces environmental impacts and boosts brand image, creating a competitive advantage in the international market. This is an important step for SD to seize sustainable development opportunities in the context of an industry that increasingly values green standards and emission reduction.
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